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2009 Impact Factor: 5.204* BJPis the highest ranked general pharmacology research journal. now ranked 19th in the ISI Pharmacology and Pharmacy category* * Thomson Reuters Science Citation Index 2009 Aims and Scope TheBritish Journal of Pharmacology(BJP) is a broad-based journal giving leading international coverage of all aspects of experimental pharmacology. Its scope includes: Anti-infective drugs Biopharmaceuticals Cancer pharmacology Cardiovascular pharmacology Drug discovery Drug safety and toxicology Endocrine and metabolic pharmacology Gastrointestinal pharmacology Genitourinary and renal pharmacology Immunopharmacology and Inflammation Molecular and cellular mechanisms Neuropharmacology Pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism Respiratory system pharmacology Methods and techniques Social impact of pharmacology Readership Pharmacologists; toxicologists; pharmaceutical researchers; medicinal chemists; molecular biologists; physiologists; neuroscientists; target discovery and drug discovery researchers. pharmacists; clinicians. Keywords British Journal of Pharmacology. BJP. journal. pharmacology. pharmacological. drugs. therapeutics. medicinal chemistry. pharmaceutical medicine. experimental pharmacology. translational research. biopharmaceuticals. drug discovery. drug safety. pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism. toxicology. neuropharmacology. cardiovascular pharmacology. respiratory pharmacology. immunopharmacology. cancer. endocrine pharmacology. GRAC. receptors. channels. transporters. G-protein coupled receptors. antagonist. agonist. drug targets. target discovery. drug design. pharma. pharmaceutical research. British Pharmacological Society.

IndiaClen is dedicated to improving the health of the people by promoting clinical practice based on the best evidence of effectiveness and the efficient use of resources. Our goal is to strengthen national health care systems and improve health practices by providing professionals in the field with the tools to analyze the efficacy, efficiency, and equity of interventions and preventive measures. All articles published in our journal are peer reviewed to the highest standard, published online for immediate access.

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. Continuing education, evidence updates, students' pre-specified contributions, journal clubs, health-related information of interest to our readers and letters to editors are published.

Journal of Engineering Design is an international publication that provides an essential forum for dialogue on insightful issues across all disciplines and aspects of the design of engineered products and systems. The Journal publishes pioneering best industrial practice as well as authoritative research, studies and review papers on the underlying principles of design, its management, practice, techniques and methodologies. Fully supported by an international editorial board, the Journal publishes only the highest-quality original research contributions and book reviews from all the major disciplines of engineering design. The Journal covers, but is not restricted to, the following topics: * aesthetics, style and form * collaborative design * creativity and innovation * design costing * design education and pedagogy * design for X, e.g. manufacturability, assembly, environment, sustainability * design management * design risk and uncertainty * design theory and methodology * designing product platforms, modularity and reuse * emotive design, e.g. Kansei engineering * ergonomics, styling and the design process * evolutionary design activity (product improvement & refinement) * global and distributed design * inclusive design and assistive technology * industrial design and total design * integrated design development * knowledge and information management * maintainability, sustainability, safety and standards * product introduction process and new product design development * quality, reliability and robustness * service design and design services * state-of-the-art reviews * systems design All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.

The mission of the Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management is to publish original, high-quality research within the field of purchasing and supply management (PSM).Articles should have a significant impact on PSM theory and practice. The Journal ensures that high quality research is collected and disseminated widely to both academics and practitioners, and provides a forum for debate. It covers all subjectsrelating to the purchase and supply of goods and services in industry, commerce, local, national, and regional government, health and transportation.The journal is effectively positioned as a multi-disciplinary journal, focusing on a particular set of study objects rather than a specific discipline. The journal is clearly focused on the context in purchasing and supply management, and is quite liberal with respect to the method and style of research and the level of problem addressed.Key topics include:Purchasing and supply in a strategic contextOrganisational buying behaviourMake-or-buy/outsourcing strategyGlobal/international sourcingSupplier relationshipsTendering and contractingCosting and pricingNegotiationPurchasing and supply organisationInformation management and information & communication technology (ICT)Social, ethical and environmental supply issuesSupply chain managementPublic procurementBenefits 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 Sexual Aggression provides an international and interdisciplinary forum for the dissemination of research findings and the development of theory, policy and practice regarding sexual aggression in all its forms. The scope of the journal extends to the expression of sexual aggression across childhood and adulthood, with regard to abusers, victims and survivors, irrespective of gender, culture and sexual preference.ReadershipAs an interdisciplinary and international publication, The Journal of Sexual Aggression is relevant to a wide range of professional disciplines, such as psychology, psychiatry, social work, probation and other allied health and social care professions. Emphasising research, theory and practice, the journal is a forum for a diverse professional community, including researchers, practitioners, managers and policy makers.Peer Review Integrity All 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.DisclaimerThe National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers 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 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine publishes rapidly and rigorously peer-reviewed research papers, reviews, clinical case reports, perspectives, and short communications on topics relevant to the development of therapeutic approaches which combine stem or progenitor cells, biomaterials and scaffolds, growth factors and other bioactive agents, and their respective constructs. All papers should deal with research that has a direct or potential impact on the development of novel clinical approaches for the regeneration or repair of tissues and organs. The journal is multidisciplinary, covering the combination of the principles of life sciences and engineering in efforts to advance medicine and clinical strategies. The journal focuses on the use of cells, materials, and biochemical/mechanical factors in the development of biological functional substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve tissue or organ function. The journal publishes research on any tissue or organ and covers all key aspects of the field, including the development of new biomaterials and processing of scaffolds; the use of different types of cells (mainly stem and progenitor cells) and their culture in specific bioreactors; studies in relevant animal models; and clinical trials in human patients performed under strict regulatory and ethical frameworks. Manuscripts describing the use of advanced methods for the characterization of engineered tissues are also of special interest to the journal readership.

