Journal Guide

Congress & the Presidency is an interdisciplinary journal of political science and history that features articles on Congress, the President, the interaction between the two institutions, and national policy-making. Created by the United States Capitol Historical Society, the journal has been published by the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies for over 25 years. The journal is a leading forum for important research on these two branches of government. Congress & the Presidency features peer-reviewed research articles from all methodological perspectives and is noted for its openness to both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The journal encourages research examining both contemporary and historical aspects of the legislative and executive branches of national government. Congress & the Presidency features reviews of important recent books in the field of congressional and presidential studies; these reviews are often authored by prominent scholars from the discipline. The journal periodically produces special issues that provide analysis of fundamental and timely issues on congressional and presidential topics.

Cytotherapy is the Official Journal of the International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT).Cytotherapy publishes cutting edge findings, clinical trials of cell-based therapies, and news and opinion on all aspects of the rapidly expanding field of cell-based treatments for cancer, degenerative disorders, immunotherapy and stem cell transplantation. The journal focuses especially on the practical translation of scientific developments in the laboratory into clinical practice. Cytotherapy is an essential global resource for clinical researchers, oncologists, hematologists, physicians, and regulatory experts involved in cell processing and therapy.The journal's scope includes research in:Stem cell processing and transplantationCell-based therapies of malignant and non-malignant blood diseasesCancerStem cell plasticityAutoimmune diseasesImmunotherapyCongenital disordersNovel molecular therapiesGene therapyMicrovesicle biology and therapeutic application

Educational Studies, as the journal of The American Educational Studies Association (AESA), invites submissions relevant to AESA and the disciplines of social and educational foundations. AESA was established in 1968 as an international learned society for scholars, researchers, teacher educators, students, teachers, and administrators who are interested in social and educational foundations, both in and outside of schools. The organization has attracted scholars who engage within the disciplines of anthropology, economics, history, philosophy, politics, and sociology of education, as well as race/ethnic, gender, queer, cultural, comparative, and transnational studies. Educational Studies provides a cross-disciplinary forum for the exchange and debate of ideas generated from the above-mentioned fields of study. In addition to research articles, the journal invites submissions of reviews of books, films/documentaries, arts and new media, essays dealing with pedagogical issues in the Social Foundations courses; and other creative works relevant to Social and Educational Foundations scholarship.

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Environment and History is an interdisciplinary journal which aims to bring scholars in the humanities and biological sciences closer together, with the deliberate intention of constructing long and well-founded perspectives on present day environmental problems.A regular feature of the journal is a section on current activities in environmental history, including the ‘Notepad’ of the European Society for Environmental History. ESEH members also enjoy reduced subscription rates.Articles appearing in Environment and History are abstracted and indexed in America: History and Life, Arts and Humanities Citation Index, British Humanities Index, CAB Abstracts, Current Contents/Arts and Humanities, Current Contents/Social and Behavioral Sciences, Environment Abstracts, Environmental Policy Abstracts, Forestry Abstracts, Geo Abstracts, Historical Abstracts, History Journals Guide, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Landscape Research Extra, Referativnyi Zhurnal, Rural Sociology Abstracts, Social Sciences Citation Index, Social Sciences in Forestry and World Agricultural Economics.

The Food Science and Biotechnology (Food Sci. Biotechnol.; FSB), an international journal published bimonthly by the Korean Society of Food Science and Technology (KoSFoST), provides results of original research on the physical, chemical, biological, and health aspects of food science and technology, and a review related to food science and biotechnology. FSB has been covered in Current Contents and Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) from 2003. FSB has been also indexed by SCOPUS from September, 2008. Submission of Manuscript FSB operates an on-line submission system. Details of how to submit online and full author instructions can be found at: http://www.fsnb.or.kr. Papers in a series are not accepted. Membership in KoSFoST is not a prerequisite for submission of manuscript for publication. Impact Factor FSB has an impact factor of 1.223 according to the Institute for Scientific Information's 2007 Journal Citation Reports.

