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DRM is a leading international journal that publishes new fundamental and applied research on all forms of diamond, the integration of diamond with other advanced materials and development of technologies exploiting diamond. The synthesis, characterization and processing of single crystal diamond, polycrystalline films, nanodiamond powders and heterostructures with other advanced materials are encouraged topics for technical and review articles. In addition to diamond, the journal publishes manuscripts on the synthesis, characterization and application of other related materials including diamond-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron and carbon nitrides. Articles are sought on the chemical functionalization of diamond and related materials as well as their use in electrochemistry, energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological sensing, imaging, thermal management, photonic and quantum applications, electron emission and electronic devices.The Diamond Films Conference Series has evolved into the largest and most well attended European forum in the field of diamond, diamond-like materials, nitrides and silicon carbide. Run annually in association with Diamond & Related Materials the conference provides researchers and practitioners with an opportunity to exchange the latest results in their particular field and to review progress and problems in neighbouring fields.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

Differential Geometry and its Applications publishes original research papers and survey papers in differential geometry and in all interdisciplinary areas in mathematics which use differential geometric methods and investigate geometrical structures. The following main areas are covered: differential equations on manifolds, global analysis, Lie groups, local and global differential geometry, the calculus of variations on manifolds, topology of manifolds, and mathematical physics.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

Differentiation is a multidisciplinary journal dealing with topics relating to cell differentiation, development, cellular structure and function, and cancer. Differentiation of eukaryotes at the molecular level and the use of transgenic and targeted mutagenesis approaches to problems of differentiation are of particular interest to the journal.The journal will publish full-length articles containing original work in any of these areas. We will also publish reviews and commentaries on topics of current interest. The principal subject areas the journal covers are: • embryonic patterning and organogenesis• mechanisms of cell lineage commitment• tissue homeostasis• establishment of cellular polarity• stem cell differentiation• cell reprogramming mechanisms• stability of the differentiated state• cell and tissue interactions in vivo and in vitro• signal transduction pathways in development and differentiation• carcinogenesis and cancer• mechanisms involved in cell growth and division especially relating to cancer• differentiation in regeneration and ageing

An International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, formerly the Italian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Digestive and Liver Disease publishes papers on basic and clinical research in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology.Contributions consist of:Original PapersShort ReportsCorrespondence to the EditorEditorials, Reviews and Special ArticlesProgress ReportsImage of the MonthCongress ProceedingsSymposia and Mini-symposiaBenefits 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

Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (DAACH) is an on-line, peer-reviewed journal in which scholars can publish 3D digital models of the world's cultural heritage sites, monuments, and palaeoanthropological remains accompanied by associated academic articles.The journal aims both to preserve digital cultural heritage models and to provide access to them for the scholarly community to facilitate the academic debate. DAACH offers scholars the opportunity of publishing their models online with full interactivity so that users can explore them at will. It is unique in that its focus is on the application of 3D modeling to cultural heritage. DAACH will provide full peer-review for all 3D models, not just the text, 2D renderings or video fly-throughs, and requires all models to be accompanied by metadata, documentation, and a related article, explaining the history of the subject and its state of preservation, as well as an account of the modeling project itself. The journal focuses on scholarship that either promotes the application of 3D technologies to the fields of archaeology, art and architectural history, and palaeoanthropology or uses 3D technology to make a significant contribution to the study of built structures, works of art or palaeoanthropological remains.Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage will also consider papers dealing with processing of digital data acquired by geophysical prospection in archaeological sites (eg applications of 3D or 2D mapping of buried monuments), digital signals from luminescence measurements, multispectral imaging techniques and processing of atomic force microscopic data applied to archaeomaterials.The provision of a 3D model is not compulsory for an article to be published in this journal.

The Journal of Digital Investigation covers cutting edge developments in digital forensics and incident response from around the globe. This widely referenced publication helps digital investigators remain current on new technologies, useful tools, relevant research, investigative techniques, and methods for handling security breaches. Practitioners in corporate, criminal and military settings use this journal to share their knowledge and experiences, including current challenges and lessons learned in the following areas:Peer-reviewed research: New approaches to dealing with challenges in digital investigations, including applied research into analyzing specific technologies, and application of computer science to address problems encountered in digital forensics and incident response.Practitioner reports: Investigative case studies and reports describing how practitioners are dealing with emerging challenges in the field, including improved methods for conducting effective digital investigations, performing forensic analysis, and responding to incidents.Survey papers: Discussion of current methods and future needs relevant to the digital forensics and incident response, including analysing media, memory, malware, mobile phones, and telecommunication systems.Tool reviews: Evaluation and comparison of open source and commercial software used in digital forensics and incident response, deepening our understanding of specific tools, and highlight any needed enhancements.Legal analysis and updates: Expert comment on recent cases involving digital forensics, relevant legal developments, and legislative limitations.Topics of interest include:Digital Forensics• Advances in preservation of digital evidence• Investigating criminal activity involving computers• Forensic analysis of new technology• Vista artifacts• Utilizing digital evidence in an investigation • The role of law enforcement in digital investigations• Standards, policy and ethics• Certification, qualifications and education of forensic examinersIncident Response• Managing rapid emergency response• Intrusion investigation• Case management issues with large data quantities• Volatile data analysis• Malware analysis• Network traffic and log analysis• Digital investigators relating to lawyers and regular investigators• Certification, qualifications and education of incident responders

