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The International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection (IJCIP) was launched in 2008, with the primary aim of publishing scholarly papers of the highest quality in all areas of critical infrastructure protection. Of particular interest are articles that weave science, technology, law and policy to craft sophisticated yet practical solutions for securing assets in the various critical infrastructure sectors. These critical infrastructure sectors include: information technology, telecommunications, energy, banking and finance, transportation systems, chemicals, critical manufacturing, agriculture and food, defense industrial base, public health and health care, national monuments and icons, drinking water and water treatment systems, commercial facilities, dams, emergency services, nuclear reactors, materials and waste, postal and shipping, and government facilities. Protecting and ensuring the continuity of operation of critical infrastructure assets are vital to national security, public health and safety, economic vitality, and societal wellbeing.The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:1. Analysis of security challenges that are unique or common to the various infrastructure sectors. 2. Identification of core security principles and techniques that can be applied to critical infrastructure protection.3. Elucidation of the dependencies and interdependencies existing between infrastructure sectors and techniques for mitigating the devastating effects of cascading failures.4. Creation of sophisticated, yet practical, solutions, for critical infrastructure protection that involve mathematical, scientific and engineering techniques, economic and social science methods, and/or legal and public policy constructs.A unique aspect of the journal is the publication of opinion pieces from leading international scholars and high-ranking government officials that tackle controversial issues related to critical infrastructure protection that are of global significance.The International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection is the official journal of International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Working Group 11.10 on Critical Infrastructure Protection.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

ounded in 1958, M.E.Sharpe is a privately held publisher of books and journals in the social sciences and humanities, including titles in economics, political science, business, management, public administration, literature, and history. We also publish both original works and translations in Asian and East European studies. Many of our most widely adopted textbooks are now available in cost-saving digital editions through the Sharpe E-Textbook Center, a service that offers many important benefits to students and instructors.

International Journal of Environmental Health Research (IJEHR) is devoted to rapid publication of research in environmental health, acting as a link between the diverse research communities and practitioners in environmental health. Original research papers, technical notes and review articles, both invited and submitted, will be included. The International Editorial Board and strict refereeing procedures ensure that the Journal maintains high scientific standards and international coverage. IJEHR publishes articles on all aspects of the interaction of the environment with human health. This interaction can broadly be divided into three areas: 1. The natural environment and health (health implications and monitoring of air, water and soil pollutants and pollution and health improvements and air, water and soil quality standards); 2. The built environment and health (occupational health and safety, exposure limits, monitoring and control of pollutants in the workplace, and standards of health); and 3. Communicable diseases (disease spread, control and prevention, food hygiene and control, and health aspects of rodents and insects).IJEHR is published in association with the International Federation of Environmental Health and includes news from the Federation of international meetings, courses and environmental health issues. The Journal is available to members of the IFEH for personal use at a special reduced rate. --- Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science Publications 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.

Free online access to Editorials International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education aims to provide a high quality peer-reviewed forum for research in fashion design, pattern cutting, apparel production, manufacturing technology and fashion education. The Journal will encourage interdisciplinary research and the development of an academic community which will share newly developed technology, theory and techniques in the fashion and textile industries, as well as promote the development of excellent education practice in the clothing and textile fields. Contributions suitable for this new journal should fall into one of the following three categories: (1) Research papers presenting important new findings (2) Technical papers describing new developments or innovation (3) Academic discussion papers dealing with medium to long-term trends and predictions. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees. STAR Taylor & 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 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.

