Journal Guide

European Journal of Law and Economics has been accepted for Social Sciences Citation Index and will first appear with an Impact Factor in the 2010 Journal Citation Reports (JCR), published in June 2011. The European Journal of Law and Economics provides readers with high quality and empirical research in law and economics. The Journal publishes analytical studies on the impact of legal interventions into economic processes by legislators, courts and regulatory agencies. There is an emphasis on European Community law and the comparative analysis of legal structures and legal problem solutions in member states of the European Community. The editors are particularly interested in papers discussing the institutional (and) legal prerequisites for efficient market operation both in the European Community and in the new European market economies. Case studies are welcome, as are the analyses of proposed legislation and court cases. The Journal also publishes literature surveys, review articles, and book reviews and

Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy ranks #42 of 160 in the Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology category and #30 of 106 in the Medicine, Research & Experimental category in the 2009 ISI Journal Citation Reports.Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy (ISSN 1471-2598 [print], 1744-7682 [electronic]) is a MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journal publishing review articles and original papers on all aspects of biological therapy, providing expert opinion on the scope for future development.The Editors welcome: * Reviews covering gene therapy and gene transfer technologies; therapeutic peptides and proteins; vaccines and antibodies; cell- and tissue-based therapies * Drug Evaluations reviewing the clinical data on a particular biological agent * Original research papers reporting the results of clinical investigations on biological agents and biotherapeutic-based studies with a strong link to clinical practiceThe audience consists of scientists and managers in the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industry and others closely involved in the development of biological therapy for the treatment of human disease.

Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery ranks #32 of 249 in the in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy category in the 2010 ISI Journal Citation Reports.Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery (ISSN 1742-5247 [print], 1744-7593 [electronic]) is a MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journal publishing review articles covering all aspects of drug delivery research, from initial concept to potential therapeutic application and final relevance in clinical use. Each article is structured to incorporate the author’s own expert opinion on the scope for future development.The Editors welcome: * Reviews covering delivery technologies, vehicles and devices; nanotechnology; novel formulations; the delivery of specific drug and therapeutic classes; gene/vaccine delivery strategies; modes of entry into the body and applications in certain diseases and disorders * Technology Evaluations reviewing a particular drug delivery technologyThe audience consists of scientists and managers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, academic pharmaceutical scientists and others closely involved in the delivery of drugs and other therapeutic agents.

Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery ranks #176 of 249 in the in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy category in the 2010 ISI Journal Citation Reports.Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery (ISSN 1746-0441 [print], 1746-045X [electronic]) is a peer-reviewed, international journal publishing review articles on novel technologies involved in the drug discovery process, leading to new leads and reduced attrition rates. Each article is structured to incorporate the author’s own expert opinion on the scope for future development.The Editors welcome: * Reviews covering chemoinformatics; bioinformatics; assay development; novel screening technologies; in vitro/in vivo models; structure-based drug design; systems biology * Drug Case Histories examining the steps involved in the preclinical and clinical development of a particular drug * Perspectives on topical issues with potential impact on the future of drug discoveryThe audience consists of scientists and managers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, academic pharmaceutical scientists and other closely related professionals looking to enhance the success of their drug candidates through optimisation at the preclinical level.

Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology ranks #66 of 249 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy category and #112 of 286 in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology category in the 2010 ISI Journal Citation Reports.Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology (ISSN 1742-5255 [print], 1744-7607 [electronic]) is a MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journal publishing review articles on all aspects of ADME-Tox. Each article is structured to incorporate the author’s own expert opinion on the scope for future development.The Editors welcome: * Reviews covering metabolic, pharmacokinetic and toxicological issues relating to specific drugs, drug classes or their use in specific populations; issues relating to enzymes involved in the metabolism, disposition and excretion of drugs; techniques involved in the study of drug metabolism and toxicology; novel technologies for obtaining ADME-Tox data * Drug Evaluations reviewing the clinical, toxicological and pharmacokinetic data on a particular drugThe audience consists of scientists and managers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, academic pharmaceutical scientists and related professionals.

Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs ranks #69 of 249 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy category in the 2010 ISI Journal Citation Reports.Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs (ISSN 1472-8214 [print], 1744-7623 [electronic]) is a MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journal publishing structured reviews on drugs/drug classes emerging onto the market across all therapy areas, providing expert opinion on their potential impact on the current management of specific diseases.Each review article is structured to include: * Concise background to the subject matter * Assessment of medical need for alternative or novel therapies * Assessment of the market and anticipated changes over time * Summary of current research goals * Outline of the scientific rationale for the approach(es) considered< * Analysis of the competitive environment * Discussion of potential development issues * The author’s expert opinion on the potential impact emerging therapies will have on the current management of specific diseasesThe audience consists of pharmaceutical and academic scientists, research planners, pharmaceutical product mangers, clinical opinion leaders and healthcare planners.

Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents ranks #3 of 13 in the Medicine, Legal category and #118 of 249 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy category in the 2010 ISI Journal Citation Reports.Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents (ISSN 1354-3776 [print], 1744-7674 [electronic]) is a MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journal publishing review articles on recent pharmaceutical patent claims, providing expert opinion the scope for future development, in the context of the scientific literature. * Reviews covering recent patent claims on compounds or applications with therapeutic potential, including biotherapeutics and small-molecule agents with specific molecular targets; and patenting trends in a particular therapeutic area * Patent Evaluations examining the aims and chemical and biological claims of individual patents * Perspectives on issues relating to intellectual propertyThe audience consists of scientists, managers and decision-makers in the pharmaceutical industry and others closely involved in R&D.

Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets ranks #53 of 249 in the Pharmacology & Pharmacy category in the 2010 ISI Journal Citation Reports.Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets (ISSN 1472-8222 [print], 1744-7631 [electronic]) is a MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journal publishing review articles and original papers on recently identified novel molecular drug targets, providing expert opinion on the scope for future development and impact on drug discovery.The Editors welcome: * Reviews covering novel disease targets at the molecular level and their implications on future drug development * Original research papers reporting results of target selection and validation studies and basic mechanism of action studies for investigative and marketed drugsThe audience consists of scientists, managers and decision makers in the pharmaceutical industry, and others closely involved in R&D.Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/Description?journalCode=ett.

Through recent research advances we are increasingly able to understand and address immune-mediated diseases. Biotechnology is yielding success in areas with a strong immunologic component, such as allergic asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. Nevertheless, the burden of immune-mediated diseases is still enormous, with direct and indirect costs associated with such conditions believed to exceed $100 billion in the USA alone.Expert Review of Clinical Immunology (ISSN 1744-666X) provides expert analysis and commentary regarding the performance of new therapeutic and diagnostic modalities in clinical immunology. Members of the International Editorial Advisory Panel of Expert Review of Clinical Immunology are the forefront of their area of expertise. This panel works with our dedicated editorial team to identify the most important and topical review themes and the corresponding expert(s) most appropriate to provide commentary and analysis. All articles are subject to rigorous peer-review, and the finished reviews provide an essential contribution to decision-making in clinical immunology.

The mission of the Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, formerly known as the International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, is to publish original, high-quality research papers in the field of services and manufacturing management. All aspects in this field including the interface between engineering and management, the design and analysis of service and manufacturing systems as well as operational planning and decision support are covered. The journal seeks papers that have a clear focus on the applicability in the real business world including all kinds of services and manufacturing industries, e.g. in logistics, transportation, health care, manufacturing-based services, production planning and control, and supply chain management. Flexibility should be understood in its widest sense as a system’s ability to respond to changes in the environment through improved decision making and business development procedures and enabling IT solutions. The journal is interdisciplinary in nature cons

Food and Bioprocess Technology provides an effective and timely platform for cutting-edge high quality original papers in the engineering and science of all types of food processing technologies, from the original food supply source to the consumer’s dinner table. It aims to be a leading international journal for the multidisciplinary agri-food research community. The journal focuses especially on experimental or theoretical research findings that have the potential for helping the agri-food industry to improve process efficiency, enhance product quality and, extend shelf-life of fresh and processed agri-food products. The editors present critical reviews on new perspectives to established processes, innovative and emerging technologies, and trends and future research in food and bioproducts processing. The journal also publishes short communications for rapidly disseminating preliminary results, letters to the Editor on recent developments and controversy, and book reviews.

