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More than 30 Years of Expertise!This is the journal for chemical engineers looking for first-hand information in all areas of chemical and process engineering.Chemical Engineering & Technology is:Competent with contributions written and refereed by outstanding professionals from around the world.Essential because it is an international forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences.Topical because its articles treat the very latest developments in the field.Chemical Engineering & Technology is now in its 35th year of publication. Recent issues have covered topics such as high pressure technology, micro system technology, modelling, parameter estimation, corrosion, and emission and pollution control.How to cite: To make sure that references to this journal are correctly recorded and resolved (for example in CrossRef or ISI Web of Science), please use the following abbreviated title in any citations: "Chem. Eng. Technol." (punctuation may vary according to the style of the citing journal).

Serving as an international forum for the exchange of state-of-the-art scientific and clinical information on all aspects of human and animal hypertension, this authoritative journal publishes full articles as well as solicited and unsolicited reviews and commentaries that extend current understanding as well as facilitate the timely and successful detection, management, control, and prevention of hypertension-related conditions. Features special issues covering proceedings of symposia on hypertension research! Clinical and Experimental Hypertension maintains a rapid communications format that brings readers new and important research and findings in a prompt and reliable publication schedule in areas, including antihypertensive agents circulatory control drug development and application etiology mechanisms of action neurogenic mechanisms pathophysiology pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment and much more! Interdisciplinary in scope, the journal reaches specialists in biochemistry cardiology endocrinology family practice medicine geriatrics gynecology/obstetrics immunology internal medicine nephrology neurology pathology pediatrics pharmacology physiology toxicology.

Communicatio focuses on and seeks to publish original research articles of the highest standard and of special interest on South African and African communication contexts in the fields of8226; communication theory and philosophy 8226; media and cultural studies 8226; organisational and management communication 8226; visual communication8226; intercultural communication8226; advertising and marketing 8226; developmental communication8226; political communication 8226; new media (policy and social implications)8226; international communication.The journal adheres to a strict policy of publishing only peer-reviewed recommended articles. This journal is accredited with the South African Department of Education. DisclaimerTaylor & Francis and Unisa Press make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and Unisa Press 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, Unisa Press, or Taylor & Francis.

Cytotechnology incorporating Methods in Cell Science is an international journal covering up-to-date developments, methods and techniques in cell culture research involving in vitro systems, as well as the applications of that research in human and veterinary medicine, toxicology, animal and plant cell biotechnology. The aim is to centralize information on both the infrastructure of cell technology and the applied use of cell cultures and thus generate a better understanding of the many facets and disciplines needed to develop successful cell culture processes. Topics include the derivation, genetic modification and characterization of cell lines, cell culture techniques, cell culture systems, processes, reactors, scale-up, and industrial production, and the application of cells in a range of investigations, including application in gene therapy and tissue engineering. The journal publishes original papers, reviews, short communications, meeting reports and book reviews.

Flavour and Fragrance Journal publishes original research articles, reviews and special reports on all aspects of flavour and fragrance. Its high scientific standard and international character will be ensured by regional editorial support and a strict refereeing system. Emphasis will be placed on analytical aspects and the important role that analysis in its widest sense plays in the support of research and applications. As well as essential oils and other natural and naturally derived products, complementary synthetic products will be included, where appropriate. The comprehensive coverage of the journal will be reflected in the wide range of product types embraced, such as fragrances and their compositions, and the flavour, colours and odours of foodstuffs. There are many associated topics of interest, often requiring the use of interdisciplinary techniques. In addition to discussion of their end uses, coverage will include such important integral areas as biomedical sciences and legislation. The overall aim is to produce a journal of the highest quality which provides a forum for the exchange of a wide variety of information on all aspects of flavours, fragrances and related materials, and which is valued by readers and contributors alike.

Food Science and Human Wellness is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the dissemination of the latest scientific results in food science, nutriology, immunology and cross-field research. Articles must present information that is novel, has high impact and interest, and is of high scientific quality. By their effort, it has been developed to promote the public awareness on diet, advocate healthy diet, reduce the harm caused by unreasonable dietary habit, and directs healthy food development for food industrial producers.

