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This rapid-publication, open-access, online-only journal offers reports of single cases and small case series, with a focus on the lesson that the observation or experience provides to the reader. Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons commenced publication in January 2021.

South African Journal of Education is the official journal of the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) and publishes original contributions from any of the disciplines in Education, in any of the official languages of South Africa.

The British Journal of Sociology of Education is one of the most renowned international scholarly journals in the field. The editorial board of the journal brings together the expertise of leading sociologists and rising academics. The aim of the journal is to publish high quality original, theoretically informed analyses of the relationship between education and society. The Journal has an outstanding record of addressing major global debates about the social significance and impact of educational policy, provision, processes and practice in many countries around the world. The journal welcomes contributions which explore all phases of formal and informal education. It engages with a diverse range of contemporary and emergent social theories along with the full range of methodological approaches. It investigates the discursive politics of education, social stratification and mobility, the social dimensions of all aspects of pedagogy, and educational experiences from those of the privileged to those of the most disadvantaged. The vitality of the journal is sustained by its commitment to offer independent, critical evaluations of the ways in which education interfaces with local, national, regional and global developments, contexts and agendas. There is an established well-informed international audience for the Journal. Authors are expected to consider this wide readership and to exhibit knowledge of previously-published articles when submitting their work for consideration. Submissions should be well located within sociological theory, and should not only be rigorous and reflexive methodologically, but also offer original insights to educational problems/perspectives. Peer Review Policy: All articles submitted to the Journal are anonymously refereed by at least two members of the editorial board. This ensures the world class quality of the journal and maintains the continuity of sociological debate.

The Journal of Hepatology publishes original papers, reviews, case reports and letters to the Editor concerned with clinical and basic research in the field of hepatology. The Journal is published in English. Supplements may be accepted after editorial review.The full text of the Journal of Hepatology is available online via two sources:Institutional access: If your library has a subscription to ScienceDirect and has elected to include the Journal of Hepatology, you can access the journal online via www.sciencedirect.com.Please go to www.jhep-elsevier.com to access the Journal of Hepatology online.FREE TABLES OF CONTENTS AND ABSTRACTSFREE ACCESS TO THE EDITORIAL AND REVIEW ARTICLE OF EACH ISSUEFULL TEXT FOR EASL MEMBERS AND PERSONAL SUBSCRIBERSEvery three months with the TOP 25 in the Journal?The Journal of Hepatology endorses the policy of the WHO and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) on the registration of clinical trials. Therefore, any trial that starts recruiting on or after July 1, 2005 should be registered in a publicly owned, publicly accessible registry and should satisfy a minimal standard dataset. Trials that started recruiting before that date will be considered for publication if registered before September 13, 2005.More detailed information regarding Clinical trials and registration can be found in New Engl J Med 2004, 351:1250-1251 and New Engl J Med 2005, 352:2437-2438.IMPORTANT All EASL members have online access included in their membership fee. All personal subscribers have online access included in their subscription rate.

Special Issue Call for Papers: Aggression and ViolenceSocial Neuroscience features original empirical Research Papers, as well as Short Reviews or Commentaries that examine how the brain mediates social cognition, interpersonal exchanges, affective/cognitive group interactions, and related topics that deal with social/personality psychology.The goal of Social Neuroscience is to provide a place to publish empirical articles that intend to further our understanding of the role of the central nervous system in the development and maintenance of social behaviors.Submissions from all branches of neuroscience are encouraged, including (but not limited to) bio/neuropsychology, evolution, psychiatry, neurology, and neuroscience. Further, submissions that have brain-based empirical data in the fields of social and cognitive psychology, including social cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, or other humanities areas are encouraged.Articles published in Social Neuroscience cover all neuroscience techniques including neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI, PET, ERP, TMS), as well as more traditional neuroscience techniques (e.g., animal studies, case studies, psychiatric populations, post-mortem studies, pharmaceutical, agonist /antagonist). Social Neuroscience does not publish articles that report only behavioral data.The journal focuses on both molar (i.e., regional cortical localization, neural networks) and molecular (i.e., neurotransmitter) research. All social behaviors are covered including all aspects of inter- and intra-personal relationships. Both environmental and genetic influences are presented. Abnormal behaviors and populations are focused on in terms of understanding social/brain relationships. Language, memory, attention and perception are appropriate topics if they relate to specific social behaviors or cognitions. Studies that approach social neuroscience from an environmental or genetic approach are equally appropriate, and related topics that deal with the interface of neuroscientific and social/personality investigations.Peer Review IntegrityAll published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.Special IssuesIssues devoted to a single topic are regularly published in this journal; they are sent free to subscribers in that year. Non-subscribers to the journal can purchase special issues separately as books. Please click on the titles below for more information:Developmental Social NeuroscienceGuest Editors: Philip Zelazo & Tomas PausVolume 5, Issues 5-6 (2010) ISBN 978-1-84872-741-0Neural Correlates of DeceptionGuest Editors: Giorgio Ganis & Julian KeenanVolume 4, Issue 6 (2009) ISBN 978-1-84872-712-0The Mirror Neuron SystemGuest Editors: Christian Keysers and Luciano FadigaVolume 3, Issues 3-4 (2008) ISBN 978-1-84169-866Interpersonal SensitivityGuest Editors: Jean Decety and Daniel Batson Volume 2, Issues 3-4 (2007) ISBN 978-1-84169-838-0Theory of MindGuest Editors: Rebecca Saxe and Simon Baron-Cohen Volume 1, Issues 3-4 (2006) ISBN 978-1-84169-816-8 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 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 Taylor & Francis.

