Journal Guide

They are pleased to share with you the indexing of the journal Journal of Rural Development in ISI Web of Knowledge from Thomson Reuters, Science Citation Index-Expanded - SCIE-, which appears from the Issue No. 58, first half of 2007. The first issue of Journal of Rural Development was published in February 1979. At first this publication called Journal of Agro and Rural Economy, but from the No. 30 of 1993 changed the name to Journal of Rural Development. These have been thirty-one years of uninterrupted publication of issues related to agricultural policy, agricultural economics, rural issues, environmental management, innovation and technological change and, in general, all aspects of rural development in Colombia and Latin American context. The magazine has logged more than 28 databases that certified as an issue of great scientific and editorial quality in the global landscape. Entering the ISI indexing system, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, is an example the excellent quality standards of the magazine, its position as one of the most important publications in your area and the relevance it has on rural issues around the world. Sincerely Editorial, Journal of Rural Development web page: http : / / cdr.javeriana.edu.co Email: cdr@javeriana.edu.co.

Web services are developing to provide declarative interfaces to services offered by systems on the Internet. They include messaging protocols, standard interfaces and directory services, as well as security layers, for efficient and effective business application integration. Typical application areas are business-to-business integration, business process integration and management, content management, and design collaboration.Currently, Grid computing has emerged as a global platform to support organisations for coordinated sharing of distributed data, applications, and processes. Grid computing has also started to leverage web services to define standard interfaces for business services like business process outsourcing, a higher level outsourcing model of e-business on demand. Service orientation of the Grid makes it a promising platform for seamless and dynamic development, integration and deployment of service-oriented applications.IJWGS proposes and fosters discussion on web and grid service technology with a focus on its application, emphasising issues of architecture, implementation, and standardisation. This perspective acknowledges the complexity and challenges developers currently faced with when designing and deploying web service based solutions on the grids.

Aims and Scope The Journal contains scientific and technical material of broader interest in the areas of theoretical, experimental and computational hydraulics and fluid mechanics in various fields of application (rivers, coasts, environment, structures and industrial flows). This may also include results of field studies and interdisciplinary studies. Further included is publication of state-of-the-art papers, information which is suitable for the end-user (design and consultancy) and forum articles. Discussions to papers and technical notes are welcomed. The scope of the Journal covers the fields in which IAHR is active. Disclaimer The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR), the offical journal of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®), is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, academic and professional journal. It publishes scholarly articles that advance the science of nursing regulation, promote the mission and vision of NCSBN, and enhance communication and collaboration among nurse regulators, educators, practitioners, and the scientific community. The journal supports evidence-based regulation, addresses issues related to patient safety, and highlights current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in both the United States and the international community. In publishing JNR, NCSBN's goal is to develop and share knowledge related to nursing and other healthcare regulation across continents and to promote a greater awareness of regulatory issues among all nurses.

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The Journal of Photonics for Energy (JPE) is an e-journal that covers fundamental and applied research areas focused on the applications of photonics for renewable energy harvesting, conversion, storage, distribution, monitoring, consumption, and efficient usage. Materials and Concepts: Novel photonic materials for renewable energy Innovative photonic concepts for renewable energy (e.g., light harvesting, light management, antireflective materials, plasmonic structures) Devices: Photovoltaic devices (including thin film and organic semiconductors) Photonic devices for efficient harvesting and conversion of solar energy (e.g., thermophotovoltaics, photoelectrochemical solar cells) Solar thermal and concentrator technology (e.g., thermoelectrics, mirrors, optics) Energy-efficient photonic devices (e.g., solid-state lighting, flat-panel displays) Sensors to measure, control, and regulate energy Efficient Energy Usage: Photonic technologies for monitoring energy usage Photonic technologies for monitoring exhaust gases and pollutants Measurement techniques for energy technologies Photonics in process control (e.g., for more energy-efficient production processes) Photonics in production of renewable energy devices and applications Applications: Photonic sensors in power plants and buildings Photonics in buildings (e.g., lighting, sensing, control systems, integrated photovoltaics)

Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand SurgeryThe purpose of Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery is to serve as an international forum for plastic surgery, hand surgery and related research. Interest is focused on original articles on basic research and clinical evaluation.The scope of the journal comprises: Articles concerning operative methods and follow-up studies Research articles on subjects related to plastic and hand surgery Articles on cranio-maxillofacial surgery, including cleft lip and palate surgery Case studies, with brief descriptions of noteworthy patient historiesExtended issues are published occasionally, dealing with special topics such as microvascular surgery, craniofacial surgery, or burns. Supplements, usually doctoral theses, are also published.The journal is published for the Society for the Publication of Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica, founded by Professor Axel Key in 1869 and sponsored by the Key Foundation, Sweden.Formally known as Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand SurgeryIndexed/abstracted in: Biological Abstracts; Current Advances in Cell and Developmental Biology; Current Contents/Clinical Medicine; EMBASE/Excerpta Medica; Index Medicus/MEDLINE; Medical Documentation Service; PEDro; Periodicals Scanned and Abstracted. Life Sciences Collection; Research Alert; Science Citation Index; SciSearch.

