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Progress in Natural Science: Materials International provides scientists and engineers throughout the world with a central vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of basic theoretical studies and applied research of advanced materials. The emphasis is placed on original research, both analytical and experimental, which is of permanent interest to engineers and scientists, covering all aspects of new materials and technologies, such as, energy and environmental materials; advanced structural materials; advanced transportation materials, functional and electronic materials; nano-scale and amorphous materials; health and biological materials; materials modeling and simulation; materials characterization; and so on. The latest research achievements and innovative papers in basic theoretical studies and applied research of material science will be carefully selected and promptly reported. Thus, the aim of this Journal is to serve the global materials science and technology community with the latest research findings.
As a service to readers, an international bibliography of recent publications in advanced materials is published bimonthly.

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Transactions of Tianjin University is a bimonthly journal founded in 1995 and covers research within the framework of the thirteen national key disciplines, focusing on Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Optical Engineering, Measuring and Testing Technology and Instrumentation, Fluid Mechanics, Power Engineering, Industrial Catalysis, Electrical Engineering and Automation, Detecting Technology and Automatic Device, Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Architecture, Management Science and Engineering More than half of the papers in Transactions of Tianjin University are supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Doctoral Foundation of the Ministry of Education, the“973”Basic Research Program, and others.

Since its launch in 1992, German Politics has established itself as the leading international journal in its field. Its mission is to provide theoretically informed perspectives on the changing agendas of German Politics. It engages with themes that connect Germany comparatively with other states 8211; the challenges of globalisation, changes in international relations, and the widening and deepening of the European Union. It also links work on Germany to wider debates and issues in comparative politics, public policy, political behaviour, and political theory.The IASGP Membership form can be found here.Peer ReviewAll articles in this journal have been subject to review by two anonymous referees.Disclaimer The International Association for the Study of German Politics (IASGP) and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

In addition to the traditional disciplines of history, political science, economics and international relations, the http://www.journals.elsevier.com/communist-and-post-communist-studies/editorial-board/editors encourage the http://ees.elsevier.com/cpcssubmission of articles in less developed fields of social sciences and humanities, such as cultural anthropology, education, geography, religion and sociology.

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The Journal of the Heart Valve Society (JHVS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality, original research and innovations on the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart valve disease. This is the only journal fully dedicated to heart valve disease. JHVS is published by SAGE and owned by the Heart Valve Society.

URBAN DESIGN International is:* an essential forum for the exchange of information and debate concerning issues of urban design and management* a vital resource for urban designers, architects, planners, landscape architects and developers*an international peer-reviewed publication.URBAN DESIGN International is the first truly international network for all of those involved in the multi-disciplinary tasks of urban design and management.In providing a direct forum for the exchange of information and a vehicle for the debate which constantly redefines the scope of urban design, the journal places a primary emphasis on bringing together practice and research. It addresses current issues and aims to make a range of materials accessible to all: from in-depth papers and reviews of projects, to book reviews, comments on previous contributions and a diary of international events. Some issues are themed by topic or geographic region.The international range of the journal is impressive as witnessed by contributions from all the major continents and an active and extensive editorial structure.Amongst the issues the journal addresses are:*urban design*urban development and management*urban ecology*transportation and highway design*heritage and local identity*diverse communities of interest.

Press Release - new title joins T&F for 2010Animal Cells and Systems is the official journal of the Korean Society for Integrative Biology. This international, peer-reviewed journal publishes original papers that cover diverse aspects of biological sciences including Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Developmental and Physiological Biology, Evolution and Systematic Biology, Ecological and Population Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Neurological and Behavioral Biology. STARTaylor & Francis/Routledge are committed to the widest possible dissemination of its journals to non-profit institutions in developing countries. Our STAR initiative offers individual researchers in Africa, South Asia and many parts of South East Asia the opportunity to gain one month's free online access to 1,300 Taylor & Francis journals. For more information, please visit the STAR website. DisclaimerThe Korean Society for Integrative Biology and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor and Francis.

The ultimate goal of PCFD is to provide a platform for information exchange between model and software developers and users, by balanced international and interdisciplinary contributions from both areas. It aims to disseminate information relating to development and refinement of mathematical and numerical models, software tools and their innovative applications in the area of CFD.

Acta Astronautica is sponsored by the International Academy of Astronautics. Content is based on original contributions in all fields of basic, engineering, life and social space sciences and of space technology related to:The peaceful scientific exploration of space,Its exploitation for human welfare and progressConception, design, development and operation of space-borne and Earth-based systemsIn addition to regular issues, the journal publishes selected proceedings of the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC), transactions of the IAA and special issues on topics of current interest, such as microgravity, space station technology, geostationary orbits, and space economics. Other subject areas include satellite technology, space transportation and communications, space energy, power and propulsion, astrodynamics, extraterrestrial intelligence and Earth observations.For more information on the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), visit their home page: http://www.iaaweb.org. Members of the IAA are eligible for a discount on a personal subscription to Acta Astronautica. Please click here to download an order form.

Fluoride, the official journal of the International Society for Fluoride Research (ISFR) is.