Digital Signal Processing: a Review Journal is one of the oldest and most established journals in the field of signal processing yet it aims to be the most innovative one. The journal invites top quality research articles at the frontiers of research in all aspects of signal processing. Our objective is to provide a platform for the publication of groundbreaking research in signal processing with both academic and industrial appeal.The journal has a special emphasis on statistical signal processing methodology such as Bayesian signal processing, and encourages articles on emerging areas in signal processing which do not find space in other journals of the field. These include:environmental signal processing,stochastic modelling of biological and chemical processes,seismic signal processing,financial time series analysis,stochastic calculus,geophysical signal processing,systems biology,chemioinformatics,signal processing for human-computer interaction and intelligent user interfaces,signal processing for audio, visual and performance arts,signal processing for disaster management and prevention,signal processing for renewable energy,game theory and group theory for signal processing,information theory articles with a signal processing perspective.Papers in the classical application areas of signal processing such as telecommunications, speech and image processing are welcome only if they contain novel research. Purely application oriented articles in these areas should be submitted to the relevant dedicated journals. Similarly, authors who would like to submit on areas of neural networks or fuzzy sets are invited to submit their work to the appropriate journals.Digital Signal Processing: a Review Journal also aims to publish at least one high quality review article in every issue and to provide focus issues with special emphasis on emerging topics. Discussion articles in which several leading researchers discuss the future of a specific research area are also welcome.

Disability and Health Journal is a scientific, scholarly, and multidisciplinary journal for reporting original contributions that advance knowledge in disability and health. Topics may be related to global health, quality of life, and specific health conditions as they relate to disability. Such contributions include:• Reports of empirical research on the characteristics of persons with disabilities, environment, health outcomes, and determinants of health• Reports of empirical research on the Systematic or other evidence-based reviews and tightly conceived theoretical interpretations of research literature• Reports of empirical research on the Evaluative research on new interventions, technologies, and programs• Reports of empirical research on the Reports on issues or policies affecting the health and/or quality of life for persons with disabilities, using a scientific base.Disability and Health Journal describes and analyzes health and health related states using conceptual frameworks, including the international classification of functioning, disability and health. The Journal provides a forum for peer reviewed articles that identify, evaluate and promote existing and emerging models of healthcare delivery and/or health promotion which contribute to the improvements of health across the lifespan.The Journal focuses on individual health, public health, rehabilitation, health promotion, and community participation (e.g. employment, recreation, personal relationships and access to services).

The mechanisms and contexts of human communication are rapidly changing in the face of new domains of interaction, new technologies, and new global cultures. Contemporary forms of discourse often involve interaction with and through a plethora of technologies. These mechanisms and contexts provide both new artefacts of study and new tools for discourse analysts.Discourse, Context & Media is an international journal dedicated to exploring the full range of contemporary discourse work. It provides an innovative forum to present research that addresses all forms of discourse theory, data and methods - from detailed linguistic or interactional analyses to wider studies of representation, knowledge and ideology.The journal overtly seeks empirical contributions as well as papers that address the theoretical and methodological debates within discourse studies. Such approaches include, but are not limited to: conversation analysis; ethnomethodology; discursive psychology; critical discourse analysis; and sociolinguistics. The journal seeks to explore the challenges and opportunities provided to discourse scholars by digital media. Such media provide opportunities for new forms of data to be analysed, allow rethinking of existing theories and encourage the development of new models of interaction. Discourse, Context & Media is especially interested in contributions that make use of innovative methods and media for the analysis and presentation of data.

The aim of Discrete Applied Mathematics is to bring together research papers in different areas of algorithmic and applicable discrete mathematics as well as applications of combinatorial mathematics to informatics and various areas of science and technology. Contributions presented to the journal can be research papers, short notes, surveys, and possibly research problems. The Communications section will be devoted to the fastest possible publication of the brief outlines of recent research results, the detailed presentation of which might be submitted for possible publication in Discrete Applied Mathematics or elsewhere. The journal will also publish a limited number of book announcements as well as proceedings of conferences. These proceedings will be fully refereed and adhere to the normal standards of the journal.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

Discrete Mathematics provides a common forum for significant research in many areas of discrete mathematics and combinatorics. Among the fields covered by Discrete Mathematics are graph and hypergraph theory, network theory, enumeration, coding theory, block designs, the combinatorics of partially ordered sets, extremal set theory, matroid theory, algebraic combinatorics, discrete geometry, matrices, and discrete probability theory.Items in the journal include research articles (Contributions or Notes, depending on length) and survey/expository articles (Perspectives). Efforts are made to process the submission of Notes (short articles) quickly. The Perspectives section features expository articles accessible to a broad audience that cast new light or present unifying points of view on well-known or insufficiently-known topics.Discrete Mathematics also publishes occasional Special Issues containing selected papers, often from a particular conference. Such issues are fully refereed and adhere to the normal high standards of the journal.

