The Journal of Alabama Academy of Science
THE JOURNAL OF THE ALABAMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE VOLUME 89 MARCH 2018 No. 1 Page 1 Cover Photograph: Samford University’s College of Health Sciences hosted the 95th annual meeting proudly showing off their new building on the east side of campus. This pond and walking trail are nestled in between the building, Lakeshore Drive, and Shades Mountain. Read more about the College of Health Sciences here: https://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/ Photo is courtesy of: Dr. Brian R. Toone, Samford University, who took this photo in early spring after the meeting. Editorial Comment: Thank you for your continued support and patience as I adapt to my new role as editor. Thanks! Brian Toone Editor: Alabama Academy of Science Journal Page 2 THE JOURNAL OF THE ALABAMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE VOLUME 88 MARCH 2018 NO. 1 EDITOR: Brian Toone, Computer Science Department, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35229 ARCHIVIST: Troy Best, Department of Zoology and Wildlife Science, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 EDITORIAL BOARD: James T. Bradley, Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849 David H. Myer, English Department, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602 Prakash Sharma, Department of Physics, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088 Publication and Subscription Policies: Submit all manuscripts and pertinent correspondence to the Editor. Each manuscript will receive at least two simultaneous reviews. For style details, follow instructions to Authors available on the Alabama Academy of Science website – http://alabamaacademyofscience.org Reprints requests must be addressed to Authors. Subscriptions and Journal Exchanges: Address all Correspondence to the Chairman of the Editorial Board.
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