Scope includes the following topics of research papers, prospective summarizes and comments:

• Food Biochemistry: comprehensive studies involving in carbohydrates, proteins and enzymes, lipids, nucleic acids, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, genomics, genetic/cell/enzymatic engineering, proteomics and metabonomics, etc.

• Food Microbiology: includes physiology, genetics and behavior of microorganisms, microbial interaction, microbial toxin, food pathogens, biocontrol, predictive microbiology and microbial risk assessment, etc.

• Nutrition and Immunology: food nutrition in the molecular level and in clinical studies, bioactive compounds/ingredients and their functional evaluations, cytokines, food allergies, molecular immunology, immunobiology and immunogenetics, etc.

• Food Safety and Toxicology: studies on foodborne diseases, hazard analysis and toxicological evaluations, etc.

Free access: Editors ChoiceHistorical Biology provides a vehicle for developments in the sciences concerned with the history of life through geological time and the biology of past organisms, and seeks to encourage a diversity of approaches in this rapidly expanding field. It emphasizes modern and controversial topics. Its range includes paleobiology, paleoethology, paleobiogeography, evolutionary processes and patterns, molecular paleontology, extinction, phenomena, taphonomy, and aspects of geology, geochemistry and geophysics that have a direct bearing on paleobiological questions. The journal will provide an international outlet for high quality papers.---Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science PublicationsTaylor & 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.

Immigrants & Minorities, founded in 1981, provides a major outlet for research into the history of immigration and related studies. It seeks to deal with the complex themes involved in the construction of 'race' and with the broad sweep of ethnic and minority relations within a historical setting. Its coverage is international and recent issues have dealt with studies on the USA, Australia, the Middle East and the UK. The journal also supports an extensive review section.Peer Review Policy:All articles in this journal have undergone editorial screening and anonymous peer review. 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.

Logic has found application in virtually all aspects of Information Technology, from software engineering and hardware to programming and artificial intelligence. Indeed, logic, artificial intelligence and theoretical computing are influencing each other to the extent that a new interdisciplinary area of Logic and Computation is emerging.The Journal of Logic and Computation aims to promote the growth of logic and computing, including, among others, the following areas of interest: Logical Systems, such as classical and non-classical logic, constructive logic, categorical logic, modal logic, type theory, feasible maths.... Logical issues in logic programming, knowledge-based systems and automated reasoning; logical issues in knowledge representation, such as non-monotonic reasoning and systems of knowledge and belief; logics and semantics of programming; specification and verification of programs and systems; applications of logic in hardware and VLSI, natural language, cincurrent computation, planning, and databases. The bulk of the content is technical scientific papers, although letters, reviews, and discussions, as well as relevant conference reviews, are included.

The Journal for Nature Conservation deals with the application of science in the concepts, methods and techniques for nature conservation. This international and interdisciplinary journal offers a forum for the communication of modern approaches to nature conservation. It aims to provide both scientists and practitioners in conservation theory, policy and management with comprehensive and applicable information. In particular, the journal encourages cooperation between scientists and practitioners, including the integration of biodiversity issues with social and economic concepts. Therefore, review and research papers, conceptual, technical and methodological papers, as well as short communications are welcomed from a wide range of disciplines. This might include theoretical ecology, landscape ecology, restoration ecology, ecological modeling, ecological economics, ecosystem services, population genetics, land-use planning, conservation biology, wildlife management, environmental planning, monitoring, policy making and environmental education. The key criteria are that all submissions are focused on nature conservation and contribute relevant knowledge of general interest to the wider conservation community.

