Journal Guide

Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology is the official journal of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. The journal primarily publishes peer-reviewed original research and reviews dealing with all aspects of clinical practice and research in ophthalmology and vision science. Short articles are also welcomed for publication under the headings 'Clinicopathological Report', 'Clinical and Surgical Techniques', 'History of Ophthalmology' and 'Letters to the Editor'. Manuscripts dealing with 'Ophthalmic Hypothesis', and 'Developing World Ophthalmology' are encouraged. Reports of interesting and original cases may be published as 'Photographic Essays' or 'Clinical Case Notes' in Letters to the Editor. The acceptance criteria for all papers are the quality, originality and significance of the research. Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are peer reviewed by two anonymous reviewers, a Section Editor and the Editor in an average time of 2.5 months. The average time from original submission to publication, for manuscripts that are accepted, is 10 months. The Editorial Board reserves the right to refuse any material for publication and advises that authors should retain copies of submitted manuscripts, figures and correspondence, as material cannot be returned. Final acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board.

Forest Policy and Economics has grown into a well-established and recognized academic journal, which publishes peer-reviewed political and economic research relating to forests and forest-related industries, which are of a high scientific standard. It also welcomes contributions from other social science and humanities perspectives, which make a clear theoretical/conceptual and methodological contribution to existing international literatures. These may include, but are not limited to, planning, sociology, anthropology, history, jurisprudence, and psychology research on forests.The journal invites high quality, original submissions of research and review manuscripts from around the globe as well as proposals for special issues, which resulted from intense previous scientific exchange. Acceptance for publication is subject to a double-blind refereeing process.Please bookmark this page as: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/forpolLIST OF REVIEWERS 2011For more information/suggestions/comments please contact AuthorSupport@elsevier.com

Human Molecular Genetics concentrates on full-length research papers covering a wide range of topics in all aspects of human molecular genetics. These include: * the molecular basis of human genetic disease * developmental genetics * cancer genetics * neurogenetics * chromosome and genome structure and function * therapy of genetic disease * stem cells in human genetic disease and therapy, including the application of iPS cells * genome-wide association studies * mouse and other models of human diseases * functional genomics * computational genomics In addition, the journal also publishes research on other model systems for the analysis of genes, especially when there is an obvious relevance to human genetics.Key features of the journal include: * Articles - comprehensive reports and definitive research findings of interest to a broad audience of human molecular geneticists. We encourage inclusion of full experimental details, with as many display items (figures and tables) as required to tell the complete story. * Review Issues - Human Molecular Genetics publishes two special review issues each year, including a themed review issue in April.

IEP is an international journal that aims to publish peer-reviewed policy-oriented research about the production, distribution and use of information, including these subjects: the economics of the telecommunications, mass media, and other information industries, the economics of innovation and intellectual property, the role of information in economic development, and the role of information and information technology in the functioning of markets.The purpose of the journal is to provide an interdisciplinary and international forum for theoretical and empirical research that addresses the needs of other researchers, government, and professionals who are involved in the policy-making process. IEP publishes research papers, short contributions, and surveys.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

IJIR is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of theory, research and practice in the field of intercultural relations, including, but not limited to, topics such as acculturation; intercultural communication; intergroup perceptions, contact, and interactions; intercultural training; and cultural diversity in education, organizations and society. The journal publishes reviews and empirical research (both full length papers and brief reports) with high priority given to manuscripts that join theory and research with applications. IJIR provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars in fields of psychology, communication, education, management, sociology and related disciplines.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

Orbis®, the Foreign Policy Research Institute's quarterly journal of world affairs, was founded in 1957 as a forum for policymakers, scholars, and the informed public who sought an engaging, thought-provoking debate beyond the predictable, conventional journals of that time. Nearly half a century later, Orbis continues to offer informative, insightful, and lively discourse on the full range of topics relating to American foreign policy and national security, as well as in-depth analysis on important international developments. Orbis readers always know the stories behind the headlines.Orbis is a publication of the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). For more information on the FPRI please vist the Institute's website at http://www.fpri.orgBenefits 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