The journal was established initially by the name of Journal of Environment and Pollution in 1994, whose name was later changed to Nature Environment and Pollution Technology in the year 2002. The journal was established especially to promote the cause for environment and to cater the need for rapid dissemination of the vast scientific and technological data generated in this field. The Journal has evoked a highly encouraging response among the researchers, scientists and technocrats. It is currently subscribed by Universities, Colleges, Engineering and Technology Institutes, Research Organisations, Govt. Departments and Industries, besides a large number of individual subscribers. The journal currently has about 150 life-memberships. The Journal is supported by an International Advisory Board. All manuscripts are reviewed by experts.The Journal Publishes papers on the following aspects.* Monitoring, control and management of air, water, soil and noise pollution* Solid waste management* Industrial hygiene and occupational health* Biomedical aspects of pollution* Toxicological studies* Radioactive pollution and radiation effects* Wastewater treatment and recycling etc.* Environmental modelling* Biodiversity and conservation* Dynamics and behaviour of chemicals in environment* Natural resources, wildlife, forests and wetlands etc.* Environmental laws and legal aspects* Any other topic related to environment.

The new look Network Security is devoted to solving your network security problems in system-specific detail, now with even more news, information and solutions to your network security problems.Subscribe today and identify the threats to your networks immediately!Every month Network Security covers:• Worldwide news - the latest in LAN/WAN vulnerabilities and solutions, virus detection and data recovery, international developments, recent company mergers to reinforce network security solutions• Regular industry columns - the inside view from our board of experts• Authoritative news and analysis on the major networks and their operations and the impact on your organization• In-depth technical feature articles - practical advice and guidance on key management concerns plus critical evaluations of technical issues and industry trends• Regular case studies, legal brief and Cybernet features, highlights from recent conferences, book reviews and a comprehensive calendar of eventsNetwork Security provides vital information for:• Network and Telecommunications Managers• Planners• Analysts and Operations Managers• Computer and Information Security Managers• Systems Administrators• IS Management• Manufacturers, suppliers, and resellers of networking hardware and software• Technical Planning Management for Carriers

New Biotechnology is the official journal of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) and is published bimonthly. It covers both the science of biotechnology and its surrounding political, business and financial milieu. The journal publishes peer-reviewed basic research papers, authoritative reviews, feature articles and opinions in all areas of biotechnology. It reflects the full diversity of current biotechnology science, particularly those advances in research and practice that open opportunities for exploitation of knowledge, commercially or otherwise, together with news, discussion and comment on broader issues of general interest and concern. The outlook is fully international.The scope of the journal includes the research, industrial and commercial aspects of biotechnology, in areas such as: Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals; Food and Agriculture; Biofuels; Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology; Genomics and Synthetic Biology; Nanotechnology; Environment and Biodiversity; Biocatalysis; Bioremediation; Process engineering.The journal takes a scientific approach to non-scientific issues, and also comments on matters of safety, regulation, international relations, public perceptions, ethical and societal aspects, education, and research funding.

The goal of the journal is to establish a scientific dialogue between scholars from Scandinavian and Nordic countries working on Francophone studies. The journal also invites outstanding contributions from international scholars to promote the idea of literary reception in Nordic countries, which means the focus on Francophone Literature and World-Literature from a Nordic perspective. The journal welcomes both literary and cultural contributions to understanding the diversity of the Francophone world. 

This journal is published with Open Access to provide quality checked research to the French-speaking world free of charge.

L´objectif de cette revue est d´établir un dialogue scientifique entre les chercheurs des pays scandinaves et nordiques travaillant sur les études francophones. La revue accueille également des contributions internationales portant sur la réception littéraire dans les pays nordiques en insistant notamment sur la relation entre littérature francophone et World-Literature d´un point de vue nordique. En réalité, la revue abrite des contributions littéraires et culturelles sur la diversité du monde francophone.

Orbis®, the Foreign Policy Research Institute's quarterly journal of world affairs, was founded in 1957 as a forum for policymakers, scholars, and the informed public who sought an engaging, thought-provoking debate beyond the predictable, conventional journals of that time. Nearly half a century later, Orbis continues to offer informative, insightful, and lively discourse on the full range of topics relating to American foreign policy and national security, as well as in-depth analysis on important international developments. Orbis readers always know the stories behind the headlines.Orbis is a publication of the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). For more information on the FPRI please vist the Institute's website at http://www.fpri.orgBenefits 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

Pediatric Diabetes is a bi-monthly journal devoted to disseminate new knowledge relating to the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, management, complications and prevention of diabetes in childhood and adolescence. Papers are considered on the rigor of scientific approach, novelty, and importance for understanding mechanisms involved in the epidemiology and etiology of this disease, especially its molecular, biochemical and physiological aspects. Work relating to the clinical presentation, course, management and outcome of diabetes including its physical and emotional sequelae is considered. In vitro studies using animal or human tissues, whole animal and clinical studies in humans are also considered. The journal reviews full-length papers, preliminary communications with important new information, clinical reports and reviews of major topics. Invited editorials and perspectives are a regular feature. The editors, based in the USA and Europe, maintain regular communications to assure rapid turn around time of submitted manuscripts. The aim of the journal is to become the vehicle for international dissemination of research and practice relating to diabetes in children and adolescents.

