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Microbiological Research is devoted to publishing reports on prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi, bacteria, archaea, and protozoa. Research on interactions between pathogenic microorganisms and their environment or hosts are also covered. The research should be original and include molecular aspects to generate a significant contribution of broad interest. Papers of rather specialised or of preliminary and descriptive content will normally not be considered. Studies in the following sections are included:Reviews/Minireviews on all aspectsMicrobiology and GeneticsMolecular and Cell BiologyMetabolism and PhysiologySignal transduction and DevelopmentBiotechnologyPhytopathologyEnvironmental Microbiology and Ecology

The Microchemical Journal is a peer reviewed journal devoted to all aspects and phases of analytical chemistry and chemical analysis. The Microchemical Journal publishes articles which are at the forefront of modern analytical chemistry and cover innovations in the techniques to the finest possible limits. This includes fundamental aspects, instrumentation, new developments, innovative and novel methods and applications including environmental and clinical field.Traditional classical analytical methods such as spectrophotometry and titrimetry as well as established instrumentation methods such as flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, gas chromatography, and modified glassy or carbon electrode electrochemical methods will be considered, provided they show significant improvements and novelty compared to the established methods.The journal does not consider routine analytical method development in such areas as pharmaceutical samples, chromatography, minor incremental changes such as sample preparation and pre-concentration for electrochemical, chromatography and spectrochemical methods. Methods considered will not be waters or situations where the methods cannot determine the molecules or metals of interest in real samples and depends on spikes, or simply using standard chemometric methods. Fragmentation of work is strongly discouraged.The journal was established in the late 1950's as a journal devoted to the rapidly developing field of microchemistry. As the area of microchemistry has evolved into analyses in microgram masses and microvolumes (and lower), lower detection limits, and more sophisticated and compact instrumentation, the Microchemical Journal has continued to evolve and change with this growing and expanding area, covering now analytical chemical research in its broadest sense. The journal has published numerous special issues devoted to topics and well as selected conferences. The journal also considers original reviews.

Microelectronic Engineering is the premier nano-processing, and nanotechnology journal focusing on fabrication of electronic, bioelectronic, electromechanic and fluidic devices and systems, and their applications in the broad areas of electronics, energy, life sciences, and environment. It covers also the expanding interdisciplinary field of "more than Moore" and "beyond Moore" integrated nanoelectronics and micro-nano systems. Through its unique mixture of peer-reviewed articles, reviews, accelerated publications, short and Technical notes, and the latest research news on key developments, Microelectronic Engineering provides comprehensive coverage of this exciting, interdisciplinary and dynamic new field for researchers in academia and professionals in industry.The journal addresses the following topics:a)Micro and Nano fabrication, Processing for Nanoelectronics (Lithography, Self-assembly, Plasma Processing, Metallization, 3D Integration, Related Materials)b)Nanoelectronic, Photonic, Nanoenergy Devices and Systems (fabrication, application and related materials)c)Micro - Nano Systems, Devices and Systems for Life Sciences, and Environment (Micro/Nano fluidics, MEMS/NEMS, BioMEMS, Lab on a chip)In detail the topics covered are as follows:1. Nanolithography and Nanopatterning•optical lithography•EUV lithography and masks•charged particle based lithography and patterning•nanoimprint lithography techniques and templates•maskless lithography•emerging nanopatterning methods•limits of nanolithography and nanopatterning2. Pattern Transfer•ion technology•plasma processing: etching, nanotexturing, bonding3. Materials•metallization and barrier materials•silicon on insulators•dielectrics (low K and high K)•interconnects•new resist materials•nanomaterials for device fabrication•block copolymers•polymers and flexible substrates4. Nanometrology, Inspection and Testing•electron beam testers•laser probes•signal and image processing•nanometrology•AFM, Scanning probe measurements5. Advanced Processing and Nanofabrication•process integration•three dimensional integration•rapid thermal processing•process modelling and simulation•equipment modelling•laser assisted processing•top-down / bottom-up (self - assembly) nanofabrication6. Advanced Devices•nanometer devices for electronics and optoelectronics•dimension-sensitive device properties•advanced MOS devices•vacuum nanoelectronics•organic and molecular electronics•mesoscopic devices•micro- & nanofluidics•other miniaturized devices for biology, chemistry, medicine7. Advanced fabrication and characterization for heterogeneousmicro- and nanosystems•electro-mechanical systems (MEMS, NEMS)•optical systems•fluidic systems•biosystems•lab-on-a-chipManuscripts of 5 (five) types are considered:• Review Articles that inform readers of the latest research and advances in nanoelectronics, nanofabrication, micro-nano systems, and applications,• Accelerated Publications (Letters) that feature exciting research breakthroughs in the field,• Regular original research papers• Short / Technical notes intended for original limited investigations or short description of original industrial or industrially-related research and development work• News and Opinions that comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fields, or comment on previously published work.

