Journal Guide

Appearing quarterly since 1947, Pacific Science is an international, multidisciplinary journal reporting research on the biological and physical sciences of the Pacific basin. It focuses on biogeography, ecology, evolution, geology and volcanology, oceanography, palaeontology, and systematics. In addition to publishing original research, the journal features review articles providing a synthesis of current knowledge.

Future Endocrinology and Metabolism is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the dynamic fields of endocrinology and metabolism. Our focus is to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and transformative clinical applications, providing valuable insights from bench to bedside for healthcare professionals and the general public alike.

The journal presents the latest research findings in the diagnosis and management of endocrine and metabolic disorders, together with authoritative reviews, cutting-edge editorials and perspectives that highlight hot topics and controversy in the field. 

Infectious Disease Modelling is a peer-reviewed open access journal aiming to promote research working to interface mathematical modelling, infection disease data retrieval and analysis, and public health decision support. The journal welcomes original research contributing to the enhancement of this interface, and review articles of cutting edge methodologies motivated by and applicable to data collection and informatics for public health decision making and policy.

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, a peer-reviewed publication of Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, was established in 1985 to promote clinical and scientific research in medical sciences in Taiwan, and to disseminate this research to the international community of medical and healthcare professionals. It is published monthly by Elsevier.

Advancing Medical-Surgical Nursing, the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, publishes high-quality content that promotes the clinical practice, professional education, and research of medical-surgical nurses who care for adults. The journal publishes clinical papers, original research, review papers, practice columns, letters, and editorials to inform and inspire the practice of medical-surgical nurses who are committed to quality patient care through dedication, innovation, collaboration, and advocacy.

"MEDICINA" is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published monthly, which is indexed and abstracted in Thomson Reuters Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch®), Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, MEDLINE, Index Copernicus, and Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). It publishes original research articles, reviews, and case reports that will contribute to current knowledge and encourage future research. .

The organ of no institution or society, Metaphysica provides a medium for the research, development, and criticism in analytical ontology and metaphysics. It also provides a forum for critical, constructive, and interpretative consideration in the history of ontology and metaphysics. Articles, discussions, and reviews in this journal are intended to serve the research interests of philosophers and students in all areas of philosophy.

Micro and Nano Systems Letters is a fully open access, interdisciplinary journal published under the brand SpringerOpen: dedicated to covering research and development in the field of Micro- and Nano scale devices, systems and manufacturing technologies. The journal publishes leading-edge research from around the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the areas of micro- and nano engineering and technology.

ASM Food Microbiology is a fully open access peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing discovery and innovation at the intersection of microbiology, biotechnology, public health, and agricultural and agri-food systems. The journal provides a rigorous, trusted, and globally accessible platform for high-impact research on food-associated microorganisms and their interactions across food systems, humans, animals, and the environment. ASM Food Microbiology publishes research that advances fundamental microbial science and accelerates translation into practical solutions for industry, regulatory agencies, and public health systems.

The purpose of Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory is to contribute to improving the practice and theory of auditing. The term “auditing” is to be interpreted broadly and encompasses internal and external auditing as well as other attestation activities (phenomena). An essential objective is to promote communication between research and practice, which will influence present and future developments in auditing education as well as auditing research and practice. .

Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy is the official peer-reviewed journal of The Asia-Pacific Association for Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (APAGE). It is published quarterly by Elsevier. The Journal aims to publish original research and review papers on minimally invasive therapies in women’s health and related scientific fields of study. Manuscripts on clinical, laboratory, educational and social research in the relevant fields are eligible for consideration.

Journal of Counseling & Development publishes practice, theory, and research articles across 19 different specialty areas and work settings. Sections include practice, research, assessment and diagnosis, trends, and practitioner profiles.

he Journal of Group Theory is devoted to the publication of original research articles in all aspects of group theory. Articles concerning applications of group theory and articles from research areas which have a significant impact on group theory will also be considered.

