Journal Guide

To publish scientific research results in nursing and related areas which contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and professional practice.

Behavioral Medicine: Relating Behavior and Health is an interdisciplinary journal of research and practice that deals with psychosocial influences on heatlh and behavior. It publishes original research studies, both experimental and clinical; evaluation studies; review articles; case reports; and book reviews. In addition, the journal welcomes three-part, coordinated submissions on a theme topic that deals in depth with (1) a review of the literature on a health problem that can be treated through the use of psychological or behavioral intervention; (2) the evidence from research for the value of the behavioral intervention; (3) an analysis of the policy implications of the therapy and means of introducing it into mainstream training and health practice. The economic impact of new or evolving therapies may be included in the discussion.

Social Problems brings to the fore influential sociological findings and theories that have the ability to help us both better understand--and better deal with--our complex social environment.Some of the areas covered by the journal include: *Conflict, Social Action, and Change *Crime and Juvenile Delinquency *Drinking and Drugs *Health, Health Policy, and Health Services *Mental Health *Poverty, Class, and Inequality *Racial and Ethnic Minorities *Sexual Behavior, Politics, and Communities *Youth, Aging, and the Life CourseOne of the most respected and widely read professional journals in the social sciences, Social Problems presents accessible, relevant, and innovative articles that maintain critical perspectives of the utmost scholarly integrity.

ACI Open is an Open Access companion journal to Applied Clinical Informatics (ACI). It is published by Thieme in cooperation with Schattauer publishing subject matters in the field of clinical informatics including clinical information systems (including electronic medical records and systems, personal health records, physician/provider order entry, electronic prescribing, clinical decision support, nursing information systems, patient scheduling and tracking tools, lab information systems, radiology information systems, PACS, GP information systems), mobile health applications, administrative and management systems, eHealth systems, information technology development, deployment, usability, and evaluation, socio-technical aspects of information technology and health IT training. ACI Open is an official ejournal of AMIA.

Nurse Education in Practice enables lecturers and practitioners to both share and disseminate evidence that demonstrates the actual practice of education as it is experienced in the realities of their respective work environments, that is both in the University/faculty and clinical settings. It is supportive of new authors and is at the forefront in publishing individual and collaborative papers that demonstrate the link between education and practice.Nursing is a discipline that is grounded in its practice origins - nurse educators utilise research-based evidence to promote good practice in education in all its fields. A strength of this journal is that it seeks to promote the development of a body of evidence to underpin the foundation of nurse education practice, as well as promoting and publishing education focused papers from other health care professions which have the same underpinning philosophy.Case studies and innovative developments that demonstrate how nursing and health care educators teach and facilitate learning, together with reflection and action that seeks to transform their professional practice will be promoted.The opportunity to stimulate debate is encouraged as is the promotion of evidence-based nursing education internationally.New sections:Learning and teaching in practicePapers which focus on nursing education in the clinical/practice environment, from clinical staff involved in the education of student nurses in practice, as well as educators involved in the development of the workforce through post-qualifying education and training initiatives, are welcomed. It is essential that, as in other areas of nursing education, the evidence-base to education in the clinical environment is developed, where student nurses learn to become nurses; and professional caring practitioners develop and maintain their own knowledge and skills in order to transform the way they develop and deliver quality care to their patients and clients. One field that this is especially visible is known as Practice Development.Midwifery EducationIn keeping with the overall aims and scope of the journal Nurse Education in Practice (NEP), the midwifery section focuses upon education at an international level. The editorial team wish to encourage submission of papers that relate to midwifery which demonstrate:• Innovation and development of education;• Creativity in teaching and learning strategies;• Advancement of practice-based education;• Collaborative education initiatives between women and midwives;• Delivery of education within the maternity services.Submit your paper online at http://ees.elsevier.com/nep. Please refer to the journal author guidelines for the specific detail of the format of papers.

Globalization and Health addresses key issues in global health and is ready to receive manuscripts that consider the positive and negative influences of globalization on health. Globalization and Health is affiliated with the London School of Economics (LSE Health).

iOpenAccess option now availablePsychology, Health & Medicine provides a forum to report on issues of psychology and health in practice. The journal reaches an international audience, highlighting the variation and similarities within different settings. Examining the wide range of applied health and illness issues and how they incorporate psychological knowledge, understanding, theory and intervention, the journal reflects the growing recognition of psychosocial issues as they affect health planning, medical care, disease reaction, intervention and management.For many years theoretical research was very distant from applied understanding. The emerging movement in health psychology, changes in medical care provision and training, and consumer awareness of health issues all contribute to a growing need for applied research. This journal focuses on practical applications of theory, research and experience and provides a bridge between academic knowledge and health care practice.ReadershipThe journal is aimed directly at health psychologists, general psychologists, and health care workers such as hospital and community doctors, social workers, planners and managers. The journal will be accessible and of use to both the academy and the professionals.Peer Review IntegrityAll research articles 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 referees.DisclaimerTaylor & 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.