Peptides is an international journal presenting original contributions on the chemistry, biochemistry, neurochemistry, endocrinology, gastroenterology, physiology, and pharmacology of peptides, as well as their neurological, psychological and behavioral effects. Peptides emphasizes all aspects of peptide research and covers investigations of these proteins in plants, insects, lower vertebrates, animals and clinical studies in humans.Please bookmark this URL: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/peptidesUS National Institutes of Health (NIH) voluntary posting ("Public Access") policy:Peptides and Elsevier facilitate the author's response to the NIH Public Access Policy. For more details please see the Guide for authors.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

The scope of Sexual Medicine Reviews represents the diversity of subjects that define sexual health and sexual medicine, from basic science to practical approaches to clinical dilemmas. Sexual Medicine Reviews are exclusively invited and provide an objective examination of a timely topic in sexual health, from erectile dysfunction, andrology, behavioral therapy, female sexual health, men’s sexual health, to the basic science background for these areas of study. SMR is targeted at the sexual medicine investigator, practitioner, and student or resident; but also explicitly intended to appeal to and serve the needs of a broader audience of general and specialist healthcare providers that have an interest in sexual medicine or need an overview of a specific topic in sexual medicine.

The Journal accomplishes this objective by publishing high quality, evidence-based reviews that support the mission of the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

Soils and Foundations is your core geotechnical journal from Asia; the official journal of the Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS). The journal publishes a variety of original research paper, technical reports, technical notes, as well as the state-of-the-art reports upon invitation by the Editor, in the fields of soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and environmental geotechnics. Since the publication of Volume 1, No.1 issue in June 1960, Soils and Foundations celebrated the 50th anniversary in the year of 2010.Soils and Foundations welcomes theoretical as well as practical work associated with the aforementioned field(s). Case studies that describe the original and interdisciplinary work applicable to geotechnical engineering are particularly encouraged. Discussions to each of the published articles are also welcomed in order to provide an avenue in which opinions of peers may be fed back or exchanged. In providing latest expertise on a specific topic, one issue out of six per year on average was allocated to include selected papers from the International Symposia which were held in Japan as well as overseas.

Surface Engineering provides a forum for the publication of international, peer reviewed material on this important enabling technology. The journal embraces science, technology, engineering and design aspects of the use of surface engineering to produce cost-effective substrate-surface systems having functional, mechanical, tribological and/or chemical properties that cannot be achieved from the individual components alone. Coverage includes, inter alia, design, surface modification technologies and process control, and the characterisation and properties of the system or component, including quality control and non-destructive examination.Types of contribution include* original papers reporting research and practice (up to 4000 words plus figures and illustrations)* short communications, providing a rapid publication route for preliminary announcements or short accounts of new techniques (typically 1000-1500 words with, at most, four figures and/or tables) * state of the art reviews, providing critical assessments of important areas of the discipline (typically 5000-6000 words plus figures and tables)* validated industrial case studies and technology updates (typically 500-1000 words plus three or four illustrations).

Surgical Innovation focuses on the revolution that minimally invasive surgical techniques, new instruments such as laparoscopes and endoscopes, and new technologies have brought to the art, science, and business of surgery. This innovative publication prepares both new and experienced surgeons to think and work in "the operating room of the future," while helping them to face the challenges of learning new techniques, understanding and adapting to new technologies, maintaining surgical competencies, and applying surgical outcomes data to their practices.Each issue of Surgical Innovation offers unique original articles from the vanguard of clinical practice, noteworthy basic and applied research from the basic sciences, state-of-the-art surgical education, and useful insights into the business of surgical practice. Written by leading international medical and surgical practitioners from specialties such as general surgery, gynecology, urology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, orthopedics, and pediatric surgery, the perceptive and incisive articles highlight those practices and technologies that will change your practice today and revolutionize surgery for decades to come.

Devoted to advancements in nutritional sciences, The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry presents experimental nutrition research as it relates to: biochemistry, molecular biology, toxicology, or physiology.Rigorous reviews by an international editorial board of distinguished scientists ensure publication of the most current and key research being conducted in nutrition at the cellular, animal and human level. In addition to its monthly features of critical reviews and research articles, The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry also periodically publishes emerging issues, experimental methods, and other types of articles.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

TAML aims at publishing novel, cutting edge researches in theoretical, computational, and experimental mechanics. The journal provides fast publication of letter-sized articles and invited reviews within 3 months. We emphasize highlighting advances in science, engineering, and technology with originality and rapidity. Contributions include, but are not limited to, a variety of topics such as:

• Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering
• Coastal and Ocean Engineering
• Environment and Energy Engineering
• Material and Structure Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical and Transportation Engineering
• Civil and Hydraulic Engineering

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters (TAML) was launched in 2011 and sponsored by Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMCAS) and The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CSTAM). From 1st January 2015, all papers published on TAML will be open accessed, permanently and freely available on http://www.ScienceDirect.comwww.ScienceDirect.com.