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There are very few if any journals of the field of vocational education and training (broadly defined) that can match the consistent quality and relevance of content attained by the Journal of Education and WorkDr Ewart Keep, ESRC Centre on Skills, Knowledge & Organisational Performance, University of WarwickFor more testimonials, please click on Customer FeedbackThe Journal of Education and Work is an international forum for academic research and policy analysis which focuses on the interplay of the education and economic systems.The journal examines how knowledge, skills, values and attitudes both about and for work and employment are developed within the education system. The journal also explores the various forms of industrial training and accreditation in the economic system, including changes in the economic and industrial infrastructure which influence the type of employees required. Work in the informal economy is also included.The Journal of Education and Work has a particular interest in comparative studies of skill formation and especially the transition from education to employment, how this process is structured and managed, and its effects on the young people, schools, colleges, universities and employers.The journal publishes interdisciplinary papers which reflect the multifaceted nature of the journal's concerns. Articles are welcome from economists, psychologists, sociologists, educationalists, and policy analysts. The journal publishes case studies from practitioners which present innovation grounded in relevant literature and debate.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. Peer Review Policy: All articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by two anonymous referees from a panel of international scholars and researchers.

The journal is meant for ecologists who, because of their research interests or occupation, are involved in designing, monitoring, or constructing ecosystems. It is meant to serve as a bridge between ecologists and engineers, as ecotechnology is not wholly defined by either field.The journal will be read and contributed to by applied ecologists, environmental scientists and managers and regulators, natural resource specialists (e.g. foresters, fish and wildlife specialists), environmental and civil engineers, agroecologists, and landscape planners and designers. The journal is also for engineers who, as a result of training and/or experience in biological and/or ecological sciences, are involved in designing and building ecosystems. The journal is of particular interest to practising environmental managers due to its multidisciplinary approach to practical problems and opportunities.Ecological engineering has been defined as the design of ecosystems for the mutual benefit of humans and nature. Specific topics covered in the journal include: ecotechnology; synthetic ecology; bioengineering; sustainable agroecology; habitat reconstruction; restoration ecology; ecosystem conservation; ecosystem rehabilitation; stream and river restoration; wetland restoration and construction; reclamation ecology; non-renewable resource conservation. Applications of ecological engineering (or ecotechnology) include wetland creation and restoration, pollution control by ecosystems, restoration and rehabilitation of forests, grasslands, lakes, reservoirs and rivers, and development of sustainable agroecosystems.Because ecological engineering is based on the premise of conserving both renewable and non-renewable resources by using both in partnership, the journal will also be pertinent to those involved in global climate change, alternative energy policies, ecological economics, environmental conservation, and global geopolitics.The journal welcomes full papers, short communications, comments, letters to the Editor, and will publish review articles upon invitation.Papers will be published in the English language. The journal will not levy page charges and the corresponding author, at no cost, will be provided with a PDF file of the article via e-mail.All papers will be subject to peer review and they will be dealt with as speedily as is compatible with a high standard of presentation.

The Editors of the Journal of Political Science Education , the journal of the Undergraduate Education Section of the American Political Science Association, invite submissions that focus on teaching and learning issues in political science in higher education. Submissions will be open to all and will be evaluated on the basis of the quality of their content. The journal invites submissions that span a broad scope of issues in political science education, including teaching-related issues, methods and techniques, learning/teaching activities and devices, educational assessment in political science, and curriculum development. In keeping with the current trend in higher education to apply the methodological and research techniques developed in substantive fields to the scholarship of teaching and learning, the journal especially invites articles that provide systematic tests and empirical evidence to demonstrate that the pedagogical innovations or innovative teaching techniques described in the article actually work. The Journal of Political Science Education is an intellectually rigorous, path-breaking, agenda-setting journal that publishes the highest quality scholarship on teaching and pedagogical issues in political science. The journal aims to represent the full range of questions, issues and approaches regarding political science education, including teaching-related issues, methods and techniques, learning/teaching activities and devices, educational assessment in political science, graduate education, and curriculum development. In particular, the journal's editors welcome studies that reflect the scholarship of teaching and learning, or works that would be informative and/or of practical use to the readers of the Journal of Political Science Education , and address topics in an empirical way, making use of the techniques that political scientists use in their own substantive research.Each issue includes: Articles illustrating the latest innovations in teaching techniques and learning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Articles describing and evaluating curricular reform in political science Essays on the state of the discipline and discussion of issues and challenges facing political science as a discipline (e.g. student recruitment, retention, assessment) Timely and useful reviews of textbooks in all subfields of Political Science, to help instructors select works most appropriate for their classes Reviews of existing teaching technologies, web based materials, and course software that will help instructors and students make the most out of such technologies.

