Journal Guide

Nature Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes papers of the highest quality and significance in all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The journal covers research into the design, characterization and production of structures, devices and systems that involve the manipulation and control of materials and phenomena at atomic, molecular and macromolecular scales. Both bottom-up and top-down approaches - and combinations of the two - are covered.Nature Nanotechnology also encourages the exchange of ideas between chemists, physicists, material scientists, biomedical researchers, engineers and other researchers who are active at the frontiers of this diverse and multidisciplinary field. Coverage extends from basic research in physics, chemistry and biology, including computational work and simulations, through to the development of new devices and technologies for applications in a wide range of industrial sectors (including information technology, medicine, manufacturing, high-performance materials, and energy and environmental technologies). Organic, inorganic and hybrid materials are all covered.Research areas covered in the journal include:* Carbon nanotubes and fullerenes* Computational nanotechnology* Electronic properties and devices* Environmental, health and safety issues* Molecular machines and motors* Molecular self-assembly* Nanobiotechnology* Nanofluidics* Nanomagnetism and spintronics* Nanomaterials* Nanomedicine* Nanometrology and instrumentation* Nanoparticles* Nanosensors and other devices* NEMS* Organic–inorganic nanostructures* Photonic structures and devices* Quantum information* Structural properties* Surface patterning and imaging* Synthesis and processingIn addition to primary research, Nature Nanotechnology also publishes review articles, news and views, research highlights about important papers published in other journals, commentaries, book reviews, correspondence, and articles about the broader nanotechnology picture — funding, commercialization, ethical and social issues, and so on. In this way, the journal aims to be the voice of the worldwide nanoscience and nanotechnology community.Nature Nanotechnology offers readers and authors high visibility, access to a broad readership, high standards of copy editing and production, rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and independence from academic societies and other vested interests. .

Dialectical Anthropology is an international journal that seeks to invigorate discussion among left intellectuals by publishing peer-reviewed articles, editorials, letters, reports from the field, political exchanges, and book reviews that foster open debate through criticism, research and commentary from across the social sciences and humanities. We provide a forum for work with a pronounced dialectical approach to social theory and political practice for scholars and activists working in Marxist and broadly political-economic traditions, and those who wish to be in dialogue or debate with these traditions. Since 1975, Dialectical Anthropology has been dedicated to the transformation of class society through internationalizing conversations about the stakes of contemporary crises and the means for social change. Our format is shaped by these goals. Following peer review, accepted manuscripts are sent to select scholars and activists whose comments are published with the article and a reply by the manuscript author. These exchanges aim to provide space for comment, criticism, agreement, and disagreement, about significant issues of our time, from a broad range of perspectives. We also publish timely reports from the field by scholars, activists, and informants. Our 'Dialectical Forum' is dedicated to back-and-forth discussion among scholars and activists. Finally, our book review section rejects the traditional 1000 word format in favour of substantial essays that analyse several books or other significant texts in a dialectical way and contextualize them within contemporary politics, economics, society and culture. We invite contributions from authors interested in raising the level of political engagement internationally and across disciplinary divides and welcome participation by scholars, activists, and commentators from all perspectives seeking discussion about the union of theory and practice towards significant s, ocial change. Dialectical Anthropology is committed to reaching beyond an Anglophone readership and encourages submissions, dialogue and active participation in languages other than English. The journal will publish these submissions to the extent that its resources and capabilities allow. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the Springer Website at http://dial.edmgr.com and should include abstract, five keywords, and three suggested reviewers.

Educational Technology Research and Development is the only scholarly journal in the field focusing entirely on research and development in educational technology.

The Research Section assigns highest priority in reviewing manuscripts to rigorous original quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods studies on topics relating to applications of technology or instructional design in educational settings.  Such contexts include K-12, higher education, and adult learning (e.g., in corporate training settings).  Analytical papers that evaluate important research issues related to educational technology research and reviews of the literature on similar topics are also published. This section features well documented articles on the practical aspects of research as well as applied theory in educational practice and provides a comprehensive source of current research information in instructional technology.