The International Journal of Food Microbiology publishes papers dealing with all aspects of food microbiology. Articles must present information that is novel, has high impact and interest, and is of high scientific quality. They should provide scientific or technological advancement in the specific field of interest of the journal and enhance its strong international reputation. Preliminary or confirmatory results as well as contributions not strictly related to food microbiology will not be considered for publication.Full-length original research papers, short communications, review articles and book reviews in the fields of bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, and immunology as they relate to the production, processing, service and consumption of foods and beverages are welcomed. Within this scope, topics of specific interest include: (1) incidence and types of food and beverage microorganisms, microbial interactions, microbial ecology of foods, intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting microbial survival and growth in foods, and food spoilage; (2) microorganisms involved in food and beverage fermentations (including probiotics and starter cultures); (3) food safety, indices of the sanitary quality of foods, microbiological quality assurance, biocontrol, microbiological aspects of food preservation and novel preservation techniques, predictive microbiology and microbial risk assessment; (4) foodborne microorganisms of public health significance, and microbiological aspects of foodborne diseases of microbial origin; (5) methods for microbiological and immunological examinations of foods, as well as rapid, automated and molecular methods when validated in food systems; and (6) the biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology of microorganisms as they directly relate to food spoilage, foodborne disease and food fermentations.Papers that do not have a direct food or beverage connection will not be considered for publication. The following examples provide some guide as to the type of papers that will not be admitted to the formal review process (for a more extensive list please refer to the journal’s Guide for Authors:Studies in animal models that determine the responses of probiotic microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract;Fundamental physiology and gene expression studies of food/ beverage microorganisms, unless they directly relate to the food/ beverage ecosystem;The isolation and characterization of antimicrobial substances such as essential oils, bacteriocins etc, unless their efficacy is tested and validated in the food/beverage ecosystem;Development of new methods for the analysis of microorganisms, unless the method is tested and validated in the food/beverage ecosystem.This journal also publishes special issues of selected, peer-reviewed papers from suitable meetings, workshops, conferences, etc, related to the field of food microbiology.

The International Journal of Law and Psychiatry is intended to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas and information among professionals concerned with the interface of law and psychiatry. There is a growing awareness of the need for exploring the fundamental goals of both the legal and psychiatric systems and the social implications of their interaction. The journal seeks to enhance understanding and cooperation in the field through the varied approaches represented, not only by law and psychiatry, but also by the social sciences and related disciplines. The Editors and Publisher wish to encourage a dialogue among the experts from different countries whose diverse legal cultures afford interesting and challenging alternatives to existing theories and practices. Priority will therefore be given to articles which are oriented to a comparative or international perspective. The journal will publish significant conceptual contributions on contemporary issues as well as serve in the rapid dissemination of important and relevant research findings.The International Journal of Law and Psychiatry is published bimonthly in English; wherever possible, translated articles are accompanied by an abstract in the original language. The views expressed in this journal do not necessarily reflect those of the editors.Related Publications:Forensic Science International http://www.elsevier.com/locate/forsciintLegal Medicine http://www.elsevier.com/locate/legalmedJournal of Clinical Forensic Medicine http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jcfmForensic Science/Medicine and Legal Medicine Package http://www.elsevier.com/locate/forensicsFor recently published books in this area please visit http://www.books.elsevier.com/forensics/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

International Journal of Leadership in Education: Theory & Practice is an international journal for the publication of theoretical and practical discussions of educational leadership. The Journal presents:cutting-edge writing on educational leadership, including instructional supervision, curriculum and teaching development, staff development, educational administration and more;an alternative voice: reports of alternative theoretical perspectives, alternative methodologies, and alternative experiences of leadership;a broad definition of leadership, including teachers-as-leaders, shared governance, site-based decision making, and community-school collaborations;an international medium for the publication of theoretical and practical discussions of educational leadership, across a range of approaches, as these relate to ethical, political, epistemological and philosophical issues;a forum for researchers and 'practitioner-researchers' to consider conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in a range of professional and service settings and sectors. Each edition of the journal will be divided into three main sections:1. ResearchThis section will contain peer-reviewed 'reflexive' theoretically-based papers (around 5000-8000 words), debating and exploring theoretical and methodological issues, across a range of disciplines, methodological approaches and substantive topics. In addition, as the Editor deems appropriate, overview or review articles will be commissioned from a leading author, discussing debates or the state of the art in relation to an area of educational leadership.2. PracticeThis section will contain shorter pieces from both academics and other practitioners (around 2000-5000 words) concerned with the application of research methodology among a range of professional and service sectors (for example, action research and practitioner research). These papers will be subject to peer or editorial review, as appropriate.3. CommentaryTimely, provocative, and profound commentary; which may elicit responses - a running dialogue.Peer Review Policy:All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least three anonymous referees. Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications:Taylor & 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.