Discrete Optimization publishes research papers on the mathematical, computational and applied aspects of all areas of integer programming and combinatorial optimization. In addition to reports on mathematical results pertinent to discrete optimization, the journal welcomes submissions on algorithmic developments, computational experiments, and novel applications (in particular, large-scale and real-time applications). The journal also publishes clearly labelled surveys, reviews, short notes, and open problems. Manuscripts submitted for possible publication to Discrete Optimization should report on original research, should not have been previously published, and should not be under consideration for publication by any other journal.If you have any questions or comments about the journal please email: disopt@elsevier.comBenefits 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

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Displays is the international journal covering the research and development of display technology, its effective presentation and perception of information, and applications and systems including display-human interface.Technical papers on practical developments in Displays technology provide an effective channel to promote greater understanding and cross-fertilization across the diverse disciplines of the Displays community. Original research papers solving ergonomics issues at the display-human interface advance effective presentation of information. Tutorial papers covering fundamentals intended for display technologies and human factor engineers new to the field will also occasionally featured.Coverage includes:Technology: display devices including emissive displays; such as OLEDs/ELs and PDPs, and non-emissive displays; such as LCDs and electro-phoretic/chromic displays, projection displays/tiled screens, new display technologies and applications to the flexible displays and E-papers, materials/components and drive-electronics for displays, displays for extreme environments, 3-D displays and virtual environment, auditory and tactile displays.Display-human systems: examples include TV/smart TVs and mobile instruments, display electronics, image/signal processing, color coding and reproduction, display-human interface, user interfaces for multimedia systems, graphical user interface design, image/graphic design guidelines and standards, extreme environments.Human Factors: perception and its cortical representation; universal access, extreme environments, measurements and assessments of visual performance, image quality, and color appearance/reproduction, human factors for virtual environment.Index bound in last issue of calendar year.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

Domestic Animal Endocrinology publishes scientific papers dealing with the study of the endocrine physiology of domestic animal species. Those manuscripts utilizing other species as models for clinical or production problems associated with domestic animals are also welcome.Topics covered include:Classical and reproductive endocrinologyClinical and applied endocrinologyRegulation of hormone secretionHormone actionMolecular biologyCytokinesGrowth factorsBenefits 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

La revue de tous les acteurs de la prise en charge et du traitement de la douleurDouleurs s'adresse à tous les spécialistes, soignants et acteurs de la santé concernés par la douleur aiguë ou chronique, soucieux d'élaborer des projets de soins centrés sur le patient.Un éclairage scientifique de haute qualitéDouleurs publie des articles d'auteurs de renom impliqués dans la recherche scientifique et le progrès clinique. Ces articles sont sélectionnés par un comité de rédaction composé de spécialistes dans le traitement de la douleur.Des solutions concrètes et pratiquesVéritable support de formation continue, Douleurs publie des articles clairs et synthétiques, avec figures, illustrations, diagrammes et arbres décisionnels qui apportent des solutions immédiatement opérationnelles et renforcent l'aide au diagnostic.Un accès privilégié à l actualitéDouleurs vous permettra d accéder aux débats actuels sur la douleur à travers les rubriques Opinion, Pour ou contre, Vie professionnelle, Lu pour vous...

This journal aims to provide its readers with a swift, yet complete, current awareness service. This is achieved both by the scope and structure of the journal, key features of which are:-

• Careful selection of relevant abstracts (and other bibliographic data) from the latest issues of 4,000 leading international biomedical journals.

• The arrangement, within each issue, of abstracts into separate chapters devoted to a specific topic. The journal covers all aspects of the abuse of drugs, alcohol and organic solvents and includes material relating to experimental pharmacology of addiction, although, in general, experimental pharmacology of narcotics is not covered.

• Detailed author and keyword indexes to allow the reader to locate items of special interest.

Drug Discovery Today delivers informed and highly current reviews for the discovery community. The magazine addresses not only the rapid scientific developments in drug discovery associated technologies but also the management, commercial and regulatory issues that increasingly play a part in how R&D is planned, structured and executed.Features include comment by international experts, news and analysis of important developments, reviews of key scientific and strategic issues, overviews of recent progress in specific therapeutic areas and conference reports.Coverage includes:• Novel therapeutic strategies• High-throughput screening• Therapeutic targets• Combinatorial chemistry, parallel synthesis and library design• Drug delivery• ADME/Tox• Advances in key compound classes and therapeutic areas• Genomics and proteomics• Automation and technology• Virtual chemistry• Informatics• Business strategy• Clinical trialsand other aspects of drug discovery.Ethics in Publishing: General StatementThe Editor(s) and Publisher of this Journal believe that there are fundamental principles underlying scholarly or professional publishing. While this may not amount to a formal 'code of conduct', these fundamental principles with respect to the authors' paper are that the paper should: i) be the authors' own original work, which has not been previously published elsewhere, ii) reflect the authors' own research and analysis and do so in a truthful and complete manner, iii) properly credit the meaningful contributions of co-authors and co-researchers, iv) not be submitted to more than one journal for consideration, and v) be appropriately placed in the context of prior and existing research. Of equal importance are ethical guidelines dealing with research methods and research funding, including issues dealing with informed consent, research subject privacy rights, conflicts of interest, and sources of funding. While it may not be possible to draft a 'code' that applies adequately to all instances and circumstances, we believe it useful to outline our expectations of authors and procedures that the Journal will employ in the event of questions concerning author conduct. With respect to conflicts of interest, the Publisher now requires authors to declare any conflicts of interest that relate to papers accepted for publication in this Journal. A conflict of interest may exist when an author or the author's institution has a financial or other relationship with other people or organizations that may inappropriately influence the author's work. A conflict can be actual or potential and full disclosure to the Journal is the safest course. All submissions to the Journal must include disclosure of all relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest. The Journal may use such information as a basis for editorial decisions and may publish such disclosures if they are believed to be important to readers in judging the manuscript. A decision may be made by the Journal not to publish on the basis of the declared conflict.For more information, please refer to: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authorshome.authors/conflictsofinterestSubmission to Drug Discovery Today is by invitation only. If you are interested in submitting an article please first send us a proposal with a brief description of the main theme of the article (approx. 100 - 200 words), listing the article type and if possible some key references. Information on how to submit a proposal can be found at:http://www.drugdiscoverytoday.com/submit-a-paper/