Personalized Medicine Universe, an official journal of the International Society of Personalized Medicine, publishes original articles.
The aim of personalized medicine is to provide an individual therapeutic strategy taking into consideration diagnosis based on both biotechnology and environmental factors that may influence therapeutic response. The key factor in personalized medicine is an individual's medical portrait which will be highlighted by patient-specific information such as lifestyle, philosophy, and current mental and somatic problems as well as pharmacogenomics and biomarkers.
Genomic medicine, pharmacogenomics, and proteomics, which are the base of translational research in realization of personalized medicine, have made rapid strides. A platform for discussion and research in the field of techniques and methods of how to utilize them in clinical practice will be the most important factor in realizing personalized medicine.
Personalized Medicine Universe aims to publish the highest quality papers seeking to establish the field of personalized medicine in clinical applications and to develop it further.
Personalized Medicine Universe is a peer-reviewed, international, English-language journal for medical researchers and clinicians as well as medical professionals, healthcare organizations, and patients who seek objective and clinical information on personalized medicine in order to deepen understanding of these approaches and accelerate their research and clinical practice.
Personalized Medicine Universe is owned by the International Society of Personalized Medicine aiming for the integration of person-oriented diagnosis on the basis of biotechnology and evidence-based treatment.

The journal provides very rapid publication of short but complete research reports in the field of psychiatry. The scope of the journal encompasses: (1) Biochemical, physiological, genetic, psychological, and social determinants of human behavior;(2) Assessment of human behavior and subjective state;(3) Evaluation of somatic and non-somatic psychiatric treatments.In addition, reports of clinically related basic studies in the fields of neuropharmacology, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, electrophysiology, psychology, genetics, and brain imaging are published. Significant methodological advances such as instrumentation, clinical scales, and assays directly applicable to psychiatric research are also appropriate.Brief reviews, theoretical contributions, and letters to the editor will be considered.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

RSC Pharmaceutics is a new gold open access journal leading the way in the field of Pharmaceutics. This journal publishes research focused on formulating a drug into a medicine, with the intention of achieving controllable drug delivery with high efficacy. Research published in RSC Pharmaceutics promotes step-change science in the field of Pharmaceutics, and, as such, all submissions must show clear innovation, be scientifically sound, and have a significant impact on the field. Research sharing new scientific findings from across the areas of chemistry, materials science, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutics and drug delivery are all welcomed. Topics include but are not limited to: • Formulation and design of medicines • Design and characterization of correct dosage forms • Physicochemical and biological properties of drugs and their carriers • Drug delivery devices and their mechanisms of release

In scope, the journal encompasses all aspects of research into sediments and sedimentary rocks at all spatial and temporal scales.Sedimentary Geology aims to provide a forum for the publication of high-quality research papers of general interest across the entire range of subjects falling under the umbrella of sedimentary geology, from techniques of sediment analysis to geodynamical aspects of sedimentary-basin evolution.Papers submitted to Sedimentary Geology should place the research in a broad context so that it is of interest to the diverse, international readership of the journal. Thus, papers that focus solely on a local theme or area will not be accepted for publication.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

Thyroid, the Official Journal of the American Thyroid Association, is the leading resource for thyroidologists, endocrinologists, and internal medicine specialists to stay abreast of current reviews, commentaries, and clinical management strategies on all aspects of thyroid disease and treatment.The Journal is an indispensable resource for endocrinologists to stay up to date on the latest studies on thyroid diseases (thyroid dysfunction, workup of thyroid nodules, management of thyroid cancer), and other common disorders encountered in endocrine practice.Relevant for researchers in cell biology (autoimmunity, signaling, and hormone action), physiology, carcinogenesis, development, and genetics, Thyroid is also critical to a wide range of specialties including: internal medicine, endocrine surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, radiology, nuclear medicine, and pathology.Entering its 21st year, Thyroid remains unique in blending basic papers, clinical studies, and patient-focused reports, and is:* The repository for the best peer-reviewed translational research and clinical management in the field, offering online ahead-of-print publication* Covers all aspects of thyroid disease from primary care to clinical research* Global in scope, providing access to the most current research worldwide* The exclusive source for the Authoritative and Updated ATA Guidelines for Managing Thyroid Disease.

The Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health (JEGH) plans to impact global epidemiology and international health with peer-reviewed articles focused on innovative scholarship and strategies to advance global health policy. The journal will take special interest in publishing rigorous assessments of policies where these have been implemented based on epidemiological and public health research. At Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health we believe epidemiology and public health are closely intertwined, both scientifically, and from a health policy vantage: advances in one area exert positive consequences on the other.The journal benefits from a diverse, multidisciplinary, experienced and unusually international editorial board that will facilitate the publication of articles and perspectives reflecting a global view of public health medicine and epidemiology. We also seek to emphasize our focus on supporting the academic, clinical and practical needs of public health practitioners in the field.The journal seeks to improve regional and global health by informing efforts to reduce the risk of communicable and non-communicable diseases. We are particularly interested in the links between evolving epidemiologic advances and the implementation of health policy initiatives, eventually in publishing efficacy assessments, including the assessment of unintended consequences.As global health medicine meets unprecedented problems - the H1N1 pandemic being a recent example - imaginative approaches will be needed to influence health policy, foreign policy and even immigration policy. The resulting need for multidisciplinary research is not well served by the current body of academic publications and this journal seeks to fill this important gap.The Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health is an interdisciplinary journal that welcomes reviews, original papers, laboratory, epidemiological or clinical, as well as perspectives and commentaries from all aspects of communicable and non-communicable diseases, in particular those identified as priorities by the World Health Assembly. JEGH will not accept case reports and submissions purely focused on basic (bench) science.Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health is indexed by PubMed, MEDLINE

View a list of the latest free articles available from Gender, Place and Culture.The aim of Gender, Place and Culture is to provide a forum for debate in human geography and related disciplines on theoretically-informed research concerned with gender issues. It also seeks to highlight the significance of such research for feminism and women's studies. The editors seek articles based on primary research that address: the particularities and intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, age, (dis)ability, sexuality, class, culture and place; feminist, anti-racist, critical and radical geographies of space, place, nature and the environment; feminist geographies of difference, resistance, marginality and/or spatial negotiation; and, critical methodology."Gender, Place and Culture is a very high quality journal, one that is advancing original scholarship in the critical arenas of feminist geography and feminist interdisciplinary work. The journal foregrounds theoretically-informed debate on gender issues bringing together human geographical research with that from a range of related disciplines, including Women's Studies, Sociology, Cultural Studies and Anthropology. I enthusiastically recommend it."Victoria A. Lawson, ProfessorPast-President of the Association of American GeographersPeer Review StatementAll research articles, including Viewpoints, in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous double-blind refereeing by three referees.Recent and forthcoming authors published in Gender, Place and Culture:Stuart AitkenLawrence BergLiz Bondi J. C Gibson-Graham Jennifer HyndmanJane JacobsJohn-Paul Jones III Rob KitchinRobyn LonghurstRicha NagarCatherine Nash Geraldine PrattJasbir PuarLynn StahaeliChandra Talpade MohantyKay AndersonRuth FincherMichael LeyshonFiona MackenzieDisclaimerTaylor & 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.

• public management
• comparative and international administration
• governance and intersectoral relationships
• democratic governance and public administration
• organizational theory and human resource management in the public sector
• innovation and organizational learning in the public sector
• public budgeting and finance
• policy tools and evaluation
• various fields of public policy (social welfare policy, education policy, health policy, etc.)