The Development Section publishes research on planning, implementation, evaluation and management of a variety of instructional technologies and learning environments. Empirically-based formative evaluations and theoretically-based instructional design research papers are welcome, as are papers that report outcomes of innovative approaches in applying technology to instructional development. Papers for the Development section may involve a variety of research methods and should focus on one or more aspects of the instructional development process; when relevant and possible, papers should discuss the implications of instructional design decisions and provide evidence linking outcomes to those decisions.

The Cultural and Regional Perspectives Section (formerly International Review) welcomes innovative research about how technologies are being used to enhance learning, instruction, and performance specific to a culture or region. Educational technology studies submitted to this section should be, situated in cultural contexts that critically examine issues and ideologies prevalent in the culture or region or by individuals or groups in the culture or region. Theoretical perspectives can be broadly based and inclusive of research, such as critical race theory, cultural-historical activity theory, and cultural models. Papers published in this section include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods articles and reviews drawing on relevant theories, empirical evidence, and critical analyses of the findings, implications, and conclusions within a cultural context.

Manuscripts undergo a blind review process involving a panel of three reviewers with initial outcomes usually provided within two months. 5-Year Impact Factor 1.522 (2012)
Category:  Education & Educational Research  Rank:  43 of 216

EMJ is designed to provide practical, pertinent knowledge on the management of technology, technical professionals, and technical organizations. EMJ strives to provide value to the practice of engineering management and engineering managers. EMJ is an archival journal that facilitates both practitioners and university faculty in publishing useful articles. The primary focus is on articles that improve the practice of engineering management. To support the practice of engineering management, EMJ publishes papers within key engineering management content areas. EMJ Editors will continue to refine these areas to ensure they are aligned with the challenges faced by technical organizations and technical managers. Content areas are described below.

The International Spectator, established in 1965, is a peer-reviewed international affairs journal.It is the journal of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) in Rome, Italy's leading foreign affairs institute and an active member of several international academic networks.In its four annual issues, The International Spectator aims to provide academics, practitioners, opinion- and decision-makers, and interested laymen with thought-provoking and policy-oriented essays, opinions, and book reviews on a wide spectrum of foreign policy issues. The two kinds of articles published - the shorter "opinions" on topics of major current interest, and the more analytical and scholarly "essays" - undergo rigorous peer review, based on initial in-house screening and anonymous refereeing by at least two reviewers. Authors come from a broad geographic range, particularly European, North American, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries.Geographically, The International Spectator covers areas of ongoing international concern with an emphasis on regions and countries adjacent to Italy, especially the Balkans, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The focus is on European and transatlantic policies in these areas as well as on regional cooperation and initiatives.Thematically, it concentrates on European integration and European foreign policy, regularly featuring a "Europe Forum" which provides fresh analysis and debate of topical European issues. It also focuses on international organisations, regional cooperation and global governance, conflicts and conflict resolution, security and defence issues.Finally, with its occasional section "Italy in World Affairs", the journal uses its comparative advantage in understanding the factors that shape the country' foreign policy to further the debate on Italy' role on the international scene.Special "core" sections that have appeared in the journal in the last two years include:An Emerging 'Great Game' in Africa? The future multilateral orderThe EU and its Mediterranean NeighboursRussia-EU Security RelationsPeace and Security in AfricaManaging International Financial InstabilityThe Sustainability of De Facto StatesThe Caucasus at the CrossroadsEvolving Dynamics in the Asia-PacificThe Nuclear Challenge: Non-proliferation, Terrorism, EnergyCivil society in international politicsPeer ReviewAll research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by two anonymous referees.

