Journal Guide

Journal of Research in Science and Teaching , the official journal of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching , publishes reports for science education researchers and practitioners on issues of science teaching and learning and science education policy. Scholarly manuscripts within the domain of the Journal of Research in Science and Teaching include, but are not limited to, investigations employing qualitative, ethnographic, historical, survey, philosophical, or case study research approaches; position papers; policy perspectives; critical reviews of the literature; research briefs; and comments and criticism.

The primary purpose of the Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM) is to publish scholarly research articles in the fields of small business management and entrepreneurship. As the official journal of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), the JSBM is recognized as a primary instrument for projecting and supporting the goals and objectives of this organization, which include scholarly research and the free exchange of ideas. The Journal, which is circulated in 60 countries around the world, is a leader in the field of small business research. The following is a list of research topics of interest to JSBM readers:

The Journal of the History of Biology is devoted to the history of the biological sciences, with additional interest and concern in philosophical and social issues confronting biology. While all historical epochs are touched upon, the journal pays particular attention to developments during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The journal serves both the working biologist who needs a full understanding to the historical and philosophical bases of the field and the historian of biology interested in following developments in the biological sciences.

Journal of the Southwest was founded in 1959 as Arizona and the West, the first journal of Western American history in the United States, and began publishing in its current format in 1987 as a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed quarterly dedicated to an integrated regional study of the American Southwest and northern Mexico. For more than half a century it has stood alone in general academic publishing: an award-winning journal representing with defining scholarship and high production values a transborder region of world-historical significance, publishing broadly across disciplines including intellectual and social history, anthropology, architecture, folklore, politics, Borderlands studies, literature, photography, geography, and natural history and ecology.

Journal of Translational Medicine is an open access journal publishing articles focusing on information derived from human experimentation so as to optimise the communication between basic and clinical science. The journal covers all areas of translational medicine but also has several dedicated sections: Cancer Microenvironment - Edited by Fernando Vidal-Vanaclocha Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy - Edited by David Stroncek Immunovirology – Edited by Luigi Buonaguro Tumor Immunology and Biological Cancer Therapy - Edited by iSBTc (Section Editor Pedro Romero)

Journal of Women's Health is the primary source of information to meet the challenges of providing optimum healthcare for women. This authoritative peer-reviewed journal publishes the latest clinical and research papers on the medical health issues that affect women throughout their lifespan. The Journal is the core resource for cutting-edge advancements and clinical applications on new diagnostic procedures, therapeutic protocols for the management of diseases in women, and innovative research in gender-based biology that impacts diagnosis and therapy.Don't miss a single issue of this essential reference that provides a multidisciplinary approach, and complete coverage of all the latest advancements in the full purview of women's healthcare issues.

The Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE C – Computer & Electronics presents the latest developments and achievements in Computer Science and Electric & Electronic Engineering. The journal provides a forum for high-quality research communications, and addresses all aspects of original theoretical and experimental results and their applications in forms of Reviews, Original Research Articles and Science Letters. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE C: Computer & Electronics covers research in computer science & engineering, electrics, electronics, information sciences, automation, control, communication as well as applied mathematics related to the computer area. Contents include scientific research articles, reviews, science letters, new technical notes and methods, and more.

Articles deal with protists, unicellular organisms encountered free-living in various habitats or as parasites or used in basic research or applications. The European Journal of Protistology covers topics such as the structure and systematics of protists, their development, ecology, molecular biology and physiology. Beside publishing original articles the journal offers a forum for announcing scientific meetings. Reviews of recently published books are included as well. With its diversity of topics, the European Journal of Protistology is an essential source of information for every active protistologist and for biologists of various fields.

Municipal Engineer is the only journal which examines new approaches to municipal engineering worldwide.Included in the Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2008®The journal combines research papers best practice reports, policy updates and opinion pieces. Reader comment is always invited. Most issues are based on a call for papers which sets a comprehensive agenda for a chosen subject.The journal has a global scope and covers the whole life cycle of providing municipal services to communities. It addresses technical issues, political interface and community participation, the sustainability agenda, cultural context, and the key dimensions of procurement, management and finance.

Ocean Science Journal is a scientific journal published quarterly(March, June, September, December) by the Korean Society of Oceanography(KSO) and Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute(KORDI). OSJ is international and interdisciplinary. Research articles, reviews and notes dealing with physical oceanography, biological oceanography/marine biology, chemical oceanography/marine chemistry, geological oceanography/marine geology, and marine pollution will be considered. OSJ aims to publish a very high quality scientific journal for researchers and other interested people throughout the world.

The Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (ISSN 0301-4738) or IJO, is the official scientific journal of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), which at a membership strength of over 11,100 is probably the 2nd largest society of ophthalmologists in the world. The IJO which is an indexed, peer reviewed journal, originated as a platform for the scientific expression of the AIOS which is the umbrella society to which almost all ophthalmologists in India belong. However it has grown over the years to be international in its scope, also accepting articles of merit from contributors all over the world. IJO is published 6 times a year in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal (IPEJ) is the official journal of the Indian Heart Rhythm Society with a world-wide readership and accepts manuscripts for publication from across the globe. IPEJ aims to publish high quality articles on all aspects of cardiac pacing and electrophysiology including basic research. The journal follows the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (http://www.icmje.org). It follows the policy of open-access and is published bi-monthly. All the manuscripts are peer-reviewed except the editorials that are usually on invitation only. All opinions and conclusions stated in the articles are exclusively that of the author(s) and need not represent the views of the editors or publishers.

The African Journal of Emergency Medicine (AfJEM) is the official journal of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine. It is an international, peer-reviewed journal aimed in particular at supporting emergency care across Africa. AfJEM publishes original research, reviews, brief reports of scientific investigations, case reports as well as commentary and correspondence related to topics of scientific, ethical, social and economic importance to emergency care in Africa. Articles will be of direct importance to African emergency care, but may have originated from elsewhere in the world.

The African Journal of Legal Studies (AJLS) is a peer-reviewed and interdisciplinary academic journal focusing on human rights and rule of law issues in Africa as analyzed by lawyers, economists, political scientists and others drawn from throughout the continent and the world. The journal, which was established by the Africa Law Institute and is now co-published in collaboration with Martinus Nijhoff Publishers (an imprint of Brill), aims to serve as the leading forum for the thoughtful and scholarly engagement of a broad range of complex issues at the intersection of law, public policy and social change in Africa.

Ain Shams Engineering Journal aims at the development of knowledge in the field of engineering, technology, and related sciences. A major aim of the journal is to foster international exchange of ideas and experiences among scholars and practitioners with shared interests all over the world. All innovative, valuable, and useful articles as research or review papers or reports will be regarded. The Journal is devoted to the every direction of application of Engineering Sciences, both theoretical and experimental in nature. The wide areas of thrust include• Electrical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Architectural Engineering• Engineering Physics and Mathematics

The American Journal of Archaeology (ISSN 0002-9114; E-ISSN 1939-828X), the journal of the Archaeological Institute of America, is one of the world’s most distinguished and widely distributed peer-reviewed archaeological journals. Founded in 1885, it publishes ground-breaking articles on archaeology and thoughtful book and museum exhibition reviews. The AJA reaches more than 50 countries and almost 1,000 universities, learned societies, departments of antiquities, and museums.The Journal is published quarterly, in January, April, July, and October, in print and in electronic (PDF) format on JSTOR, and is available through membership in the Archaeological Institute of America or by subscription. Single articles are also available for purchase through JSTOR.

The ''American Journal of Nephrology'' is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on timely topics in both basic science and clinical research. Papers are divided into several sections, including: original reports, spanning clinical, basic, and outcomes research; in-depth topic reviews on specific topics selected by the editor and associate editors; invited debates, selected on “hot topics” determined by the editorial board. Responding to the ever-increasing pace in research, the American Journal of Nephrology adheres to a very tight publication schedule: accepted papers appear online within 5–6 weeks of acceptance.

Annals of Clinical Psychiatry is the official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists. The journal provides an international forum for information pertaining to the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. The journal presents original research and timely reviews on new developments in epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology, treatment advances, and outcome research. Communications regarding published articles or offering new insights through case reports are encouraged. The Annals also publishes reviews of books that are relevant to the provision of psychiatric patient care. The journal endeavors to keep readers abreast of current topics and controversies. The emphasis is on practical knowledge that will inform clinical care.

The Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology-AIAN (ISSN 0972-2327) is the official journal of the Indian Academy of Neurology. Our aim is to serve as a medium for dissemination of information and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in neurosciences. The journal is published Quarterly. We accept for publication, manuscripts that were not published earlier or are under simultaneous consideration by another journal. The publication of the material as an abstract of conference proceedings is exempted. We follow the broad guidelines for good publications practice brought out by the Committee On Publication Ethics (COPE) and recommendations of World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). The Editorial Board shall scrutinize each article submitted to the journal and shall submit it to peer review.

The Arab Economic and Business Journal results from common and tireless efforts that were undertaken by the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), the Arab Society of Faculties of Business, Economic and Political Sciences (BEPS) and our Arab and International partners, notably the Association of Arab Universities. The journal aims to establish and spread communication among multicultural researchers, for we are truly convinced that science and research are the best tools for a bridge-building among civilizations. The journal focuses on original epistemological, theoretical, and methodological contexts. Our primary concern is to reflect upon, understand, and improve the development of knowledge and therefore implement practices in Arab organizations. We welcome submissions from a range of theoretical and methodological frameworks.