Plant Biotechnology Journal is published by Wiley-Blackwell in association with the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) and the Association of Applied Biology (AAB). Plant Biotechnology Journal aims to publish high-impact original research and incisive reviews by leading researchers in applied plant science, with an emphasis on molecular plant sciences and their applications through plant biotechnology. We aim to provide a forum for the most important advances in this field, including curiosity-driven studies with the potential for application, strategic research in plant biotechnology, scientific analysis of key issues for the beneficial application of plant sciences and scientific analysis of the performance of the products of plant biotechnology in practice. Plant Biotechnology Journal often receives manuscripts describing research carried out solely in model species. While the Plant Biotechnology Journal will continue to accept exceptional manuscripts describing novel and useful procedures carried out in model species, one of the strengths of the Plant Biotechnology Journal is its ability to focus on application. Therefore, from January 2011 the Plant Biotechnology Journal will immediately reject manuscripts containing high quality, but not exceptional, research relating solely to model species. To be accepted for publication in Plant Biotechnology Journal, original research papers will need to present major new findings with conclusions thoroughly supported by critical experimental evidence and make a substantial contribution to plant biotechnology and/or scientific understanding. Reviews must accordingly provide a high level of insight and synthesis beyond a summary of published work. Sciences underpinning plant biotechnology include functional genomics and proteomics, molecular genetics, physiology, biochemistry and cell biology, with applications through molecular marker, mutant and transgenic approaches. Applications may involve agriculture, horticulture, forestry, biodiversity and conservation, enhanced yield, reduced environmental impact, phytoremediation, environmental sensors, improved foods and food-processing, biofuels and biomaterials including pharmaceuticals from terrestrial, aquatic or marine plant systems including industrial crops and natural systems. Examples of areas covered in Plant Biotechnology Journal include:

Social policymakers need a balanced, thoughtful, and analytical resource to meet the challenge of global "graying" at a rate that's historically unprecedented. The Journal of Aging & Social Policy examines the important policy issues that affect the elderly in societies throughout the world.The Journal of Aging & Social Policy presents insightful contributions from an international and interdisciplinary panel of policy analysts, researchers, and scholars. The journal examines and analyzes policymaking and the political processes that affect the development and implementation of programs for the elderly from a global perspective, highlighting not only the United States but also Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Latin America, Asia, and the Asia-Pacific rim. Issues regularly addressed in the journal include: long-term care, home and community-based care, nursing home care, assisted living; long-term care financing, financial security, employment and training, public and private pension coverage; housing; transportation; health care access and financing; retirement. In addition to the major issues of growing old in a youth-oriented society, the Journal of Aging & Social Policy also reviews the processes for adopting policies at the state and federal levels, examining the interplay of political and economic forces, legal and regulatory constraints, the pressure of special interests, and the influence of constituencies.The Journal of Aging & Social Policy is an essential source for critical and historical analysis, and cutting-edge thought and discussion on age-based policy, and a must for educators, practitioners, researchers, and administrators who work with the elderly. Peer Review Policy: All articles published in the Journal of Aging & Social Policy are peer reviewed. Manuscripts are screened by the Editor and reviewed anonymously by at least two subject matter experts.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

E-ISSN: 2078-6913 For over 60 years IBRA has published Bee Science that"s Worldwide and World Class! TheJournal of Apicultural Research. incorporatingBee World. publishes original research articles. original theoretical papers. notes. comments and authoritative reviews on scientific aspects of the biology. ecology. natural history and culture of all types of bee (superfamily Apoidea). The ISI Impact Factor (2009) for this journal is 0.694. All papers submitted to the journal undergo review by the editors and independent peer referees. and papers are accepted for publication only if they are of the required standard and have not been published elsewhere. Copyright of published papers is normally held by the International Bee Research Association. Use of DOI numbers offering you an easier search function We are still adding DOI numbers to our back issues and are grateful for your patience while we complete this task. Some history The Journal of Apicultural Research has been IBRA"s journal for reporting experimental science for over 40 years. The journal"s very first volume carried Woyke"s classic paper on diploid drones. and every volume since has contained important contributions to scientific literature. Because of the high quality of the journal"s papers. it has come to be respected as a prestigious outlet for reporting scientific studies of the biology. ecology. natural history and culture of all types of bees. Indeed. many scientists have come to respect the journal as the flagship of apicultural journals. ©ISSN 0021-8839 International Bee Research Association. 2009. All rights reserved. No part of thei publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronically. mechanically. by photocopying or otherwise. without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Published by the International Bee Research Assocaition. 16 North Road. Cardiff. CF10 3DY. U.K.

The Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse addresses the treatment of substance abuse in all ages of children. With the growing magnitude of the problem of substance abuse among children and youth, this is an essential forum for the dissemination of descriptive or investigative efforts with this population. The journal serves as a vehicle for communication and dissemination of information to the many practitioners and researchers working with these young people. With this singular mission in mind, the Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse provides subscribers with one source for obtaining current, useful information regarding state-of-the-art approaches to the strategies and issues in the assessment, prevention, and treatment of adolescent substance abuse. Also, clinical case reports and descriptions of new and innovative evaluation and treatment methods are encouraged. This enables the journal to provide a unique combination of clinical problems, solutions, and research findings to its readers. The journal is an interdisciplinary forum for the publication of information on clinical and investigative efforts concerning the assessment, prevention, and treatment of child and adolescent substance abuse. The primary focus is on the empirical study of child and adolescent substance abuse utilizing group comparisons, or single-case experimental strategies. The journal publishes clinical and research reports from a broad range of disciplines: * clinical and counseling psychology * psychiatry * family therapy * sociology * public health * rehabilitation * social work Case studies that are of special clinical relevance or that describe innovative evaluation and intervention techniques, reviews, and theoretical discussions that contribute substantially to our understanding of child and adolescent substance abuse are also published. Peer Review Policy: All manuscripts that are submitted to this journal to be considered for publication have undergone initial screening by the Editor. Almost exclusively, these manuscripts have been reviewed by up to three anonymous referees. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Expanded Routledge Psychoanalysis Coverage in PEPThe Journal of Child Psychotherapy is the official journal of the Association of Child Psychotherapists, first published in 1963. It is an essential publication for all those with an interest in the theory and practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and work with infants, children, adolescents and their parents where there are emotional and psychological problems. The journal also deals with the applications of such theory and practice in other settings or fieldsThe Journal is concerned with a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioural disorders. These range from the more severe conditions of autism, anorexia, depression and the traumas of emotional, physical and sexual abuse to problems such as bed wetting and soiling, eating difficulties and sleep disturbance.ReadershipThis journal is an essential publication for all those with an interest in the theory and practice of work with children, adolescents and their parents where there are emotional and psychological problems.Peer Review IntegrityAll research articles and submitted reflective papers in this journal, including those in special issues, special sections, or supplements, have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two independent reviewers.All review, commissioned/invited and opinion papers in this journal have undergone initial editor screening and rigorous editorial review.Disclaimer The Association of Child Psychotherapists and Taylor & Francis makes 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 expressed 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 the Society and Taylor & Francis.

Journal of Contemporary Religion is an international peer reviewed journal. Its purpose is to both document and evaluate the anthropological, sociological, psychological, and philosophical aspects of emerging manifestations of religiosity in any part of the world8212;whether within innovative movements or mainstream institutions. The term 'religion' in the title of this journal is understood to include contributions on spirituality. Moreover, as the journal title suggests, the focus is on contemporary issues. Therefore, the editors of Journal of Contemporary Religion welcome submissions which deal with:classical topics in the study of religion, such as secularisation and the vitality of religion or traditional sectarian movements;more recent developments in the study of religion, including religion and social problems, religion and the environment, religion and education, the transmission of religion, the materialisation and visualisation of religion in various forms, new forms of religious pluralism, the rise of new forms of religion and spirituality, religion and the Internet, religion and science, religion and globalisation, religion and the economy, etc. theoretical approaches to the study of religion;discussions of methods in relation to empirical research;qualitative and quantitative research and related issues.The Journal includes reviews of books which reflect the above themes.Peer Review Policy:Research articles and Research notes published in the Journal of Contemporary Religion have undergone rigorous peer review, with at least two anonymous referees assessing the submitted material.Disclaimer for scientific, technical and social science publications:Taylor & 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.

CJAS aims to improve knowledge and awareness of Africa as well as the problems and aspirations of its people, to inform Canadian policy on and in Africa, and to generate public interest in the study and understanding of Africa in Canada.

