Journal Guide

The journal will focus on the development and use of operations research techniques in health and health care. We will publish high-quality operations research approaches to problems in health care from OR researchers and practitioners. Contributions from clinicians and those working directly in health policy and health care management are also encouraged.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the development, adaptation and use of operations research methods to tackle problems in:• Health policy• Health analytics• Global health• Public health• Demand forecasting & capacity planning • Clinical management• Health care improvement science• Financial risk assessment and risk pooling• Costing and pricing of health services• Patient safety• Location and allocation problems in health care• Health protection, resilience and emergency planning• Disease modelling• Risk assessment and prioritisation• The design and evaluation of care pathways• Planning and scheduling health care delivery• Work force planning, rotas and rostersIn addition to original research articles, the journal will publish:Review Papers: The content and presentation of this international journal is such as to provide maximum utility to researchers, teachers and practitioners who have an interest in operations research techniques for good health care delivery. Review papers will be presented from time to time, as deemed suitable. Emphasis will be given to those areas in which significant advances are being made.Short Communications: Short communications of OR in practice, describing the use and evaluation of OR approaches by decision makers within government, health care and charitable sectors. The focus should be on challenges faced, the impact of the work, and lessons learned.The journal will also publish a series of invited short communications aimed at clinicians, managers and decision makers working in health. Each of these will give an accessible explanation of an OR method illustrated with applications to health care.Prospective review authors or guest editors of focused issues are encouraged to contact the Editor, Professor Martin Utley.

This large-size, atlas-format journal presents detailed illustrations of new surgical procedures and techniques in otology, rhinology, laryngology, reconstructive head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. Feature articles in each issue are related to a central theme by anatomic area or disease process. The journal will also often contain articles on complications, diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation. New techniques that are non-operative are also featured.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.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Oral Diseases is a multidisciplinary and international journal with a focus on head and neck disorders. This includes the basic sciences, well designed and controlled clinical research and analytical epidemiology. The essential requirement is that all research is hypothesis-driven. Equal emphasis will be placed on aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Oral Diseases publishes bimonthly.

Oral Science International, a journal of the Japanese Stomatological Society, publishes original articles describing basic and clinical research on the cellular and molecular characterization, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of oral diseases as well as those that contribute to the advancement of stomatology and its related fields. Oral Science International will receive materials prepared and submitted according to these instructions. However, we reserve the right to make any changes necessary to make the contribution conform to the editorial standards of the Journal, as deemed by the Editorial Board based on the recommendations of the reviewers. Contributions can be made both by members and nonmembers of the Japanese Stomatological Society. Articles must deal with original research, case reports and reviews, not previously published or being considered for publication elsewhere.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery founded as Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie is a peer-reviewed online journal. It is designed for clinicians as well as researchers. The quarterly journal offers comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments and innovative ideas in oral and maxillofacial surgery and interdisciplinary aspects of cranial, facial and oral diseases and their management. The journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope on work in oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as supporting specialties. Practice-oriented articles help improve the methods used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Every aspect of oral and maxillofacial surgery is fully covered through a range of invited review articles, clinical and research articles, technical notes, abstracts, and case reports. Specific topics are: aesthetic facial surgery, clinical pathology, computer-assisted surgery, congenital and craniofacial deformities, dentoalveolar surgery, head and neck oncology, implant dentistry, oral medicine, orthognathic surgery, reconstructive surgery, skull base surgery, TMJ and trauma. Time-limited reviewing and electronic processing allow to publish articles as fast as possible. Accepted articles are rapidly accessible online. Clinical studies submitted for publication have to include a declaration that they have been approved by an ethical committee according to the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki 1964 (last amendment during the 52nd World Medical Association General Assembly, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 2000). Experimental animal studies have to be carried out according to the principles of laboratory animal care (NIH publication No 86-23, revised 1985).

Authors will be notified of this decision and at the same time requested to pay an Author Processing Fee. Following payment of this fee, case reports and case series will be made universally available at no further charge through ScienceDirect, http://www.sciencedirect.com, and through the Journal's own website, http://www.oralandmaxillofacialsurgerycases.com.

Published four times a year—February, May, August, and November—Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America updates you on the latest trends in patient management and the newest advances, as well as provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Under the direction of an experienced guest editor, each issue focuses on a single topic in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Topics include cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, cleft and craniofacial surgery, craniomaxillofacial trauma surgery, TMJ, and implants.

Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research - Genes, Growth and Development is published to serve its readers as an international forum for the presentation and critical discussion of issues pertinent to the advancement of the specialty of orthodontics and the evidence-based knowledge of craniofacial growth and development. This forum is based on scientifically supported information, but also includes minority and conflicting opinions.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America updates you on the latest trends in patient management; keeps you up to date on the newest advances; and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Each issue focuses on a single topic in otolaryngology and is presented under the direction of an experienced guest editor.

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The mission of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is to publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery (ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders) that can be used by otolaryngologists, clinicians, scientists, and specialists to improve patient care and public health.

Otology & Neurotology publishes original articles relating to both clinical and basic science aspects of otology, neurotology, and cranial base surgery. As the foremost journal in its field, it has become the favored place for publishing the best of new science relating to the human ear and its diseases. The broadly international character of its contributing authors, editorial board, and readership provides the Journal its decidedly global perspective.

La Revista de Logopedia, Foniatría y Audiología (Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology) is the official journal of the Spanish Association of Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology (Asociación Española de Logopedia, Foniatría y Audiología (AELFA). It is a multidisciplinary journal which publishes articles associated with the fields of Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology and complies with APA guidelines. Director: Enrique Salesa Batlle.

Revue de publication et de formation, la Revue de Stomatologie, de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et de Chirurgie Orale publie des articles allant de la Chirurgie Malformative plastique et réparatrice de la face à l'Orthopédie Dento-maxillo-faciale, en passant par les différents aspects de l'Odonto-stomatologie et de la Chirurgie Orale.
Au sommaire des numéros où les travaux rapportés sont soutenus par des illustrations en couleur nombreuses, la Revue de Stomatologie, de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et de Chirurgie Orale publie au sein de la rubrique Perspectives des articles sur l'actualité de la recherche, des articles originaux, des mises au point, des cas et images remarquables, mais aussi des lettres à l'éditeur sur des sujets du moment.
Véritable outil de formation médicale continue pour la pratique professionnelle, la revue propose par ailleurs des articles spécifiquement retenus pour publication dans le cadre du développement professionnel continu, enfin des notes techniques et des communications brèves.

Sleep and Breathing reflects the international state of the science and practice of sleep medicine. The journal is founded on the recognition that management of sleep disorders requires a multi-disciplinary approach and diverse perspectives. Sleep and Breathing presents timely and original peer-reviewed studies on the management of the upper airway during sleep. The journal presents cutting edge information on common sleep disorders and disruptions, including insomnia and shift work. Coverage includes patient studies, and studies that emphasize the principles of physiology and pathophysiology or illustrate novel approaches to diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the journal features articles describing patient-oriented and cost-benefit health outcomes research. It is dedicated to making the most important developments in sleep disordered breathing easily accessible to all who treat sleep apnea, presenting well-chosen, well-written, and highly organized information that is useful in patient care.