The Microelectronics Journal invites papers describing significant research and applications in all of the areas listed below. Comprehensive review/survey papers covering recent developments will also be considered. The Microelectronics Journal covers circuits and systems. This topic includes but is not limited to

• Analog, digital, mixed, and RF circuits and related design methodologies
• Logic, architectural, and system level synthesis
• Testing, design for testability, built-in self-test
• Area, power, and thermal analysis and design
• Mixed-domain simulation and design
• Embedded systems
• Non-von Neumann computing and related technologies and circuits
• Design and test of high complexity systems integration
• SoC, NoC, SIP, and NIP design and test
• 3-D integration design and analysis
• Emerging device technologies and circuits, such as FinFETs, SETs, spintronics, SFQ, MTJ, etc.

Application aspects such as signal and image processing including circuits for cryptography, sensors, and actuators including sensor networks, reliability and quality issues, and economic models are also welcome.

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Microelectronics Reliability is dedicated to disseminating the latest research results and related information on the reliability of microelectronic devices, circuits and systems. The coverage of the journal includes the following topics: physics and analysis; evaluation and prediction; modelling and simulation; methodologies and assurance. Papers which combine reliability with other important areas of microelectronics engineering, such as design, fabrication, packaging and testing, will also be welcome, and practical papers reporting case studies in the field are particularly encouraged.Most accepted papers will be published as Research Papers, describing significant advances and completed work. Papers reviewing important developing topics of general interest may be accepted for publication as Review Papers. Urgent communications of a more preliminary nature and short reports on completed practical work of current interest may be considered for publication as Research Notes. All contributions are subject to peer review by leading experts in the field.Additional regular features will include:• Special issues devoted to significant international conferences, or to important developing topics• Letters to the Editors• Industrial news and updates• Calendar of forthcoming events• Book reviewsMicroelectronics Reliability is an indispensable forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience between microelectronics reliability professionals from both academic and industrial environments, and all those associated in any way with a steadily growing microelectronics industry and its many fields of application.

Micron is an interdisciplinary forum for all work that involves new applications of microscopy or where advanced microscopy plays a central role. The journal will publish on the design, methods, application, practice or theory of microscopy and microanalysis, including reports on optical, electron-beam, X-ray microtomography, and scanning-probe systems. It also aims at the regular publication of review papers, short communications, as well as thematic issues on contemporary developments in microscopy and microanalysis. The journal embraces original research in which microscopy has contributed significantly to knowledge in biology, life science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, materials science and engineering.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Microporous and Mesoporous Materials covers novel and significant aspects of porous solids classified as either microporous (pore size up to 2 nm) or mesoporous (pore size 2 to 50 nm). The porosity should have a specific impact on the material properties or application. Typical examples are zeolites and zeolite-like materials, pillared materials, clathrasils and clathrates, carbon molecular sieves, ordered mesoporous materials, organic/inorganic porous hybrid materials, or porous metal oxides. Both natural and synthetic porous materials are within the scope of the journal.Topics which are particularly of interest include:All aspects of natural microporous and mesoporous solidsThe synthesis of crystalline or amorphous porous materialsThe physico-chemical characterization of microporous and mesoporous solids, especially spectroscopic and microscopicThe modification of microporous and mesoporous solids, for example by ion exchange or solid-state reactionsAll topics related to diffusion of mobile species in the pores of microporous and mesoporous materialsAdsorption (and other separation techniques) using microporous or mesoporous adsorbentsCatalysis by microporous and mesoporous materialsHost/guest interactionsTheoretical chemistry and modelling of host/guest interactionsAll topics related to the application of microporous and mesoporous materials in industrial catalysis, separation technology, environmental protection, electrochemistry, membranes, sensors, optical devices, etc.The journal publishes original research papers, short communications, review articles and letters to the editor.