Hydrological Processes is an international journal devoted to the publication of original scientific and technical papers in hydrology. The objective of these communications is to improve our understanding of hydrological processes. The scope of the journal encompasses disciplines focussing on the physical, biogeochemical, mathematical and methodological aspects of hydrological processes together with research on instrumentation and techniques. The journal also publishes several issues annually, which relate to themes emergent from conferences, hydrological science societies and key research topics identified by editorial board members. Comments on previously published papers may be submitted to HP. The authors of the original work will be given the opportunity to submit a reply for simultaneous publication with the Comment. Comments and Replies will be subject to the normal journal review process. For publication of a Comment or a Reply, they must be judged by the referees to be scientifically significant. Comments should preferably be in the form of a short paper not exceeding the length of two printed journal pages. Publication will take place only when all parties have had an opportunity to respond appropriately. All papers for HP should be prepared in accordance with the notes for contributors . Submit papers to the Editor-in-Chief of HP or one of the Associate Editors HPToday is devoted to research and sources of information which are considered to be deserving of rapid dissemination to hydrologists. As such, it should be seen as a forum for rapid scientific communication and as a vehicle for up-to-date dialogues in hydrological sciences. HPToday includes invited commentaries, letters to the editor, and refereed scientific briefings. All papers for HPToday should be prepared in accordance with the notes for contributors . The journal to which you are submitting your manuscript employs a plagiarism detection system. By submitting your manuscript to this journal you accept that your manuscript may be screened for plagiarism against previously published works is devoted to research and sources of information. Please note: Effective from the start of the 2011 volume, this journal will be published online-only.

The European Transport Research Review – An Open Access Journal (ETRR) is an online scientific platform aiming at disseminating research results in the field of transport. The main scope and mission of the Journal is to provide a forum for the publication of high quality scientific papers in the field of transport in general, and a dissemination medium for new ideas and developments that originate in, or are of interest to, the European transport research community. The Journal was established by the European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI).

Journal’s concept and primary characteristics are: first, it is the open access configuration that makes it easily and widely available through the internet to all readers with a minimum of constraints and costs: second, it provides focus on issues of special interest to European transport research, its funding bodies and supervising organisations: third, it is clearly oriented towards both researchers and practitioners.The Journal considers primarily papers, on both theoretical as well as applied research, whose excellence and content represent an important contribution to transport research in Europe. Papers dealing with theoretical or applied research outside Europe are also encouraged to be submitted for publication, as long as their results are of relevance to European transport concerns, or can contribute to scientific knowledge or best practice transfer between researchers in Europe and their counterparts in other continents.Contributors are advised to submit papers that fit at least in one of the areas of interest identified by the Journal. However, the Editorial Board can also consider papers that are not directly related to these areas but are considered of interest or of particular concern to the aims and goals of the Journal. Papers published in the Journal are subjected to peer-review in accordance with standard international practices for scholarly journals., In addition, the Journal will also periodically publish information papers, as well as book and conference reviews regarding transport policy and research in Europe.

The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) is the profession's journal, serving as the voice of nursing since 1900. AJN is an award-winning, peer-reviewed, monthly journal publishing a broad range of highly readable articles. With coverage of evidence-based clinical practice and incisive news analysis, trenchant commentary and original research, heart-felt reflection and hands-on nursing, AJN is the profession's premier journal. AJN was named as one of 100 Most Influential Journals in Biology & Medicine over the last 100 Years8212;the only nursing journal included. (BioMedical & Life Sciences Division (DBIO) of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). AJN's authors synthesize research, discussing its practical application in all settings in which nurses work. In addition, each issue features articles that allow readers to obtain continuing education credit. AJN provides nurses with thought-provoking news and commentaries designed to help them become clinical leaders who are knowledgeable about and prepared to respond to the challenges they confront in their daily practice. AJN's diverse audience encompasses a cross section of nurses, as well as other health care professionals, journalists, patients, and the general public. The journal has received awards from Folio, the Association for Women in Communications, the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and the American Academy of Nursing, among others.NEW from the American Journal of NursingSign up now for the new AJN eNews, a monthly newsletter delivered to your inbox, containing the latest clinical, nursing, and health topics. AJN's standards for accuracy and excellence, which have made us the leading voice of nursing for over 100 years, continue in this medium, as a trusted source for news on clinical practice, health care policy, professional issues, and the business of nursing.AJN also has a blog at http://ajnoffthecharts.wordpress.com.