Frontiers in Nuclear Medicine is a leading journal in its field, publishing rigorously peer-reviewed research across four major specialties of PET and SPECT, radiopharmacy, radionuclide therapy, and dosimetry and radiation safety, supported by an outstanding Editorial Board of international researchers.

This multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge, impactful discoveries and clinical experience to researchers, academics, clinicians, industries, and the public worldwide. As a specialized area of radiology, nuclear medicine uses very small amounts of radioactive materials or radiopharmaceuticals to examine organ function and structure. In recent years, the field of nuclear medicine has been significant to help diagnose and treat abnormalities early in the progression of diseases.

The overarching scope and mission of this journal of Frontiers in Nuclear Medicine is to publish and disseminate high-quality research studies that include advances in technology, diagnostics studies and artificial intelligence applied to imaging interpretations. In parallel, research and clinical practice of radiology has also been significantly impacted by their interactions with other disciplines such as radiology, neurology, oncology, cardiology and pathology, among others. This journal welcomes contributions that develop and apply novel multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary methodologies and technologies into nuclear medicine, particularly, in the five specialties mentioned above.

Frontiers in Soft Matter publishes top-quality peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, perspectives and commentaries spanning all disciplines composing the extremely broad field of Soft Matter. Field Chief Editor Raffaele Mezzenga at the ETH Zurich is supported by an outstanding Editorial Board of international experts. This multidisciplinary open-access journal is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries to researchers, academics, engineers and the public worldwide.

Soft Matter has emerged as a highly multidisciplinary field in its own, where contributions converge from areas as diverse as physics, chemistry, biology, material science, engineering and nanotechnology, with the overarching theme of describing phenomena associated with substances, materials, liquids and fluids whose energy is in on the order of few KbT.

To accomplish this challenging goal, the journal combines gold open-access with a highly transparent and constructive peer review process focused exclusively on research and manuscript quality. Frontiers in Soft Matter is divided into specialty sections, each of which have their own expert editorial board. If you are, as we do, advocating high quality science and open-access, Frontiers in Soft Matter should be your reference journal when reading and publishing about the multifaceted, diverse and intriguing aspects of Soft Matter.

Functional Materials Letters is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal for original contributions to research on the synthesis, behavior and characterization of functional materials. The journal seeks to provide a rapid forum for the communication of novel research of high quality and with an interdisciplinary flavor. The journal is an ideal forum for communication amongst materials scientists and engineers, chemists and chemical engineers, and physicists in the dynamic fields associated with functional materials.Functional materials are designed to make use of their natural or engineered functionalities to respond to changes in electrical and magnetic fields, physical and chemical environment, etc. These design considerations are fundamentally different to those relevant for structural materials and are the focus of this journal. Functional materials play an increasingly important role in the development of the field of materials science and engineering.The scope of the journal covers theoretical and experimental studies of functional materials, characterization and new applications-related research on functional materials in macro-, micro- and nano-scale science and engineering. Among the topics covered are ferroelectric, multiferroic, ferromagnetic, magneto-optical, optoelectric, thermoelectric, energy conversion and energy storage, sustainable energy and shape memory materials.