Since its inception in 1970 by the Scandinavian Ornitholists´ Union, the journal Ornis Scandinavica gradually became a truly international publication attracting subscribers and contributors from all over the world. To endorse this global perspective, in 1994 the journal´s name was was changed to 'Journal of Avian Biology'. Currently, there are 6 issues/year. The print run is about 600 pages per annum. Journal of Avian Biology publishes empirical and theoretical research in areas of ornithology, with an emphasis on behavioural ecology and evolution. Preferably, papers should test hypothesis, or explore new ground. Purely descriptive studies are accepted only when they contain important new information that give rise to new questions and/or open up new ground. Journal of Avian Biology is available as fulltext for subscribers on-line at www.ingenta.com and at Wiley Interscience (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1600-048X). Back issues are available at JSTOR (www.jstor.org). Papers are published under six main headings: .

The Journal of Clinical Ultrasound (JCU) is an international journal dedicated to the worldwide dissemination of scientific information on diagnostic and therapeutic applications of medical sonography. The scope of the journal includes--but is not limited to--the following areas: sonography of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, vascular system, nervous system, head and neck, chest, breast, musculoskeletal system, and other superficial structures; Doppler applications; obstetric and pediatric applications; and interventional sonography. Studies comparing sonography with other imaging modalities are encouraged, as are studies evaluating the economic impact of sonography. Also within the journal's scope are innovations and improvements in instrumentation and examination techniques and the use of contrast agents. JCU publishes original research articles, case reports, pictorial essays, technical notes, and letters to the editor. The journal is also dedicated to being an educational resource for its readers, through the publication of review articles and various scientific contributions from members of the editorial board and other world-renowned experts in sonography.

The Journal of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (JTCC) is an international interdisciplinary journal, aimed at providing comprehensive coverage on the latest developments of research in the ever-expanding area of theoretical and computational chemistry and their applications to broad scientific fields spanning physics, chemistry, biology, materials, and so on.With the proliferation of sub-fields in the application of theoretical chemistry and the explosion of applications in various scientific fields, it is difficult these days for us to keep up with all the new research developments in these cross-disciplinary fields. We hope this journal will serve as a major single source of information on the latest research that can be broadly defined to be in the general area of theoretical and computational chemistry.The journal publishes original contributions on broad aspects: from both the development of fundamental theoretical methodology and computational algorithm to extensive numerical applications to specific scientific problems ranging from gas-phase to condensed phase, and to biological systems. It covers general research areas broadly defined as quantum chemistry, chemical dynamics, statistical mechanics, and chemical biology.

The Journal of Computer Science and Technology (JCST), the only English language journal in the computer field published in China, is an international forum for scientists and engineers involved in all aspects of computer science and technology to publish high quality, refereed papers. The journal offers survey and review articles from experts in the field, promoting insight and understanding of the state of the art, and trends in technology. The contents include original research and innovative applications from all parts of the world. While the journal presents mostly previously unpublished materials, selected conference papers with exceptional merit are also published, at the discretion of the editors. Coverage includes algorithm and computational complexity; computer architecture and high performance computing; distributed and grid computing; human-computer interaction; information security; pattern recognition and image processing; VLSI design and testing; artificial intelligence; dependable computing, a

The Journal of Economic Methodology is a valuable forum which publishes the most current and exciting work in the broad field of economic methodology. The Journal of Economic Methodology addresses issues such as: Methodological analysis of the theory and practice of contemporary economics Analysis of the methodological implications of new developments in economic theory and practice The methodological writings and practice of earlier economic theorists (mainstream or heterodox) Research in the philosophical foundations of economics Studies in the rhetoric, sociology, or economics of economics Peer-reviewed articles form the core of the journal. It also features mini-symposia on controversial issues. The Book Review section offers substantial reviews of key titles, and a Notes and Information section will enable the subscriber to stay up to date and fully informed of international events and developments in the field. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing.