The Journal of Agricultural Education & Extension is published to inform experts who do or use research on agricultural education and extension about research conducted in this field worldwide. Information about this research is needed to improve policies, strategies, methods and practices for agricultural education and extension. The Journal of Agricultural Education & Extension accepts authorative and well-referenced scientific articles within the field of agricultural education and extension after a double-blind peer review process.Agricultural education and extension faces profound change, and therefore its core area of attention is moving towards communication, competence development and performance improvement for a wide variety of fields and audiences, most of which can be studied from a multi-disciplinary perspective, including: Communication for Development Competence Management and Development Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Resource Development Design and Implementation of Competence8211;based Education Environmental and Natural Resource Management Entrepreneurship and Learning Facilitating Multiple-Stakeholder Processes Health and Society Innovation of Agricultural-Technical Education Innovation Systems and Learning Integrated Rural Development Interdisciplinary and Social Learning Learning, Conflict and Decision Making Poverty Reduction Performance Improvement Sustainable Agricultural Production The Journal of Agricultural Education & Extension sees as the purposes of agricultural education and extension to prepare students for leadership, management, and technical support roles, to further develop the public, independent workers, volunteers and professionals, and to improve practices in the fields mentioned. This should be achieved whilst balancing people, profit and planet interests.All submissions must comply with the Instruction for Authors.Peer ReviewThe Journal of Agricultural Education & Extension ensures that all articles published in the journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial screening by the editorial committee and anonymous refereeing by two referees who are active in the academic community. The purpose of the refereeing process is to ensure that articles provide relevant and accurate material for those who do and use research, including: researchers, academics, agricultural education and extension managers, trainers and experts, communication professionals, human resources specialists, and policy makers.

For nearly two decades, Politics, Religion & Ideology has provided the leading international forum for the scholarly exploration of the politics of illiberal ideologies, both religious and secular. The journal is multi-disciplinary, cutting-edge and truly international in scope, having to date received submissions from authors located in over 30 different countries.

The journal publishes critical analyses of theory and international case studies pertaining to:
• The historic and ongoing interaction between religion and politics.
• The impact of religious radicalism on public policy, political attitudes and decision-making.
• The contemporary politics of religious revival in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, and Asia.
• The historical and contemporary politics of secular 'totalising' movements, such as fascism, Nazism, Stalinism, Maoism, and Ba'athism.
• Conflicts between illiberal ideologies (both religious and secular) and their opponents.
• Constructions of the sacred and the secular in political religions and other political ideologies.
• Publicly enforced (ir)religion and dissent.
• Class, gender and race in the context of political religions and religious politics.
• Memory, memory culture and the politics of memory in the context of totalitarianism and radical ideologies.

Committed to methodological and empirical eclecticism, Politics, Religion & Ideology continues to bring together leading academics and younger researchers engaged in exploring the above thematic. Directed to historians, social scientists, and policy analysts alike, the journal promotes original scholarship that demonstrates an acute awareness of the conceptual and methodological problems raised by the study of social phenomena, such as radicalism and political violence. The journal invites contributions that map common areas between different subject areas, revises conventional definitions of key concepts and, where appropriate, applies non-Eurocentric perspectives to political events, political ideas and political actors.
 
Peer Review Policy
All research articles submitted to Politics, Religion & Ideology undergo a rigorous process of double-blind peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees. The editorial process is overseen by the Editor-in-Chief, supported by two Editorial Assistants and an International Editorial Board consisting of 29 leading intellectuals from North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Australasia, South Asia and the Middle East.