Microprocessors and Microsystems: Embedded Hardware Design (MICPRO) is a journal covering all design and architectural aspects related to embedded systems hardware. It includes different embedded system hardware platforms ranging from custom hardware via reconfigurable systems and application specific processors to general purpose embedded processors. Special emphasis is put on novel complex embedded architectures, such as systems on chip (SoC), systems on a programmable/reconfigurable chip (SoPC) and multi-processors on a chip (MPoC) as well as their communication methods, such as network-on-chip (NoC).Design automation of such systems including methodologies, techniques and tools for their design as well as novel designs of hardware components fall within the scope of this journal. Novel applications that use embedded systems are also central in this journal. While software is not a part of this journal hardware/software co-design methods that consider interplay between software and hardware components with emphasis on hardware are also relevant here.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Microvascular Research is dedicated to the dissemination of fundamental information related to the microvascular field. Full-length articles presenting the results of original research and brief communications are featured.Research Areas include:• Angiogenesis• Biochemistry• Bioengineering• Biomathematics• Biophysics• Cancer• Circulatory homeostasis• Comparative physiology• Drug delivery• Neuropharmacology• Pathology• RheologyMicrovascular Research's Most downloaded articles on ScienceDirectUS National Institutes of Health (NIH) voluntary posting ("Public Access") policyMicrovascular Research and Elsevier facilitate the author's response to the NIH Public Access Policy. For more details please see the Guide for authors

Midwifery publishes the latest peer reviewed international research to inform the safety, quality, outcomes and experiences of pregnancy, birth and maternity care for childbearing women, their babies and families. The journal’s publications support midwives and maternity care providers to explore and develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes informed by best available evidence.Midwifery provides an international, interdisciplinary forum for the publication, dissemination and discussion of advances in evidence, controversies and current research, and promotes continuing education through publication of systematic and other scholarly reviews and updates. Midwifery articles cover the cultural, clinical, psycho-social, sociological, epidemiological, education, managerial, workforce, organizational and technological areas of practice in preconception, maternal and infant care.The journal welcomes the highest quality scholarly research that employs rigorous methodology. Midwifery is a leading international journal in midwifery and maternal health with a current impact factor of 1.116 (© Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2013) and employs a double-blind peer review process.

The purpose of the journal is to provide for the rapid publication of topical papers featuring the latest developments in the allied fields of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Its wide ranging coverage of research and practical (operating) topics includes physical separation methods, such as comminution, flotation concentration and dewatering, chemical methods such as bio-, hydro-, and electro-metallurgy, analytical techniques, process control, simulation and instrumentation, and mineralogical aspects of processing. Environmental issues, particularly those pertaining to sustainable development, will also be strongly covered.For more information on Minerals Engineering Conferences, visit the website: http://www.min-eng.com

Mitochondrion is a definitive, high profile, peer-reviewed international research journal. The scope of Mitochondrion is broad, reporting on basic science of mitochondria from all organisms and from basic research to pathology and clinical aspects of mitochondrial diseases. The journal welcomes original contributions from investigators working in diverse sub-disciplines such as evolution, biophysics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, toxicology, forensic science, programmed cell death, aging, cancer and clinical features of mitochondrial diseases.Mitochondrion includes:MitoMatters: Editorial and news of general interest invited by Editorial Office.Profiles and Perspectives: Invited by Editorial Office and written by senior investigators in the field.The Mito Mew: Editorial and news of general interest.Review Articles: Reviews of major importance in mitochondrial biology. These articles will be peer-reviewed. Articles may be of any length; however, unusually long articles should be discussed with the editor before submission.Fast Track Articles: Peer-reviewed, short studies that are refereed rapidly and published generally within 10 weeks. These papers should be a concise complete piece of work of special significance and timeliness and should not exceed 4 printed pages (i.e., 10 pages of double-spaced typescript, including tables and figures up to a total number of 4).Original Articles: Peer-reviewed, high-quality, concise research investigations that represent new and significant contributions to science.Letters to the Editor: Comments on papers published in the Journal and on other matters of interest to mitochondria researcher.Book Reviews: invited by the editorial office.Announcements and Calendar: Providing notices of forthcoming meetings, courses, and other events relevant to mitochondria researchers.

Modern Pathology is an international journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). Modern Pathology concentrates on all aspects of diagnostic human pathology, contemporary issues pertinent to diagnostic accuracy, reviews, illustrative cases, Academy news and clinical medicine directly related to pathology practice.Modern Pathology provides a forum for the understanding of the pathologic processes and evaluation of new and existing diagnostic applications of scientific advances and clinical pathologic correlations; fostering the acquisition and maintenance of up-to-date information to ensure high standards of practice; and, encouraging the publication of new information.The journal features the following types of papers: * Original Articles * Review Articles * Methods in Pathology * Long Course Articles * Special Articles * Case Reports.