The Drug Discovery Today reviews collection provides a resource of review content aligning the key output of human molecular medicine with the specific requirements of the drug discovery process. It is designed to systematically cover the essential elements of molecular medicine and drug discovery, in a manner that has relevance to those actually working on the discovery and development of new drugs. This collection will evolve to create a highly structured database and will act as a one-stop-shop for high quality content.Other titles in this series include:Drug Discovery Today: Disease ModelsDrug Discovery Today: Therapeutic StrategiesDrug Discovery Today: TechnologiesDrug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms covers the analysis of the molecules and pathways that fail or are subverted during the aetiology and pathogenesis of human disease. It focuses on what is actually known or strongly predicted about the human disease process.There will be 4 issues each year. The Drug Discovery Today reviews collection is only available online.Ethics in Publishing: General StatementThe Editor(s) and Publisher of this Journal believe that there are fundamental principles underlying scholarly or professional publishing. While this may not amount to a formal 'code of conduct', these fundamental principles with respect to the authors' paper are that the paper should: i) be the authors' own original work, which has not been previously published elsewhere, ii) reflect the authors' own research and analysis and do so in a truthful and complete manner, iii) properly credit the meaningful contributions of co-authors and co-researchers, iv) not be submitted to more than one journal for consideration, and v) be appropriately placed in the context of prior and existing research. Of equal importance are ethical guidelines dealing with research methods and research funding, including issues dealing with informed consent, research subject privacy rights, conflicts of interest, and sources of funding. While it may not be possible to draft a 'code' that applies adequately to all instances and circumstances, we believe it useful to outline our expectations of authors and procedures that the Journal will employ in the event of questions concerning author conduct. With respect to conflicts of interest, the Publisher now requires authors to declare any conflicts of interest that relate to papers accepted for publication in this Journal. A conflict of interest may exist when an author or the author's institution has a financial or other relationship with other people or organizations that may inappropriately influence the author's work. A conflict can be actual or potential and full disclosure to the Journal is the safest course. All submissions to the Journal must include disclosure of all relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest. The Journal may use such information as a basis for editorial decisions and may publish such disclosures if they are believed to be important to readers in judging the manuscript. A decision may be made by the Journal not to publish on the basis of the declared conflict. For more information, please refer to: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authorshome.authors/conflictsofinterest.

The Drug Discovery Today reviews collection provides a resource of review content aligning the key output of human molecular medicine with the specific requirements of the drug discovery process. It is designed to systematically cover the essential elements of molecular medicine and drug discovery, in a manner that has relevance to those actually working on the discovery and development of new drugs. This collection will evolve to create a highly structured database and will act as a one-stop-shop for high quality content.Drug Discovery Today: Disease Models discusses the non-human experimental models through which inference is drawn regarding the molecular aetiology and pathogenesis of human disease. It provides critical analysis and evaluation of which models can genuinely inform the research community about the direct process of human disease, those which may have value in basic toxicology, and those which are simply designed for effective expression and raw characterisation.Other titles in this series include:Drug Discovery Today: Disease MechanismsDrug Discovery Today: Therapeutic StrategiesDrug Discovery Today: TechnologiesThere will be four issues each year.The Drug Discovery Today reviews collection is only available online.Ethics in Publishing: General StatementThe Editor(s) and Publisher of this Journal believe that there are fundamental principles underlying scholarly or professional publishing. While this may not amount to a formal 'code of conduct', these fundamental principles with respect to the authors' paper are that the paper should: i) be the authors' own original work, which has not been previously published elsewhere, ii) reflect the authors' own research and analysis and do so in a truthful and complete manner, iii) properly credit the meaningful contributions of co-authors and co-researchers, iv) not be submitted to more than one journal for consideration, and v) be appropriately placed in the context of prior and existing research. Of equal importance are ethical guidelines dealing with research methods and research funding, including issues dealing with informed consent, research subject privacy rights, conflicts of interest, and sources of funding. While it may not be possible to draft a 'code' that applies adequately to all instances and circumstances, we believe it useful to outline our expectations of authors and procedures that the Journal will employ in the event of questions concerning author conduct. With respect to conflicts of interest, the Publisher now requires authors to declare any conflicts of interest that relate to papers accepted for publication in this Journal. A conflict of interest may exist when an author or the author's institution has a financial or other relationship with other people or organizations that may inappropriately influence the author's work. A conflict can be actual or potential and full disclosure to the Journal is the safest course. All submissions to the Journal must include disclosure of all relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest. The Journal may use such information as a basis for editorial decisions and may publish such disclosures if they are believed to be important to readers in judging the manuscript. A decision may be made by the Journal not to publish on the basis of the declared conflict.For more information, please refer to: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authorshome.authors/conflictsofinterest

The Drug Discovery Today reviews collection provides a resource of review content aligning the key output of human molecular medicine with the specific requirements of the drug discovery process. It is designed to systematically cover the essential elements of molecular medicine and drug discovery, in a manner that has relevance to those actually working on the discovery and development of new drugs. This collection will evolve to create a highly structured database and will act as a one-stop-shop for high quality content.

