Journal Guide

Fifty Years of Business History: Click here to read a special article by John Wilson Business History is an international journal concerned with the long-run evolution and contemporary operation of business systems and enterprises. Its primary purpose is to make available the findings of advanced research, empirical and conceptual, into matters of global significance, such as corporate organization and growth, multinational enterprise, business efficiency, entrepreneurship, technological change, finance, marketing, human resource management, professionalization and business culture. The journal has won a reputation for academic excellence and has a wide readership amongst management specialists, economists and other social scientists and economic, social, labour and business historians. Business History: The emerging agenda The core strategy of Business History is to promote business history as a sui generis scholarly discipline, engaging on an equal footing with mainstream history and the wider social sciences. To achieve this, the journal will continue to be international, comparative, thematic and theoretically informed. In the post-Chandler world, the agenda for business history is to extend its scale and scope specifically to: * widen its international scope: business activities in underrepresented regions, for example Latin America, Africa and Asia * go back beyond the 19th and 20th centuries to include ancient, medieval and early modern eras * inform the policy agenda; historical examples of regulatory success and faliure, nationalisations and privatisations * engage with the business and management agendas; entrepreneurship, competitive advantage, corporate governance * theoretical development; independent theory or theories of business history Peer Review Policy All research articles in this journal are rigorously peer reviewed, based on initial editor screening and anonymized reviewing by at least two referees. Disclaimer Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, 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 the views of Taylor & Fnancis.

Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care is an open access peer reviewed journal presenting clinical and experimental research on cutting edge topics in anesthesia, pain medicine and analgesia, critical care medicine, perioperative and emergency medicine.

Coverage includes, but is not limited to, original studies, review articles, brief reports, case series and commentaries as well as clinical protocols of international relevance. Articles on the following topics are welcome:
 

• Critical Care Medicine in all settings and age of life
• Airways control, maintenance and related complications
• Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs
• Perioperative Medicine, including pre, intra and postop settings
• Management and mechanisms of Pain in all settings, including Palliative Care
• Anesthesia and perioperative care for all kinds of surgical treatments, age, and organs, including transplantation
• Analgosedation

Special attention is given to emerging trends and highly debated topics in anesthesia, analgesia and critical care through the publication of thematic issues authored by well-known experts.

Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care is an official publication of the Italian Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care. With the aim of advancing knowledge and sharing it with the wider community, the Society will provide funding to cover publication costs for a specific number of high quality articles making a meaningful impact on the literature and demonstrating relevance on clinical practice and advance of future research.

The official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN) was founded in 1972 as Child's Brain. As of 1 January 1985, the Society changed publishers. The new official journal, Child's Nervous System has been expanded to encompass all aspects of the pediatric neurosciences: development and growth, degenerative disorders, hereditary diseases, neurology, neurosurgery, neurooncology, neurophysiology, and trauma. Original manuscripts are given priority for publication; the same applies to brief communications. Individual case reports are welcome but, if accepted for publication, the 'lag-time' before appearance in print may well exceed 7 months from the time the final manuscript is received by the appropriate geographic editor until publication. However, faster publication is possible for individual case reports that might generate discussion (Case for discussion) or might provide an update on the status quo for a rare subject (Case-based update). A given issue may contain a special revie

Automation in Construction is an international journal for the publication of original research papers. The journal publishes refereed material on all aspects pertaining to the use of Information Technologies in Design, Engineering, Construction Technologies, and Maintenance and Management of Constructed Facilities. The scope of Automation in Construction is broad, encompassing all stages of the construction life cycle from initial planning and design, through construction of the facility, its operation and maintenance, to the eventual dismantling and recycling of buildings and engineering structures. The following list of topics is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to indicate topics that fall within the journal's purview:

• Computer-aided design, product modeling, decision support systems, classification and standardization, product data interchange
• Computer-aided engineering, process simulation models, graphics
• Robotics, metrology, logistics, automated inspection, demolition/remediation
• Facilities management, management information systems, intelligent control systems.

This journal is supported by the following organisations:
- http://www.ecaade.org/Education in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe)
- http://www.iaarc.orgInternational Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)
- http://www.cibworld.nlInternational Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (C.I.B.)