The Journal of Modern Dynamics (JMD) is dedicated to publishing research articles in active and promising areas of the theory of dynamical systems with particular emphasis on the mutual interaction between dynamics and other major areas of mathematical research, including:Number theorySymplectic geometryDifferential geometryRigidityQuantum chaosTeichmüller theoryGeometric group theoryHarmonic analysis on manifolds.

Sage Open Pathology is an open access, peer reviewed international journal that focuses on and solicits manuscripts that address all aspects of pathology, translational research, basic research focusing on biochemical and molecular mechanisms involved in pathogenesis, the genetic basis of pathology, immune-mediated pathogenesis, pharmacogenomics, bioinformatics, precision medicine, novel therapies, infection control and medical microbiology. Please see the Aims and Scope tab for further information.

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The Natural Products Journal publishes original research articles, reviews, letters and guest edited issues on all aspects of research and development in the field including: isolation, purification, structure elucidation, synthesis and bioactivity of chemical compounds found in nature.

Water Science Journal addresses both basic and applied water research, and policy issues of prime interest to the water resources community. The journal seeks to publish significant and novel research on: Irrigation and Drainage, Hydraulics, Hydraulic structures and Machinery, Surface and Groundwater Hydrology, Sediment Transport, Water Quality and Pollution Control, Coastal Protection and Lake/Shore Environment, Climate Change and Geo-Measurements Analysis and Water Socio-Economics.

BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (former title, "Archivos de Biología y Medicina Experimentales") is the official journal of the Chilean Biology Society. This journal, founded in 1964 and renamed in 1992, is a quarterly publication that covers the broad spectrum of experimental biological research.BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH is an open access journal which publishes original articles and invited reviews in the diverse fields of experimental biology such as biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, marine biology, molecular biology, plant biology, physiology, and systems biology. Upon special requests to the Editor, manuscripts outside of these fields may also be considered for publication, Manuscripts should be presented as full-length papers, short communications, or review articles (invited by the editors).In an attempt to continually improve the impact and competitively of this journal, manuscripts will receive immediate attention upon their arrival. The entire editorial board of Biological Research is committed to processing manuscripts rapidly. Submitted manuscripts will be critically refereed by at least two independent reviewers who are either members of the Editorial Board or ad hoc referees. Reviewers, experts in the area to which the manuscript pertains, will critically analyze the manuscript in a timely manner. Acceptance is based upon scientific content, originality and presentation of the material. Accepted manuscripts will be published within 3 months of their final approval date.The official abbreviation of Biological Research is Biol Res., and it should be used in bibliographies, footnotes, references and bibliographic strips. .

Information Technology &Tourism (ITT) is the first scientific interdisciplinary journal focusing on the nature and role of information technology within the context of tourism, travel and hospitality. Information and communication systems embedded in a global net have had a profound influence on these industries, as also these industries with their presence in the electronic market show an impact on the developments of IT. Advances in the use and development of tools, technologies, and methodologies that have facilitated the efficient netting of information and communication systems in tourism, travel and hospitality are to be presented and discussed within this journal.Information Technology & Tourism aims primarily to contribute to the process of theory building, and hence to the advancement of research and scholarship in this growing field. As an interdisciplinary journal, it supports industry-oriented research as well as academic theory focused research. ITT will feature both empirical case studies and technical-theoretical papers looking at tourism-travel-hospitality from an IT point of view and at IT from an applied perspective. The journal contains research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, research notes, and analyses of business practice. It is also intended to include papers relevant to the industry in different national contexts.All manuscripts published in the journal are double-blind peer-reviewed. The standard for publication inInformation Technology & Tourism is that a paper must make a substantive contribution to the understanding of the nature and/or role of technology within the context of tourism and hospitality.

The International Journal of Science Education is firmly established as the authoritative voice in the world of science education. It bridges the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas and opinion. It serves as a medium for the publication of definitive research findings. Special emphasis is placed on applicable research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges and universities. The journal comprises peer-reviewed general articles, papers on innovations and developments, research reports and book reviews. Each volume contains a Special Issue devoted to a topic of major interest and importance, guest-edited by an acknowledged expert. Recent Special Issues have featured environmental education and policy and practice in science education. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees. Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications: 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.