The Journal of Political Marketing is vital reading for politicians and candidates at every level of office as well as political party officials, political consultants, corporate lobbyists, pollsters, media specialists, journalists, and students and educators in these and related fields. In comparison to competing publications, this journal puts exciting articles with a high level of sophistication and detail in your hands, keeping you on top of current developments in political marketing and campaign strategy. The journal's focus includes current and predicted future trends such as the application of Internet marketing techniques to politics, which may be at the forefront of future politics around the world. The Journal of Political Marketing offers business executives, managers, and academics a new approach to the use of marketing in the commercial marketplace. For the first time, a journal has been developed to examine the use of marketing and business practices by candidates, politicians, political parties, lobbyists, political action committees and interest groups. This new stream of literature can be used to identify innovative strategies to use in the marketplace. The Journal of Political Marketing brings you the expertise of academics and practitioners as well as professionals in related fields that fall under the umbrella of political marketing. Planned columns include: "Propaganda in Politics"- the growing concerns of using propaganda to influence politics "Political Advertising"- a discussion of trends and predictions for the future "Cyber-Democracy"- devoted to the application of direct marketing and Internet technologies to politics "E-Government"- a column on the "customer service" attribute of political marketing "Strategic Corporate Lobbying"- an examination of the role lobbying plays in government "Campaigns from Around the World"- deals with elections taking place in different countries "Direct Marketing and Marketing Research" a commentary on how trends in the market significantly affect political marketing "Party Politics"-a look at campaigns and marketing strategies by the various parties The journal also includes editorial commentaries and book reviews. Stay in touch with the latest developments in the field with the Journal of Political Marketing!Peer Review Policy: All articles have undergone anonymous double-blind review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Slavic & East European Information Resources (SEEIR) serves as a focal point for the international exchange of information in the field of Slavic* librarianship. Affiliated with the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES), this English-language journal features original research, new developments in the field, regular columns and reviews of relevant material. Subjects covered include acquisitions, cataloging and metadata, collection development and management, digitization, information literacy instruction, preservation, and reference; as well as works on individual Slavic collections, Slavic book studies, as well as anything that touches on the practice of Slavic librarianship in North America, in the countries covered, and elsewhere in the world. Goals of the journal include enabling widespread Slavic librarians to exchange information and be aware of each other's efforts; serving as the backbone of an international network of mutually supportive Slavic librarians; promoting the development of Slavic librarianship; and contributing to the improvement of the status, condition, and accessibility of Slavic collections everywhere.Although Slavic librarians are SEEIR's main readership, any librarian with responsibility for Slavic collections, or serving students or scholars of Slavic studies, will find it useful.*The terms "Slavic" and "Slavic & East European" are to be understood as shorthand for the following Slavic and non-Slavic countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, (Modern) Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, the Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. (The editors understand that these terms may not be those preferred by the citizens of some of the nations included; however, the available alternatives are much too long. The list of countries is based on those recognized by the government of the United States, where the journal is based.)Visit the Editor's website at www.stanford.edu/~rondest/SEEIR/Peer Review Policy: All research articles in Slavic & East European Information Resources have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two anonymous referees.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Die Zeitschrift Somnologie ist das offizielle Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin (DGSM), der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Schlafmedizin und Schlafforschung (ÖGSM) und der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Schlafforschung, Schlafmedizin und Chronobiologie (SGSSC).

Auf der Basis von aktuellen, klinisch relevanten Forschungsergebnissen, befasst sie sich mit der Ätiologie, Pathophysiologie, Differenzialdiagnostik und Therapie der verschiedenen Schlafstörungen.

Eine wissenschaftlich hochqualifizierte Analyse der verschiedenen Ursachen von Schlafstörungen erfordert die Kooperation einer Vielzahl von medizinischen Fachdis-ziplinen. Durch die Zusammenarbeit von Vertretern aus den Bereichen der Epidemiologie, Humangenetik, HNO, Mund-Kiefer-Gesichtschirurgie, Innere Medizin, Pneumologie, Kardiologie, Gastroenterologie, Neurologie, Neurophysiologie, Physiologie, Psychologie, Pädiatrie und Pharmakologie erfüllt die Somnologie die multidisziplinären Anforderungen der Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin.

Neben experimentellen und klinischen Originalarbeiten werden Reviews, Fallberichte sowie Empfehlungen und Leitlinien publiziert. Durch das Peer-Review-Verfahren und Online-First-Publikationen gewährleistet die Zeitschrift international wissenschaftlichen Standard. Official Journal of the German Sleep Society (DGSM), the Austrian Sleep Research Association (ASRA) and the Swiss Society of Sleep Research, Sleep Medicine, and Chronobiology (SSSSC).