Aims & Scope The British Journal of Dermatology (BJD) strives to publish the highest quality dermatological research. In so doing, the journal aims to advance understanding, management and treatment of skin disease and improve patient outcomes. BJD invites submissions under a broad scope of topics relevant to clinical and experimental research and publishes original articles, reviews, concise communications, case reports and items of correspondence. The article categories within the journal are: cutaneous biology; clinical and laboratory investigations; contact dermatitis & allergy; dermatological surgery & lasers; dermatopathology; epidemiology & health services research; paediatric dermatology; photobiology; and therapeutics. BJD is an official organ of the British Association of Dermatologists but attracts contributions from all countries in which sound research is carried out, and its circulation is equally international. The overriding criteria for publication are scientific merit, originality and interest to a multidisciplinary audience. Journal content and further information - including author guidelines and submission details - can be found online at www.brjdermatol.org. The 2010 impact factor is 4.351. Mission & Values Founded in 1888, BJD has evolved into one of the world's leading general dermatology journals. The BJD brand is underpinned by the provision of trusted information. From this solid foundation, the journal aims to serve the needs of its multiple stakeholders.

The Journal of Foodservice Business Research features articles from international experts in various disciplines, including management, marketing, finance, law, food technology, nutrition, psychology, information systems, anthropology, human resources, and more.The refereed, peer-reviewed Journal of Foodservice Business Research brings you: high quality industry-specific articles best practices for foodservice management professionals reviews of foodservice-related Internet resources, books, and software special thematic issues where nationally recognized scholars address a selected topic As a forum for discussing business research in the foodservice field, the journal encompasses all aspects of foodservice: management and entrepreneurship marketing finance and accounting information systems and technology legal matters franchising nutrition food habits and food safety global issues and cultural studies The Journal of Foodservice Business Research provides an essential overview of work being done in all areas of foodservice, serving as a vehicle to promote the cross-fertilization of ideas. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in Journal of Foodservice Business Research 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.

PRAGMATICS is a peer-reviewed publication. Reviewers are mainly, but not exclusively, members of the IPrA Consultation Board and members of the Editorial Board (see below). Articles are indexed and/or abstracted in the MLA International Bibliography (from volume 15, 2005) in Elsevier Bibliographic Databases and ( from volume 18, 2008) in ISI Web of Knowledge (Institute for Scientific Information, Thomsen): Social Sciences Citation Index Social Research Arts and Humanities Citation Index Journal Citation Reports / Social Sciences Edition PRAGMATICS is the Association's quarterly publication. In addition to regular peer-reviewed scientific articles, it also contains a bulletin section with occasional announcements. It is available to libraries and institutions, and it reaches all of IPrA's individual members (on average 1400) directly. It is not a commercial publication, which has two major advantages: it does not build up a serious backlog, so that articles can be published relatively quickly upon acceptance; when too many manuscripts come in, they are passed on to other journals it also reaches a significant number of non-paying members directly in countries with serious currency restrictions, as a minor remedy against the information gap Four issues are published every calendar year, due in March, June, September, and December. Every annual volume counts roughly 600 pp. ISSN: 1018-2101.

TechTrendsis a leading publication for professionals in the educational communication and technology field. As such its major purposes are: to provide a vehicle for the exchange of information among professional practitioners concerning the management of media and programs, the application of educational technology principles and techniques to instructional programs, corporate and military training, and any other kinds of information that can contribute to the advancement of knowledge of practice in the field, to provide a means by which practictioners can be kept current on the latest developments in the design, manufacture, and use of communications materials and devices: and to provide a vehicle for communication among the members of AECT to share information.

TechTrends considers manuscripts of the following types:Reports of innovative and/or exemplary practice. General articles discussing matters of concern to practitioners. Critical reviews of important literature, materials, and devices related to the field. Summaries of research translated into practical application. Reports of developmental programs and trends of national and international significance. News of the latest products, both materials and devices, for use in the field. Articles of use to managers and various specializations within the general educational communications and technology field.TechTrends is a peer-reviewed publication, and submitted manuscripts are reviewed without bias by a panel of consulting editors and other professionals with expertise in the topics

Vehicle System Dynamics is an international journal, providing a source of information for the vehicle engineer and the applied scientist. The journal emphasizes the theoretical background of research and development problems of all kinds of road, rail and other ground based vehicles. Main topics are: * Dynamics of vehicle systems and their components including suspension, steering, braking, chassis systems, noise-vibration-harshness, power train * Control of motion and forces affecting vehicle behaviour * Computer aided modelling and simulation, validation, parameter identification and testing, driver modelling * Vehicle interactions with the environment including wheel-rail and tyre-ground behaviour * Active Safety Systems including collision and derailment warning, avoidance and mitigation * Intelligent vehicles, guided vehicles, automated traffic systems related to vehicle dynamics, unconventional vehicles All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees. Authors are advised that all papers submitted to Vehicle Dynamic Systems must fit the following criteria: * Address a topic related to both vehicle systems AND dynamics * Relate to the dynamics of the vehicle and its environment * Provide archivable technical information of interest to the vehicle system dynamics community.

