Journal Guide

Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) is an academic quarterly of the Geological Society of China. It was established in 1922 and is one of the earliest scientific journals in China. Its predecessor was the Bulletin of the Geological Society of Chinaand published papers mainly in English, with some in German and French. With one volume a year, it carried the results of geological investigations of the members of the society and papers presented in annual meetings of the society.

After having published 31 volumes, the journal was renamed Acta Geologica Sinicain 1952 and released papers in Chinese instead of foreign languages, but it was continuously numbered and published by the Science Press of China and was distributed at home in China and abroad. With a 4-year break during 1967-1971, it has published 76 volumes. In March 1988, to meet the need for international exchange, Acta Geologica Sinica -English Edition resumed publication in English and carried the English translation of the papers of the Chinese edition.  Since 1997, Acta Geologica Sinica -English Edition has been numbered in the same way as the Chinese edition and not carried the full text translation of the Chinese edition in principle but directly carried the English originals.

Acta Geologica Sinica-English Edition mainly reports the latest and most important achievements in the theoretical and basic research in geological sciences, together with new technologies. Papers published involve various aspects of research concerning geosciences and related disciplines, such as stratigraphy, palaeontology, origin and history of the Earth, structural geology, tectonics, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology of mineral deposits, hydrogeology, engineering geology, environmental geology, regional geology and new theories and technologies of geological exploration. Its readers include scientists of research institutions and teachers and students of institutions of higher learning. Sources of papers are plentiful and come from the world over. The ratio of papers published to those submitted is 20~30% and the journal enjoys free choice for better papers in a large number of papers submitted.

Acta Geologica Sinica-English Edition has always been regarded as an academic journal of the highest level in geological sciences of China by numerous domestic readers. It is one of the kernel periodicals of natural science of China. In recent years, it has been indexed in the Science Citation Index-Expanded. The journal was awarded the title of excellent scientific and technological periodicals of China by the Ministry of Science and Technology, General Administration of Press and Publishing and China Association for Science and Technology. In 2001, it was included in the National Periodical Array of China.

In the new century, the world enters a new stage in which science and technology become more and more important, economical and social demands on geoscientist are mounting and geological research serves the society in broader areas. As an important component of modern science and technology, geological science and technology are in need of greater and faster development. In the new era, Acta Geologica Sinica-English has much to do in promoting developments in geological sciences.

Acta Ecologica Sinica - International Journal  is a monthly journal authorized by the China Association for Science and Technology, undertaken by the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CAS and sponsored by the Ecological Society of China.

Acta Ecologica Sinica - International Journal  publishes recent theories and novel experimental results in ecology, and facilitates academic exchange and discussions both domestically and abroad. The Journal promotes the development of and foster research talents for ecological studies in China, so as to contribute to the knowledge innovation, sustainable development and the revitalization of the nation through science and education.

Position of the journal
Acta Ecologica Sinica is the only comprehensive journal in China devoted to ecology and its sub-disciplines. It relies on and unites ecological scientists in China with the aim of publishing papers on innovative experimental work. Published papers should bear the characteristics of combined ecological research frontiers and clear national benefits, unveiling mechanisms of the interactions between life and environment, and promoting the development of ecological science in China. The journal represents the standards of ecological research in China and is one of the highest impact journals.

Domestic impact
According to "China Science and Technology Journals Citation Report", the impact factor of Acta Ecologica Sinica is 1.414, ranking number 31 among all the academic journals in China; total citations are 3614, ranking 5 among all the academic journals in China. In the last five years, Acta Ecologica Sinica has been one of the top journals in the category of biological science in terms of total citation and impact factor, and was awarded as one of the "Hundred outstanding Journals".

Acta Ecologica Sinica has been awarded several times including the first-class award from the http://english.cas.cn/Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 2000, the second-class award from http://english.cast.org.cn/ Chinese Association of Sci. & Tech. in 2002, the second-class award of National Journal Award, and was listed among the 100 key journals in China at the second national journal show.

International perspective
Members of the editorial board of Acta Ecologica Sinica have high academic standing in ecological research, its past and present www.elsevier.com/journals/acta-ecologica-sinica/1872-2032/editorial-board editors-in-chief are academicians of the http://english.cas.cn/ Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the old.cae.cn/en/ Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), and are internationally renowned ecologists. Editorial members come from various areas of ecological research, and among them 13 are academicians of CAS or CAE. In recent ears, Acta Ecologica Sinica is receiving increasing international attention, and 13 international scientists have joined the editorial board, which strengthens the Journals impact worldwide. It is anticipated that our journal will further gain more international recognition and will eventually be indexed in the Science Citation Index.

