Invertebrate Systematics – new developments

Invertebrate Systematics enjoyed another successful year in 2011, not only by continuing to publish significant contributions but also by implementing several changes that directly benefit authors. In addition to maintaining its broad international readership and authorship, the journal saw a dramatic increase in its impact factor to 2.492 – reflecting the high quality of its content. Throughout the year, the journal published manuscripts that used a broad array of methodological approaches and described a diverse range of groups, including arachnids (Acari, Araneae and Opiliones), hexapods (Coleoptera