Journal Guide

The Japanese Political Economy approaches the study of Japan and its international and domestic relations through interdisciplinary, comparative, and interactive modes of inquiry. The journal is a resource for scholars, policymakers and practitioners who seek to better understand the contemporary and historical, transnational and internal processes of change in Japanese society, politics and economics. It publishes a broad range of scholarship that draws from multiple theoretical, empirical and methodological perspectives. 

The Japanese Political Economy has covered political and economic topics unique to the country such as: the green tourism industry, consumption patterns in the wake of natural disasters, incentives for rigging sumo wrestling, and Japan’s high public debt/low bond-yields economy (maybe also give an example of something international/transnational). The journal welcomes submissions from political scientists, economists, economic historians, sociologists, and policy-makers.  

The  Japanese Political Economy continues Japanese Economic Studies, a leading journal published continuously since 1972. From 1997 to 2013, the journal was known as Japanese Economy.  

Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal are original and have undergone double-blind peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by one anonymous referee.

The Journal of Architecture is jointly published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis. It was launched in 1995 and is the longest standing, continuously published, international, refereed publication on architecture based in the UK. Now published six times a year, The Journal of Architecture has become widely recognised as one of the foremost journals in its field in the world. Journal issues range from those consisting of a selection of essays on open topics to special guest-edited volumes on particular themes. Subjects covered include writings about individual architects, theoretical texts, design theory, architectural culture, sustainability, technology, everyday building, pedagogy, visual culture, artistic practices and urbanism. The journal also features an extensive book and exhibition review section in every issue. All material submitted to The Journal of Architecture is subject to rigorous peer review using the ‘double-blind’ refereeing process. The Editorial Board, which is enhanced by regional editors in around twenty countries, strongly welcomes contributions from all over the world. It is the express aim of The Journal of Architecture to influence the future of architecture and its reception internationally by publishing innovative contributions on every aspect of architectural endeavour.

The Journal of Educational Research is a well-known and respected periodical that reaches an international audience of educators and others concerned with cutting-edge theories and proposals. For more than 100 years, the journal has contributed to the advancement of educational practice in elementary and secondary schools by judicious study of the latest trends, examination of new procedures, evaluation of traditional practices, and replication of previous research for validation. The journal is an invaluable resource for teachers, counselors, supervisors, administrators, curriculum planners, and educational researchers as they consider the structure of tomorrow's curricula. Special issues examine major education issues in depth. Topics of recent themes include methodology, motivation, and literacy. The Journal of Educational Research publishes manuscripts that describe or synthesize research of direct relevance to educational practice in elementary and secondary schools. Special consideration is given to articles that focus on variables that can be manipulated in educational settings. Although the JER does not publish validation studies, the editors welcome many varieties of research--experiments, evaluations, ethnographies, narrative research, replications, and so forth. Peer Review Policy: All articles have undergone anonymous double-blind review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, LLC, 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Perspectives on Science publishes science studies that integrate historical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives. Its interdisciplinary approach is intended to foster a more comprehensive understanding of the sciences and the contexts in which they develop. Each issue is comprised of theoretical essays, case studies and review essays.

This quarterly journal showcases important review articles on topics of high current interest. Topics covered have included biochemical and cellular pharmacology, drug metabolism and disposition, renal pharmacology, neuropharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and toxicology. IUPHAR nomenclature reports are published here.

Philosophy & Social Criticism is a fully peer reviewed international journal that publishes original research and review articles. It presents original theoretical contributions to the latest developments in social and political thought, emphasizing the contributions of continental scholarship as it affects international theoretical developments.

Psyche is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of basic (as opposed to applied) entomology. The journal is sponsored by the Cambridge Entomological Club which founded the journal in 1874.

Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia is the official journal of the Portuguese Society of Pulmonology (Sociedade Portuguesa de Pneumologia/SPP). The journal publishes 6 issues per year, mainly about respiratory system diseases in adults and clinical research. This work can range from peer-reviewed original articles to review articles, editorials, and opinion articles. The journal is printed in Portuguese, and is freely available both in Portuguese and in English in its web page as well as in Medline and other databases.

Digestive Disease Interventions is a peer reviewed journal that aims to publish high quality review articles on all aspects of digestive disease interventions. As the official journal of the American Society of Digestive Disease Interventions, DDI intends to become the journal of choice for interventional radiologists, gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeons who seek reliable and up-to-date information on all aspects of minimally invasive interventions of the digestive system.

The "Drvna industrija" ("Wood Industry") journal publishes original scientific and review papers, short notes, professional papers, conference papers, reports, professional information, bibliographical and survey articles and general notes relating to the forestry exploitation, biology, chemistry, physics and technology of wood, pulp and paper and wood components, including production, management and marketing aspects in the woodworking industry.

ENGINEERING Energy, formerly known as Frontiers in Energy, is an international journal that presents frontiers, innovation, and interdisciplinary research in energy science and engineering.

• Covers all main branches of energy science and engineering.
• Publishes a variety of article types including review, original research articles, perspectives, news & highlights, and viewpoints.
• Promotes interchanges of ideas between energy scientists and engineers globally.
• Established platform for energy technology research and strategic thinking.

Journal of Sensors is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research and review articles related to all aspects of sensors, from the theory and design of sensing devices to the applications of sensors.

The Journal of Trade Science is an international, peer-review journal that provides novel insights into contemporary business and trade issues, concerns, practices, and trends. The journal encourages interdisciplinary work and high-quality research aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The journal also advocates research in the context of developing and emerging countries that often face significant sustainability challenges. The journal is published in partnership with Thuongmai University, Vietnam.

The Journal of Wrist Surgery covers a range of issues relating to the investigation and treatment of disorders and injuries of the wrist. In addition to original peer-review articles, this periodical provides details on emerging surgical techniques and new technologies, special focus sections and case reports. The journal also offers the nouvelle concept of peer-reviewed surgical videos.

BMJ Connections Mental Health is a peer-reviewed, open access journal publishing a comprehensive range of research and reviews across all areas of mental health.  It aims to facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration by providing rigorous peer review and an efficient route to publication. The journal welcomes submissions in areas from psychotherapy and forensic psychiatry to digital health and computational mental health, connecting the research community to improve real-world patient outcomes.

BMJ Connections Oncology aims to be a leading international journal for peer-reviewed cancer research, bridging clinical practice, scientific research, and translational applications. It welcomes submissions in areas such as clinical research, scientific research, translational research, review articles, and practice and policy. The journal seeks studies that provide insights into cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management, and those that enhance understanding of cancer biology and molecular mechanisms. It emphasizes the importance of translational research that moves discoveries from the lab to clinical settings.

Business Ethics: A European Review is a quarterly scholarly journal, which aims to advance knowledge and understanding at every level on all issues relating to ethics in business. Its focus is primarily, though not exclusively, European. Its objectives are:

Published on behalf of the International Headache Society,Cephalalgia provides an international forum for original research papers, review articles and short communications on topics such as: diagnosis and management of primary and secondary headaches and related syndromes, pathophysiology , pharmacology, epidemiology, imaging, genetics, medico-legal aspects, migraine and pharmacoeconomics.

rontiers in Ecology and the Environment, issued 10 times per year, consists of peer-reviewed, synthetic review articles on all aspects of ecology, the environment, and related disciplines, as well as short, high-impact research communications of broad interdisciplinary appeal.Additional features include breaking news (domestic and international), multi-author debates, editorials, special columns, and a letters section.

Geostandards & Geoanalytical Research is an international journal dedicated to advancing the science of reference materials, analytical techniques and data quality relevant to the chemical analysis of geological and environmental samples. Papers are accepted for publication following peer review.