Games (ISSN 2073-4336) is an international, peer-reviewed, quick-refereeing open access journal (free for readers), which provides an advanced forum for studies related to strategic interaction, game theory and its applications, and decision making. The aim is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for all behavioral sciences and related fields, including economics, psychology, political science, mathematics, computer science, and biology (including animal behavior). To guarantee a rapid refereeing and editorial process, Games follows standard publication practices in the natural sciences. Games publishes regular research articles, reviews and short notes. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. Therefore, there is no restriction on the length of the papers. For theory papers, full details of proofs must be provided so that results can be checked. For experimental papers, full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Additionally, electronic files or software regarding the full details of the calculations, experimental procedure, etc, can be deposited along with the publication as 'Supplementary Material'.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on endoscopic procedures used in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases. Articles report on outcomes research, prospective studies, and controlled trials of new endoscopic instruments and treatment methods. Online features include full text of all articles, video and audio clips, and MEDLINE links to related articles. Category 1 CME credit can be earned by reading the text material and taking the CME examination online. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has become the international forum for the newest developments in the specialty, bringing readers challenging reports from leading authorities throughout the world. The journal regularly publishes abstracts of important articles from other leading clinical publications, complete with commentaries from a panel of experts.Editor: Glenn Eisen, MD, MPHEstablished: 1954Published: MonthlyOnline ISSN: 1097-6779Print ISSN: 0016-5107

Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution covers all aspects of plant genetic resources research with original articles in taxonomical, morphological, physiological, biochemical, genetic, cytological or ethnobotanical research on genetic resources and includes contributions to gene bank management: collecting, maintenance, evaluation, storage and documentation.Areas of interest include crop evolution, domestication, crop-weed relationships, agrobiodiversity related wild species and the history of cultivated plants including palaeoethnobotany. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution also presents short communications on such topics as newly described crop taxa, nomenclatural notes, reports of collecting missions, and evaluation results of gene bank material, as well as book reviews of important publications in the field of genetic resources. All contributions are in English and are subject to peer review.The journal is the international continuation of the German periodical Die Kulturpflanze.

Geo-Marine Letters is an international peer-reviewed journal which offers rapid publication of concise original studies and reviews dealing with processes, products and techniques in marine geology, geophysics, and geochemistry. Coverage spans structural geology, including plate tectonics of recent active and passive margins; sea-bed morphology, physiography and morphodynamics; sediment transport, depositional processes and sedimentary facies analysis; stratigraphy, basin analysis and paleo-environmental reconstruction; sea-level history, paleoproductivity, gas hydrates, salt domes and brines; sediment-water interaction and organism-sediment relationships; geochemical tracers, stable isotopes and authigenic mineral formation; geotechnical properties and application of new geo-marine techniques, and more. In addition to regular articles and review articles, Geo-Marine Letters welcomes contributions by guest editors in the form of conference/workshop proceedings, or bundles of papers dealing with specific theme

Leisure Sciences presents scientific inquiries into the study of leisure, recreation, parks, travel, and tourism from a social science perspective. Articles cover the social and psychological aspects of leisure, planning for leisure environments, leisure gerontology, travel and tourism behavior, leisure economics, and urban leisure delivery systems. Also published are methodological notes and philosophical and policy treatises, calendars of research meetings and conferences, announcements, and book reviews. The interdisciplinary diversity of topics makes this international forum for leisure research of special interest to academicians, consultants, students, bureaucrats, and practitioners involved in research, teaching, planning, management, administration, and promotion. Peer Review Policy: All submitted manuscripts to Leisure Sciences have undergone initial editorial screening, peer review, and anonymous refereeing. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Marine Biodiversity is a peer-reviewed international journal devoted to all aspects of biodiversity research in marine ecosystems. Marine Biodiversity considers original research papers, reviews, short notes and and one-page news (Oceanarium) on taxonomy, systematics and phylogeny of any kind of marine organisms, on biogeography, morphological and genetic diversity, distribution of species, diversity patterns and gradients, co-existence of species and species interactions, processes and factors influencing community structure, structure and function of marine ecosystems, and present and historical use of marine biodiversity by human populations. Additional scope of the journal includes models and concepts explaining any aspect of species co-existence and species distribution, and descriptions of new methods to improve biodiversity research and species inventories. Marine Biodiversity specially encourages contributions dealing with the understanding of the evolution and maintenance of biodiversity in marine systems and the role of species in structuring marine ecosystem functioning.