Journal Guide

2009 Impact Factor Up 66% - now 0.851!Five Year Impact Factor Up 80% - now 0.907!169;2010 Thomson Reuters, 2009 Journal Citation Reports174;Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology is the official journal of the Association of Australasian Palaeontologists.Alcheringa covers all aspects of palaeontology and its ramifications into the earth and biological sciences, including:TaxonomyBiostratigraphyMicropalaeontologyVertebrate palaeontologyPalaeobotanyPalynologyPalaeobiologyPalaeoanatomyPalaeoecologyBiostratinomyBiogeographyChronobiologyBiogeochemistryPalichnology Review articles are welcome, and may be solicited from time to time. Thematic issues are also possible. Emphasis is placed on high quality and informative illustration, in both line drawings and photographs. Papers of general significance may receive preference over those of more local interest. The society can be contacted at:Association of Australasian PalaeontologistsA sub-division of the Geological Society of Australia Inc.Suite 706301 George StreetSydney NSW 2000AustraliaPeer ReviewAll published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by at least two expert referees.Disclaimer The Association of Australasian Palaeontologists and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly is an exciting professional journal for clinicians working with persons who are alcoholic and their families. Designed to bridge the gap between research journals and information for the general public, it addresses the specific concerns of professional alcoholism counselors, social workers, psychologists, physicians, clergy, nurses, employee assistance professionals, and others who provide direct services to persons who are alcoholic.The journal features articles specifically related to the treatment of alcoholism, highlighting new and innovative approaches to care, describing clinical problems and solutions, and detailing practical, unique approaches to intervention and therapy. Original research and articles about theory development and policy issues in alcoholism are included. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly particularly welcomes material giving the personal and humanistic aspects of professional alcoholism counseling and therapy from both the counselor/therapist's view as well as that of the client.The journal explores the 8216;how-to' approaches of intervention and therapy by presenting case studies and commentaries by counselors and therapists. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly publishes original research and articles related to theory development, emphasizes the art as well as the science inherent in the treatment of alcoholism, serves as a vehicle to integrate diverse approaches and perspectives in the field, advocates the recognition of special treatment needs of alcoholic clients and their families, enhances professionalism in the field of counseling and therapy, and promotes the quality of treatment provided to the alcoholic and his/her family in all domains of the recovery process Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Alexandria Journal of Medicine is an international peer reviewed journal, concerned with providing a venue for publication of all aspects of human diseases including basic and clinical aspects with a particular focus on diseases of high prevalence in the Middle East and its comparison to their profile in the rest of the world. Manuscripts from other world regions are welcome, to increase the scientific exchange between the different world regions. Such an exchange would increase the opportunities for international collaborative research, especially that there is a broad range of readers from the region and worldwide.

Towards this end, the AJME publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications, clinical trials in an open access format. For a detailed description of the different types of manuscripts, the readers can consult the online guide for authors. The material is subject to editorial revision. Papers describing research involving human subjects and the procedures followed should be in accordance with the ethical standards. Articles containing promotional material (advertisements), whether implicit or explicit will not be included in the Journal.

Maney delivers personalised service to authors, societies, readers and libraries for the publishing and international dissemination of high quality, peer-reviewed scholarship and research. Specialising in print and electronic journal publishing, Maney is committed to technical and editorial innovation combined with traditional values of quality and collaboration.Maney Publishing is an independent publishing company specialising in academic journals in materials science and engineering, the humanities, and health science. Maney is committed to publishing high quality journals in print and electronic formats that are international in scope and peer-reviewed. With offices in Leeds and London in the UK, and in Boston and Philadelphia in North America, Maney publishes extensively for learned societies, universities and professional bodies around the world.

The American Journal of Sexuality Education speaks directly to the distinct, professional needs of sexuality educators and trainers. This peer-reviewed journal provides sexuality educators and trainers with current research about sexuality education programming, best practices, sample lesson plans, reports on curriculum development and assessment, literature reviews, scholarly commentary, educational program reports, media reviews (books, videos, internet resources, and curricula), and letters to the editor.The American Journal of Sexuality Education addresses a variety of sexuality topics and audiences, presenting up-to-date theory and practice, lessons, and evaluations. Since sexuality encompasses so many different topics, content for the journal will always be diverse, including but certainly not limited to teaching about: pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, sexual coercion, healthy versus unhealthy relationships, sexual orientation and identity, sexual response, sexual decision-making, gender identity, and more. Peer Review Policy: All articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by between four and eight anonymous referees.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The American Orthoptic Journal enables those in the orthoptic and ophthalmologic communities to keep abreast of current clinical practice and research in ocular motility. The Journal serves as a forum for the presentation of new material in the fields of pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, amblyopia and strabismus. Materials contained in the journal include freely submitted peer reviewed articles, the Richard G. Scobee Memorial Lecture, the John Pratt Johnson Lecture, and the proceedings of the combined AOC/AACO/AAO symposium held at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Abstracts of the English, French, German, and Spanish literature on the subjects of amblyopia and strabismus as well as book reviews are also included. American Orthoptic Journal is indexed in MEDLINE.

