Journal Guide

Computer Science – Research and Development (CSRD), formerly Informatik – Forschung und Entwicklung (IFE), is a quarterly international journal that publishes high-quality research and survey papers from the Software Engineering & Systems area and its adjacent disciplines, with inclusion of embedded systems, mobile systems, information systems, algorithm engineering, web engineering, ubiquitous computing, service-oriented architectures, model-driven architectures, process-oriented architectures and related topics. Also, contributions describing research in application areas as e.g. mechanical engineering, medical engineering and medical technology, traffic engineering and environmental technology are welcome. CSRD is oriented towards practical and also industrial applications since many developments in Computer Science, even those of a fundamental nature, are driven by practical considerations. Contributions from industry are very welcome. In general, two kinds of papers are published in CSRD: research papers presenting novel approaches and results, and survey papers summarizing current developments. CSRD continues the tradition of publishing special issues on selected topics in the field of Software Engineering & Systems. All papers are reviewed in a peer-review process. CSRD focuses on publishing in English while still accepting German papers for a transitional period.

Publication of research data with CDC will allow scientists to:

• Make their data easy to find and access
• Benefit from the fast publication process
• Contribute to proper data citation and attribution
• Publish their intermediate and null/negative results
• Receive recognition for the work that does not fit traditional article format

The journal welcomes submissions focusing on (but not limited to) the following categories of research output: spectral data, syntheses, crystallographic data, computational simulations, molecular dynamics and models, physicochemical data, etc.

International Reviews in Physical Chemistry publishes review articles describing frontier research areas in physical chemistry. Internationally renowned scientists describe their own research in the wider context of the field. The articles are of interest not only to specialists but also to those wishing to read general and authoritative accounts of recent developments in physical chemistry, chemical physics and theoretical chemistry. The journal appeals to research workers, lecturers and research students alike. All published research articles in International Reviews in Physical Chemistry have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by an expert reviewer. 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 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.

Phytotherapy Research is a monthly, international journal for the publication of original research papers, short communications, reviews and letters on medicinal plant research. Key areas of interest are pharmacology, toxicology, and the clinical applications of herbs and natural products in medicine, from case histories to full clinical trials, including studies of herb-drug interactions and other aspects of the safety of herbal medicines. Papers concerned with the effects of common food ingredients and standardised plant extracts, including commercial products, are particularly welcome, as are mechanistic studies on isolated natural products. Short communications dealing with the pharmacology and screening of crude or uncharacterised extracts will be considered for publication only if they are clearly of interest to our international readership and are not deemed more suitable for a regional audience. Phytotherapy Research does not publish agricultural, phytochemical, structure elucidation, quality control or botanical identification papers unless directly pertinent to the pharmacological effects or overall safety of plant based medicines currently in use.

Review of Managerial Science (RMS) provides a forum for innovative research from all scientific areas of business administration. The journal publishes original research of high quality and is open to various methodological approaches (analytical modeling, empirical research, experimental work, methodological reasoning etc.). The scope of RMS encompasses – but is not limited to – accounting, auditing, banking, business strategy, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, financial structure and capital markets, health economics, human resources management, information systems, innovation management, insurance, marketing, organization, production and logistics, risk management and taxation. RMS also encourages the submission of papers combining ideas and/or approaches from different areas in an innovative way. Review papers presenting the state of the art of a research area and pointing out new directions for further research are also welcome. The scientific standards of RMS are guaranteed by a rigorous, double-blind peer review process with ad hoc referees and the journal´s internationally composed editorial board.

Officially cited as: Rev Manag Sci

Journal of Further and Higher Education is an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes articles and book reviews representing the whole field of post-16 education and training. Topic areas include management and administration, teacher education and training, curriculum, staff and institutional development, and teaching and learning strategies and processes. The journal encourages debate on contemporary pedagogic issues and professional concerns within the UK and abroad. The journal is committed to promoting excellence in these fields by providing a forum for the debate and evaluation of a wide range of pedagogic issues and professional concerns.The majority of articles will take as their focus: Management and administration, particularly cultural and structural development within the system. Curriculum development and its relationship with institutional and staff development. Teaching and learning approaches, strategies and processes. These articles may variously: raise and debate contemporary issues report on new research relate new research to theory elucidate/disseminate relevant theory relate theory to practice offer informed comment on contextual and professional matters (not necessarily research findings) describe cases and their implications for a wider filed present a biographical portrait of seminal figure discuss a historical movement in terms of its relevance to present and future situations. Journal of Further and Higher Education is committed to publishing quality refereed articles representing the whole field of post-16 education and training providing a forum for discussion on areas of management and administration, teacher education and training, curriculum, staff and institutional development, and teaching and learning strategies and processes presenting research in an accessible, succinct style with contributions by staff across the spectrum of further and higher education International PerspectiveThe Journal of Further and Higher Education has carried articles on aspects of many different education systems across the world. There is an increasing need to address issues associated with education on an international and comparative basis. Over the coming years, Journal of Further and Higher Education will be encouraging submission of further articles exploring the distinctive features of education and policy in different countries.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 and University and College Union makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and University and College Union 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 and University and College Union.

