Malayan Nature Journal
Encyclopedia
The Malayan Nature Journal is a peer-reviewed
scientific journal
. It was first published in 1940 by the Malaysian Nature Society
. The first editor was Gladys Le Mare
.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
. It was first published in 1940 by the Malaysian Nature Society
Malaysian Nature Society
Malaysian Nature Society is the oldest and one of the most prominent environmental not for profit, non-governmental organizations in Malaysia. It was first established, as the Malayan Nature Society, with the launch of the Malayan Nature Journal, in 1940...
. The first editor was Gladys Le Mare
Gladys Le Mare
Gladys Le Mare née Keay graduated with first class honours in zoology from St Hugh's College Oxford. She taught in South Africa until 1939 when she left for Singapore to marry Deryck Watts Le Mare , then Asst Director of Fisheries, Straits Settlements.In 1940, Gladys became one of the founders...
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