Amyloid: the Journal of Protein Folding Disorders is dedicated to the study of all aspects of the protein groups and associated disorders that are classified as the amyloidoses as well as other disorders associated with abnormal protein folding. The Journal has a major focus on etiology, pathogenesis, histopathology, chemical structure and the nature of fibrillogenesis and also publishes papers on the genetic aspects (both basic and clinical) of many of these disorders.Amyloid is recognised as one of the leaders in the publication of the classification of the amyloid proteins and the associated disorders as well as clinical studies of all aspects of the amyloid related neurodegenerative diseases and major clinical studies on the inherited amyloidosis , especially those related to transthyretin. The Journal also publishes book reviews, meeting reports, editorials, thesis abstracts, review articles and symposia in the various areas listed above.The journal is a recommended resource for basic scientists, students of neurodegenerative disorders (neurologists), histopathologists, geneticists, as well as a broad spectrum of clinicians whose specialties are impacted by various amyloid diseases.Amyloid: the Journal of Protein Folding Disorders is the official journal of the International Society of Amyloidosis.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration is an exciting new initiative. It represents a timely expansion of the journal Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in response to the clinical, imaging pathological and genetic overlap between ALS and frontotemporal dementia. The expanded journal provides outstanding coverage of research in a wide range of issues related to motor neuron diseases, especially ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and cognitive decline associated with frontotemporal degeneration. The journal also covers related disorders of the neuroaxis when relevant to these core conditions. The Editorial Board comprises key opinion leaders in ALS and FTD. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration aims to disseminate information on new developments in the pathogenesis and management of ALS and FTD, and enhance awareness of these devastating and often under-recognised disorders.

• Modern Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (with multidisciplinary approaches)
• Mass Spectrometry, Separations and Spectroscopy
• Electrochemistry and Instrumentation
• Genomics and Proteomics
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology and Pharmacy
• Biological and Clinical Sciences
• Natural Product Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
• Food and Forensic Sciences
• Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

The journal publishes issues bimonthly online and in print. Articles are of interest to both analytical chemistry specialists and chemists from related disciplines based at research institutions or working in related industries such as pharamaceuticals, forensics, and environmental agencies.  

Analytical Letters is an international medium for the rapid publication of original research papers, accelerated articles, or mini-reviews on important developments in all areas of analytical chemistry, including electrochemistry, mass spectrometry, separations, and spectroscopy. Papers are welcomed that consider fundamental developments, new or improved instrumentation and sensors, and applications of analytical chemistry in all areas that include biological and clinical science, engineering and instrumentation science, environmental chemistry and analysis, geochemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and physics.

2009 Impact Factor: 0.814Ranking: 124/152 (Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology) and 22/50 (Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science)2009 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.491Ranking: 102/152 (Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology) and 16/50 (Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science)169; 2010 Thomson Reuters, Journal Citation Reports174;Animal Biotechnology covers the identification and manipulation of genes and their products, stressing applications in domesticated animals. The journal publishes full-length articles, short research communications, as well as appropriate reviews. The journal also provides a forum for regulatory or scientific issues related to cell and molecular biology, immunogenetics, transgenic animals, and microbiology.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Press Release - new title joins T&F for 2010Animal Cells and Systems is the official journal of the Korean Society for Integrative Biology. This international, peer-reviewed journal publishes original papers that cover diverse aspects of biological sciences including Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Developmental and Physiological Biology, Evolution and Systematic Biology, Ecological and Population Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Neurological and Behavioral Biology. STARTaylor & Francis/Routledge are committed to the widest possible dissemination of its journals to non-profit institutions in developing countries. Our STAR initiative offers individual researchers in Africa, South Asia and many parts of South East Asia the opportunity to gain one month's free online access to 1,300 Taylor & Francis journals. For more information, please visit the STAR website. DisclaimerThe Korean Society for Integrative Biology and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor and Francis.

The Annales de la Société Entomologique de France founded in 1832, is one of the oldest journals in the world to be devoted to Entomology. After merging with two other journals : 'Revue Française d'Entomologie' and 'la Revue de Pathologie végétale et d'Entomologie agricole de France' in 1965, the Annales kept its title with the amendment 'Nouvelle série'. In 1977, the journal acquired an Editorial board and an International Scientific Committee.

Free online access to the Issue 1 Vol 15: 1st issue published with Taylor & Francis Annals of GIS is an international peer-reviewed journal that encourages the interdisciplinary exchange of original ideas on theory, methods, development and applications in the fields of geo-information science. Research papers are invited to cover the latest development in the following areas:remote sensing and data acquisitiongeographic information systemsgeo-visualization and virtual geographic environments (VGE)spatial analysis and modelinguncertainty modeling and their applications in natural resource, ecosystem, urban management, and other humanities and social science areas. STARTaylor & Francis/Routledge are committed to the widest possible dissemination of its journals to non-profit institutions in developing countries. Our STAR initiative offers individual researchers in Africa, South Asia and many parts of South East Asia the opportunity to gain one month's free online access to 1,300 Taylor & Francis journals. For more information, please visit the STAR website. Disclaimer The International Association of Chinese Professionals in Geographic Information Sciences (CPGIS) and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the Association and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Association or Taylor & Francis.

INCREASED 2009 5-year Impact Factor: 0.495169; 2010 Thomson Reuters, 2009 Journal Citation Reports174;Index to volumes 1-25Index to volumes 26-43Index to volumes 44-64 Annals of Science was launched in 1936 and is now established as the leading scholarly journal in the field. Its scope has widened to cover the history of technology and medicine, as well as developments since classical antiquity, and to include articles in French and German. Contributions from Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the USA and Russia bear testimony to its international appeal. Each issue includes a comprehensive book reviews section and essay reviews on a group of books on a broader level. The Co-Editors are supported by an active international board. A unique feature of the Journal is the reproduction of selected illustrations in colour.ReadershipThe Journal is directed to all those interested in the evolution of science and technology and its impact on the development of related arts and industries.All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial screening by the editor and anonymous refereeing by at least two expert referees.DisclaimerTaylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.