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The unprecedented modernization and expansion of rail transportation system will require substantial new efforts in scientific research for field-deployable technologies. The International Journal of Rail Transportation (IJRT) aims to provide an open forum for scientists, researchers, and engineers in the world to promote the exchange of the latest scientific and technological innovations in rail transportation; and to advance the state-of-the-art engineering and practices for various types of rail based transportation systems.

IJRT covers all main areas of rail vehicle, infrastructure, traction power, operation, communication, and environment. The journal publishes original, significant articles on topics in dynamics and mechanics of rail vehicle, track, and bridge system; planning and design, construction, operation, inspection, and maintenance of rail infrastructure; train operation, control, scheduling and management; rail electrification; signalling and communication; and environmental impacts such as vibration and noise.

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New for 2010 - Remote Sensing Letters - the Rapid Communication Series of IJRS! Visit the journal's websiteFree Online Access: Top 10 most cited papers of all timeEditorial 29:1 - 'All Change?' Giles FoodyIJRS: 30th Anniversary offer - Free access to the 6 most cited articles of 2007-2008 plus 6 review articles.2009 Impact Factor Up 5% - now 1.089! Now ranked 9th in Remote Sensing!169;2010 Thomson Reuters, 2009 Journal Citation Reports174;The International Journal of Remote Sensing is concerned with the science and technology of remote sensing and the applications of remotely sensed data in all major disciplines. Principal topics are: data collection, analysis, interpretation and display; surveying from space, air and water platforms; sensors; image processing; use of remotely sensed data; economic surveys and cost-benefit analyses. The journal contains primary papers on basic science, techniques and applications incorporating Remote Sensing Reviews - we positively welcome the submission of review articles. Rapid communications are now published in Remote Sensing Letters.Free Use of ColourWe are pleased to announce that from 2009, IJRS has the capacity to publish free colour in print for its authors - providing that the figure warrants colour, and is used in situtions where it is necessary on scientific, and not merely cosmetic, grounds. Final decision will be at the Editor-in-Chief's discretion.ReadershipScientists, engineers and managers interested in geophysical parameters, mapping, environmental monitoring, natural renewable and non-renewable resources and pollution. ---Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science PublicationsTaylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") 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.

Free online access to Issue 1 Volume 8 International Journal of River Basin Management plays a specific role in promoting a cross-sectorial approach encompassing all aspects of river and floodplain management, with a truly global perspective, and available to subscribers at a reasonable price. Launched at the Third World Water Forum in Kyoto, March 2003, with overwhelming interest, this Journal is published in four issues per year in print and electronic format, and is published on behalf of IAHR with IAHS and INBO The Journal is a response by the scientific and professional community to the World Water Vision and calls by the World Water Council and Global Water Partnership for an integrated approach to water resources management.Papers will be accepted in all areas of river and floodplain management including catchments, wetlands and estuarine systems CONTRIBUTIONS include, but are not limited to new developments or applications in the following areas: AREAS OF INTEREST * integrated water resources management * watershed land use planning and management * spatial planning and management of floodplains * flood forecasting and flood risk management * drought forecasting and drought management * floodplain, river and estuarine restoration * climate change impact prediction and planning of remedial measures * management of mountain rivers * water quality management including non point source pollution * operation strategies for engineered river systems * maintenance strategies for river systems and for structures * project-affected-people and stakeholder participation * conservation of natural and cultural heritage * sustainable and adaptive management * legislative and policy issues * trans-boundary issues and management of international river basins TOOLS FOR RIVER MANAGEMENT * modelling approaches and applications * model calibration, validation and uncertainty * GIS/MIS applications * decision support systems and other design and management tools * risk assessment, risk communication and risk management * real-time field monitoring and remote sensing CONTENTS * Profile (case studies) * Forum/opinion * Research * Book reviews * Agenda *JRBM: Call for Papers €600 grand prize for best paper published in 2010. All papers published in 2010 will be considered by the editors and editorial board and the winner will be announced in a 2011 issue of the journal. The prize will be presented at the International Conference on the Status and Future of the World's Largest Rivers in Vienna (11 - 14 April 2011) - http://worldslargerivers.boku.ac.at/wlr/. The editors' decision is final. Disclaimer The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research 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 & Francis.