The Drug Discovery Today reviews collection provides a resource of review content aligning the key output of human molecular medicine with the specific requirements of the drug discovery process. It is designed to systematically cover the essential elements of molecular medicine and drug discovery, in a manner that has relevance to those actually working on the discovery and development of new drugs.This collection will evolve to create a highly structured database and will act as a one-stop-shop for high quality content.What are the biotechnical challenges in ensuring drug action, especially with regard to biopharmaceuticals? Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies discusses the varied strategies used, including stem-cell therapy, vaccination, gene therapy, tissue modelling, tissue and non-tissue implants and many others.Other titles in this series include:Drug Discovery Today: Disease MechanismsDrug Discovery Today: Disease ModelsDrug Discovery Today: TechnologiesThere will be four issues each year. The Drug Discovery Today reviews collection is only available online.Ethics in Publishing: General StatementThe Editor(s) and Publisher of this Journal believe that there are fundamental principles underlying scholarly or professional publishing. While this may not amount to a formal 'code of conduct', these fundamental principles with respect to the authors' paper are that the paper should: i) be the authors' own original work, which has not been previously published elsewhere, ii) reflect the authors' own research and analysis and do so in a truthful and complete manner, iii) properly credit the meaningful contributions of co-authors and co-researchers, iv) not be submitted to more than one journal for consideration, and v) be appropriately placed in the context of prior and existing research. Of equal importance are ethical guidelines dealing with research methods and research funding, including issues dealing with informed consent, research subject privacy rights, conflicts of interest, and sources of funding. While it may not be possible to draft a 'code' that applies adequately to all instances and circumstances, we believe it useful to outline our expectations of authors and procedures that the Journal will employ in the event of questions concerning author conduct. With respect to conflicts of interest, the Publisher now requires authors to declare any conflicts of interest that relate to papers accepted for publication in this Journal. A conflict of interest may exist when an author or the author's institution has a financial or other relationship with other people or organizations that may inappropriately influence the author's work. A conflict can be actual or potential and full disclosure to the Journal is the safest course. All submissions to the Journal must include disclosure of all relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest. The Journal may use such information as a basis for editorial decisions and may publish such disclosures if they are believed to be important to readers in judging the manuscript. A decision may be made by the Journal not to publish on the basis of the declared conflict. For more information, please refer to: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authorshome.authors/conflictsofinterest.

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Drug Resistance Updates is a bimonthly publication that contains thought-provoking reviews on important developments in drug resistance in infectious disease and cancer as well as novel drugs and strategies to overcome drug resistance.It covers both basic research and clinical aspects of drug resistance, and involves disciplines as diverse as molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, pharmacology, microbiology, preclinical therapeutics, oncology and clinical medicine.Articles are written by leaders in the field, in response to an invitation from the Editors, and are peer-reviewed prior to publication. Articles are clear, readable, and up-to-date, suitable for a multidisciplinary readership and include schematic diagrams and other illustrations conveying the major points of the article. The goal is to highlight recent areas of growth and put them in perspective.*Expert reviews in clinical and basic drug resistance research in oncology and infectious disease *Describes emerging technologies and therapies, particularly those that overcome drug resistance *Emphasises common themes in microbial and cancer research

Drug and Alcohol Dependence is an international journal devoted to publishing original research, scholarly reviews, commentaries, and policy analyses in the area of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and dependence. Articles range from studies of the chemistry of substances of abuse, their actions at molecular and cellular sites, in vitro and in vivo investigations of their biochemical, pharmacological and behavioural actions, laboratory-based and clinical research in humans, substance abuse treatment and prevention research, and studies employing methods from epidemiology, sociology, and economics.The rationale for this extensive coverage is the conviction that drug, alcohol and tobacco use/dependence cannot be understood in their entirety from a single perspective and that without an understanding of other areas of research, studies by individual investigators may be limited. The goal of the journal is to provide researchers, clinicians, and policy makers access to material from all perspectives in a single journal in a format that is understandable and which has received rigorous editorial review. The hope of its editors is to promote mutual understanding of the many facets of drug abuse to the benefit of all investigators involved in drug and alcohol research, and to facilitate the transfer of scientific findings to successful treatment and prevention practices.The accepted abbreviation for Drug and Alcohol Dependence for bibliographic citation is Drug Alcohol Depend.Drug and Alcohol Dependence is currently being distributed to all the members of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), the oldest scientific organization in the United States concerned with research on problems of drug dependence. Members of the CPDD are provided with both the print version as well as access to the full text of the current issue and back issues dating back to Vol. 46, Issue no. 1 of the online version as a benefit of membership.