On the basis of current, clinically relevant research results, the journal Somnologie is concerned with the etiology, pathophysiology, differential diagnostics and treatment of various sleep disorders.

A scientific, comprehensive analysis of the various causes of sleep disorders requires the cooperation of several branches of medicine. Due to the cooperation of, specialists in the areas of epidemiology, human genetics, ENT, OMF, internal medicine, pneumology, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, neurophysiology, physiology, psychology, pediatrics, and pharmacology, Somnologie fulfills the multidisciplinary requirements of sleep research and sleep medicine.In addition to experimental and clinical original articles, reviews, case reports, recommendations and guidelines are published. With the peer-review process and Online First publication of articles, the journal ensures international scientific standards.

The goals of Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics (GPB) are to disseminate new frontiers of its focused research fields, to publish high-quality discoveries in a fast-pace, and to promote open access and prompt online publication for efficient publishing.GPB ' s publishes high-quality papers from the frontier research in the fields of genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. For manuscripts submitted to GPB, direct rejection, direct acceptance or further review will be decided within 48 hours (fast track). In addition, GPB offers Article-in-Press, by which all the accepted manuscripts can be available online ahead of its printed issue for fast dissemination.GPB ' s featured research areas include:• Genomics: large-scale data acquisition, integrated studies and technology developments, concerning genome structures, variations, repeat contents and evolution.• Other ' omics ' fields: epigenomics (DNA modifications, nucleosome positioning, histone modifications, chromosome conformation and 3-D structures, etc.), ribogenomics (transcriptomics, long-non-coding RNA, antisense transcriptomics, miRNAs, other small RNAs, etc.).• Proteomics: protein structures, proteomics technology developments, protein expression profiling, protein complexes in terms of structure, function, properties and interactions, metabolomics, homeostasis of macromolecules.• Bioinformatics: genome assembling, annotation, and integrated analysis; large dada curation and mining; sequence-based other matrix-based phylogeny, database construction, web-based platforms and tools, novel algorithms, tool boxes and software packages.GPB ' s publications:• Original research articles presenting novel data and ideas.• Papers describing innovative method, application note, database update as well as database review and resource providing primary scientific information to a broad readership.• Comprehensive reviews either as full articles, mini-reviews related to authors' own research and life time achievement reviews of authors’ own research.• Essays, commentaries, opinions, and perspectives about new discoveries, scientific policies, and research proposals.• Other article types including meeting report, editorial, editor’s choice, etcGBP has been abstracted/indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE, PubMed Central, BIOSIS Previews, Scopus, Chemical Abstracts, Abstract Journal, EMBASE, Index Copernicus, WPRIM, CSCD, CAS-OAJ, etc.

Climate and Development is the first academic journal dedicated to the range of issues that arise when climate variability, climate change and climate policy are considered along with development needs, impacts and priorities. It makes complex analysis of climate and development issues accessible to a wide audience of researchers, policymakers and practitioners, and facilitates debate between the diverse constituencies active in these fields throughout the world. The journal provides a forum to communicate research, review and discussion on the interfaces between climate, development, policy and practice. It presents conceptual, policy-analytical and empirical studies of the interactions between climate impacts, mitigation, adaptation and development on scales from the local to global. Contributions from and about developing countries are particularly encouraged; however, research on developed countries is welcome provided that the link between climate and development is the central theme. Climate and Development is of direct and vital relevance to academics, policy analysts, consultants, negotiators, industrial and non-governmental organisations, and to all those working to ensure a better understanding of the links between climate and development. The journal is the platform of choice for academic debate on issues that link climate and development, and invites contributions on all such issues. These include, but are not limited to: * The vulnerability of communities in developing countries to the combined impacts of climate change and non-climatic stresses * Links between development and building capacity to respond to climate change * The integration (mainstreaming) of climate policy into sectoral planning and development policy * Conflicts and synergies between mitigation, energy use, and development policy * The importance of climate and long-term weather forecasting for development * Linkages between climate, climate policy, and the Millennium Development Goals * The implications for development of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol, as well as all other existing or proposed policy frameworks * Financing arrangements for adaptation and mitigation in developing countries * Traditional knowledge of and local strategies for managing natural resources and coping with climate change * Forest management and its relationship to mitigation, adaptation and development * Adaptation, mitigation and the poorThese and other topics are addressed in a number of ways, including: * Research articles (theoretical developments, concepts and methods, empirical analysis, policy assessments and modelling studies) * Review articles * Case studies * Viewpoints * Book reviews * Meeting reports.

