Journal Guide

The Journal of Orthodontics has an international circulation, publishing papers from throughout the world. It aims to publish high quality clinical and clinically related research papers that will underpin evidence based orthodontic care. It particularly welcomes papers that report on prospective research into different treatment methods and techniques. Regular features include original papers on clinically relevant topics, clinical case reports, reviews of the orthodontic literature, editorial book reviews, correspondence and other features of interest to the orthodontic community.

The Journal of Petrology provides an international forum for the publication of high quality research in the broad field of igneous and metamorphic petrology and petrogenesis. Papers published cover a vast range of topics in areas such as major element, trace element and isotope geochemistry and geochronology applied to petrogenesis; experimental petrology; processes of magma generation, differentiation and emplacement; quantitative studies of rock-forming minerals and their paragenesis; regional studies of igneous and meta morphic rocks which contribute to the solution of fundamental petrological problems; theoretical modelling of petrogenetic processes.

The Journal of Technology Education publishes international, peer-reviewed, research articles related to the PK-12 curricular area of technology and engineering education (T&EE), and its teacher education. T&EE typically engages students in learning that is hands-on, involving problem-solving and design. T&EE is intended for all students regardless of their future occupation. While the focus is sometimes confused with educational technology or career and technical education, T&EE students learn about technologies ranging from material processing, energy, biotechnologies, and robotics, to electronics, transportation, construction, computer technologies, and communications with the goal of improving their technological literacy and engineering literacy.

The Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (JAVA), the official journal of the Association for Vascular Access, is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scholarly journal. The journal endeavors to promote excellence in vascular access practice in all health care settings. JAVA strives to advance the field of vascular access by disseminating new and relevant information to its readership. The journal accepts original articles from authors in all relevant disciplines and settings. Topics of interest to the journal include: evidence-based practice, new initiatives, outcomes research, patient/family satisfaction, patient and family instruction, international and multidisciplinary issues, use of devices, implementation of new technologies, financial implications of devices, and issues confronted in clinical practice.

Nuclear and Particle Physics Proceedings is the premier publication outlet for the proceedings of key conferences on nuclear and high-energy physics and related areas. The series covers both large international conferences and topical meetings. The newest discoveries and the latest developments, reported at carefully selected meetings, are published covering experimental as well as theoretical particle physics, nuclear and hadronic physics, cosmology, astrophysics and gravitation, field theory and statistical systems, and physical mathematics.

An international journal that aims to cover research into the development and analysis of new methods for the numerical solution of partial differential equations, it is intended that it be readily readable by and directed to a broad spectrum of researchers into numerical methods for partial differential equations throughout science and engineering. The numerical methods and techniques themselves are emphasized rather than the specific applications. The Journal seeks to be interdisciplinary, while retaining the common thread of applied numerical analysis.

Ocean Dynamics is an international journal that aims to publish high-quality peer-reviewed articles in the following areas of research

Theoretical oceanography (new theoretical concepts that further system understanding with a strong view to applicability for operational or monitoring purposes)Computational oceanography (all aspects of ocean modelling and data analysis)Observational oceanography (new techniques or systematic approaches in measuring oceanic variables, including all aspects of monitoring the state of the ocean)Articles with an interdisciplinary character that encompass research in the fields of biological, chemical and physical oceanography are especially encouraged.

Ocean Science Journal is a scientific journal published quarterly(March, June, September, December) by the Korean Society of Oceanography(KSO) and Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute(KORDI). OSJ is international and interdisciplinary. Research articles, reviews and notes dealing with physical oceanography, biological oceanography/marine biology, chemical oceanography/marine chemistry, geological oceanography/marine geology, and marine pollution will be considered. OSJ aims to publish a very high quality scientific journal for researchers and other interested people throughout the world.

Ophthalmic Research'' features original papers, reviews and short communications reporting basic and clinical experimental studies. Authors from throughout the world cover morphologic, physical, physiologic, pharmacological, biochemical and molecular biological aspects of ophthalmology and experimental eye research. Articles on methodological problems are included as well. The results of new experimental research are also interpreted in light of their importance to the clinical work of the eye specialist. This journal provides a record of international research for both researchers and clinicians in ophthalmology.