The journal Food Security offers a mixture of original refereed papers taking a synthetic view of the science, sociology and economics of food production, agricultural development, access to food, and nutrition, together with review articles, case studies and letters to the editor. The journal covers the principles and practice of food security per se, taking an overview of the subject or analyzing it with a broad perspective over its many component disciplines.To address the challenge of global food security, the journal probes the constraints - physical, biological, socio-economic and political - which not only limit food production but also the ability of people to access a healthy diet. From this perspective, the journal covers Global food needs; Global food potential; Nutrition, food quality and safety; impinging socio-political factors, and more.Food Security is an official publication of the International Society for Plant Pathology.Food Security is available through Springer Developing Countries Init

The Journal of Biomedical Optics (JBO) publishes peer-reviewed papers on the use of modern optical technology for improved health care and biomedical research. Recent growth in the use of optics technology for biomedical research and health care has been explosive. New applications are made possible by emerging technologies in lasers, optoelectronic devices, fiber optics, physical and chemical sensors, and imaging, all of which are being applied to medical research, diagnostics, and therapy. Medical and biological imaging instrumentation and techniques Noninvasive physiological monitoring Laser-tissue interactions and dosimetry Laser diagnostic and laser therapeutic methods, instruments, and systems Ophthalmic instruments, systems, implants, and clinical applications Optical biosensors Ultrasensitive detection and optical clinical chemistry Optical tomography and photon migration Endoscopic systems and applications Biospectroscopy and optoelectronic instrumentation Fiber optic sensors, instrumentation, and techniques Optical and structural microscopy Applications of optical systems and technologies to biology and medicine

The official journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), the Journal of Clinical Densitometry: Assessment and Management of Musculo-Skeletal Health publishes the latest clinical research on the uses of bone mass and density measurements in medical practice, as well as state-of-the-art review articles on critical topics.The Journal is committed to serving ISCD's mission - the education of heterogenous physician specialties and technologists who are involved in the clinical assessment of skeletal health. The focus of JCD is bone mass measurement, including epidemiology of bone mass, how drugs and diseases alter bone mass, new techniques and quality assurance in bone mass imaging technologies, and bone mass health/economics.Combining high quality research and review articles with sound, practice-oriented advice, JCD meets the diverse diagnostic and management needs of radiologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, rheumatologists, gynecologists, family physicians, internists, and technologists whose patients require diagnostic clinical densitometry for therapeutic management.

Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology is the primary source for outstanding original articles on the study of human movement from muscle contraction via its motor units and sensory system to integrated motion through mechanical and electrical detection techniques.As the official publication of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology, the journal is dedicated to publishing the best work in all areas of electromyography and kinesiology, including: control of movement, muscle fatigue, muscle and nerve properties, joint biomechanics and electrical stimulation. Applications in rehabilitation, sports & exercise, motion analysis, ergonomics, alternative & complimentary medicine, measures of human performance and technical articles on electromyographic signal processing are welcome.Review articles should be discussed with the editor in chief before submission. Clinical articles assessing patients with different deficiencies are considered based on their originality and scientific merit while case studies are excluded.

Journal of Endovascular Therapy, an official publication of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, publishes peer-reviewed articles of interest to clinicians and researchers in the field of endovascular interventions.The Journal’s scope is multidisciplinary, representing all topics related to minimally invasive peripheral vascular diagnosis and treatment. Original clinical studies, experimental investigations, state-of-the-art reviews, rapid communications, case reports, technical notes, vascular images, editorials, and letters to the editors are published, as well as feature articles related to endovascular interventions.The Journal of Endovascular Therapy (formerly Journal of Endovascular Surgery) was established in 1994 as a forum for all physicians, scientists, and allied healthcare professionals who are engaged or interested in peripheral endovascular techniques and technology.The Journal seeks to support vascular specialists of all disciplines, improve patient care, and promote research and development by publishing peer-reviewed materials related to the field of peripheral endovascular interventions.

