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The aim of the journal is to provide a forum for papers concerned with basic peripheral and central auditory mechanisms. Emphasis is on experimental and clinical studies, but theoretical and methodological papers will also be considered. The editor of the journal is prepared to accept original research papers in the form of full-length papers, rapid communications, letters to the Editor, and reviews.Papers submitted should deal with auditory anatomy, physiology, psychophysics, imaging, modeling and behavioural studies in animals and humans, as well as hearing aids and cochlear implants. Papers on comparative aspects of hearing and on effects of drugs and environmental contaminants on hearing function will also be considered. Clinical papers will be accepted when they contribute to the understanding of normal and pathological hearing functions.AUDIENCEAudiologists, Biologists, Otologists, Physiologists, Neurologists, Neuroscientists, Psychologists.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

To publish scientific articles of high level from the International and National scientific comunity, in original articles of experimental and clinical researches, articles of systematic revision's literature and metanalysis, related cases articles, opinion articles and letters to the editor, in the Otorhinolaryngology area and others related.

International Journal of Audiology was created by the merger of Audiology, British Journal of Audiology and Scandinavian Audiology and is an international journal dealing with the needs of the developed and developing world.Published twelve times a year, each issue of the Journal features original clinical and review articles, time-saving abstracts that outline the relevance of a study to your practice, a book review of the latest literature, a preliminary report on a groundbreaking new study and news and conference information directly from the British Society of Audiology, the International Society of Audiology and the Nordic Audiological Society.Each issue delivers well-documented, thought-provoking articles on clinical, social, and technical advances in the field. International Journal of Audiology takes a multidisciplinary approach by presenting timely, relevant research in:PsychoacousticsAnatomyPhysiologyCellular and molecular biologyGeneticsNeuroscienceSpeech and hearing sciencesPsychologySocial sciencesEpidemiologyStatisticsEngineeringVestibularRehabilitative devicesRadiographic imagingDisorders of hearingDiagnostic testingPharmacologyAgingInternational Journal of Audiology is committed to furthering development of a scientifically robust evidence base for audiology. It aims to achieve this through publication of high-quality papers of relevance to the science and clinical practice of audiology and its component disciplines.As a high impact journal, with a wide international readership, International Journal of Audiology will ensure critical, thoughtful, speedy and thorough review of all submitted papers.International Journal of Audiology aims to be recognised as the leading journal in the field.2011 Impact Factor: 1.396Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/ija/Description.

The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is one of the leading journals in oral and maxillofacial surgery in the world. The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope on work in oral and maxillofacial surgery and supporting specialties.The Journal is divided into sections, ensuring every aspect of oral and maxillofacial surgery is covered fully through a range of invited review articles, leading clinical and research articles, technical notes, abstracts, case reports and others. The sections include:• Congenital and craniofacial deformities• Orthognathic Surgery/Aesthetic facial surgery• Trauma• TMJ disorders• Head and neck oncology• Reconstructive surgery• Implantology/Dentoalveolar surgery• Clinical Pathology• Oral Medicine• Research and emerging technologiesSpeedy reviewing and electronic processing means that articles are published as rapidly as possible. Accepted articles are published rapidly online first, and the web site,www.ijoms.com is an important resource for the field.

The purpose of the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology is to concentrate and disseminate information concerning prevention, cure and care of otorhinolaryngological disorders in infants and children due to developmental, degenerative, infectious, neoplastic, traumatic, social, psychiatric and economic causes. The Journal provides a medium for clinical and basic contributions in all of the areas of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. This includes medical and surgical otology, bronchoesophagology, laryngology, rhinology, diseases of the head and neck, and disorders of communication, including voice, speech and language disorders.Published in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Otolaryngology and Bronchoesophagology, the Asociación Argentina de Otorrinolaringología y Fonoaudiología Pediátrica, the Association Française d'Otorhinolaryngologie Pédiatrique, the Australasian Society of Paediatric Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, the British Association for Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, the Dutch/FlemishWorking Group for Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, the European Society for Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, the Hungarian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists Section on Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, the Interamerican Association of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, the Italian Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, theJapan Society for Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, the Polish Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and the Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra is an online-only companion to the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra publishes case reports which have an important educational value but cannot be published in the printed journal due to lack of space. Case reports published in International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra are:• Peer reviewed to the usual high standards of IJPORL• Fully citable through digital object identifiers (DOI)• Rapidly available online via ScienceDirect, the world's leading online journal platform.Please note that as a new journal International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra is NOT currently covered by PubMed/MEDLINE® and does not have an impact factor.

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.

JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery (formerly Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that provides timely information for physicians and scientists concerned with diseases of the head and neck. The journal first began publication as Archives of Otolaryngology in 1925. JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery is the official publication for the American Head and Neck Society and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc, and is a member of The JAMA Network family of journals, which includes JAMA and 11 specialty journals.

JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery is published online weekly, every Thursday, and in 12 print/online issues a year. The journal receives more than 700,000 online visits annually, with 1.3 million article views and downloads. Without any author fees, all research articles are made free access online 12 months after publication on the JAMA website. All articles are made free access on an html app called The JAMA Network Reader on the day of publication. In addition, the online version is freely available or nearly so to institutions in developing countries through the World Health Organization's HINARI program.

ORL contains concise, original scientific papers of interest for both clinicians and researchers in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Contributions drawn from the basic sciences cover new knowledge on the anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, immunology, and tumor biology of the head and neck and the auditory and vestibular system, the salivary glands, paranasal sinuses, and of the organs of the upper respiratory and digestive tract. The practical value of the journal is accentuated by reports of clinical progress in diagnosis and therapy. ORL also hosts The Smell and Taste Corner, a section dedicated to the field of chemosensory issues: olfaction, taste, and intranasal and oral perception.

The Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery publishes articles covering all aspects of surgery of the head, face and jaw. Specific topics covered recently have included:

• Distraction osteogenesis
• Synthetic bone substitutes
• Fibroblast growth factors
• Fetal wound healing
• Skull base surgery
• Computer-assisted surgery
• Vascularized bone grafts

You can now submit your paper online to the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery via the online submission and editorial system from Elsevier. Please visit http://www.ees.elsevier.com/jcms/

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The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery serves as a forum of communication for all those involved in craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery. Coverage ranges from practical aspects of craniofacial surgery to the basic science that underlies surgical practice in this field. JCS publishes original articles, scientific reviews, editorials and invited commentary, plus CD-ROM supplements. Select articles from international journals and occasional international bibliographies in craniofacial surgery ensure the journal meets the needs of its entire readership.Published BimonthlyWebsite: www.jcraniofacialsurgery.com.