Dyes and Pigments covers the scientific and technical aspects of the chemistry and physics of dyes, pigments and their intermediates. Emphasis is placed on the properties of the colouring matters themselves rather than on their applications or the system in which they may be applied.Thus the journal accepts research and review papers on the synthesis of dyes, pigments and intermediates, their physical or chemical properties, e.g. spectroscopic, surface, solution or solid state characteristics, the physical aspects of their preparation, e.g. precipitation, nucleation and growth, crystal formation, liquid crystalline characteristics, their photochemical, ecological or biological properties and the relationship between colour and chemical constitution. However, papers are considered which deal with the more fundamental aspects of colourant application and of the interactions of colourants with substrates or media.The journal will interest a wide variety of workers in a range of disciplines whose work involves dyes, pigments and their intermediates, and provides a platform for investigators with common interests but diverse fields of activity such as cosmetics, reprographics, dye and pigment synthesis, medical research, polymers, etc.Contact: Please feel free to contact us for any comments, questions or feedback. In addition, we are always interested in any publication proposals for books, electronic products, new journals and co-operation for existing journals.

Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans is an international journal for research related to the dynamical and physical processes governing atmospheres, oceans and climate.Authors are invited to submit articles, short contributions or scholarly reviews in the following areas:•Dynamic meteorology•Physical oceanography•Geophysical fluid dynamics•Climate variability and climate change•Atmosphere-ocean-biosphere-cryosphere interactions•Prediction and predictability•Scale interactionsPapers of theoretical, computational, experimental and observational investigations are invited, particularly those that explore the fundamental nature - or bring together the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspects - of dynamical and physical processes at all scales. Papers that explore air-sea interactions and the coupling between atmospheres, oceans, and other components of the climate system are particularly welcome.

The effective translation of insights gained from biomedical research into improved human health is a global priority. To this end, Elsevier has looked to the leadership of its two leading brands, Cell and The Lancet, to guide the launch of a new comprehensive, online-only open access Elsevier journal, EBioMedicine, focused on forming a community that spans this interface and creates a valuable opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between their respective audiences.

As the communities that border this interface are large and diverse, the scope of EBioMedicine will cover the entire breadth of translational and clinical research within all disciplines of life and health sciences, ranging from basic science to clinical and public/global health science. The journal will also place a high priority on rapid publication. The journal seeks to publish a broad range of research study types, from experimental findings, critical analyses, methodological & technical innovations, and hypotheses to observational epidemiological studies, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and study protocols. In addition, EBioMedicine will publish commentaries, reviews, and viewpoints that enhance the accessibility and applicability of basic research findings for health professionals, and promote a better understanding of clinical challenges for biomedical researchers.

In leveraging the editorial leadership from Cell and The Lancet together with the publishing expertise of Elsevier to create a unique forum for the reputable and speedy publication of research in life and health sciences, we are committed to facilitating and incentivizing a robust and successful pipeline for improved human health globally.

EClinicalMedicine is a new open access clinical journal that will publish original research to help frontline health professionals navigate the complex and rapid health transitions facing societies worldwide. EClinicalMedicine will help practitioners solve the problems and challenges of healthcare across all communities. From diagnosis to treatment, prevention to health promotion and protection, it will integrate disciplines across all specialties and across the life course with the ultimate goal of strengthening health systems as core institutions in our societies. It is a journal that has the courage and vision to rethink and reframe the future of health and healthcare.

The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is aimed primarily at vascular surgeons dealing with patients with arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases. Contributions are included on the diagnosis, investigation and management of these vascular disorders. Papers that consider the technical aspects of vascular surgery are encouraged, and the journal includes invited state-of-the-art articles.Reflecting the increasing importance of endovascular techniques in the management of vascular diseases and the value of closer collaboration between the vascular surgeon and the vascular radiologist, the journal has now extended its scope to encompass the growing number of contributions from this exciting field. Articles describing endovascular method and their critical evaluation are included, as well as reports on the emerging technology associated with this field.Contributions are also included from such associated specialities as angiology, diabetology, rehabilitation and other fundamental sciences, provided these relate to the management of vascular patients.The European Society For Vascular Surgery was founded and inaugurated on May 6, 1987 in London. The objectives of the Society are to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing for the public benefit the science and art and research into vascular disease including vascular surgery.To order this journal online, visithttp://intl.elsevierhealth.com/journals/ejvs

Reflecting the increasing importance of endovascular techniques in the management of vascular diseases and the value of closer collaboration between the vascular surgeon and the vascular radiologist, the journal has now extended its scope to encompass the growing number of contributions from this exciting field. Articles describing endovascular method and their critical evaluation are included, as well as reports on the emerging technology associated with this field.

Contributions are also included from such associated specialities as angiology, diabetology, rehabilitation and other fundamental sciences, provided these relate to the management of vascular patients.

The European Society For Vascular Surgery was founded and inaugurated on May 6, 1987 in London. The objectives of the Society are to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing for the public benefit the science and art and research into vascular disease including vascular surgery.

To order this journal online, visit http://intl.elsevierhealth.com/journals/ejvs

EMC Cirugía otorrinolaringológica y cervicofacial presenta el conjunto de la cirugía otorrinolaringológica y cervicofacial según una clasificación topográfica: base del cráneo, oído, cara y senos, cavidad bucal, faringe, laringe, tráquea y cuello. Incluye una amplísima gama de intervenciones, de las más frecuentes o clásicas (amigdalectomía, adenoidectomía, cirugía de la otosclerosis, etc.) a las más complejas o las que reflejan la evolución de la especialidad: cirugía endoscópica, utilización del láser de CO2, técnicas de rehabilitación vocal, cirugía asistida por ordenador, etc.