The Journal of Hospital Infection is the official scientific publication of the Healthcare Infection Society. The Editor invites original papers, leading articles and correspondence in English, on all aspects of hospital infection as well as reviews on subjects of current interest. The journal seeks to promote collaboration between the many disciplines in infection control in different countries resulting in multidisciplinary and international coverage of the latest developments in this crucial area.Research areas include but are not limited to:Outbreak prevention in hospital or community settingsHealthcare-associated infection surveillanceMethods of prevention of healthcare-associated infectionPrevention of infection in immunosuppressed patientsInfection hazards associated with medical devicesRole of medical equipment in healthcare-associated infectionDisinfection and sterilizationCleaning, environmental contamination and its surveillanceManagement of clinical wasteLaboratory diagnostics in relation to infection prevention and controlUse of antibiotic prophylaxis in infection preventionUse of IT systems in infection surveillanceDesign of hospitals and healthcare premisesInfection hazards associated with critical care units, or other specific healthcare departments

METEORITICS & PLANETARY SCIENCE is an international monthly journal of planetary science published by the Meteoritical Society - a scholarly organization promoting research and education in planetary science. First issued in 1953, the journal publishes research articles describing the latest results of new studies, invited reviews of major topics in planetary science, editorials on issues of current interest in the field, and book reviews. The publications are original, not considered for publication elsewhere, and undergo peer-review. The topics include the origin and history of the solar system, planets and natural satellites, interplanetary dust and interstellar medium, lunar samples, meteors, and meteorites, asteroids, comets, craters, and tektites. Our authors and editors are professional scientists representing numerous disciplines, including astronomy, astrophysics, physics, geophysics, chemistry, isotope geochemistry, mineralogy, earth science, geology, and biology. MAPS has subscribers in over 40 countries. Fifty percent of MAPS' readers are based outside the USA. The journal is available in hard copy and online.

Maney delivers personalised service to authors, societies, readers and libraries for the publishing and international dissemination of high quality, peer-reviewed scholarship and research. Specialising in print and electronic journal publishing, Maney is committed to technical and editorial innovation combined with traditional values of quality and collaboration.Formed in 1997 (from a printing company established in 1900), Maney publishes over a hundred journals, the majority on behalf of societies, universities, and professional institutes.To publish a journal with Maney is to form a partnership, with the aims of the journal, its parent society, editors, readers, and authors paramount in the relationship. No two publishing agreements are the same; each is individually developed. This fundamental approach of responding to the needs of our partners, instead of imposing an off-the-shelf formula, has won us many friends. It is a matter of pride on our part, and satisfaction to our clients. Many of our contracts have now been renewed not once, but twice in their history.

Progress in Orthodontics is a fully open access journal owned by the Italian Society of Orthodontics and published under the brand SpringerOpen. It is a premier journal of international scope that fosters orthodontic research, including both basic research and development of innovative clinical techniques, with an emphasis on the following areas:- Mechanisms to improve orthodontics- Clinical studies and control animal studies- Orthodontics and genetics, genomics- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) control clinical trials- Efficacy of orthodontic appliances and animal models- Systematic reviews and meta analyses- Mechanisms to speed orthodontic treatment Progress in Orthodontics will consider for publication only meritorious and original contributions. These may be: • Original articles reporting the findings of clinical trials, clinically relevant basic scientific investigations, or novel therapeutic or diagnostic systems • Review articles on current topics • Articles on novel techniques and clinical tools • Articles of contemporary interest Submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by at least two referees. All accepted articles are published free of charge.

Revista Española de Cardiología es una revista científica internacional, dedicada a las enfermedades cardiovasculares. Revista Española de Cardiología es la publicación oficial de la Sociedad Española de Cardiología. Publica artículos en español en su edición en papel, y en español e inglés en su edición en internet, sobre todos los aspectos relacionados con las enfermedades cardiovasculares. Incluye, de forma regular, artículos sobre investigación clínica o básica, cartas científicas, imágenes, revisiones, comentarios editoriales y cartas al editor.Revista Española de Cardiología (Rev Esp Cardiol), is an international scientific journal dealing with cardiovascular medicine. Revista Española de Cardiología, the official publication of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, publishes research articles related to cardiovascular diseases. Articles are published in Spanish for the paper edition and in both Spanish and English in the electronic edition, which is available on the Internet. Regular sections include original articles reporting clinical or basic research, scientific letters, images, review articles, editorials and letters to the Editor.

