Instructions to Authors are printed in the back of the last issue of each volume and are also available on-line . For back issues, see the MBG Press Catalog . Four issues per volume. The journal Novon is included in the subscription price of the Annals . Novon Novon publishes short articles whose primary purpose is the establishment of nomenclature in vascular plants and bryophytes.
All articles are peer-reviewed by qualified, independent reviewers.
Manuscripts must fully state and justify the reasons for proposing nova. These may include detailed comparisons with similar taxa, short keys to similar taxa, illustrations to similar taxa, and mechanical nomenclature reasons, among others. Manuscripts whose primary purpose is other than establishment of new nomenclature, which usually are longer manuscripts, cannot be accepted for review. These include reviews, revisions, monographs, or other papers that incidentally include nova. Manuscripts must follow the guidelines in the Checklist for Authors and be accompanied by a completed copy of the Checklist.