Journal coverage
This journal publishes papers on animal ecology, plant ecology, microbial ecology, agro-ecology, forestry ecology, grassland ecology, soil ecology, ocean and aquatic ecosystems, landscape ecology, chemical ecology, contaminant ecology, urban and human ecology. We particularly welcome reviews on recent developments in ecology, novel experimental studies and short communications on innovative research, new theories, methodologies, new techniques, book reviews, and research news and laboratory introductions.

Astropolitics is a peer-reviewed academic journal. The journal is dedicated to policy relevant and interdisciplinary analysis of civil, commercial, military, and intelligence space activities. Committed to the highest editorial standards, Astropolitics is the international journal of choice for the academic, policy-maker and professional in the space community.Astropolitics seeks research articles and viewpoints from experts in the following topics:PolicyNational space programs Developed and developing space programsExport controls and space technologiesGlobal aspects of the space domainInternational space cooperation and international dialogue, terms of referenceSynergies across, military, commercial and civil space sectors, including the 8220;new space8221; sectorTransatlantic space cooperationGeopolitics of spaceHuman spaceflight, exploration, and development of spaceManagementOrganization and management of space programs and projectsProgram and project management and system engineeringSpace acquisitionsEarth observation data policies and managementScience and Technology AssessmentEvolution and trends of space technologiesPolitics of space technology developmentPolitics of scientific exploration of spacePhysics of the space domain and space policy and lawSocietal implications of space programs and projectsStrategyStrategic plans and concepts for spaceSpace situational awareness data sharingSpace deterrence and protectionMilitary space doctrines and missions areasSpacepower issues and challengesWeaponization of spaceNational space strategy formulation and implementationLawGovernance8722; orbital debris, near Earth objects, planetary protection, space traffic management and rules of the roadIssues and implications of national and international space lawHarmonization of national and international space lawProperty rights for space resourcesSettlement of the Moon and MarsEconomicsSpace commerce and economics of space developmentSpace business and privatization of space activitiesOpportunity costs and comparative advantages in the space arenaSpace and wealth creationSpace infrastructural developmentLunar developmentSystems AnalysisCost-effective and reliable space launchOperationally responsive spaceSmallsat constellationsResource utilizationSpace based solar powerSpace systems management and integrated technical architecturesEducationSpace professional education and trainingSpace Studies curriculum development Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Competition in international markets was traditionally the realm of large companies, with smaller firms tending to remain local or regional. Internationalisation was an expansion option of interest to some enterprises, but seldom was it a competitive necessity. Many opted to avoid the uncertainties of competing in foreign markets, and simply kept their firms small and local. Traditional internationalisation theories, therefore, focused mainly on large multinational corporations, and were less pertinent to smaller firms. With the liberalisation of trade, however, domestic firms are threatened by international competitors that are penetrating formerly protected markets. Nowadays, internationalisation affects everyone, whether or not they wish to internationalise themselves. The threats and opportunities of internationalisation must be addressed.Globalisation is transforming the competitive environment of small and large players alike. As a result, internationalisation issues will continue to be increasingly important to business. Public policy agendas already include programmes to help entrepreneurs become successful at internationalisation. There is a growing need to understand internationalisation in the context of entrepreneurship, as well as large multinationals.Knowledge of how, when and why firms internationalise - either incrementally or not - will surely be the focus of energetic researchers. Yet, up to now, academia has been lacking a journal dedicated to internationalisation issues. To fill this niche, the aforementioned editorial team wishes to offer an outlet for high-quality research addressing the opportunities and challenges intrinsic to internationalisation.The primary audience for this journal will be researchers of entrepreneurship and international business. In addition, readership is certain to include business-people and policy-makers.The editors invite submissions that analyse internationalisation, combining theore, tical and empirical work. Researchers will be encouraged to conduct comparative studies, and to evaluate competing theories. The composition of the editorial team - including experts in international business and experts in entrepreneurship - is designed to avoid editorial bias. Every effort will be made to reach a first decision about a submission, within sixty days. Officially cited as: J Int Entrep

