The Journal of Nonparametric Statistics provides a medium for the publication of research and survey work in the area of nonparametric statistics. The scope includes, but is not limited to, model (distribution)-free methods, rank procedures, parameter-free methods, functions- functional estimation and inference, inference of stochastic processes, nonparametric Bayes methods and decision procedures and semi-parametric techniques. Both the theory and applications of nonparametric statistics are covered in the journal. Research applying nonparametric methods to medicine, engineering, technology, science and humanities is welcomed, provided the novelty and quality level are of the highest order.