Computers & Structures publishes advances in the development and use of computational methods for the solution of problems in engineering and the sciences. The range of appropriate contributions is wide, and includes papers on establishing appropriate mathematical models and their numerical solution in all areas of mechanics. The journal also includes articles that present a substantial review of a field in the topics of the journal.With the modern use of computers and numerical methods to model and solve problems, the traditional boundaries between the fields of solid/structural mechanics and fluid mechanics hardly exist any longer, and multiphysics problems are solved that involve all aspects of mechanics. The word 'structures' must therefore now be interpreted in a broad sense including solids, fluids and multiphysics.Computers & Structures publishes papers in these fields that either present novel and quite general techniques, or offer substantial new insights into important methods. If a paper presents novel techniques, some comparison with known advanced methods is necessary. If a paper is to provide substantial new insights into advanced methods, then this can be achieved by strong numerical experiments, some mathematical analysis, and/or comparisons with well-designed physical test data. In either case, the paper must contribute to advancing the state of the art.The focus of Computers & Structures is on having an impact on the practice of simulations in mechanics as found in many industries and research endeavours, including the fields of engineering, such as civil and environmental, mechanical, biomechanical, automotive, aeronautical, and ocean engineering, and including the various fields of the sciences.In these areas, papers are sought on the automatic solution of mathematical models of 'structures' in the broadest sense, possibly including phenomena of multiphysics, multiscale, and uncertainties. Also, papers presenting algorithms for optimization and the simulation of complete life cycles of systems are sought.Established in 1971, and with online submission and review launched in 2006, Computers & Structures is indispensable for researchers and practitioners in academic, governmental and industrial communities.Related Conferences: can be accessed via the links on the right menu bar, under Related websites.

Current Opinion in Cell Biology aims to stimulate scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary, multi-scale debate and exchange of ideas. It contains polished, concise and timely reviews and opinions, with particular emphasis on those articles published in the past two years. In addition to describing recent trends, the authors are encouraged to give their subjective opinion of the topics discussed.In Current Opinion in Cell Biology we help the reader by providing in a systematic manner:1. The views of experts on current advances in their field in a clear and readable form.2. Evaluations of the most interesting papers, annotated by experts, from the great wealth of original publicationsCurrent Opinion in Cell Biology will serve as an invaluable source of information for researchers, lecturers, teachers, professionals, policy makers and students.Division of the subject into sectionsThe subject of Cell Biology is divided into seven themed sections, each of which is reviewed once a year.• Cell structure and dynamics• Cell regulation• Nucleus and gene expression• Membranes and organelles• Cell-to-cell contact and extracellular matrix• Cell differentiation• Cell division, growth and deathSelection of topics to be reviewedSection Editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editors of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasised. Section Editors commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected. The Editorial Board provides support to the Editors and the Section Editors with their comments and suggestions on names and topics.Review articles in Current Opinion in Cell Biology are by invitation only.Review ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasizing the aspects that, in their opinion, are most important. In addition, they provide short annotations to the papers that they consider to be most interesting from all those published in their topic over the previous two years.Editorial OverviewSection Editors write a short overview at the beginning of the section to introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.This successful format has made Current Opinion in Cell Biology one of the most highly regarded and highly cited review journals in the field (Impact factor = 14.153)