The International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability ( IJAS ) is a cross-disciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of sustainability in agricultural and food systems. IJAS publishes both theoretical developments and critical appraisals of new evidence on what is not sustainable about current or past agricultural and food systems, as well as on transitions towards agricultural and rural sustainability at farm, community, regional, national and international levels, and through food supply chains. It is committed to clear and consistent use of language and logic, and the use of appropriate evidence to substantiate empirical statements.IJAS increases knowledge on what technologies and processes are contributing to agricultural sustainability, what policies, institutions and economic structures are preventing or promoting sustainability, and what relevant lessons should be learned.IJAS addresses agricultural sustainability directly and comprehensively. Papers published in the journal contribute to answering the questions: What makes agriculture more (or less) sustainable, how, and why?IJAS covers both theoretical as well as more technical topics, but does not include coverage of technical experimental findings, derived from field or laboratory based studies, unless they explicitly and comprehensively discuss the sustainability aspects of the research.Authors and researchers are strongly encouraged to take a look at previously published IJAS papers. Topics covered include: Agriculture-Environment Interactions Agriculture and Rural Economy Interactions Institutional and Policy Issues Technology Development Food and Consumer IssuesJournal news 2011 Impact Factor: 1.696. Ranked 7/57 in Agriculture, Multidisciplinary! ©2012 Thomson Reuters, 2011 Journal Citation Report®Related Articles Most read Most cited The top 100 questions of importance to the future of global agriculture International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability Sustainable intensification in African agriculture International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability Agricultural success from Africa: the case of fertilizer tree systems in southern Africa (Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe) International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability Trees, agroforestry and multifunctional agriculture in Cameroon International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability The emergence of urban agriculture: Sydney, Australia International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability More 1 The spread of Conservation Agriculture: justification, sustainability and uptake International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability 2 The top 100 questions of importance to the future of global agriculture International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability 3 Zooming-in zooming-out: a novel method to scale up local innovations and sustainable technologies International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability 4 The power of video to trigger innovation: rice processing in central Benin International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability 5 Agroforestry Tree Products (AFTPs): Targeting Poverty Reduction and Enhanced Livelihoods International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability MoreTake a look at our portfolio of Literature Journals with 7 days’ free access to more than 2 years’ worth of recent issues.STAR - Special Terms for Authors & Researchers.

Serving the breadth of the general and applied linguistics communities; Ampersand offers a highly–visible, open access home for authors. An international, peer–reviewed journal; Ampersand welcomes submissions originating in applied and historical linguistics, phonetics, phonology, pragmatics, semantics, sociolinguistics and syntax. Ampersand offers an alternative outlet for work which might not be considered, or is classed as 'out of scope' elsewhere and prioritizes fast peer review and publication to the benefit of authors and readers.

Ampersand caters to a comprehensive audience, ranging from language researchers, linguists, teachers, educationalists, practitioners and those with a general interest in language and linguistics. The journal aims to encourage the free exchange of information between researchers by being a forum for the constructive discussion and debate of issues in both theoretical and applied research. The journal welcomes all types of paper from traditional 'full' research articles, short communications, opinion pieces, book reviews, case studies, literature reviews and applications. Ampersand also offers the opportunity to publish special issues or sections to reflect current interest and research in topical or developing areas. The journal fully supports authors wanting to present their research in an innovative fashion through the use of modern multimedia in the award–winning 'article of the future' format on ScienceDirect®.

