Journal Guide

The Journal of Pediatrics: X offers authors with high-quality research who want to publish in a gold open access journal the opportunity to make their work immediately, permanently, and freely accessible.

The Journal of Pediatrics: X authors will pay an article publishing charge (APC), have a choice of license options, and retain copyright.

The Journal of Pediatrics and The Journal of Pediatrics: X have the same aims and scope. A unified editorial team manages rigorous peer-review for both titles using the same submission system. The author's choice of journal is blinded to referees, ensuring the editorial process is identical.

The Journal of Physiological Sciences publishes peer-reviewed original papers, reviews, short communications, technical notes, and letters to the editor, based on the principles and theories of modern physiology and addressed to the international scientific community. All fields of physiology are covered, encompassing molecular, cellular and systems physiology. The emphasis is on human and vertebrate physiology, but comparative papers are also considered. The process of obtaining results must be ethically sound.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, now in its 62nd year, is the leading professional journal devoted exclusively to prosthetic and restorative dentistry. The Journal is the official publication for 25 leading U.S. international prosthodontic organizations. The monthly publication features timely, original peer-reviewed articles on the newest techniques, dental materials, and research findings. The Journal serves prosthodontists and dentists in advanced practice, and features color photos that illustrate many step-by-step procedures. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry is included in Index Medicus and CINAHL.The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry is the highest ranked Prosthodontics title by number of citations on the 2011 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters.

The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is devoted to new experimental and theoretical developments in areas related to steroids. The Journal publishes a variety of contributions, including original articles, general and focused reviews, and rapid communications (brief articles of particular interest and clear novelty). Selected cutting-edge topics will be addressed in Special Issues managed by Guest Editors. Special Issues will contain both commissioned reviews and invited original research to provide comprehensive coverage of specific topics, and all articles will undergo rigorous peer-review prior to publication. The JSBMB publishes experimental work, review articles and letters (commentaries).Manuscripts relating to unsolved issues in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, steroid chemistry, cell biology, molecular medicine, and clinical medicine, are encouraged. Both basic and clinical areas of research are within the scope of the Journal, provided they address mechanisms or yield a functional explanation of processes involving steroids. A further aim of the Journal is to provide steroid-related tools, synthesis and analysis methods, and reference data.Contributions on case studies or descriptions of new compounds should provide new functional data. Otherwise they will be not considered. Reports on translational research are encouraged.The aims of the Journal cover studies on steroid signal transduction pathways, functional annotation of genes and kinetics of metabolic pathways, as well as the creation of enduring and validated resources for metabolomics and systems biology analyses. Furthermore, the Journal also publishes results on lipid research, functional association studies or 'omics' that are instrumental in our understanding of common complex human diseases like metabolic syndrome, diabetes or obesity. Further aspects like steroid-related cancers or neurosteroids are within the scope of the Journal. The Journal aims to enhance our understanding, and the development of approaches to study, the interplay between the environment, genomes, metabolism and disease.Studies that are based on observations performed in a single cell line will not generally be viewed favourably for publication. The experiments should ideally include experiments with comparable cell lines to demonstrate generality or specificity of the effects or mechanisms.US National Institutes of Health (NIH) voluntary posting ("Public Access") policyJournal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Elsevier facilitate the author's response to the NIH Public Access Policy. For more details please see the Guide for authors

The Journal of Strategic Information Systems focuses on the management, business and organizational issues associated with the introduction and utilization of information systems as a strategic tool, and considers these issues in a global context. The emphasis is on the incorporation of IT into organizations' strategic thinking, strategy alignment and management of change issues. The journal publishes research and case study papers from around the world which:• investigate the very nature of business in the context of emerging IT• discuss the justification and evaluation of information systems• discuss the organizational implications of IT• consider how organizations have been transformed as a result of the astute management and application of ITA transdisciplinary approach/perspective is welcome.Topics covered include:• organizational transformation on the back of information technology• information systems/business strategy alignment• inter-organizational systems• global issues and cross-cultural issues• the impact and significance of emerging information technologies (e.g. internet, intranets)In 2002, Elsevier launched Library Connect, a new initiative bringing together many of Elsevier's library-focused efforts. For more information about this initiative and to read or subscribe to the complimentary Library Connect Newsletter, please visit Library Connect

The Journal of Systems Architecture: Embedded Software Design (JSA) is a journal covering all design and architectural aspects related to embedded systems and software. It ranges from the microarchitecture level via the system software level up to the application-specific architecture level. Aspects such as real-time systems, operating systems, FPGA programming, programming languages, communications (limited to analysis and the software stack), mobile systems, parallel and distributed architectures as well as additional subjects in the computer and system architecture area will fall within the scope of this journal. Technology will not be a main focus, but its use and relevance to particular designs will be. Case studies are welcome but must contribute more than just a design for a particular piece of software.Design automation of such systems including methodologies, techniques and tools for their design as well as novel designs of software components fall within the scope of this journal. Novel applications that use embedded systems are also central in this journal. While hardware is not a part of this journal hardware/software co-design methods that consider interplay between software and hardware components with and emphasis on software 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

The Journal presents original, peer-reviewed articles on conditions of the chest, heart, lungs, and great vessels where surgical intervention is indicated. An official publication of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association, the Journal focuses on techniques and developments in cardiac surgery, pacemaker insertion/removal, lung and esophageal surgeries, heart and lung transplantation, and other procedures.