The purpose of this journal is to promote international academic exchange in the fields of Photonics and Optoelectronics in China and abroad, through the rapid reporting of new and important experimental results. This journal will become an important window into Chinese science and technology in the field of photonics/optoelectronics. The scope of this journal covers new functional materials and devices: micro–nano–structure and quantum optoelectronics: optoelectronics information technology: sensing, measurement and inspection: storage and display: image and information processing.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage is the official journal of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International.It is an international, multidisciplinary journal that disseminates information for the many kinds of specialists and practitioners concerned with osteoarthritis.The Journal fosters the cross-fertilization of findings from both the clinical and basic sciences of the various disciplines involved, including:• Osteoarthritis• Cartilage• Molecular biology• Clinical pharmacology• Orthopaedics• Rheumatology• Physical medicine• Biochemistry• Epidemiology• Collagens.

Covering the whole range of archaeology, from Palaeolithic to medieval times, the Oxford Journal of Archaeology is the premier English language journal of European and Mediterranean archaeology. Publishing four issues a year, it provides topical coverage of current research in Prehistoric, Classical and later European archaeology, with contributions from an international cast of academics and field workers. It encourages debate and is essential reading for anyone studying European archaeology.

Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis: Advances in Mathematical Theory and Applications is a per reviewed international journal featuring top papers in pattern recognition, image recognition, analysis, understanding, and processing. Emphasis is laid on rapid publishing of concise articles covering theory, methodology, and applications. Major topics include mathematical theory of pattern recognition and image analysis, raw data representation, computer vision, image mining, processing and understanding, machine learning, computer graphics, forecasting, data and knowledge bases, data mining, neural nets, artificial intelligence, software, specialized computer architectures, applications, and related areas.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is the only scientific, peer-reviewed publication to focus exclusively on pediatric critical care medicine and critical care neonatology. This ground-breaking journal is written for the entire critical care team: pediatricians, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and others who deal with pediatric and neonatal patients who are critically ill or injured. The journal is international in scope with editorial board members and contributors from around the world.Published BimonthlyWebsite: www.pccmjournal.org.

The journal provides cutting edge, international information focusing on diagnosis and treatment plus reports of interesting and unusual diseases reported through our Clinical and Laboratory Investigations, Diagnostic Dilemmas, Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Brief Reports sections. Equally important, the journal provides teaching vignettes in the format of the Techniques for Tots and What is Your Diagnosis columns as well as our newly established section Genetics for Pediatric Dermatologists.

This peer-reviewed international journal publishes original articles and reviews on all aspects of cellular and molecular immunology. The journal is aimed at the research community and aims to provide high quality service to authors, and high quality articles for readers. The journal accepts for publication material which makes a significant contribution to the understanding of immune reactions from investigators all over the world. The journal also reviews the latest developments in investigative techniques - those of greater extent may be published as supplements.

Scando-Slavica is a peer-reviewed international journal for Slavic and Baltic linguistics, literature, culture, history and society. It publishes two issues yearly. The editorial board is appointed by the Association of Nordic Slavists and Baltologists. While Scando-Slavica is primarily an organ for Scandinavian slavists and baltologists, contributions by non-Scandinavian authors are welcomed. The majority of articles are written in English and Russian, but articles written in German and French are also accepted.

Sound Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal is an international, peer reviewed and inter-disciplinary journal in sound studies, providing a unique forum for the development of the subject within a range of disciplines such as history, sociology, media and cultural studies, film studies, anthropology, philosophy, urban studies, architecture, arts and performance studies.

The journal encourages the study and research of sound by publishing submissions that are interdisciplinary, theoretical, empirically rich and critical in nature. Situated at the cutting edge of sound studies,  Sound Studies builds on more than two decades of pioneering work in the history, theory, ethnography and cultural analysis of sound. 

Founded in 1985 and currently in its twenty-second year of publication the SAJHR is the leading South African public law journal, publishing scholarship of the highest standard from Southern Africa and from around the world. The Journal publishes articles, notes and comments and book reviews on topics of relevance to Southern Africa and dealing with human rights, legal philosophy, constitutional and administrative law, freedom of information, law and development and public international law. Submissions taking an interdisciplinary and/or empirical approach to these subjects are particularly encouraged.

As an international key journal on scientific space research, its purpose is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the various branches of space research. The emphasis is on scientific results and instruments in the fields of astrophysics, physics of planetary systems, solar physics, and physics of magnetospheres & interplanetary matter. Space Science Reviews publishes invited papers and topical volumes, engaging guest editors whose expertise matches the topic at hand.Commonly used title abbreviations: SSRv, Space Sci. Rev.