Journal Guide

Academic Psychiatry publishes original scholarly work dedicated to innovative psychiatric education, professional development in academic psychiatry, and leadership by psychiatrists in the field of medicine. The journal aims to further knowledge in psychiatric education and stimulate improvements in the field of Academic Psychiatry. Articles address teaching, research, and administration, as well as clinical, organizational, and economic issues relevant to the academic missions of departments of psychiatry. Other features include a New Ideas section, commentaries and letters to the editor. Academic Psychiatry also gathers the best papers from meeting workshops, provides a forum for debate, and presents theme issues that focus on a single area of psychiatric education.

ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders publishes the results of basic and clinical research contributing to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of all psychiatric syndromes in which attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be a feature.Regular features will include: original research reports: review papers: case studies: short communications: and letters to the Editor.

The Journal publishes novel papers that contribute to the understanding of ADHD. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders brings together biological, clinical and psychological research in order to stimulate the synthesis of findings from all disciplines involved in improving patient outcomes in all psychiatric syndromes in which ADHD may be a feature.

Journal closed. Law and Human Behavior, the official journal of the American Psychology-Law Society/Division 41 of the American Psychological Association, is a multidisciplinary forum for the publication of articles and discussions of issues arising out of the relationships between human behavior and the law, our legal system, and the legal process. This journal publishes original research, reviews of past research, and theoretical studies from professionals in criminal justice, law, psychology, sociology, psychiatry, political science, education, communication, and other areas germane to the field.

The Harvard Review of Psychiatry is the authoritative source for scholarly reviews and perspectives on a diverse range of important topics in psychiatry. Founded by the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry, the journal is peer-reviewed and not industry sponsored. It is the property of President and Fellows of Harvard College and is affiliated with all of the Departments of Psychiatry at the Harvard teaching hospitals. Articles encompass all major issues in contemporary psychiatry, including (but not limited to) neuroscience, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, history of psychiatry, and ethics. In addition to scholarly reviews, perspectives articles, and columns, the journal includes a Clinical Challenge section that presents a case followed by discussion and debate from a panel of experts.

The Journal publishes basic research, clinical, and theoretical articles of scholarly substance on a variety of aspects of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, obesity and other atypical patterns of eating behavior and body weight regulation in clinical and normal populations. Full-length articles, reviews, brief reports, case reports, research and clinical forums addressing psychological, biological, psychodynamic, socio-cultural, epidemiological, or therapeutic correlates of these clinical phenomena are welcome. Manuscripts submitted should represent a significant addition to our knowledge, or a significant review and synthesis of existing literature.

clinical application, or which provides insights into the biological basis of neuropsychiatric disorders and thereby advances their pharmacological treatment. Such research might derive from the full spectrum of biological and psychological fields of inquiry, encompassing classical and novel techniques in neuropsychopharmacology, as well as strategies such as neuroimaging, genetics, psycho-neuroendocrinology and neuropsychology. IJNP's rapid publication policy is facilitated by web-based submission and review, and the journal publishes the definitive versions of papers online, ahead of the printed issues. All papers are indexed in PubMed and Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports.

The Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling provides a professional forum for research, best practices, and emerging trends and issues relating to counseling the GLBT community. Rather than narrowing the focus on a particular approach for treatment or a specific topic, this journal encompasses all aspects of LGBT counseling for youth as well as adults with attention to the prevention of problems and the fulfillment of human potential at all stages of life. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by three anonymous referees. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The investigation of basic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of neurological and psychiatric disorders has deepened our knowledge of these disorders and their treatment. The Journal of Neural Transmission establishes an interface between basic sciences and clinical neurology and psychiatry and acts as a platform for translational research publications in neurosciences and associated clinical fields, thus bridging the gap between basic knowledge and clinical application.The journal is published monthly in three sections: 'Translational Neuroscience', 'Neurology and preclinical neurological studies' and 'Psychiatry and preclinical psychiatric studies'.

JNNP's ambition is to publish the most ground-breaking and cutting-edge research from around the world. Encompassing the entire genre of neurological sciences, our focus is on the common disorders (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy, subarachnoid haemorrhage and neuropsychiatry), but with a keen interest in the Gordian knots that present themselves in the field, such as ALS. With early online publication, regular podcasts and an immense archive collection (with the longest half-life of any journal in clinical neuroscience), JNNP is a trail-blazer and not a follower. Subscribers to JNNP also have access to Practical Neurology and the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery.

Published since 1953, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has progressively increased its reputation for independence, originality, and methodological rigor. It has anticipated and developed new lines of research concerned with psychosomatic medicine, psychotherapy research, and psychopharmacology. Ranking among the world’s most cited journals in the field now, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics provides a unique forum for current and controversial issues and innovations in assessment and treatment. As the official journal of the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine and the International Federation for Psychotherapy, it is the home of cutting-edge thinking at the interface between medical and behavioral sciences, addressed to both practicing clinicians and researchers.

Sleep Medicine Clinics provides a forum for invited, topical reviews in this rapidly growing field, ideal for any clinician working with patients suffering from sleep disorders. Published quarterly—in March, June, September, and December—each issue provides expert, state-of-the-art reviews on a single topic, making ample use of figures, diagrams, and tables. Subject areas covered include anesthesia and critical care, respiratory medicine, disorders of sleep, causes of sleep disturbance, diagnostic techniques, and the science of sleep. In addition, you can also purchase a CME subscription that offers up to 60 AMA Category 1 credits per year.