EMC Cirugía plástica, reparadora y estética es indispensable para el cirujano experimentado o en formación con artículos didácticos y prácticos. El Comité editorial da las orientaciones y elige los temas. Los autores son seleccionados por sus conocimientos en la materia y por su eclecticismo. Los artículos son validados por un Comité de lectura y se presta especial atención a las ilustraciones.

EMC Cosmetologia medica e medicina degli intestismi cutanei fornisce un approccio completo alle patologie della pelle e alle relative cure affrontando sia gli aspetti medici sia quelli estetici, proponendone i trattamenti cosmetici e/o farmacologici. Il professionista troverà particolarmente interessante l'approccio pratico, mentre lo studente troverà tutte le nozioni fondamentali indispensabili ad una buona formazione. La trattazione degli argomenti è suddivisa in modo da offrire al lettore un quadro espositivo chiaro, aggiornato e di visione sinottica. Oltre agli articoli sulle basi fondamentali, dove sono riportati gli argomenti più comuni alla cosmetologia, sono trattati svariati temi tra cui: la prevenzione e il trattamento dell'invecchiamento cutaneo, i gesti e le tecniche in chirurgia dermatologica ed estetica, la pratica del laser, la farmacologia dei cosmetici o dei prodotti d'igiene e di cura della pelle, delle unghie e del capello.

EMC Dermatología presenta la diversidad de las patologías dermatológicas, desde las más corrientes a las menos frecuentes o raras. Las nuevas tecnologías, las técnicas de investigación, los mecanismos fisiopatológicos y terapéuticos actuales han obtenido el consenso de la comunidad científica. Una abundante iconografía refuerza la ayuda al diagnóstico.

EMC Ginecología - Obstetricia comprende tres grandes temas: Ginecología, Obstetricia y Técnicas quirúrgicas en Ginecología que permiten el estudio y el tratamiento completos de las patologías de la mujer. Además de las nociones fundamentales, indispensables para la comprensión de las enfermedades y para su tratamiento, los médicos especialistas encontrarán aquí una respuesta práctica a sus preguntas cotidianas. Una abundante iconografía y algoritmos de toma de decisiones ayudan al diagnóstico así como a la comprensión de las diversas técnicas.

EMC Kinesiterapia - Medicina física expone las principales técnicas y sus aplicaciones en reumatología, ortopedia, neurología, etc. para el tratamiento de pacientes que presentan minusvalías transitorias o definitivas. Los contextos particulares de la rehabilitación de la persona de edad avanzada, la utilización de prótesis, la parálisis cerebral, la reeducación de las vejigas neurógenas y la readaptación socioprofesional son tratados por equipos multidisciplinarios, teniendo en cuenta los progresos científicos y tecnológicos. Una abundante iconografía y algoritmos de toma de decisiones ayudan al diagnóstico así como a la comprensión de las técnicas recomendadas.

EMC Medicina Riabilitativa ha l'obiettivo di fornire al suo target di riferimento un valido strumento costituito dalle metodologie e dalle applicazioni più comuni nell'ambito della riabilitazione. I terapisti e i rieducatori troveranno in queste pubblicazioni le principali tecniche e le loro applicazioni in reumatologia, ortopedia, neurologia, ecc. da utilizzare su pazienti che presentano handicap temporanei o permanenti.
I contesti particolari della rieducazione del soggetto anziano, delle ortesi, del cerebroleso, della rieducazione della vescica neurologica, del reinserimento socioprofessionale vengono trattati da gruppi pluridisciplinari e tengono conto dei progressi scientifici e tecnologici. Sono anche raccolte le metodologie più comuni e innovative e le loro applicazioni, suddivise per parti del corpo interessate. Inoltre i dati scientifici e le prospettive della ricerca sono regolarmente integrati nelle pubblicazioni trimestrali.

EMC Neurologia è stata concepita per fornire agli specialisti un'opera aggiornata che riporti gli straordinari progressi compiuti da questa specialità in termini di diagnosi e cura delle varie patologie nello stile di qualità e rigore scientifico che da sempre contraddistingue l'EMC.
La rivista offre una vasta panoramica di articoli sulle diverse patologie in ambito neurologico, di metodi d'esame e di grandi sindromi. Uno spazio importante è dedicato alla trattazione delle affezioni. Come per le altre riviste, inoltre, i dati scientifici e le prospettive della ricerca sono regolarmente integrati in pubblicazioni trimestrali.

EMC Otorinolaringoiatria è stata concepita per fornire tanto agli specialisti quanto allo specializzando un'opera completa, costantemente aggiornata e immediatamente fruibile nella pratica quotidiana che esponga i progressi compiuti da questa specialità e le acquisizioni più recenti in termini di diagnosi e cura delle varie patologie rispettando lo standard di qualità e rigore scientifico che da sempre contraddistingue l'EMC.
Questa rivista presenta l'insieme delle patologie ORL in maniera dettagliata ed esauriente. Oltre ai fondamenti della specialità, contiene tutte le informazioni pratiche e le indicazioni terapeutiche direttamente utilizzabili nella pratica quotidiana, le acquisizioni più recenti in campo oncologico e relativamente ai nuovi metodi d'indagine ed è, inoltre, corredata da una ricca iconografia e da numerose tavole riepilogative che ne rendono più agevole la lettura.