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JOIN ACOSA Association for Community Organization & Social Administration 8211; click here for the 2011 Membership Form. ACOSA Members receive the Journal of Community Practice as a benefit of membership.The Journal of Community Practice is an interdisciplinary journal grounded in social work. It is designed to provide a forum for community practice, including community organizing, planning, social administration, organizational development, community development, and social change. The journal contributes to the advancement of knowledge related to numerous disciplines, including social work and the social sciences, urban planning, social and economic development, community organizing, policy analysis, urban and rural sociology, community health, public administration, and nonprofit management. As a forum for authors and a resource for readers, this journal makes an invaluable contribution to the community's conceptualization, applications, and practice.The Journal of Community Practice articulates contemporary issues, providing direction on how to think about social problems, developing approaches to dealing with them, and outlining ways to implement these concepts in classrooms and practice settings. Academics and practitioners engaged in community practice contribute articles that will enhance your abilities to design new programs and policy for your area. As the only journal focusing on community practice, it covers research, theory, practice, and curriculum strategies for the full range of work with communities and organizations.This unique interdisciplinary journal utilizes a range of research methods, including:case studiescurriculum developmenthistorical studiesparticipatory researchprogram evaluationqualitative and quantitative methodstheory and model development The journal occasionally publishes a feature article and "Notes from Practice" or "Notes from Teaching" to supply readers with up-to-date resources. A special column, "From the Archives" researches concepts and situations from history to show what was successful in past communities.Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by two anonymous reviewers. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The fledgling State of Israel began to publish its scientific activity in 1951 under the general heading of Bulletin of the Research Council of Israel, which quickly split into sections to accommodate various fields in the growing academic community. In 1963, the Bulletin ceased publication and independent journals were born, with Section A becoming the new Israel Journal of Chemistry. The Israel Journal of Chemistry is the official journal of the Israel Chemical Society. Effective from Volume 50 (2010) it is published by Wiley-VCH. The Israel Journal of Chemistry is an international and peer-reviewed publication forum for Special Issues on timely research topics in all fields of chemistry: from biochemistry through organic and inorganic chemistry to polymer, physical and theoretical chemistry, including all interdisciplinary topics. Each topical issue is edited by one or several Guest Editors and primarily contains invited Review articles. Communications and Full Papers may be published occasionally, if they fit with the quality standards of the journal. The publication language is English and the journal is published six times a year. ISSN: 0021-2148 (print). 1869-5868 (online). CODEN: ISJCAT. Volume 51. 6 Issues in 2011. 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: 'Isr. J. Chem.' (punctuation may vary according to the style of the citing journal).

The Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery is the first peer-reviewed group therapy journal that attends to both the addiction and the mental health needs of clients. This journal offers an important forum for the diverse team of treatment providers, clinicians, educators, and researchers that serve addictions groups. The journal presents up-to-date clinical, research, and training articles involving a broad range of addictions and compulsive behaviors. The Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery provides a unique opportunity for group therapists and addictions treatment professionals8212;as well as academics, researchers, and other health care practitioners8212;to learn about the latest developments in this specialized form of addictions treatment. The editorial board includes representatives from diverse theoretical persuasions, facilitating communication among the professional communities working with addictions groups. Some of the topics covered in the Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery: alcoholismchemical dependenceeating disorderssexual compulsivitymoney compulsivitycodependenceinpatient and outpatient treatmenttherapeutic communitiesinterpersonal therapycognitive-behavioral therapymutual help groupsdual diagnosis groups Recurring features in the Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery include: a consultation section8212;a clinical question is addressed by a panel of group therapistsa transcript of group therapy8212;analyzed by several experts with different theoretical orientationsbook reviews8212;to survey developments in addiction and recovery Peer Review Policy: All articles in this journal have undergone rigorous anonymous double-blind peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two to four anonymous referees.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

DNA Research is an internationally peer-reviewed journal which aims at publishing papers of highest quality in broad aspects of DNA and genome-related research. Emphasis will be made on the following subjects: 1) Sequencing and characterization of genomes/important genomic regions, 2) Comprehensive analysis of the functions of genes, gene families and genomes, 3) Techniques and equipments useful for structural and functional analysis of genes, gene families and genomes, 4) Computer algorithms and/or their applications relevant to structural and functional analysis of genes and genomes. The journal also welcomes novel findings in other scientific disciplines related to genomes.The Journal was launched in 1994 by Kazusa DNA Research Institute for publication of fine research in the growing field of genomic research. The online version of the journal was launched in 2000, and the journal has ever since been proud of providing the journal open access. DNA Research continues to provide its online journal open access at a very low author charge.