International Journal of Limnology (IJL) publishes original articles and reviews on all aspects dealing with the physical or chemical properties, biology and ecology of freshwater and brackish systems. Manuscripts can be proposed about studies performed either in the laboratory or at field. Said differently, IJL aims at providing a unique media for topics addressing inland water environments (physics, chemistry, biogeochemistry, biology, ecology), from both fundamental and functional aspects to applications and management issues. IJL promotes rapid peer-review and rapid publication. In 2020, time from submission to first decision was 1-2 weeks and time from acceptance to online publication was 4 weeks. The official language of the journal is English.

International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management (IJMSEM) is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal that provides an international forum for researchers and practitioners of management science and engineering management. The journal focuses on identifying problems in the field, and using innovative management theories and new management methods to provide solutions.

IJMSEM is committed to providing a platform for researchers and practitioners of management science and engineering management to share experiences and communicate ideas. Articles published in IJMSEM contain fresh information and approaches. They provide key information that will contribute to new scientific inquiries and improve competency, efficiency, and productivity in the field.

IJMSEM focuses on the following:

1.       identifying Management Science problems in engineering;

2.       using management theory and methods to solve above problems innovatively and effectively;

3.       developing new management theory and method to the newly emerged management issues in engineering;

IJMSEM prefers papers with practical background, clear problem description, understandable physical and mathematical model, physical model with practical significance and theoretical framework, operable algorithm and successful practical applications. IJMSEM also takes into account management papers of original contributions in one or several aspects of these elements. 

The Journal covers a wide range of areas and welcomes manuscripts on:

• Optimization
• Information Management and Information Technology
• Supply Chain Management
• Transportation
• Industrial Management and Industrial Engineering
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Ecological Engineering
• DSS (decision support system)
• System Analysis
• Scheduling and Control
• Mathematical Programming
• Uncertain Decision Theory
• Engineering design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Material Engineering
• Low Carbon Engineering
  

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The first journal of its kind in the field, IJMHP publishes materials of distinction, making it essential reading for those with a professional or personal interest in mental health promotion. IJMHP co-ordinates the dissemination of new research outcomes to all those involved in policy making and the implementation of mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention policies. This makes it indispensable to clinical/medical staff, health services researchers, managers, health promoters, educationalists, sociologists, health economists and practitioners from all branches of health and social care, publishing materials by and for all these communities.

International Journal of Plant Biology is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on all different subdisciplines of plant biology, published quarterly online by MDPI (from Volume 13, Issue 1 - 2022).

The scope of the journal is to publish original contributions and reviews on studies, methodologies, instrumentation, and applications involving the analysis and characterization of polymers and polymeric-based materials, including synthetic polymers, blends, composites, fibers, coatings, supramolecular structures, polysaccharides, and biopolymers. The Journal will accept papers and review articles on the following topics and research areas involving fundamental and applied studies of polymer analysis and characterization: * Characterization and analysis of new and existing polymers and polymeric-based materials. * Design and evaluation of analytical instrumentation and physical testing equipment. * Determination of molecular weight, size, conformation, branching, cross-linking, chemical structure, and sequence distribution. * Using separation, spectroscopic, and scattering techniques. * Surface characterization of polymeric materials. * Measurement of solution and bulk properties and behavior of polymers. * Studies involving structure-property-processing relationships, and polymer aging. * Analysis of oligomeric materials. * Analysis of polymer additives and decomposition products. New BOOKS reviews not exceeding 1 printed page will be published in the nearest issue of the IJPAC.