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In the last decade, a wide range of smart materials and structures have been developed for aerospace, transportation, and civil engineering applications. Furthermore, there is an increased tendency to integrate smart materials with nanotechnology to develop novel materials or structures for the applications in sensors, actuators, biomaterials, multifunctional materials, structural health monitoring, etc. The combination of smart materials and nanotechnology provides many advantages, realizes novel designs that could not be achieved in traditional engineering, and also offers greater opportunities as well as challenges.The central aim of International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials is to publish original results, critical reviews, technical discussion and book reviews related to this compelling research field: smart and nano materials, and their applications. We believe that the papers published in this journal will provide cutting edge information and instructive research guidance, encouraging more scientists to make their contribution to this dynamic research field. The topics of this journal cover the application of smart and nanomaterials in the following fields:1) Smart materials and structures 2) Nano and multifunctional materials 3) Autonomous materials4) Nanocomposites5) Bio-inspired materials and structures6) Sensors and actuators 7) Structural health monitoring8) Energy harvesting9) Self-healing and self-assembly.

International Journal of Speech Language Pathology is an international journal which promotes discussion on a broad range of current clinical and theoretical issues. Submissions may include experimental, review and theoretical discussion papers, with studies from either quantitative and/or qualitative frameworks. Articles may relate to any area of child or adult communication or dysphagia, furthering knowledge on issues related to etiology, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, or theoretical frameworks. Articles can be accompanied by supplementary audio and video files that will be uploaded to the journal's website. Special issues on contemporary topics are published at least once a year. A scientific forum is included in many issues, where a topic is debated by invited international experts.

The International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology is now over fifteen years old and has proved to be an exciting forum for understanding and advancing our knowledge and implementation of sustainable development. Sustainable development is now of primary importance as the key to future use and management of finite world resources. It recognises the need for development opportunities while maintaining a balance between these and the environment. As stated by the UN Bruntland Commission in 1987, sustainable development should 'meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' This is the primary focus of the journal, and is addressed by papers in environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, and/or social and cultural sustainability. Environmental sustainability includes mitigating effects of climate change, minimising environmental degradation, and sustainable land management. Economic sustainability includes capacity-building, integrated decision making, industry and biotechnology, consumption and production. Social and cultural sustainability includes demographics, human settlements, international law, health and welfare. These three subject areas encompass the scope of the journal. They can be considered empirically, through case studies, as reviews, commentaries, rapid communications, or integrated studies in special issues of the journal. The journal is interdisciplinary and aims to examine topical and important issues and so provide stimulating and, at times, controversial reading. Our worldwide readership includes: * researchers, consultants, scientists and engineers * industry, business managers and policy makers * government (central and local) and non-governmental organisations Preparation of manuscripts should be in accordance with the Instructions for Authors. Disclaimer Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the Content) 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.

The International Journal of Sustainable Energy is an online-only journal that publishes experimental, theoretical and applied results in both the science and engineering of sustainable energy The multimedia capabilities offered by this electronic journal (including free colour images and video movies) provide a unique multidisciplinary and international forum for the rapid dissemination of the latest high-quality research results. Topics covered include: photovoltaics; wind energy; bioenergy; geothermal power; solar heating; building applications; marine and hydropower; water treatment; power distribution; combined systems and meteorological data as well as technologies for pollution control and energy conservationAll published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial screening and anonymous refereeing by independent 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.