Social Justice Research publishes original papers that have broad implications for social scientists investigating the origins, structures, and consequences of justice in human affairs. The journal encompasses justice-related research work using traditional and novel approaches, and spanning the social sciences and beyond: psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, social policy research, political science, law, management science, and others. This multidisciplinary approach advances the integration of diverse social science perspectives. In addition to original research papers - theoretical, empirical, and methodological - the journal publishes book reviews and, from time to time, special thematic issues.Social Justice Research is the official journal of ISJR: the International Society for Justice Research. A Quarterly Journal2-Year Impact Factor: 0.829Subject Category Psychology, Social: rank 45 out of 60 Subject Cateogry Sociology: rank 69 out of 137SCImago Journal and Country Rank (SJR) 2011. SJ

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization ·        explores a wide range of topics dealing with optimization in solid (structural) and fluid mechanics (including CFD)·        covers multidisciplinary optimization when one discipline deals with structures or fluids·        examines closely related fields that are relevant to structural or fluid optimization·        is the official journal of the International Society of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO)The journal’s scope ranges from mathematical foundations of the field to algorithm and software development, and from benchmark examples to case studies of  practical applications in structural, aero-space, mechanical, civil, chemical, naval and bio-engineering. Fields such as computer-aided design and manufacturing, reliability analysis, artificial intelligence, system identification and modeling, inverse processes, computer simulation, bio-mechanics, bio-medical applications, nano-technology, MEMS, op

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, the official journal of the Wilderness Medical Society, is the leading journal for physicians practicing medicine in austere environments. This quarterly journal features articles on all aspects of wilderness medicine, including high altitude and climbing, cold- and heat-related phenomena, natural environmental disasters, immersion and near-drowning, diving, and barotrauma, hazardous plants/animals/insects/marine animals, animal attacks, search and rescue, ethical and legal issues, aeromedial transport, survival physiology, medicine in remote environments, travel medicine, operational medicine, and wilderness trauma management. It presents original research and clinical reports from scientists and practitioners around the globe. WEM invites submissions from authors who want to take advantage of our established publication's unique scope, wide readership, and international recognition in the field of wilderness medicine. Its readership is a diverse group of medical and outdoor professionals who choose WEM as their primary wilderness medical resource.

Drug Discovery Today delivers informed and highly current reviews for the discovery community. The magazine addresses not only the rapid scientific developments in drug discovery associated technologies but also the management, commercial and regulatory issues that increasingly play a part in how R&D is planned, structured and executed.Features include comment by international experts, news and analysis of important developments, reviews of key scientific and strategic issues, overviews of recent progress in specific therapeutic areas and conference reports.Coverage includes:• Novel therapeutic strategies• High-throughput screening• Therapeutic targets• Combinatorial chemistry, parallel synthesis and library design• Drug delivery• ADME/Tox• Advances in key compound classes and therapeutic areas• Genomics and proteomics• Automation and technology• Virtual chemistry• Informatics• Business strategy• Clinical trialsand other aspects of drug discovery.Ethics in Publishing: General StatementThe Editor(s) and Publisher of this Journal believe that there are fundamental principles underlying scholarly or professional publishing. While this may not amount to a formal 'code of conduct', these fundamental principles with respect to the authors' paper are that the paper should: i) be the authors' own original work, which has not been previously published elsewhere, ii) reflect the authors' own research and analysis and do so in a truthful and complete manner, iii) properly credit the meaningful contributions of co-authors and co-researchers, iv) not be submitted to more than one journal for consideration, and v) be appropriately placed in the context of prior and existing research. Of equal importance are ethical guidelines dealing with research methods and research funding, including issues dealing with informed consent, research subject privacy rights, conflicts of interest, and sources of funding. While it may not be possible to draft a 'code' that applies adequately to all instances and circumstances, we believe it useful to outline our expectations of authors and procedures that the Journal will employ in the event of questions concerning author conduct. With respect to conflicts of interest, the Publisher now requires authors to declare any conflicts of interest that relate to papers accepted for publication in this Journal. A conflict of interest may exist when an author or the author's institution has a financial or other relationship with other people or organizations that may inappropriately influence the author's work. A conflict can be actual or potential and full disclosure to the Journal is the safest course. All submissions to the Journal must include disclosure of all relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest. The Journal may use such information as a basis for editorial decisions and may publish such disclosures if they are believed to be important to readers in judging the manuscript. A decision may be made by the Journal not to publish on the basis of the declared conflict.For more information, please refer to: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/authorshome.authors/conflictsofinterestSubmission to Drug Discovery Today is by invitation only. If you are interested in submitting an article please first send us a proposal with a brief description of the main theme of the article (approx. 100 - 200 words), listing the article type and if possible some key references. Information on how to submit a proposal can be found at:http://www.drugdiscoverytoday.com/submit-a-paper/