View a list of the latest free articles available from Journal of Sports Sciences The Journal of Sports Sciences marked its 25th Anniversary at the BASES annual conference in Bath University 2007. Read the report The Journal of Sports Sciences publishes articles of a high standard on various aspects of the sports sciences covering a number of disciplinary bases, including anatomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, sociology, as well as ergonomics, kinanthropometry and other interdisciplinary perspectives. In addition to reports of research, review articles and book reviews are published. The emphasis of the Journal is on the human sciences, broadly defined, applied to sport and exercise. Besides experimental work in human responses to exercise, the subjects covered will include human rersponses to technologies such as the design of sports equipment and playing facilities, research in training, selection, performance prediction or modification, and stress reduction or manifestation. Manuscripts dealing with original investigations of exercise, validation of technological innovations in sport or comprehensive reviews of topics relevant to the scientific study of sport will be considered for publication. The Journal presents research findings in the growing area of exercise and sports sciences to an international audience. The readership for this journal is varied and ranges from academic research workers to professionals in recreation, sports coaching and training. Peer Review Statement All research and review articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized (double-blind) refereeing by at least two referees. Disclaimer Taylor & Francis makes 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 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.

The Journal of Texture Studies is a peer-reviewed international journal historically specialized in the texture and sensory perception of food and other consumer products. The journal was first published in 1969 and has been the primary source for disseminating advances in all sciences related to physical characterization and sensory perception of texture, in particular in areas such as food rheology and microstructure, tactile senses and texture perception, texture features and material attributes (composition, structure, and processing), food oral consumption, and studies associated with eating and sensory appreciation.With the ever expanding research interests of texture studies and increasing cross-disciplinary research with the allied health industries, the Journal has redefined its scope to better reflect the broadened research activities and interests associated with texture and sensory perception. Recent developments in the discipline reveal a greater awareness of the essential role of oral and brain processes in texture and perception. Beyond the traditional subject matter of the journal, the editors welcome research articles, research notes, review papers, and discussion papers from contributors of food physics, oral physiology, sensory psychology, and other relevant disciplines. Some key areas/topics includes (but not limited to):• Rheology, fracture mechanics, and microstructure in relation to texture, flavor and processing• Modeling and simulation of eating processes• Oral receptors and texture perception• Oral tribology• Food-saliva interactions• Measuring and quantifying texture attributes instrumentally and by panels• Novel techniques and optimization of instrumental tests• Psychophysics and psychorheology• Receptor responses and sensory perception in the brain• Food design and engineering for enhanced oral experience and for vulnerable consumersThe Journal also accepts reviews of books particularly pertinent to the field.

Clinical & Experimental Immunology is a top ranking, international journal publishing biologically significant studies that have clinical relevance. The Journal is focused on Translational Immunology and is amongst the foremost journals in this field, attracting high-quality papers from all parts of the world. Translation is viewed as a process of applying ideas, insights and discoveries generated through basic scientific studies to the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of human disease. Journal articles cover clinical studies in patients receiving immune-based therapies, in relation to autoimmunity, primary and secondary immunodeficiencies, complement disorders and allergies. The Journal also reports investigations on the pathogenesis of rheumatic, renal and endocrine disorders, as well as infectious diseases, malignancy and transplantation. Basic immunology studies that inform clinical practice or understanding of disease mechanisms are also welcomed, as are studies in non-human model systems and reports on the physiological mechanisms of immunity. In addition to research reports, the Journal publishes highly cited review, perspective and hypothesis articles. These are usually commissioned and published as Translational Mini-Review series, but suggestions to the Editor-in-Chief of topics for such series, or titles for one-off review articles are welcome. The Journal encourages submission of articles that represent position papers on the classification, diagnosis or treatment of immunological disease.Articles deemed to be of potentially high impact may be drawn to the attention of the Editorial Team for allocation to our Fast-Track category, enabling papers of immediate interest to reach their audience as quickly as possible.Free Access in the Developing WorldFree online access to this journal is available within institutions in the developing world through the HINARI initiative with the World Health Organization (WHO).Online OpenAuthors of articles in this journal can now choose to make their articles open access and available free for all readers through the payment of an author fee.