Engineering and sustainable development are intrinsically linked. All capital plant and every consumable product depends on an engineering input through design, manufacture and operation, if not for the product itself then for the equipment required to process and transport the raw materials and the final product. Many aspects of sustainable development depend directly on appropriate and timely actions by engineers. Engineering is an extended process of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and execution and, therefore, it is argued that engineers must be involved from the outset of any proposal to develop sustainable solutions. Engineering embraces many disciplines and truly sustainable solutions are usually inter-disciplinary in nature. Sustainable solutions have not only an environmental dimension but also economic and social dimensions, thus extending the multi-disciplinary nature beyond engineering.The International Journal of Sustainable Engineering is predicated on the need for engineers to have access to a source of information and an opportunity to share, through publication, new ideas and solutions for sustainable development.Researchers from both academia and industry are invited to submit papers on their recent research into problems related to reducing the environmental impacts of engineered systems, processes and products. The International Journal of Sustainable Engineering also welcomes papers that include economic and social components that complement the engineering dimension, consider the management of sustainable engineering, or address the modelling of sustainable engineering solutions.Topics may include, but are not limited to:8226; Engineering design for sustainable development 8226; Sustainable technology innovation 8226; Life-cycle engineering 8226; Energy conservation and low-carbon manufacturing 8226; Sustainable power engineering and renewable energy technologies 8226; Waste minimisation, remanufacturing, reuse and recycling technologies 8226; Sustainable material development 8226; Sustainable packaging solutions 8226; Sustainable process engineering8226; Environmental management and ISO standards8226; Water engineering solutions for developing countries8226; Sustainable construction for the built environment8226; Product versus service paradigms 8226; Managing use and consumption 8226; Sustainable supply chain management 8226; Sustainable transport engineering 8226; Sustainable business models 8226; Engineering education for sustainable developmentShort CommunicationsResearch aimed at improving the sustainability of a product, process or system is dynamic and may produce valuable knowledge worthy of prompt publication. The Short Communications section of the Journal provides an opportunity for such prompt publication, covering all areas related to sustainable engineering. Submissions will be subjected to the normal rigorous review process but will benefit from a 8216;fast-track' procedure.Short communications should be brief and must not exceed 2000 words and 4 illustrations. The Editor will return submissions that exceed these maxima with a request that they be shortened before resubmission.Any topic relevant to the aims and objectives of the Journal can form the basis of a short communication but authors should be aware that only high quality, timely submissions will qualify for inclusion. As a guide, submissions that match at least one of the following criteria will be welcome:8226; Innovative design solutions8226; Innovative uses of materials8226; Novel industrial applications 8226; Concepts and paradigms and their initial validation8226; Formative conclusions from pure and applied researchBook ReviewsThe Journal will publish reviews of books that are relevant to its Aims and Scope. Although the Editor will take the principal responsibility for identifying titles of interest and suitable reviewers, suggestions of titles and offers of reviews will be welcome.Reviews will typically be of 500-600 words in length and will include a brief summary of contents, main strengths and shortcomings, and indication of the readership to which it will be best suited. 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.

The scope includes the examination of overall sustainability of any transportation system, including its infrastructure, vehicle, operation, and maintenance; the integration of social science disciplines, engineering, and information technology with transportation; the understanding of the comparative aspects of different transportation systems from a global perspective; qualitative and quantitative transportation studies; and case studies, surveys, and expository papers in an international or local context. Equal emphasis is placed on the problems of sustainable transportation that are associated with passenger and freight transportation modes in both industrialized and non-industrialized areas.

2010 Impact factor now 0.948 Modern systems are becoming more and more complex and sophisticated in their demand for performance, reliability and increasing autonomy. Historically, highly analytic and numeric based methods have sufficed, frequently simplifying the problem to allow analytical tractability. Many manufactured and natural systems (biological, ecological and socio-economic) cannot be adequately represented quantitively alone; qualitations and heuristics, linguistics etc., knowledge is frequently required within a common information-processing framework. A wide range of new theories, methodologies and techniques are required to 'enable' such systems, and thus engineering and integration to deal with these demands. The primary aim of the International Journal of Systems Science is to become world leader in the exciting and demanding field of intelligent systems engineering and its applications. Disclaimer Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') 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.

International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development aims to provide a forum for cutting edge research and rigorous debate for in-depth and holistic understanding of the complex inter-related environmental, social, economic, political, spatial, institutional and physical challenges facing urban areas. Its premise is that multi-disciplinary approaches provide the space for the range of disciplines and perspectives related to the full breadth of issues that affect urban sustainable development.The journal also aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of the two-way interactions between urbanization processes and patterns and environmental changes at the local, regional, and global scales. In addition to mitigation and adaptation concerns these also include related social and economic issues such as the impacts of globalisation and financial crises, evidence-based liveability versus utopian planning principles, restoring dignity to the marginalized beyond mere participation, environmental justice and sustainable resource utilisation. The Journal, thus, seeks to connect theory and practice in ways that are useful to academics, policy makers, community activists and professionals who are concerned with or engaged in building and governing cities in ways that enhance environmental viability and foster urban equity and well being and engender economic vibrancy and political accountability.International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development is fully peer reviewed. It publishes original research and review papers. It also includes important think pieces and position papers by prominent scholars and practitioners in the broader field of urban sustainable development. It has a global reach covering cities and towns of different sizes, cultures and economies in the North and the South. It strives to bring together views and experience from industrially developed, developing and transition countries for mutual learning. Authors from developing and transition economies are particularly encouraged to submit papers.DisclaimerTaylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") 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.