What is Procedia Technology?
Procedia Technology is an open access product focusing entirely on publishing conference proceedings, enabling fast dissemination so that conference delegates can publish their papers in a dedicated online issue on Sciverse ScienceDirect.

Procedia Technology will publish papers from conferences with an emphasis in technology or applied engineering disciplines, for example electronics and information technology. Conferences should be relevant to an international audience, with a focused theme and cover timely topics.

For authors publishing in Procedia Technology, accepted manuscript will be governed by CC BY-NC-ND. For further details see our http://www.elsevier.com/about/open-access/open-access-policies/oa-license-policycopyright information.

How are conferences evaluated for inclusion in Procedia Technology?
Conference proceedings are accepted for publication in Procedia Technology based on suitability of scope and are required to meet certain criteria, including the assurance that all papers are original, will be subject to peer review and will not be published elsewhere. Elsevier will evaluate all proposals on the basis of key information related to the conference provided by the organisers, for example, the conference website, programme, supporting organisation and contact details of the committee and keynote speakers. Elsevier may make contact with members of the committee and keynote speakers to obtain further information about the conference during the evaluation process.

What is the process for submitting conference proceedings to Procedia Technology?

Proposals should be prepared using the template /inca/publications/misc/proposalprocediatechnologyfinal.dochere and sent to:

Keith Lambert
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What does Procedia Technology offer authors and conferences organizers?
Procedia Technology offers a single, highly recognized platform where conference papers can be hosted and accessed by millions of researchers. Authors then know where to go to keep abreast of the latest developments in their field. All proceedings appear online, on Sciverse ScienceDirect, within 8 weeks of acceptance of the final manuscripts via the conference organizer and are freely available to all users. Procedia Technology offers authors and conference organizers a fast and cost effective way to provide maximum exposure for their papers.

Templates (both Latex and Word) are provided to assist in the publication and the final online papers contain linked references, XML versions and DOI numbers.

Why should conference organizers choose Procedia Technology?
There is no limit to the amount of papers a Procedia Technology issue can contain and pricing is affordable, clear and transparent. Procedia Technology offers immediate access for all, with papers online within 8 weeks of acceptance, and open access providing maximum exposure for individual papers and the related conference. Organizers are being credited on the actual issue and are fully responsible for quality control, the review process and the content of individual conference papers.

What are the costs associated with Procedia Technology?
There is an agreed fee, based on the size of the proceedings, which includes online publication on Sciverse ScienceDirect and free access after acceptance. In addition to the online version there is the possibility to purchase paper copies, CD-ROMs and USB sticks. Moreover, interactive media possibilities such as webcasts and web seminars can be acquired for extra exposure both before and after the conference.

Can Procedia Technology be sponsored?
We are open to discussing sponsoring possibilities at all times. Sponsors can include funding bodies, government agencies and/or industry. Benefits to sponsors include visibility amongst a scientific audience and the opportunity to communicate messages via a peer-reviewed platform. Benefits to authors and conference organizers are extra exposure of the conference and reduced costs to the overall conference budget.