The American Journal on Addictions is the official journal of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. The Academy encourages research on the etiology, prevention, identification, and treatment of substance abuse; thus, the journal provides a forum for the dissemination of information in the extensive field of addiction. Each issue of this publication covers a wide variety of topics ranging from codependence to genetics, epidemiology to dual diagnostics, etiology to neuroscience, and much more. Features of the journal, all written by experts in the field, include special overview articles, clinical or basic research papers, clinical updates, and book reviews within the area of addictions.

As the official Journal of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, the society of psychiatrists working at the interface between neuroscience and behavioral disorders, The Journal of Neuropsychiatry is dedicated to developing effective diagnosis and treatment for patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry publishes peer-reviewed articles addressing critical subjects such as Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and seizure disorders, and is devoted to reporting discoveries in clinical neuroscience that are relevant to understanding the brain-based disorders of patients. The journal features original articles, concisely written clinical and research reports, perspectives on emerging trends in the field, and classic pieces from the field's rich history, and each issue gets started with the signature section "Windows to the Brain.".

Healthcare Management Forum - Aims and ScopeHealthcare Management Forum is the official peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian College of Health Leaders. It is published four times a year and is circulated to approximately 3,000 health leaders who work in a variety of environments including (but not limited to) medical companies, health authorities, multi-level care facilities, hospitals, public and private health agencies, health charities, the Canadian military and all levels of the Canadian government. It is also available in universities and libraries throughout Canada, the United States and overseas. The journal publishes articles on leading practices related to health leadership and management. This includes recent research, new technology and professional practices from health leaders' perspectives.For more information on the College's membership, go to www.cchl-ccls.ca.Forum Gestion des soins de santé est la revue officielle évaluée par des pairs du Collège canadien des leaders en services de santé. Publiée quatre fois l'an, la revue est diffusée à environ 3 000 leaders en santé qui travaillent dans divers milieux, y compris, sans s'y limiter, les sociétés médicales, les autorités sanitaires, les établissements de soins multiniveaux, les hópitaux, les organismes de santé publics et privés, les organismes de bienfaisance dans le domaine de la santé, les services militaires canadiens et tous les échelons du gouvernement canadien. Elle est également offerte dans les universités et les bibliothèques du Canada, des états-Unis et de l'étranger. La revue contient des articles sur les pratiques de pointe liées au leadership en santé, ce qui inclut des recherches récentes, des nouvelles technologies et des pratiques professionnelles selon la perspective de leaders en santé.Pour obtenir plus de renseignements en vue de devenir membre du Collège, consultez le site www.cchl-ccls.ca.

Pragmatics & Cognition is an interdisciplinary journal seeking to bring together such disciplines as philosophy, linguistics, semiotics, cognitive science, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, ethology, and cognitive anthropology, among others. The journal seeks to explore relations of all sorts between semiotic systems as used by humans, animals and machines, in connection with mental activities: logical and causal dependence; condition of acquisition, development of loss; modeling, simulation of formalization, shared or separate biological and neurological bases; social and cultural variation; aesthetic expression; historical development; etc. Pragmatics & Cognition's basic assumption is that the proper understanding of mental life and inter-personal relations requires an intensive and thoughtful exchange of views across disciplines.

The International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (IJBM) is the official publication of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM). It presents original research and integrative reviews on interactions among behavioral, psychosocial, environmental, genetic and biomedical factors relevant to health and illness. The scope of the Journal extends from research on biobehavioral mechanisms and clinical studies on diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to research on public health, including health promotion and prevention. IJBM publishes research originating from all continents, inviting research on multi-national, multi-cultural and global aspects of health and illness. 5 Year Impact Factor: 1.937 (2008)Section 'Psychology, Clinical': Rank 41 out of 88

Among the important scientific developments of the 20th century is the explosive growth in statistical reasoning and methods for application to studies of human health. Examples include developments in likelihood methods for inference. epidemiologic statistics. clinical trials. survival analysis. and statistical genetics. Substantive problems in public health and biomedical research have fueled the development of statistical methods. which in turn have improved our ability to draw valid inferences from data. The objective ofBiostatisticsis to advance statistical science and its application to problems of human health and disease. with the ultimate goal of advancing the public"s health. FREE highly downloaded articlesfrom Biometrika and Biostatistics.

Cadernos de Saúde Pública (CSP) publishes original articles of superior scientific merit that contribute to the study of public health in general and related disciplines.Cadernos de Saúde Pública has been published since 1985 by the Sergio Arouca National School of Public Health, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (ENSP-FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The journal was published quarterly from 1985 (vol. 1) to 2000 (vol. 16) and bimonthly from 2001 (vol. 17) to 2005 (vol. 21). Cadernos has been published monthly since 2006.The abbreviated title is Cad. Saúde Pública, which should be used in bibliographies, footnotes, references, citations, and bibliographic legends. .

Archives of Disease in Childhood is an international peer review journal that aims to keep paediatricians and others up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases as well as advocacy issues such as child protection. It focuses on all aspects of child health and disease from the perinatal period (in the Fetal and Neonatal edition) through to adolescence. ADC includes original research reports, commentaries, reviews of clinical and policy issues, and evidence reports. Areas covered include: community child health, public health, epidemiology, acute paediatrics, advocacy, and ethics.

Archives of Disease in Childhood is an international peer review journal that aims to keep paediatricians and others up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases as well as advocacy issues such as child protection. It focuses on all aspects of child health and disease from the perinatal period (in the Fetal and Neonatal edition) through to adolescence. ADC includes original research reports, commentaries, reviews of clinical and policy issues, and evidence reports. Areas covered include: community child health, public health, epidemiology, acute paediatrics, advocacy, and ethics.