EMC Otorrinolaringología presenta de manera exhaustiva y según una clasificación topográfica la anatomía, la fisiología, la exploración, las patologías y las indicaciones terapéuticas de la especialidad. Además, incluye todos los conocimientos recientes, principalmente los nuevos datos fisiológicos y carcinológicos así como los nuevos métodos de exploración, indispensables para los otorrinolaringólogos en formación y que permiten que los especialistas completen sus conocimientos. La abundante iconografía y los numerosos cuadros recapitulativos facilitan la lectura. Cabe destacar que estos artículos se completan de manera muy útil con Cirugía otorrinolaringológica y cervicofacial.

EMC Pediatría incluye de manera exhaustiva todas las especialidades y el tratamiento completo de las patologías del niño, desde el nacimiento hasta la pubertad. Además de las patologías que conciernen a la gastroenterología, la cardiología, la otorrinolaringología, la psiquiatría, la dermatología, las enfermedades infecciosas, etc., se incluyen temas como el deporte, las dificultades escolares, la asistencia social a la infancia y la prevención de tratamientos inadecuados.

EMC Podología presenta de manera exhaustiva todas las afecciones del pie y recuerda los aspectos anatómicos y fisiológicos. Se dedica un conjunto de artículos a la biomecánica del pie. Se desarrollan ampliamente todas las patologías de la infancia. El tratamiento de las patologías dermatológicas y vasculares se describe en relación con las necesidades de la práctica cotidiana del podólogo. La patología osteoarticular y la traumatología se tratan exhaustivamente.

EMC Tecniche Chirurgiche - Chirurgia Ortopedica è il risultato di un'attenta selezione di articoli scritti da eminenti specialisti. Costituisce un vero aiuto alla gestione dei pazienti sia per il chirurgo in formazione che per il chirurgo esperto. Oltre a una parte generale, vengono riportate - con i relativi vantaggi e svantaggi - le diverse tecniche chirurgiche per il trattamento delle patologie ortopediche e traumatologiche. Una cura particolare è riservata alle illustrazioni per facilitare la comprensione dei metodi e delle tecniche. Questa rivista è regolarmente aggiornata tramite pubblicazioni bi-annuali.

EMC Tecniche Chirurgiche - Chirurgia addominale è il risultato di un'attenta selezione degli articoli, effettuati da esperti del settore, in modo da renderla di agevole e veloce consultazione in ogni istante della vita professionale. Oltre agli aspetti generali, gli argomenti più comuni alla chirurgia addominale, sono esposte le diverse tecniche chirurgiche e le più recenti tecniche di chirurgia laparoscopica. In particolare la colecistectomia, il reflusso gastro-esofageo, la vagotomia, la litiasi della via biliare principale,la splenectomia e ancora la cura delle ernie.
Come per le altre riviste, i dati scientifici e le prospettive della ricerca sono regolarmente integrati nelle pubblicazioni trimestrali.

EMC Tecniche Chirurgiche - Chirurgia generale è il risultato di un'attenta selezione degli articoli, effettuati da esperti del settore, in modo da renderla di agevole e veloce consultazione in ogni istante della vita professionale.
L'opera mira a fornire al chirurgo le nozioni sulle tecniche chirurgiche di più comune esecuzione al di fuori dell'apparato digerente presso qualsiasi unità di chirurgia generale. Queste pubblicazioni sono, per cui, indirizzati non solo a specializzandi ed a giovani chirurghi in formazione, ma anche a chirurghi esperti che ivi troveranno la possibilità di rivedere interventi che nei tempi recenti sono stati modificati grazie all'avvento ed all'utilizzo di nuove tecnologie. Particolare attenzione è stata dedicata alla scelta degli argomenti da trattare nell'intento di offrire al chirurgo generale un bagaglio di tecniche a volte considerate specialistiche, la conoscenza delle quali è però indispensabile per poterle utilizzare nella pratica quotidiana quando necessario. La rivista contiene quindi oltre a tecniche di chirurgia generale propriamente detta e di chirurgia d'urgenza, interventi selezionati di chirurgia urologica, ginecologica, endocrina ed otorinolarigoiatrica raggiungendo così una completezza non riscontrabile in alcun altro testo.
I dati scientifici e le prospettive della ricerca sono regolarmente integrati nelle pubblicazioni annuali.

EMC Tecniche Chirurgiche - Chirurgia ORL e cervico facciale presenta l'insieme della chirurgia ORL e cervico-facciale rispettando lo standard di qualità e rigore scientifico che da sempre contraddistingue l'EMC.
In base ad un desiderio di esaustività, il ventaglio degli interventi presentati è molto ampio, spaziando dai più frequenti o classici (adenoidectomia, chirurgia dell'otospongiosi, ecc.) ai più complessi ed a quelli che testimoniano dell'evoluzione della specialità: chirurgia endoscopica, impiego del laser CO2, tecniche di rieducazione vocale, ecc.
Inoltre i dati scientifici e le prospettive della ricerca sono regolarmente integrati nelle pubblicazioni annuali.