Current Opinion in Genetics and Development aims to stimulate scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary, multi-scale debate and exchange of ideas. It contains polished, concise and timely reviews and opinions, with particular emphasis on those articles published in the past two years. In addition to describing recent trends, the authors are encouraged to give their subjective opinion of the topics discussed.In Current Opinion in Genetics and Development we help the reader by providing in a systematic manner:1. The views of experts on current advances in their field in a clear and readable form.2. Evaluations of the most interesting papers, annotated by experts, from the great wealth of original publicationsCurrent Opinion in Genetics and Development will serve as an invaluable source of information for researchers, lecturers, teachers, professionals, policy makers and students.Division of the subject into sectionsThe subject of Genetics and Development is divided into six themed sections, each of which is reviewed once a year.• Genetic and cellular mechanisms of oncogenesis• Chromosomes, genomes and expression mechanisms• Molecular and genetic bases of disease• Developmental mechanisms, patterning and evolution• Differentiation and gene regulation• Genetics of system biologySelection of topics to be reviewedSection Editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editors of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasised. Section Editors commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected. The Editorial Board provides support to the Editors and the Section Editors with their comments and suggestions on names and topics.Review articles in Current Opinion in Genetics and Development are by invitation only.Review ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasizing the aspects that, in their opinion, are most important. In addition, they provide short annotations to the papers that they consider to be most interesting from all those published in their topic over the previous two years.Editorial OverviewSection Editors write a short overview at the beginning of the section to introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.This successful format has made Current Opinion in Genetics and Development one of the most highly regarded and highly cited review journals in the field (Impact factor = 8.987).

Current Opinion in Structural Biology aims to stimulate scientifically grounded, interdisciplinary, multi-scale debate and exchange of ideas. It contains polished, concise and timely reviews and opinions, with particular emphasis on those articles published in the past two years. In addition to describing recent trends, the authors are encouraged to give their subjective opinion of the topics discussed.In Current Opinion in Structural Biology we help the reader by providing in a systematic manner:1. The views of experts on current advances in their field in a clear and readable form.2. Evaluations of the most interesting papers, annotated by experts, from the great wealth of original publications.Current Opinion in Structural Biology will serve as an invaluable source of information for researchers, lecturers, teachers, professionals, policy makers and students.Division of the subject into sectionsThe subject of Structural Biology is divided into twelve themed sections, each of which is reviewed once a year. Each issue contains two sections, and the amount of space devoted to each section is related to its importance.Folding and BindingNucleic acids and their protein complexesMacromolecular MachinesTheory and SimulationSequences and TopologyNew constructs and expression of proteinsMembranesEngineering and DesignCarbohydrate-protein interactions and glycosylationBiophysical and molecular biological methodsMulti-protein assemblies in signallingCatalysis and RegulationSelection of topics to be reviewedSection Editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editors of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasised. Section Editors commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected. The Editorial Board provides support to the Editors and the Section Editors with their comments and suggestions on names and topics.Review articles in Current Opinion in Structural Biology are by invitation only.Review ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasizing the aspects that, in their opinion, are most important. In addition, they provide short annotations to the papers that they consider to be most interesting from all those published in their topic over the previous two years.Editorial OverviewSection Editors write a short overview at the beginning of the section to introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.This successful format has made Current Opinion in Structural Biology one of the most highly regarded review journals in the field with an Impact factor of 9.344.

Development Engineering (Dev Eng) is an open access, interdisciplinary journal applying engineering and economic research to the problems of poverty. Published studies must present novel research motivated by a specific global development problem. The journal serves as a bridge between engineers, economists, and other scientists involved in research on human, social, and economic development.

For all articles submitted before 31^st December 2015, there is a 80% discount off the open access publication fee. Authors pay USD 300, excluding taxes, for full length research and review articles and USD 200, excluding taxes, for short communication and commentary articles. Learn more about Elsevier's pricing policy: http://www.elsevier.com/openaccesspricing.