The Journal of Cost Analysis and Parametrics is the official publication of the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association. It is a professional journal featuring peer-reviewed articles that promote excellence in cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost management. Its objective is to improve the theory and practice of cost estimating, analysis, management, and research results among cost-analysis educators and practictioners around the world. 

Call for Papers
Journal of Cost Analysis and Parametrics

Editor-in-Chief: Ricardo Valerdi, University of Arizona
Managing Editor: Christian Smart, Missile Defense Agency

The Journal of Cost Analysis and Parametrics is the official publication of the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association. It is a scholarly journal featuring peer-reviewed articles that provide the latest developments in cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost management. Its objective is to improve the theory and practice of cost estimating, analysis, management, and research results among cost-analysis educators and practitioners around the world.

The Journal seeks to publish research that is interesting, intellectually rigorous, and advances the body of knowledge of cost analysis and parametrics. Papers involving a variety of topics, settings, and research methods are solicited. Manuscripts related to a broad range of application areas for any sector of the economy including manufacturing, financial services, construction, retail, defense, and not-for-profit are desired. New theories, topical areas, and research methods are encouraged. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Cost model development and validation
• Decision analysis
• Risk and uncertainty
• Simulation
• Trade studies
• Learning curves
• Productivity assessment
• Earned value management
• Design to cost
• Lifecycle costing
• Statistical techniques for analyzing data
• Data visualization

The International Dairy Journal publishes research and critical reviews that advance dairy science and technology, and nutritional and health aspects of dairy foods. Within this scope, the journal pays particular attention to applied research and its interface with the dairy industry.The journal communicates research in dairy science that is of significant relevance to the broader international community, including the research and development of dairy products from milk of bovine and non-bovine species.The journal's coverage includes:• Biosynthesis, chemistry and physico-chemical properties of milk constituents• Microbiology, enzymology, biotechnology• New developments in processing and engineering• Relevant emulsion science, food structure and texture• Raw material quality and effect on relevant products• Flavour and off flavour development• Technological functionality and applications of dairy ingredients• Relevant sensory science/consumer studies• Analytical techniques• Nutrition and substantiation of human health implications of milk components or dairy productsUnless there is a clear relationship to dairy technology, human health or final product quality, International Dairy Journal does not publish papers related to milk production, animal health and other aspects of on-farm milk production.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

Pavement Engineering lies at the heart of modern society in both technologically advanced and developing countries. Delivery of goods and services to markets and consumers depends on the provision of reliable highway and airport pavement systems. The International Journal of Pavement Engineering is dedicated to the publication of cutting edge research and development in such important types of structures and facilities, including advanced analytical and computational techniques, pavement mechanics, laboratory techniques, non-destructive testing, innovative design approaches and their implementation, construction, performance, maintenance and rehabilitation techniques. The Journal publishes the latest research findings from all over the world together with case records of successful (and not-so-successful) usage and performance results. Hence, one of the journal aims is to bring together and disseminate results of research and practice from one country to another. Occasionally, there are state-of-the-art reviews on pavement engineering aiming to transfer advanced pavement understanding to the user community as well as special issues focussing on subjects of importance and interest to the pavement community.All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert 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 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.

