Journal Guide

The Journal of Thermal Spray Technology publishes contributions on all aspects -- fundamental and practical -- of thermal spray science including processes, feedstock manufacture, testing, and characterization. As a leading forum on thermal spray technology, its mission is to synergize the rapidly advancing thermal spray industry and related industries by presenting research and development efforts leading to advances in implementable engineering applications of the technology. The Journal presents critically reviewed scientific papers and engineering articles, combining the best of new research with the latest applications and problem solving.

The first international journal devoted exclusively to the subject, Journal of Thermal Stresses publishes refereed articles on the theoretical and industrial applications of thermal stresses. Intended as a forum for those engaged in analytic as well as experimental research, this journal, now published monthly, includes papers on mathematical and practical applications. Emphasis is placed on new developments in thermoelasticity, thermoplasticity, and theory and applications of thermal stresses. Papers on experimental methods and on numerical methods, including finite element methods, are also published. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

This Journal is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of thermophysics and heat transfer through the dissemination of original research papers disclosing new technical knowledge and exploratory developments and applications based on new knowledge. The Journal publishes qualified papers that deal with the properties and mechanisms involved in thermal energy transfer and storage in gases, liquids, and solids or combinations thereof. These studies include conductive, convective, and radiative modes alone or in combination and the effects of the environment.

The Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials is a fully peer reviewed international journal that publishes original research and review articles on polymers, nanocomposites, and particulate-, discontinuous-, and continuous-fiber-reinforced materials in the areas of processing, materials science, mechanics, durability, design, non destructive evaluation and manufacturing science.

One of the most respected archival journals in the field of tribology, the Journal of Tribology publishes over 100 outstanding technical articles of permanent interest to the tribology community annually, and attracts articles by tribologists from around the world. The journal features a mix of experimental, numerical, and theoretical articles dealing with all aspects of the field, including, but not limited to: friction and wear, fluid film lubrication, elastohydrodynamic lubrication, surface properties and characterization, contact mechanics, magnetic recordings, tribological systems, seals, bearing design and technology, gears, metalworking, lubricants, and artificial joints. In addition to being of interest to engineers and other scientists doing research in the field, the information published in the journal is also of great importance to engineers who design or use mechanical components such as bearings, gears, seals, magnetic recording heads and disks, or prosthetic joints, or who are involved with manufacturing processes.

Understanding interfaces and surfaces at a fundamental level and using this understanding to advance the state-of-the-art in various technological applications defines the scope of the Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A. Accordingly, JVST A is devoted to publishing reports of original research, letters and review articles on subjects including but not limited toApplied and fundamental surface scienceAtomic layer depositionElectronic and photonic materials and their processingMagnetic thin films and interfacesMaterials and thin films for energy conversion and storagePhotovoltaics including thin-film solar cells and organic and hybrid solar cells,Plasma science and technology including plasma-surface interactions, plasma diagnostics plasma deposition and etching and applications of plasmas to micro- and nanoelectronicsSurface EngineeringThin film deposition, etching, properties and characterizationTransmission electron microscopy including in situ methodsTribologyVacuum science and technologyJVST A is published six times annually (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec) by the AVS through the American Institute of Physics (AIP).

The purpose of the Journal of Vibration and Acoustics is to serve as a vehicle for the communication of original research results of permanent interest in all areas of vibration and acoustics. Papers published by the journal are full-length Research Papers of considerable depth. The journal also presents Technical Briefs, which are intended to serve as a means for the rapid communication of recent developments in an abridged form.

Visualization is an interdisciplinary imaging science devoted to making the invisible visible through the techniques of experimental visualization and computer-aided visualization. This official journal of the Visualization Society of Japan presents the latest visualization technology and its applications. It is published in full color in order to realize its mission of promoting a better understanding of complex phenomena. The journal consists of papers, such as short paper, review paper, regular paper, and report.

The Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology is an international journal designed for the diverse community (biomedical, industrial and academic) of users and developers of novel x-ray imaging techniques. The purpose of the journal is to provide clear and full coverage of new developments and applications in the field. Areas such as x-ray microlithography, x-ray astronomy and medical x-ray imaging as well as new technologies arising from fields traditionally considered unrelated to x rays (semiconductor processing, accelerator technology, ionizing and non-ionizing medical diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, etc.) present opportunities for research that can meet new challenges as they arise. Research areas within the scope of the journal include:Interaction of x-rays with matter: x-ray phenomena, biological effects of radiation, radiation safety and optical constantsX-ray sources: x-rays from synchrotrons, x-ray lasers, plasmas, and other sources, conventional or unconventionalOptical elements: grazing incidence optics, multilayer mirrors, zone plates, gratings, other diffraction opticsOptical instruments: interferometers, spectrometers, microscopes, telescopes, microprobesDetectors: CCD arrays, position-sensitive detectors, flat panel detectors and display devices, scintillatorsMedical Imaging Modalities: Analog and digital radiography, X-ray computed tomography, radionuclide imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, optical and other medical imaging modalitiesX-ray imaging techniques and signal processing: coded imaging, tomography, holography, medical image processing and computer aided diagnosis (CAD),Applications: analytical, nondestructive testing, microelectronics, biological/medical diagnosis and treatment, x-ray astronomy, materials and surface science.

PFG is an international scholarly journal covering the progress and application of photogrammetric methods, remote sensing technology and the intricately connected field of geoinformation processing.Papers published in PFG highlight new developments and applications of these technologies in practice. The journal hence addresses both researchers and student of these disciplines at academic institutions and universities and the downstream users in both the private sector and public administration.PFG places special editorial emphasis on the communication of new methodologies in data acquisition, new approaches to optimized processing and interpretation of all types of data which were acquired by photogrammetric methods, remote sensing, image processing and the computer-aided interpretation of such data in general.

The Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) was launched in 1902 as the society's flagship journal, and publishes outstanding research covering fundamental and applied areas of electrochemistry, including experimental and theoretical aspects of electrodes, interfaces, and devices.

• Combustion engineering and associated technologies; process heating; power generation; engines and propulsion; emissions and environmental pollution control; clean coal technologies; carbon abatement technologies
• Emissions and environmental pollution control; safety and hazards;
• Clean coal technologies; carbon abatement technologies, including carbon capture and storage, CCS;
• Petroleum engineering and fuel quality, including storage and transport
• Alternative energy sources; biomass utilisation and biomass conversion technologies; energy from waste, incineration and recycling
• Energy conversion, energy recovery and energy efficiency; space heating, fuel cells, heat pumps and cooling systems
• Energy storage

The journal's coverage reflects changes in energy technology that result from the transition to more efficient energy production and end use together with reduced carbon emission.

This special issue, devoted to diffractive optics, is loosely associated with EOS Topical Meeting on Diffractive Optics organized in Koli, Finland, in February 2010. Most of the papers deal with topics presented in the conference, but that was not a requirement. The six papers of the special issue cover a wide variety of theoretical and experimental topics with a slight emphasis on practical applications.