Specific topics include:

• Engineering research in response to unique constraints imposed by poverty.
• Assessment of pro-poor technology solutions, including field performance, consumer adoption, and end-user impacts.
• Novel technologies or tools for measuring behavioral, economic, and social outcomes in low-resource settings.
• Lessons from the field, especially null results from field trials and technical failure analyses.
• Rigorous analysis of existing development "solutions" through an engineering or economic lens.

Although the journal focuses on quantitative, scientific approaches, it is intended to be suitable for a wider audience of development practitioners and policy makers, with evidence that can be used to improve decision-making. It also will be useful for engineering and applied economics faculty who conduct research or teach in "technology for development."

The journal maintains high standards for publication, in terms of methodological rigor and contribution to the literature. It prioritizes novel, experimental work that directly integrates engineering research with statistically rigorous methods from the social sciences. The Editors will consider review articles that cover significant, emerging trends in engineering for global development. Published papers are expected to be applied in nature; however, they should generate fundamental knowledge that advances basic fields of science and engineering. Additionally, Dev Eng editors recognize that there is a lack of high-quality work from researchers in developing countries published in leading international journals. To encourage and facilitate submissions from authors in low to middle income countries, the journal will offer mentorship support to help authors overcome barriers such as language differences, writing skills and familiarity with the publishing process.

The first journal of its kind in the field, IJMHP publishes materials of distinction, making it essential reading for those with a professional or personal interest in mental health promotion. IJMHP co-ordinates the dissemination of new research outcomes to all those involved in policy making and the implementation of mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention policies. This makes it indispensable to clinical/medical staff, health services researchers, managers, health promoters, educationalists, sociologists, health economists and practitioners from all branches of health and social care, publishing materials by and for all these communities.

The International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools (IJAIT) provides an interdisciplinary forum in which AI scientists and professionals can share their research results and report new advances on AI tools or tools that use AI. Tools refer to architectures, languages or algorithms, which constitute the means connecting theory with applications. So, IJAIT is a medium for promoting general and/or special purpose tools, which are very important for the evolution of science and manipulation of knowledge. IJAIT can also be used as a test ground for new AI tools.Topics covered by IJAIT include but are not limited to: AI in Bioinformatics, AI for Service Engineering, AI for Software Engineering, AI for Ubiquitous Computing, AI for Web Intelligence Applications, AI Parallel Processing Tools (hardware/software), AI Programming Languages, AI Tools for CAD and VLSI Analysis/Design/Testing, AI Tools for Computer Vision and Speech Understanding, AI Tools for Multimedia, Cognitive Informatics, Data Mining and Machine Learning Tools, Heuristic and AI Planning Strategies and Tools, Image Understanding, Integrated/Hybrid AI Approaches, Intelligent System Architectures, Knowledge-Based/Expert Systems, Knowledge Management and Processing Tools, Knowledge Representation Languages, Natural Language Understanding, Neural Networks for AI, Object-Oriented Programming for AI, Reasoning and Evolution of Knowledge Bases, Self-Healing and Autonomous Systems, and Software Engineering for AI.IJAIT publishes high-quality, original research papers as well as state-of-the-art surveys related to AI tools on a bi-monthly basis in two types, full and short papers. It also publishes book reviews and brief updates on AI tools.Special issues related to the topics of the journal are welcome. A short proposal should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief. It should include: a tentative title; name(s) and address(es) of the Guest Editor(s); purpose and scope; possible contributors; and a timetable (deadlines for "call for papers" and review processes, intended publication date, etc.) The whole process should take about a year. If the proposal is accepted, the Guest Editor(s) will be responsible for the special issue and should follow the normal IJAIT review process, which requires five reviewers for each received paper. Copies of the reviewed papers and the reviewers' comments should be given to the Editor-in-Chief for recording purposes.