The Journal of Map & Geography Libraries is a multidisciplinary publication that covers international research and information on the production, procurement, processing, and utilization of geographic and cartographic materials and geospatial information. Papers submitted undergo a rigorous peer-review process by professors, researchers, and practicing librarians with a passion for geography, cartographic materials, and the mapping and spatial sciences. The journal accepts original theory-based, case study, and practical papers that substantially advance an understanding of the mapping sciences in all of its forms to support users of map and geospatial collections, archives, and similar institutions.The journal accepts submissions on a wide variety of topics within the field, including:Changing methodologies for the delivery of geospatial information Research involving historical and contemporary maps and atlasesThe algorithms, tools and software applications used by cartographers, geographers, and map librarians in their manipulation and presentation of geospatial data GIS, geodatabase design, and geospatial data standards (e.g., ISO, OGC, ANZLIC), uses, and potentialsWorking with data produced by private and public entities at the local, state or similar, national and international levels from government agencies, educational and/or research and related institutions Patterns and trends in the publication of cartographic materialsCartographic knowledge capture and expert systems for solving mapping problems Preservation of digital and hard-copy cartographic materialsMetadata and cataloging issues related to cartographic materials Any other topics related to geospatial information in the mapping sciencesPeer Review Policy: All research articles in Journal of Map & Geography Libraries have undergone a rigorous double-blind peer review, based on initial editor screening, refereeing by a minimum of two anonymous referees, and final review by the editor. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Plant Biology, an official publication of the Korean Society of Plant Biologists, is an international journal devoted to basic researches in biochemistry, cellular biology, development, ecology, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and systematics of plants.The Journal publishes original articles, reviews and brief communications detailing significant research contributions to plant science.Celebrating its 50th year of publication in 2007, the Journal of Plant Biology first appeared in 1958, and was published until 1994 under the title Korean Journal of Botany.
  

The Journal of Ultrasound is the official journal of the Italian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SIUMB). The journal publishes original contributions (research and review articles, case reports, technical reports and letters to the editor) on significant advances in clinical diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic applications, clinical techniques, the physics, engineering and technology of ultrasound in medicine and biology, and in cross-sectional diagnostic imaging. The journal also publishes news from the SIUMB, the conference agenda and updates on SIUMB activities. The official language of Journal of Ultrasound is English and the abstracts should be provided both in English and in Italian.

The European Journal of Operational Research (EJOR) publishes high quality, original papers that contribute to the methodology of operational research (OR) and to the practice of decision making. EJOR contains the following types of papers:• Invited Reviews, explaining to the general OR audience the developments in an OR topic over the recent years• Innovative Applications of OR, describing novel ways to solve real problems• Theory and Methodology Papers, presenting original research results contributing to the methodology of OR and to its theoretical foundations,• Short Communications, including comments on papers previously published in EJORThe Theory and Methodology Papers are classified into one of the seven headings:• Continuous Optimization• Discrete Optimization• Production, Manufacturing and Logistics• Stochastics and Statistics• Decision Support• Computational Intelligence and Information Management• Interfaces with Other DisciplinesIn addition to these types of papers, EJOR contains Book Reviews.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

Autophagy, is a unique peer-reviewed journal with an international audience that covers the following topics: macroautophagy, microautophagy, specific organelle degradation (e.g., pexophagy) and additional autophagic processes including chaperone-mediated autophagy; the molecular mechanism of autophagy including the characterization of structural proteins and structure/function relationships; signaling and autophagic regulation; the role of autophagy in diseases including cancer, neurodegeneration and myopathies; developmental roles of autophagy and its connection with aging; autophagy in microbial invasion and the immune response; and autophagy in cell death.Autophagy publishes several types of papers including: Original research (both basic science and translational), reviews (both comprehensive overviews and short puncta), technical papers (toolbox, protocol and resource), commentaries, and articles on science and art. Reviews, puncta and commentaries will generally be invited. We cover a wide range of topics in all experimental systems. We also anticipate special issues that are devoted to particular areas of research. Suggestions for appropriate specialized topics are welcome.Autophagy has several goals:*To provide a journal devoted to this research topic that publishes top quality papers on all aspects of autophagic research, and promotes the field.*To define and build a worldwide community of scientists interested in autophagy, and to facilitate communication among them.*To provide resources that enhance the effort of laboratories devoted to autophagy research.

International Journal of Biodiversity is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of biodiversity.

International Journal of Chemical Engineering is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of chemical engineering.

The Canadian Journal of Soil Science is an international peer-reviewed journal published in cooperation with the Canadian Society of Soil Science. The journal publishes original research on the use, management, structure and development of soils and draws from the disciplines of soil science, agrometeorology, ecology, agricultural engineering, environmental science, hydrology, forestry, geology, geography and climatology.

Agronomy Journal is the flagship journal of ASA. Articles convey original research in agriculture, natural resources, soil science, crop science, agroclimatology, agronomic modeling, production agriculture, and instrumentation.

Journal of Osteoporosis is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of osteoporosis.

Journal of Skin Cancer is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to all aspects of skin cancer.