XXIX International Congress of Psychology 2008: Abstracts Special Issue availableThe International Journal of Psychology (IJP) is the journal of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) and is published under the auspices of the Union. IJP seeks to support the IUPsyS in fostering the development of international psychological science. It aims to strengthen the dialog within psychology around the world and to facilitate communication among different areas of psychology and among psychologists from different cultural backgrounds. IJP is the outlet for empirical basic and applied studies and for reviews that either (a) incorporate perspectives from different areas or domains within psychology or across different disciplines, (b) test the culture-dependent validity of psychological theories, or (c) integrate literature from different regions in the world. IJP does not publish technical articles, validations of questionnaires and tests, or clinical case studies. Regular issues include two types of articles: empirical articles and review articles. Empirical articles report data from single or multiple studies in one of the major fields of scientific psychology. Review articles provide overviews of the international literature on a particular topic; authors are especially encouraged to include in their review relevant publications from regions of the world not typically cited and/or not published in English. Special topical issues or sections are also published two or three times a year. All articles include a detailed abstract in English, French and Spanish. Peer Review Integrity All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editorscreening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.The International Platform for PsychologistsAssociate Editors: M. Bullock (USA) and P.L.-J. Ritchie (Canada)Many of IJP's issues include a second section, the International Platform for Psychologists, which provides an opportunity to exchange news and opinions on psychology as an academic and applied profession. This section also contains information about the IUPsyS, about major international meetings, and about the activities of the National Psychological Societies. Finally it offers an opportunity to express opinions and to discuss internationally significant psychological issues. There is also a United Nations section with the International Platform for Psychologists. Related WebsiteInternational Union of Psychological ScienceIJP Special Section issuesIn an ongoing initiative from 2007, certain issues of IJP are now designated as Special Section issues, where a number of articles concentrate on a single topic. These issues are sent to subscribers as usual, and are also available to buy individually from the IJP website. Special Section issues have been published on a wide variety of topics, representing some of the leading thought in their respective fields. Please click on the titles below to find out more:Special Section - Volume 45 (2010) issue 5 - Working Together to Reduce Poverty: Speaking Truth to Power about Expatriate-Local PaySpecial Section - Volume 44 (2009) issue 1 - Expressions of 'New' Racism Special Section - Volume 43 (2008) issue 5 - Insights from Research on Asian Students' Achievement MotivationSpecial Section - Volume 43 (2008) issue 2 - Culture and Human Development Special Section - Volume 43 (2008) issue 1 - New Research on Acculturation among Diaspora Migrants Special Section - Volume 42 (2007) issue 4 - Psychological Research in Berlin, the Host City of ICP 2008 (This issue is available for free online download.)Special Section - Volume 42 (2007) issue 3 - Implicit Representations and Personality Special Section - Volume 42 (2007) issue 2 - Agency and Human Development in Times of Social Change Special IssuesIssues devoted to a single topic are regularly published in this journal. These are sent free to subscribers in that year, but are also available to purchase separately as books for non-subscribers. Click on the titles below for more information and to order.XXIX International Congress of Psychology: AbstractsVolume 43, Issue 3/4 (July 2008)Paperback: 888pp: 978-1-84169-860-1Behaviour Analysis Around the WorldGuest Editor: Rub233;n Ardila Volume 41, Issue 6 (December 2006) Paperback: 156pp: 978-1-84169-820-5Neuropsychological Functions Across the World Guest Editors: Feggy Ostrosky-Solis and Gunilla Oberg Volume 41, Issue 5 (October 2006) Paperback: 112pp: 978-1-84169-807-6Special Issue on Indigenous Psychologies Guest Editors: Carl Martin Allwood and John W. Berry Volume 41, Issue 4 (June 2006) Paperback: 80pp: 978-1-84169-996-7Counselling in Australia Guest Editor: Nadine PellingVolume 41, Issue 3 (June 2006) Paperback: 72pp: 978-1-84169-801-4International Practices in the Teaching of Psychology Guest Editors: Sherri McCarthy and Victor Karandashev Volume 41, Issue 1 (May 2006) Paperback: 72pp: 978-1-84169-995-0 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 expressed or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication.

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.