Cell Press has been chosen by The American Society of Human Genetics to publish its premier monthly journal from January 2008. The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) is an exciting new venture for Cell Press as its first society-owned journal. The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and Cell Press anticipate tremendous synergies between AJHG content and that of the 12 Cell Press titles, including Cell, Molecular Cell, Current Biology, and Immunity.Since its inception in 1948, The American Journal of Human Genetics has provided a record of research and review relating to heredity in humans, and to the application of genetic principles in medicine and public policy, as well as in related areas of molecular and cell biology.

Aims & ScopeRespiratory Investigation formerly known as Nihon Kokyuki Gakkaizasshi (The Journal of the Japanese Respiratory Society) is the official journal in English of the Japanese Respiratory Society It reports significant original manuscripts on clinical investigations of respiratory diseases and medicines, along with articles concerning basic lung cellular and molecular biology and respiratory mechanics. In particular, to better understand the regional characteristics of respiratory disorders, investigations based on current knowledge of genomic specificity of the East Asian ethnics are welcome. The journal presents current accomplishments in this field as Original Articles, Case Reports, Reviews and Guidelines, Editorials, and Letters to the Editor. The journal accepts contributions from nonmembers of the Society. Please prepare manuscripts in conformance with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (http://www.icmje.org/urm_main.html).

Safety and Reliability is the official journal of the Safety and Reliability Society. The broad aim of the Society is to stimulate the development and the use of safety and reliability techniques in high hazard industries for the benefit of society at large. Safety and Reliability is an important component of the Society's work and aims to publish high quality, peer-reviewed papers about safety, reliability and related fields. The Journal publishes best industrial practice as well as research, studies and review papers. The journal also accepts short articles and book reviews.

Safety and Reliability  will be of interest to all practitioners and researchers in safety and reliability related fields. The journal covers, but is not restricted to the following methodological areas:

• Reliability analysis,  assessment, prediction, testing, modelling and techniques
• Safety analysis, assessment, prediction, testing, modelling and techniques
• Risk analysis assessment, prediction, testing, modelling and techniques
• Reliability, risk and safety management
• Reliability, risk and safety methodology
• Safety culture
• Human factors and errors
• Industry case studies

The aims and scope of the Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing areto help towards advancement, dissemination and application of the knowledge of Remote Sensing technology, which is deemed to include photo interpretation, photogrammetry, aerial photography, image processing, and other related technologies in the field of survey, planning and management of natural resources and other areas of application where the technology is considered to be appropriate, to promote interaction among all persons, bodies, institutions (private and/or state-owned) and industries interested in achieving advancement, dissemination and application of the technology, to encourage and undertake research in remote sensing and related technologies and to undertake and execute all acts which shall promote all or any of the aims and objectives of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing.

In the past three decades, following its rapid economic development, China is fast becoming one of the world’s most prosperous countries. At the same time, China has tried to construct a state administered under the rule of law. As a result of this process, Chinese and foreign scholars have made increased efforts to understand the Chinese state and Chinese society and their relationship to contemporary Chinese law. But until now these efforts have not made Chinese law sufficiently accessible to the outside world. The aim of the  Peking University Law Journal is to provide a window on Chinese law for anyone interested in the continuing development of Chinese law and society. In pursuing this aim the  Journal publishes original English-language articles written by Chinese and foreign scholars on Chinese legal traditions, and the rule of law in Chinese society. It also publishes original English-language articles which engage comparatively with Chinese law and the rule of law in China.

Society and Natural Resources publishes a broad range of social science research and thinking on the interaction of social and bio-physical processes, policies and practices occurring around the world and at multiple scales. These involve attention to cultural, psychological, economic and political perspectives relating to forests, oceans, fisheries, soils, and water; and address a variety of topics such as people and protected areas/biodiversity conservation, globalization and capitalism, environmental justice, place/community-based conservation, community resilience, adaptive and collaborative management, sustainability, climate change, environmental attitudes and concerns, environmental hazards and risks, and human-nature relationships. Papers published in Society & Natural Resources go through a double-blind, peer review process and meet standards of contributing significantly to theory and/or transformative policies and practices, offering scholarly depth but broad appeal to our diverse readership.

This authoritative journal is a translation of the Transactions of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan and publishes original research findings in power generation, transmission and conversion, electrical machinery, control theory and industrial controls, robotics, electrical transportation equipment (including magnetic levitation devices), insulation, solar energy, high-power semiconductors, as well as economic and environmental aspects of energy production and distribution.

Rehabilitative and neural aspects of biomedical engineering, including functional electrical stimulation, acoustic dynamics, human performance measurement and analysis, nerve stimulation, electromyography, motor control and stimulation; and hardware and software applications for rehabilitation engineering and assistive devices. 

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