Disability and Health Journal is a scientific, scholarly, and multidisciplinary journal for reporting original contributions that advance knowledge in disability and health. Topics may be related to global health, quality of life, and specific health conditions as they relate to disability. Such contributions include:• Reports of empirical research on the characteristics of persons with disabilities, environment, health outcomes, and determinants of health• Reports of empirical research on the Systematic or other evidence-based reviews and tightly conceived theoretical interpretations of research literature• Reports of empirical research on the Evaluative research on new interventions, technologies, and programs• Reports of empirical research on the Reports on issues or policies affecting the health and/or quality of life for persons with disabilities, using a scientific base.Disability and Health Journal describes and analyzes health and health related states using conceptual frameworks, including the international classification of functioning, disability and health. The Journal provides a forum for peer reviewed articles that identify, evaluate and promote existing and emerging models of healthcare delivery and/or health promotion which contribute to the improvements of health across the lifespan.The Journal focuses on individual health, public health, rehabilitation, health promotion, and community participation (e.g. employment, recreation, personal relationships and access to services).

The Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy publishes peer-reviewed, scholarly articles based on original research, quality assurance/improvement studies, descriptions of programs and interventions, program/intervention evaluations, and literature reviews on topics pertinent to pastoral/spiritual care, clinical pastoral education, chaplaincy, and spirituality in relation to physical and mental health. Examples of topics that might be found include: clinical pastoral education, development of new spiritual care practices, patient assessment, evaluation of chaplain interventions, pastoral/spiritual care outcomes, application of new healthcare regulations to chaplains, standards of practice, spiritual support for persons with different diseases and health problems, reviews of relevant findings from various healthcare and scientific fields. The journal is an excellent resource for chaplains, psychologists; physicians, nurses, and other health-care researchers and clinicians. Peer Review Policy: All research, theoretical, and review articles in this journal have undergone initial editorial screening and rigorous peer review.

Health Economics Review (HER) is a peer-reviewed open access journal published under the brand SpringerOpen. It is a new international journal covering all fields of Health Economics. Its contents include a broad range of the highest-quality theoretical contributions, empirical studies and analyses of health policy with a health economic focus. The scope of HER extends to the macro- and microeconomics of health care financing, health insurance and reimbursement, as well as health economic evaluation, health services research and health policy analysis. Additional topics addressed include the individual and institutional aspects of health care management and the growing importance of health care in developing countries.

The Milbank Quarterly is devoted to scholarly analysis of significant issues in health and health care policy. It presents original research, policy analysis, and commentary from academics, clinicians, and policymakers. The in-depth, multidisciplinary approach of the journal permits contributors to explore fully the social origins of health in our society and to examine in detail the implications of different health policies. Topics addressed in The Milbank Quarterly include the impact of social factors on health, prevention, allocation of health care resources, legal and ethical issues in health policy, health and health care administration, and the organization and financing of health care.

Diabetes Care is a journal for the health care practitioner that is intended to increase knowledge, stimulate research, and promote better management of people with diabetes. To achieve these goals, the journal publishes original research on human studies in the following five categories: 1) Clinical Care/Education/Nutrition/Psychosocial Research, 2) Epidemiology/Health Services Research, 3) Emerging Treatments and Technologies, 4) Pathophysiology/Complications, and 5) Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk. The journal also publishes clinically relevant review articles, letters to the editor, and health/medical news or points of view. Topics covered are of interest to clinically oriented physicians, researchers, epidemiologists, psychologists, diabetes educators, and other health professionals. .

BMC Health Services Research is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of health services research, including delivery of care, management of health services, assessment of healthcare needs, measurement of outcomes, allocation of healthcare resources, evaluation of different health markets and health services organizations, international comparative analysis of health systems, health economics and the impact of health policies and regulations.

Health Education Journal is a leading peer reviewed journal established in 1943. The journal publishes peer reviewed authoritative papers on health promotion and health education and incudes book reviews and health event listings. Published quarterly Health Education Journal carries original papers on health promotion and health education research, policy development and good practice.

The Journal of Public Health Management and Practice provides practical information applicable to the design and implementation of public health programs. It is peer-reviewed and written by leading public health researchers and practitioners from local, state, and federal public health agencies. With the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, you'll explore the everyday challenges of public health and you'll get hands-on, step-by-step solutions public health professionals across the country are using. Topics include: Immunizations, Bioterrorism Preparedness, Mass Media Smoking Prevention Strategies, Public Health Performance Standards, and Public Health Finance.JPHMP is offered to members of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) at a reduced rate.