Societal Impacts is a multidisciplinary, open access, peer-reviewed journal, which publishes short, digestible articles that describe the societal impacts of research, including cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, legal, political, social, and technological impacts. The journal contributes to open science by promoting societal engagement in research and making the impacts of research visible. It openly showcases the diverse approaches adopted by individuals working within different research fields and institutions and how these can help communities tackle local, regional, and global challenges including support for Sustainable Development Goals.

The Journal of the Economics of Ageing (JEoA) is an international academic journal that publishes original theoretical and empirical research dealing with the interaction between demographic change and the economy. JEoA encompasses both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives and offers a platform for the discussion of topics including labour, health, and family economics, social security, income distribution, social mobility, immigration, productivity, structural change, economic growth and development. JEoA also solicits papers that have a policy focus.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

The Knee is an international journal publishing studies on the clinical treatment and fundamental biomechanical characteristics of this joint. The aim of the journal is to provide a vehicle relevant to surgeons, biomedical engineers, imaging specialists, materials scientists, rehabilitation personnel and all those with an interest in the knee.The topics covered include, but are not limited to:• Anatomy, physiology, morphology and biochemistry;• Biomechanical studies;• Advances in the development of prosthetic, orthotic and augmentation devices;• Imaging and diagnostic techniques;• Pathology;• Trauma;• Surgery;• Rehabilitation.The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, case reports and short communications. In addition, the regular content includes letters to the Editor, book reviews and a conference calendar.

The Lancet is the world's leading independent general medical journal. The journal's coverage is international in focus and extends to all aspects of human health.The Lancet publishes the original primary research and review articles of the highest standard. The Lancet is stringently edited and peer-reviewed to ensure the scientific merit and clinical relevance of its diverse content. Drawing on an international network of advisers and contributors, The Lancet meets the needs of physicians by adding to their clinical knowledge and alerting them to current issues affecting the practice of medicine worldwide. The blend of challenging editorials, signed commentaries, original research, commissioned reviews, an international news section, and the views of readers in the letters pages make The Lancet an essential weekly read for physicians all over the world.The Lancet has an impact factor of 39.060. The journal is currently ranked second out of 153 journals in the general medicine category (2012 Journal Citation Reports, © Thomson Reuters 2013).Visit The Lancet's website at www.TheLancet.com to find out more.

The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health publishes any original research or evidence-based review that will directly impact clinical practice or child health across the disciplines of general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, child development, or any paediatric subspecialty. The journal will consider any contribution that advocates change in, or illuminates, clinical practice in these particular areas.

The journal publishes a range of article types including Articles, Reviews, Viewpoints, Clinical Pictures, Comments, and Correspondence. Manuscripts must be solely the work of the author(s) stated, must not have been previously published elsewhere, and must not be under consideration by another journal. All original research judged eligible for consideration by the journal’s editors will be entered into our fast-track peer-review process, and if accepted, will be published within 8 weeks from submission.

Further details on the different sections of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, and how to submit to the journal, are provided below. If you require further clarification, the journal’s editorial staff will be pleased to help (email child-adolescent@lancet.com).

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, dedicated to covering the disciplines of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism, is the latest title in The Lancet family of specialty journals. Continuing in The Lancet's tradition of publishing high-impact content that influences medical practice, each monthly issue of The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology will contain Original Research, Reviews, Comments, and News.The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology is stringently edited and peer-reviewed to ensure the scientific merit and clinical relevance of its diverse content. Original Research is fast-tracked to publication within 8 weeks on average of submission and published Online First on TheLancet.com before the print issue.Gold or Green Open Access is available for research supported by selected funding agencies with whom Elsevier has an agreement. The journal is also freely available to readers in low-to-middle-income countries via the HINARI programme or via IP access at thelancet.com.The journal is now accepting submissions of Original Research, Review, and Personal Views. Visit http://ees.elsevier.com/thelancetde to learn more about our editorial scope and aims and to submit your manuscript.To find out more about The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, visit http://www.TheLancet.com/diabetes-endocrinology

The Lancet Digital Health is a gold Open Access journal in the Lancet family of journals. Building on The Lancet's tradition as an advocate for health, this new monthly journal is committed to publishing high-quality original research, comment, and correspondence contributing to promoting digital technologies in health practice worldwide. By bringing together the most important advances in this multidisciplinary field, The Lancet Digital Health aspires to be the most prominent publishing venue in digital health.

The Lancet Digital Health publishes important, innovative, and practice-changing research on any topic connected with digital technology in clinical medicine, public health, and global health. The Lancet Digital Health's content crosses subject boundaries, building bridges between health professionals and researchers.