Electronic submission now possible! Please see the Instructions for Authors. For general information about this new journal please contact the publisher at [welmoed.spahr@springer.com] The Asian Journal of Criminology aims to advance the study of criminology and criminal justice in Asia, to promote evidence-based public policy in crime prevention, and to promote comparative studies about crime and criminal justice. The Journal provides a platform for criminologists, policymakers, and practitioners and welcomes manuscripts relating to crime, crime prevention, criminal law, medico-legal topics and the administration of criminal justice in Asian countries. The Journal especially encourages theoretical and methodological papers with an emphasis on evidence-based, empirical research addressing crime in Asian contexts. It seeks to publish research arising from a broad variety of methodological traditions, including quantitative, qualitative, historical, and comparative methods. The Journal fosters a multi-disciplinary focus and welcomes manuscripts from a variety of disciplines, including criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology, psychology, forensic science, social work, urban studies, history, and geography.

The Indian Journal of Rheumatology (IJR, formerly, Journal of Indian Rheumatology Association) is the official, peer-reviewed publication of the Indian Rheumatology Association. The Journal is published quarterly (March, June, September, December) by Elsevier, a division of Reed-Elsevier (India) Private Limited. It is indexed in 'Indmed' and 'Embase'. It is circulated to all bona fide members of IRA and subscribers.The Journal accepts original articles on clinical or laboratory research in the field of Rheumatology and review articles on topics of current interest (mainly by invitation). In addition, the Journal features articles of educational value to postgraduate students such as' rheumatology quiz', 'What is your diagnosis' and annotated 'International publications of interest from India'. IJR has taken new initiatives to foster rheumatology across the country. These include institution of IJR research fellowships for undergraduate medical students and annual rheumatology quiz for post graduates.The Editorial Board comprises 60 eminent rheumatologists from India and abroad. Although preference is given to original work carried out in the Indian subcontinent, contributions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

The International Journal of Listening (IJL) serves as an outlet for the publication of scholarly research in listening. IJL focuses on aspects of listening in a variety of contexts, including professional, interpersonal, public/political, media or mass communication, educational, intercultural, and international (including second language acquisition contexts). The Journal publishes studies of listening utilizing a variety of methodologies, such as empirical, pedagogical, philosophical, and historical methods. The Journal publishes original research from a wide variety of disciplines: media studies, mass communication, interpersonal communication, communication theory, intercultural communication, business communication, rhetorical studies, American, and cultural studies. Please note that the scope of the journal does not include those disciplines that are more medical-physiological in orientation, such as speech and language pathology, strict cognitive psychology, and hearing/auditory neurology.Peer Review PolicyAll Articles appearing in this journal, with the exception of invited essays and book reviews, undergo a rigorous blind review by two or three qualified reviewersPublication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Iranian Journal of Public Health has been continuously published since 1971, as the only Journal in all health domains, with wide distribution (including WHO in Geneva and Cairo) in two languages (English and Persian). From 2001 issue, the Journal is published only in English language. During the last 41 years more than 2000 scientific research papers, results of health activities, surveys and services, have been published in this Journal. To meet the increasing demand of respected researchers, as of January 2012, the Journal is published monthly. I wish this will assist to promote the level of global knowledge. The main topics that the Journal would welcome are: Bioethics, Disaster and Health, Entomology, Epidemiology, Health and Environment, Health Economics, Health Services, Immunology, Medical Genetics, Mental Health, Microbiology, Nutrition and Food Safety, Occupational Health, Oral Health We would be very delighted to receive your Original papers, Review Articles, Short communications, Case reports and Scientific Letters to the Editor on the above men­tioned research areas.

Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology is a multidisciplinary journal for clinical oncologists which strives to publish high quality manuscripts addressing medical oncology, clinical trials, radiology, surgery, basic research, and palliative care. The journal aims to contribute to the world’s scientific community with special attention to the area of clinical oncology and the Asian region.JJCO publishes various articles types including:*Original Articles*Case Reports*Clinical Trial Notes*Cancer Genetics Reports*Epidemiology Notes*Technical Notes*Short Communications*Letters to the Editors*Solicited ReviewsThe journal also welcomes interim articles on the design and plan of phase studies before actual results are obtained. While clinical trials usually require a long time to accomplish a conclusive outcome, the journal believes reports of interim outcomes will be highly appreciated by its audience. .

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The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology publishes original research and theory on human social behavior and related phenomena. The journal emphasizes empirical, conceptually based research that advances an understanding of important social psychological processes. The journal also publishes literature reviews, theoretical analyses, and methodological comments.The Editor and Associate Editors will make an initial determination of whether or not submissions fall within the scope of the journal and/or are of sufficient merit and importance to warrant full review.JESP is an official journal of the Society of Experimental Social PsychologyBenefits 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 Library & Information Services in Distance Learning is the first journal to specifically address the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists in the rapidly growing field of distance education. The issues surrounding the delivery of library services to this population are sufficiently unique so as to require the specialty supplied by this journal.The journal accepts original research, theoretical papers, substantive articles, essays, book and literature reviews, and research reports that cover programs and innovations throughout the international community. The Journal also addresses a wide variety of subjects that are vital to the field, including but not limited to: collection development strategies, faculty/librarian partnerships or collaborations, cutting edge instruction and reference techniques, document delivery, remote access, evaluation, etc. Librarians, library students, and scholars working in this area are invited to contribute.Peer Review Policy: Manuscripts submitted to this journal undergo editorial screening and peer review by anonymous reviewers.Publication Office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Molecular Cell Biology (JMCB) is an online, peer-reviewed journal interested in inter-disciplinary studies at the cross-sections between molecular and cell biology as well as other disciplines of life sciences. The broad scope of JMCB reflects the merging of these life science disciplines such as stem cell research, signaling, genetics, epigenetics, genomics, development, immunology, cancer biology, molecular pathogenesis, neuroscience, plant biology, and systems biology. The journal will publish primary research papers with findings of unusual significance and broad scientific interest. Review articles, letters and commentary on timely issues are also welcome.JMCB features an outstanding Editorial Board, which will serve as scientific advisors to the journal and provide strategic guidance for the development of the journal. By selecting only the best papers for publication, JMCB will provide a first rate publishing forum for scientists all over the world.

The Journal of Terramechanics is primarily devoted to scientific articles concerned with research, design, and equipment utilization in the field of terramechanics.The Journal of Terramechanics is the leading international journal serving the multidisciplinary global off-road vehicle and soil working machinery industries, and related user community, governmental agencies and universities.The Journal of Terramechanics provides a forum for those involved in research, development, design, innovation, testing, application and utilization of off-road vehicles and soil working machinery, and their sub-systems and components. The Journal presents a cross-section of technical papers, reviews, comments and discussions, and serves as a medium for recording recent progress in the field.Benefits 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

Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research is a quarterly international journal. It publishes original research papers, shorter contributions, resulting correspondence, and book reviews. The subject matter deals with any scientific or cultural aspect of Arctic, Antarctic, and alpine environments and related topics on subarctic, subantarctic, subalpine environments, and paleoenvironments. Papers may be uni- or multidisciplinary but should have interdisciplinary appeal. Special thematic issues and proceedings are published from time to time.

Genes (ISSN 2073-4425), an international, peer-reviewed open access journal which provides an advanced forum for studies related to genes, genetics and genomics. It publishes reviews, research articles, communications and technical notes. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Full experimental and/or methodical details must be provided. There are, in addition, unique features of this journal: manuscripts regarding research proposals and research ideas will be particularly welcomed electronic files or software regarding the full details of the calculation and experimental procedure - if unable to be published in a normal way - can be deposited as supplementary material

Human Genetics and Genomics Advances is an open-access journal publishing across the complete spectrum of human genetic and genomic research. Its mission is to build the human genetics and genomics knowledge base. HGG Advances is a home for human genetics and genomics research characterized by high standards of scientific rigor, validity, and reproducibility. HGG Advances is an important addition to the American Society of Human Genetics family of journals. It offers researchers a home for a wide variety of research findings and formats and is committed to prompt dissemination of results through timely peer review, continuous online publication, and innovation in responding to the human genetics and genomics community?s needs as the field evolves.

A groundbreaking forum for intellectual debate, IJURR is at the forefront of urban and regional research. With a cutting edge approach to linking theoretical development and empirical research, and a consistent demand for quality, IJURR encompasses key material from an unparalleled range of critical, comparative and geographic perspectives. Embracing a multidisciplinary approach to the field, IJURR is essential reading for social scientists with a concern for the complex, changing roles and futures of cities and regions. Debates and Developments.