The International Journal of Vegetable Science features innovative articles on all aspects of vegetable production, including growth regulation, pest management, sustainable production, harvesting, handling, storage, shipping, and final consumption. Researchers, practitioners, and academics present current findings on new crops and protected culture as well as traditional crops, examine marketing trends in the commercial vegetable industry, and address vital issues of concern to breeders, production managers, and processors working in all continents where vegetables are grown. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The International Journal of Ventilation

Aims and Scope

This is a peer reviewed journal aimed at providing the latest information on research and application.

Topics include:

• New ideas concerned with the development or application of ventilation;
• Validated case studies demonstrating the performance of ventilation strategies;
• Information on needs and solutions for specific building types including: offices, dwellings, schools, hospitals, parking garages, urban buildings and recreational buildings etc;
• Developments in numerical methods;
• Measurement techniques;
• Related issues in which the impact of ventilation plays an important role (e.g. the interaction of ventilation with air quality, health and comfort);
• Energy issues related to ventilation (e.g. low energy systems, ventilation heating and cooling loss);
• Driving forces (weather data, fan performance etc).

International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (IJVSM) is a peer reviewed The journal publishes letters to the editor, full research papers, reviews, book reviews, short communications and case reports.
The journal scope covers all clinical, medical, scientific and technological aspects of veterinary / medical research which include but not limited to:
•Infectious diseases
•Epidemiology, disease dynamics
•Pet medicine, pet care
•Large / small animal medicine
•Wildlife diseases , wildlife management
•Aquatic animal diseases , aquaculture management
•Avian / Rabbit diseases
•Veterinary surgery ; Anesthesiology ; Radiology
•Veterinary endoscopy , sonography
•Experimental Surgery
•Veterinary obstetrics ; gynecology ; andrology ; teratology; breeding; dairy science
•Veterinary hygiene ; animal behavior / managment; zoonosis
•Animal nutrition; clinical Nutrition; nutritional deficiency diseases
•Food hygiene , food technology
•Forensic medicine, environmental toxicology
•Microbiology; virology; parasitology; immunology, oncology
•Pathology; histology ; histochemistry; molecular pathology; molecular diagnostics
•Pharmacology, clinical pharmacology
•Physiology; endocrinology; biochemistry, molecular biology
•Anatomy , embryology

The International Review of Psychiatry is the premier review journal in the field with a truly international authorship and readership. Each bimonthly issue is dedicated to a specific theme relevant to psychiatry, edited by recognized experts on the topic, who are selected by the Editors and the Editorial Board. Each issue provides in-depth, scholarly reviews of the topic in focus.The Journal reaches a broad international readership including clinicians, academics, educators, and researchers who wish to remain up-to-date with recent and rapid developments in various fields of psychiatry. It aims to be of value to trainees by choosing topics of relevance to career development, which are also suitable for clinicians for continuing professional development.Each two-year cycle of the Journal covers at least one topic in every one of the following areas:i. Epidemiology, services, and public healthii. Psychiatric disorders and their etiologiesiii. Therapeutics and rehabilitationiv. Clinical relevance of cognitive and basic neurosciencesv. Psychiatric methodologiesvi. Psychiatry in medicineInternational Review of Psychiatry is published from the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University.Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/irp/Description.

International Reviews in Physical Chemistry publishes review articles describing frontier research areas in physical chemistry. Internationally renowned scientists describe their own research in the wider context of the field. The articles are of interest not only to specialists but also to those wishing to read general and authoritative accounts of recent developments in physical chemistry, chemical physics and theoretical chemistry. The journal appeals to research workers, lecturers and research students alike. All published research articles in International Reviews in Physical Chemistry have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by an expert reviewer. Disclaimer Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") 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.