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The highly acclaimed Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics (POTP) delivers vital information to all therapists involved in developmental and physical rehabilitation of infants, children and youth. Designed for PT and OT pediatric professionals in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and health and human services agencies, the journal provides the latest clinical research and practical applications that no professional will want to miss. Current clinical advances and research findings are important for all therapists, and each issue of this journal brings therapists the latest discoveries in therapy as related to their work with children. With an emphasis on implications and applications for therapy practice, the journal includes case reports, and reviews/critiques of new measures.

The journal is now accepting original research observations, brief research reports, reviews, and letters to the Editor.
In addition, some issues and sections of the journal will continue to be prepared in collaboration with one or more Guest Editors. These special issues will focus on a single subject, allowing for comprehensive presentations of complex, multifaceted or rapidly changing topics of clinical and investigative interest.

Progress in Pediatric Cardiology is committed to publishing high-quality papers in all areas of pediatric cardiology through a fair and rigorous peer review process. Offering authors rapid turnaround and publication for their papers, access to a broad readership, and high standards of copy editing and production. Please see the Guide for Authors for further details.

From attracting and keeping top-notch staff to post-treatment follow-up, Residential Treatment for Children & Youth addresses the professional issues that matter most to practitioners. This distinguished journal offers peer-reviewed articles targeted specifically at the unique conditions of residential care. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth provides research and case studies to help you plan and assess specialized programs for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, severe emotional disturbance, and sexual offenders, as well as for children who have suffered maltreatment and abuse. In-depth clinical papers focus on particular models of milieu or individual treatment, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, psychoeducational, peer-culture, and other approaches. Moreover, practical articles address the specific management and administrative issues that beset residential care homes. Case studies suggest new ways to manage agency change and handle clinical paradigm shifts, as well as establish community networks, undertake innovative funding efforts, and maintain necessary staff stability. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth addresses innovative treatment issues related to: changes in public policy as they relate to the field of residential treatment adapting programs to deal with shifting funding sources descriptions of special efforts to deliver staff training and develop institutional staff stability case-oriented studies of special education & vocational curriculums provided for residential students psychodiagnostic assessment, outcome evaluation, and long-term follow-up in residential care Recurring features of the journal include: Research (edited by D. Patrick Zimmerman) Book Reviews (edited by Richard A. Epstein) For nearly twenty years, this honored journal has provided practical information, solid research, and innovative techniques. Every professional in the field of residential care-social workers, psychologists, group care counselors, administrators, and psychotherapists-will find fresh ideas and information in these pages. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth is the journal of the American Association of Children's Residential Centers (AACRC), the leading professional organization in its field.Peer Review Policy: All submitted articles are reviewed by two reviewers. The primary reviewer is always blind to authorship. The reviewers are generally both bind to authorship; however if one person has reviewed an article very positively or negatively sometimes will editor will serve as the second reviewer. Once the reviews have been completed, a decision is made by the Editor regarding rejection, request for revision or acceptance. The corresponding author is notified of the decision and responds accordingly (e.g. with revision if requested). Most revisions are reviewed by the Editor only but in some circumstances a revision may be re-reviewed by the original reviewers. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

To publish scientific research articles in the field of mother and child health.

The aim of SD, REVISTA MÉDICA INTERNACIONAL SOBRE EL SÍNDROME DE DOWN (INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL JOURNAL ON DOWN'S SYNDROME) is, on the one hand, to gather current knowledge on the medical aspects of Down's Syndrome, and to continuously review and update this, from the most promising advances in basic sciences, such as molecular biology and genetics, to daily clinical practice; and on the other hand, to look at those psychopedagogical aspects, that, due to their relationship with the medical field ,could be of practical interest for general and specialist paediatricians associated with Down's Syndrome. SD will consider publishing clinical or research articles associated with all branches of Down's Syndrome.

To publish quality methodological research related to health and diseases of children and adolescents.

Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine (formerly Seminars in Neonatology) is a bi-monthly journal which publishes topic-based issues, including current 'Hot Topics' on the latest advances in fetal and neonatal medicine. The Journal is of interest to obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists.The Journal commissions review-based content covering current clinical opinion on the care and treatment of the pregnant patient and the neonate and draws on the necessary specialist knowledge, including that of the pediatric pulmonologist, the pediatric infectious disease specialist, the surgeon, as well as the general pediatrician and obstetrician.Each topic-based issue is edited by an authority in their field and contains 8-10 articles.Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine provides:• Coverage of major developments in neonatal care;• Value to practising neonatologists, consultant and trainee pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives and fetal medicine specialists wishing to extend their knowledge in this field;• Up-to-date information in an attractive and relevant format.

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology is a topical journal that focuses on subjects of current importance in the field of pediatric neurology. The journal is devoted to making the status of such topics and the results of new investigations readily available to the practicing physician. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology is of special interest to pediatric neurologists, pediatric neuropathologists, behavioral pediatricians, and neurologists who treat all ages.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.com2012 Topics, Volume 19, Issues 1-4MarchViral Infections of the Pediatric Nervous SystemDan BonthiusJuneNeurologic Sequelae of Cancer in ChildrenNicole UlrichSeptemberImmunizations and the Pediatric Nervous SystemMax WhiznitzerDecemberSocial Issues in Pediatric NeurologyM. Shevell

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery provides current state-of-the-art reviews of subjects of interest to those charged with the surgical care of young patients. Each quarterly issue addresses a single topic with articles written by the experts in the field. Guest editors, all noted authorities, prepare each issue.2012 Topics, Volume 21, Issues 1-4FebruaryChildhood solid tumorsRobert ShambergerMayChallenges of Pediatric Surgical Practice in AfricaEssam Elhalaby and Alastair MillarAugustHepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders in ChildrenMark DavenportNovemberHirschsprung Disease and Related DisordersDaniel TeitelbaumBenefits 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