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The European Journal of Internal Medicine is the official journal of:The European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), The Icelandic Society of Internal Medicine, The Irish Association of Internal Medicine (IAIM), The Norwegian Society for Internal Medicine and The Swedish Society of Internal Medicine.And affiliated with:The Polish Society of Internal Medicine and The Turkish Society of Internal MedicineThe journal is devoted to promoting the science and practise of internal medicine in Europe. To this end the journal publishes original scientific articles, editorials, short communications and other information relevant to internal medicine and related fields. The journal also publishes news and articles concerning the activities and policies of the Federation as well as those of national internal medicine societies.Leading journal for the European internist, covering all aspects of internal medicine, including such new developments as:• Vascular Medicine• Decision Making• Clinical Genetics• Medical Technology Assessment• Research Grants

The European Journal of Oncology Nursing's 2012 Impact Factor is 1.685 (© Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2013).The European Journal of Oncology Nursing is an international journal which publishes research of direct relevance to patient care, nurse education, management and policy development. EJON is proud to be the official journal of the European Oncology Nursing Society.The journal publishes the following types of papers:• Original research articles• Review articles• Commentaries• Practice Notes• Book and media reviews• A scan of current literatureBenefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs began in 1940 as the Quarterly Journal of Studies on Alcohol. It was founded by Howard W. Haggard, M.D., director of Yale University’s Laboratory of Applied Physiology. Dr. Haggard was a physiologist studying the effects of alcohol on the body, and he started the Journal as a way to publish the increasing amount of research on alcohol use, abuse, and treatment that emerged from Yale and other institutions in the years following the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. In addition to original research, the Journal also published abstracts summarizing other published documents dealing with alcohol. At Yale, Dr. Haggard built a large team of alcohol researchers within the Laboratory of Applied Physiology—including E.M. Jellinek, who became managing editor of the Journal in 1941. In 1943, to bring together the various alcohol research projects conducted by the Laboratory, Dr. Haggard formed the Section of Studies on Alcohol, which also became home to the Journal and its editorial staff. In 1950, the Section was renamed the Center of Alcohol Studies.

The Journal on the Use of Force and International Law (JUFIL) is a new peer reviewed journal covering all aspects of the law governing the use of force (jus ad bellum), as distinct from other areas of international law relating to security issues, such as International Humanitarian Law or International Criminal Law. The Journal aims to provide a forum for top quality international research into all facets of the law governing the use of force, covering issues such as the nature and scope of the inherent right of self-defence, the use of force authorised by the UN Security Council and force employed for humanitarian purposes. As such, it has a focused mandate, whilst engaging with the 'jus ad bellum' broadly defined, ensuring a wide appeal.

The International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health (IJCMPH) is an open access, international, monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishes articles of authors from India and abroad with special emphasis on original research findings that are relevant for developing country perspectives including India.

The journal publishes original research articles, focusing on family health care, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health administration, health care delivery, national health problems, medical anthropology and social medicine, invited annotations and comments, invited papers on recent advances, clinical and epidemiological diagnosis and management review article, short communication/brief reports, letters to the editor, case reports, etc. The journal covers population based studies, impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, systematic review, meta-analysis, clinic-social studies etc., related to any domain and discipline of public health, especially relevant to national priorities, including ethical and social issues. Articles aligned with national health issues and policy implications are preferred. It is published monthly and available in print and online version. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health (IJCMPH) complies with the uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals, issued by the International Committee for Medical Journal Editors.

The International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems (IJCAS) is a joint publication of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems (ICROS) and The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers (KIEE), which is published as bimonthly periodical as of 2003. The two institutes have been discussing the launch of a joint publication, since 2001; by discontinuing the former English journals of their respective institutes, they aim to establish a high-quality archival journal. In addition to introducing a new journal name, the IJCAS, the joint steering committee has set a new publication direction. To broaden the scope of the journal, the committee has invited distinguished scholars from abroad as well as from Korea to serve on the editorial board. I am honored to work with them to make this a truly international journal. Our desire is to provide a forum for original research results on theory, design, experiments, and applications in all technical areas of control, automation, and systems. The journal covers th

Visit The International Journal on Media Management's Facebook page here and become a fan! The International Journal on Media Management provides a global examination of the fields of media and telecommunications management, with a strong emphasis on management issues. The goal of the journal is to offer a close analysis of new industry structures, organizational forms, and critical competencies in the changing media environment. The journal serves as a forum for discussion, bringing together academics and industry figures to explore the transition from "classic" to "new" media and to identify the factors that will determine organizational and economic success in a fast-changing and converging environment.The International Journal on Media Management embraces a wide and rich array of media related issues and focuses on the changes in this field evoked by rapid technical developments and convergence in the media industry and communications.Peer Review Policy:All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and double-blind peer review.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.