The Journal of Building Performance Simulation (JBPS) is the official journal of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA). IBPSA is a non-profit international society of computational building performance simulation researchers, developers, practitioners and users, dedicated to improving the design, construction, operation and maintenance of new and existing buildings worldwide.The JBPS is an international refereed journal, publishing only articles of the highest quality that are original, cutting-edge, well-researched and of significance to the international community. The journal also publishes original review papers and researched case studies of international significance.The wide scope of JBPS embraces research, technology and tool development related to building performance modelling and simulation, as well as their applications to design, operation and management of the built environment. This includes modelling and simulation aspects of building performance in relation to other research areas such as building physics, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, control engineering, facility management, architecture, ergonomics, psychology, physiology, computational engineering, information technology and education. The scope of topics includes the following:Theoretical aspects of building performance modelling and simulation.Methodology and application of building performance simulation for any stage of design, construction, commissioning, operation or management of buildings and the systems which service them.Uncertainty, sensitivity analysis, calibration, and optimization.Methods and algorithms for performance optimization of building and the systems which service them.Methods and algorithms for software design, validation, verification and solution methods. All articles published in JBPS have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees. Disclaimer The International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the International Building Performance Simulation Association and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

Science & Technology Libraries is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal covering all aspects of our profession as librarians serving science, engineering, clinical investigation, and agriculture. It best serves this purpose by publishing the refereed papers of some of our most successful colleagues working at some of the most distinguished institutions around the world, as well as the vetted manuscripts of those new professionals whose insights demonstrate that their careers among us are on the ascendant. Our content is overwhelmingly composed of original research articles and reports of best practices in which some significant way, further the understanding and management of information resources in our area of competence in relation to their intended audience. Each issue of Science & Technology Libraries also includes:Profiles in Science -- A survey of the life, times, career and publication patterns of a distinguished scientist, engineer, clinical investigator or agricultural expertReviews of Science for Science Librarians -- Extensive overviews of a development in science, engineering, clinical investigation or agriculture that bears watching by our professionScience & Technology Libraries examines issues of everyday importance including:Descriptions and analyses of the information needs of emerging sciences and technologiescomparison of features, coverage and costs of new information productsCompetition among publications, publishers, platforms, and the for-profit vs. non-profit vs. Open Access sectors within the STMA information industryExamination of the accuracy & quality control of scientific information resources and publicationsInstitutional repositoriesThe relevance or lack of it in federated searching on retrieval of more specialized scientific and technical informationThe impact of distance education on the in-person of use of science libraries and their electronic resourcesThe professional training of science librariansThe education of science library usersThe evaluation of scientists and their grant proposals using bibliometric measuresBuilding strategic alliances and advocacy groups within your sponsoring organizationand much more!Science & Technology Libraries matters to the working lives of today's scientific, technical, medical and agricultural librarians, and serves as a foundation for the development of the next generation of information professionals in our field.

A triannual publication of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia.

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis provides an international forum for the interchange of information and ideas relating to housing and housing markets.

Digital Earth is a virtual representation of the planet, encompassing all its systems and forms, including human societies, manifested as a multi-dimensional, multi-scale, multi-temporal, and multi-layer information facility. The Digital Earth vision encompasses the vast array of technologies, information frameworks, organizational standards, along with applications across a spectrum of disciplines, and many educational and grassroots operational needs.Digital Earth is a global initiative aimed at harnessing the world's data and information resources to develop a virtual 3-D model of the Earth in order to monitor, measure, and forecast natural and human activity on the planet. The International Journal of Digital Earth is a response to this initiative. This international, peer-reviewed research journal will focus on knowledge-based solutions to build and advance applications to improve human conditions, protect ecological services and support future sustainable development for environmental, social, and economic conditions.International Journal of Digital Earth is concerned with the science and technology of Digital Earth and its applications in all major disciplines. The journal has a wide range of interest, but the principal topics are: Digital Earth Framework, Digital Earth Applications, Digital Earth Architecture and Standards, Digital Earth and Earth Systems, Geoinformatics, Geo-spatial Science, Mobile Mapping Systems, Visualization and Numerical Simulation, Visible and Microwave Earth Observation, Data Fusion and Integration Algorithm, Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Earth System and Global Databases, Remote Sensing - GIS 8211; GPS, Global Environmental Change and Discrete Global Grids. The journal contains primary research papers on basic science, techniques and applications, review articles, short technical notes and a section of technical Letters containing material that merits fast publication.Thoughts on International Journal of Digital Earth8220;We clearly see the broad benefits from the publication of the International Journal of Digital Earth. This is an exciting area for innovations and research. I hope that this Journal will become the premier source of technical and scientific developments for the Digital Earth community.8221; - Vincent Tao, Director, Microsoft Virtual Earth and Local Search Business Unit 8220;Digital Earth is a critical and most challenging initiative. This journal successfully threads together the multifarious elements necessary for establishing the framework of the next big-science.8221; - Richard Simpson, University of Auckland, New Zealand"This is a wonderful new journal that simultaneously reaches out to both the technology communities and the sustainability communities.8221; - Peter Woodgate, CEO, Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information, Australia"How wonderful it is to see former U.S. Vice President Al Gore's digital earth vision is reflected by such a high quality international scientific journal." - Dr. Gabor Remetey-F252;l246;pp, Secretary General, Hungarian Association for Geo-information International Journal of Digital Earth is an official journal of the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE). Please visit the ISDE website here: http://www.digitalearth-isde.org/International Journal of Digital Earth acknowledges the support of the Center for Earth Observation and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CEODE). CEODE hosts the journal's Editorial Office. Please visit the CEODE website here: http://english.ceode.cas.cn/. STARTaylor & Francis/Routledge are committed to the widest possible dissemination of its journals to non-profit institutions in developing countries. Our STAR initiative offers individual researchers in Africa, South Asia and many parts of South East Asia the opportunity to gain one month's free online access to 1,300 Taylor & Francis journals. For more information, please visit the STAR website. Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science PublicationsTaylor & Francis make 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 t.