The International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration is an applied, internationally oriented hospitality and tourism management journal designed to help practitioners and researchers stay abreast of the latest developments in the field as well as facilitate the exchange of ideas. The journal addresses critical competency areas that will help practitioners be successful in this growing field now and into the future.An exciting and challenging international forum, the journal reflects current happenings and trends in the industry. Dynamic market forces such as global competition, changing customer expectations, and new communication technology--combined with career challenges due to ongoing industry consolidation and corporate restructuring--mandate continuous learning and the sharing of ideas. The journal will facilitate this need by providing essential and intelligent information about world-wide hospitality and tourism issues. The International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration publishes refereed articles on best practices of hospitality and tourism management and education, applied research studies, and critical reviews on major issues affecting the hospitality and tourism sectors. The journal's scope includes but is not limited to: private club management restaurant management beverage management marketing management human resource management managing guests expectations and experiences intriguing case examples consumer behavior managing cultural diversity in the workplace and consumer markets the interrelationship between hospitality and tourism information technology strategic alliances security and safety resident attitudes toward tourism and host quality of life Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone a double-blind, peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by two anonymous referees.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, founded by Francesco Pipino in the year 2000, is an official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The journal publishes original papers reporting basic research or clinical applications in the field of orthopaedic and traumatologic surgery, as well as technical notes, rapid communications, case reports, comments and letters to the Editor. Although the journal is managed by the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, contributions from authors working in other countries are welcome.The Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology aims to be a forum for the communication and exchange of ideas concerning the various aspects of orthopaedics and traumatology. Furthermore, the journal aims to promote Italian medical research within an international context through the careful selection of papers and the choice of English as an official language. The journal’s visibility in the scientific community is further enhanced by its electronic edition available via the publisher’s SpringerLink Information Service at http://www.springerlink.com. Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human studies have been reviewed by the appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in an appropriate version of the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed consent prior to their inclusion in the study. Details that might disclose the identity of the subjects under study should be omitted.Reports of animal experiments must state that the Principles of Laboratory Animal Care (NIH publication no. 86-23 revised 1985) were followed, as were applicable national laws (e.g. the current version of the German Law on the Protection of Animals). The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do, not comply with the above-mentioned requirements. The journal is open for publication of supplements and for publishing abstracts of scientific meetings. Conditions can be obtained from the Editor-in-Chief or the publisher.

The Journal of Religious & Theological Information is an essential resource for bibliographers, librarians, and scholars interested in the literature of religion and theology. Both international and pluralistic in scope, this peer-reviewed journal encourages the publication of research and scholarship in the field of library and information studies as it relates to religious studies and related fields, including philosophy, ethnic studies, anthropology, sociology, and historical approaches to religion. By "information" we refer to both print and electronic, and both published and unpublished information. A board of consulting editors assists the editor in reviewing submissions as well as maintaining awareness of developments in the fields covered. Journal of Religious & Theological Information welcomes submissions using various methodologies, including empirical research, essays, and critical reviews.This journal focuses on various stages in librarianship for religious and theological information, such as: productiondisseminationusestorageretrievalpreservationbibliographycollection developmentinstruction and information literacydigitizationspecial collections and archiveshistory of libraries and librarianshipcensorship and intellectual freedomThe journal fills a gap in the literature of library and information science. Because existing serial publications have more restricted editorial policies and tend to address the immediate issues of various associations of librarians responsible for religious or theological libraries, the Journal of Religious & Theological Information complements these publications by its more inclusive editorial scope. Past articles have included a broad spectrum of topics written by librarians, scholars, clergy, and others interested in the literature, publishing trends, and information seeking behavior of the religious and theological community.Send books and electronic media to be reviewed to David Holifield, JRTI Reviews, P.O. Box 959, Cupertino, CA 95015; Email: jrtireviews@aol.com; jrtireviews.blogspot.comPeer Review Policy: All articles in Journal of Religious & Theological Information have undergone anonymous double-blind review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Applied Econometrics is an international journal published bi-monthly, plus 1 additional issue (total 7 issues). It aims to publish articles of high quality dealing with the application of existing as well as new econometric techniques to a wide variety of problems in economics and related subjects, covering topics in measurement, estimation, testing, forecasting, and policy analysis. The emphasis is on the careful and rigorous application of econometric techniques and the appropriate interpretation of the results. The economic content of the articles is stressed. A special feature of the Journal is its emphasis on the replicability of results by other researchers. To achieve this aim, authors are expected to make available a complete set of the data used as well as any specialised computer programs employed through a readily accessible medium, preferably in a machine-readable form. The use of microcomputers in applied research and transferability of data is emphasised. The Journal also features occasional sections of short papers re-evaluating previously published papers. The intention of the Journal of Applied Econometrics is to provide an outlet for innovative, quantitative research in economics which cuts across areas of specialisation, involves transferable techniques, and is easily replicable by other researchers. Contributions that introduce statistical methods that are applicable to a variety of economic problems are actively encouraged. The Journal also aims to publish review and survey articles that make recent developments in the field of theoretical and applied econometrics more readily accessible to applied economists in general.