The Journal of Investigative Medicine is the official journal of the American Federation for Medical Research (AFMR), an international multidisciplinary association of scientists engaged in all areas of biomedical investigation: patient-oriented, translational, and basic research. Published eight issues per year, the Journal is a major platform for physician-scientists, those with a clinical/translational focus, and those with a basic science focus. The Journal of Investigative Medicine offers original, peer-reviewed investigations and articles detailing the latest developments in interdisciplinary medical research. The Journal also includes information about changes affecting the biomedical research community; interviews with prominent members of the scientific community; news on Federal regulatory changes; and professional recruitment and research funding guides. Abstract issues published twice per year contain programs and abstracts of AFMR's regional and national meetings and those of 16 other societies that meet jointly with AFMR.

The Journal of Perinatal Medicine is a truly international forum covering the entire field of perinatal medicine. It is an essential news source for all those obstetricians, neonatologists, perinatologists and allied health professionals who wish to keep abreast of progress in perinatal and related research.* Ahead-of-print publishing ensures fastest possible knowledge transfer.* Review articles thoroughly examine theoretical and practical aspects of all subdisciplines.* Original contributions report on new results, particularly from the clinical and experimental areas.* Short communications ensure rapid publication of new/preliminary results.* Opinion papers provide statements on themes of topical interest.* Letters to the editor provide information and different views on controversial topics.* WAPM-Newsletters inform about the academic, organisational and political aims and objectives of the Association.All contributions submitted for publication are critically reviewed by at least two renowned experts in the field in order to ensure the constant high quality of the journal.

Journal of Sport and Health Science (JSHS), launched in May 2012, is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of sport/exercise/health sciences. By publishing original research, scholarly reviews, opinion papers, and research highlights/commentaries, JSHS aims to build a communication platform for international researchers to effectively share scholarly achievements.With a distinguished editorial board, JSHS is dedicated to maintaining high academic standards, integrity, and excellence by publishing scholarly work of the highest quality in the sub-disciplines of sport/exercise/health sciences.Fields of particular interest to the journal include (but not limited to):• Sport medicine• Sport and exercise physiology• Biomechanics• Sport and exercise psychology• Motor behavior• Sport and exercise biochemistry and nutrition• Coaching• Physical education• Public health promotion• Traditional Chinese sports and wellbeing• Growth and maturationPlease contact us if you have questions about subscriptions:Editorial OfficeE-mail: jshs@sus.edu.cnTel: +86-21-51253133, 51253135Fax: +86-21-51253133Address: Room 417, Information Building, 650 Qingyuanhuan Road, Shanghai 200438, China

Mexican Studies/Estudios MexicanosMexican Studies/Estudios MexicanosEditor(s): Jaime E. RodríguezPublished for: The University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States, and the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoBuy Now button Online Access buttonThe rich cultural production and unique peoples of Mexico--coupled with the country's complex history, political legacy, social character, economy, and scientific development--lay the foundation for the bilingual Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos, the only U.S. published academic journal of its kind.Journal articles in both English and Spanish are welcomed from a variety of multidisciplinary perspectives and methodologies, comparative analyses notwithstanding. All content published remains focused on the contributions to and knowledge of Mexican studies as a discipline.Inside you'll find diverse, yet comprehensive coverage of Mexican relations from among the forum section, feature articles, and review essays. Interdisciplinary by nature, and international by design, Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos is not to be missed.For further information about Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos, please visit the University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States, and the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico homepages.

Optics and Lasers in Engineering aims to provide an international forum for the interchange of information on the development and application of optical techniques and laser technology in engineering. Emphasis is placed on contributions dealing with the practical use of methods and devices, the evaluation of results and developments and enhancement of solutions and new theoretical foundations for experimental methods.Optics and Lasers in Engineering reflects the main areas in which optical methods are being used and developed in an engineering environment. The scope of the journal is defined to include the following:Optical MetrologyOptical Methods for Process ControlMachine Vision and Image ProcessingOptical Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)Optical Techniques in Micro-MechanicsImaging, Microscopy and Adaptive OpticsLaser Material ProcessingLaser Beam Delivery and DiagnosticsFibre Optic SensorsLaser Remote Sensing and Environmental MonitoringLaser SafetyLasers in Medicine and BiologyEngineering Applications of Spectroscopy