The Accademia dei Lincei (Lynx), founded in 1603, is the oldest academy dedicated to the study of humanities as well as physics, mathematics and the natural sciences in the world. Through the centuries, some of the most important scientists of their time have been among their members, including Galileo Galilei, Enrico Fermi and Vito Volterra.After its merger with the Accademia Pontificia dei Nuovi Lincei, the academy began publishing in 1847 with the Atti dell'Accademia Pontificia dei Nuovi Lincei. In 1870 this society was divided into two separate academies, one of which published its transactions as Atti della Reale Accademia dei Lincei and under the name Atti della Reale Accademia dei Lincei, Transunti as of 1876. Continued in 1884 as Atti della Reale Accademia dei Lincei, Rendiconti and under the present name in 1990, the Rendiconti Lincei have been one of the best Italian journals ever since. Papers by the most outstanding Italian mathematicians such as Betti, Bianchi, Caccioppoli, Castelnuovo, Enriques, Levi-Civita, Picone, Tonelli, Volterra and, more recently, Andreotti, Fichera, De Giorgi, Segre, Severi and Stampacchia have been published.The journal is dedicated to the publication of high-quality peer-reviewed surveys, research papers and preliminary announcements of important results from all fields of mathematics and its applications.Rendiconti Lincei - Matematica e Applicazioni is covered in:Mathematical Reviews (MR), Current Mathematical Publications (CMP), MathSciNet, Zentralblatt für Mathematik, Zentralblatt MATH Database, Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), CompuMath Citation Index (CMCI), Current Contents/Physical, Chemical & Earth Sciences (CC/PC&ES), ISI Alerting Services, Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, Web of Science. .

Editorial Announcement - Inclusion in Thomson Reuter's Social Science Citation IndexIndustry & Innovation is delighted to announce that it will be included in the Social Science Citation Index, with coverage starting from the 2008 volumeIndustry and Innovation is an international refereed journal presenting high-quality original scholarship of the dynamics of industries and innovation. Interdisciplinary in nature, Industry and Innovation is informed by, and contributes in turn to, advancing the theoretical frontier within economics, organization theory, and economic geography. Theoretical issues encompass:What are the institutional underpinnings for different organizational forms? How are different industrial structures and institutions related to innovation patterns and economic performance? The journal hence adds to a 8220;new generation of industrial organization theory8221;, drawing upon the institutional turn within economics in a broad sense: transaction cost economics; economics of organization; and new economic sociology.Industry and Innovation dedicates special attention to depicting tendencies in industrial dynamics, such as the emergence of new industries; restructuring of existing industries; rise of new institutional and organizational forms; globalization; and other aspects of geographical organization. Empirical studies include:Performance differences among and within industriesThe increasing incidence of particular organizational forms in industries; such as clusters; networks; inter-firm projects; and online communitiesThe dynamics of vertical integration and disintegration, modularity, systems integration, and 8220;open innovation8221;The impact upon economic performance of institutions such as property right regimes; open source, industrial/science/regional policies; and social capital/social conventions/trustThe growth of new consumer industries; for example, Cultural Industries such as film, music, computer games, and the interplay between these industries and 8220;old8221; industriesThe growth of new service industries, such as Knowledge-Intensive Business Services and designThe restructuring; globalization; or decline of 8220;old8221; industriesInnovation strategy implications and new trends in innovation policiesPeer Review Policy:All articles have undergone rigorous editorial screening and double-blind peer review by a minimum of two recognized scholars. DisclaimerTaylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) 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 & Francis.

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education is an established international peer-reviewed journal which publishes papers and reports on all aspects of assessment and evaluation within higher education. Its purpose is to advance understanding of assessment and evaluation practices and processes, particularly the contribution that these make to student learning and to course, staff and institutional development. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education welcomes research-based, reflective or theoretical studies which help to illuminate the practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education. The journal is aimed at all higher education practitioners, irrespective of discipline. It sets out to provide readily accessible, up-to-date information about significant developments within the field, with a view to the sharing and extension of evaluated, innovative practice and the development of ideas. Suggestions for special issues are welcomed.Peer Review Policy:All papers submitted to Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education undergo a rigorous peer review process, beginning with an initial screening by the editor prior to anonymised scrutiny by at least two independent expert referees. Following structured comments from referees, decisions are conveyed to authors together with feedback about the paper.Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications:Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) 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 & Francis.