Latin American Business Review is a quarterly, refereed journal which facilitates the exchange of information and new ideas between academics, business practitioners, public policymakers, and those in the international development community. Special features of the journal will keep you current on various teaching, research, and information sources. These activities all focus on the business and economic environment of the diverse and dynamic countries of the Americas.As an individual--researcher, business professional, expert advisor, or part of a professional group or institution--concerned with policymaking and influencing business development, you'll find articles in Latin American Business Review of direct interest and utility. You'll find a wide variety of articles in the Review, including research papers, both theoretical and empirical in nature; works in business and public policy; short survey articles; and case studies, both comparative and focusing on single countries. Articles are interdisciplinary, addressing such varied issues as: business development management regional integration microenterprises industry studies cross-cultural studies trade policy financial markets Articles in Latin American Business Review are published in English; however, each article's abstract appears in English, in Spanish, and in Portuguese. Special features of the Review include reviews of current books and other journals of interest. For those teaching in either executive education programs or at the university level, a special feature is the discussion of useful and current sources of information for classroom use as well as a review of current business cases. To facilitate research, the journal reviews and keeps you abreast of the various data sources available and other information on the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) as well as sources of research funding opportunities.Latin American Business Review is a publication of the COPPEAD Graduate School of Business, Federal University of Rio de Janiero (UFRJ); The Graduate School of Business Administration and Leadership (EGADE), Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM); and Ahlers Center for International Business, University of San Diego.Peer Review Policy: All research articles in Latin American Business Review have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two anonymous referees.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Discover why Library Journal has recommended this journal for law libraries! An important forum for daily problems and issues, Legal Reference Services Quarterly will assist you in your day-to-day work as it has been helping other law librarians and members of the legal profession for over a decade. You will find articles that are serious, humorous, critical, or simply helpful to the working librarian. Annotated subject bibliographies, overviews of legal literature, reviews of commonly used tools, and the inclusion of reference problems unique to corporate law libraries, judicial libraries, and academic collections will keep you up-to-date on the continuously expanding volume of legal materials and their use in legal research. Every issue contains at least one article that you will want to annotate and keep at your desk! Numerous articles have already had a significant impact in the legal reference community. Articles on LEXIS and WESTLAW have also been among the most cited and reflect the journal's interest in featuring new bibliographic databases. Legal Reference Services Quarterly offers all of the best resources to help you give patrons important and relevant materials for their research and professional needs. Special thematic issues of the journal have covered such topics as: federal regulatory research-selected agency knowledge paths law library collection development in the digital age teamwork and collaboration in libraries-tools for theory and practice public services issues with rare and archival law materials teaching legal research and providing access to electronic resources emerging solutions in reference services-implications for libraries in the new millennium law librarians abroad the political economy of legal information symposium of law publishers the legal bibliography-tradition, transitions, and trends practical approaches to legal research Peer Review Policy: All review papers in Legal Reference Services Quarterly have undergone editorial screening and peer review.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

1887-The beginnings of the journalResearch in Microbiology is the direct descendant of the original Pasteur periodical entitled Annales de l'Institut Pasteur, created in 1887 by Emile Duclaux under the patronage of Louis Pasteur. The Editorial Committee included Chamberland, Grancher, Nocard, Roux and Straus, and the first issue began with Louis Pasteur's "Lettre sur la Rage" which clearly defines the spirit of the journal:"You have informed me, my dear Duclaux, that you intend to start a monthly collection of articles entitled "Annales de l'Institut Pasteur". You will be rendering a service that will be appreciated by the ever increasing number of young scientists who are attracted to microbiological studies. In your Annales, our laboratory research will of course occupy a central position, but the work from outside groups that you intend to publish will be a source of competitive stimulation for all of us."That first volume included 53 articles as well as critical reviews and book reviews. From that time on, the Annales appeared regularly every month, without interruption, even during the two world wars. Although the journal has undergone many changes over the past 100 years (in the title, the format, the language) reflecting the evolution in scientific publishing, it has consistently maintained the Pasteur tradition by publishing original reports on all aspects of microbiology.Originally founded as the " Annales de l'Institut Pasteur ", Research in Microbiology has been a leading source of up-to-date information in the field of microbiology for more than a century. It publishes papers based on original research in fundamental and applied biology of bacteria, archaea and lower eukaryotes. It covers all aspects of the microbial taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, physiology and metabolism, molecular genetics and genomics, as well as the interactions between microbes and interactions of microbes with their environment. Research in Microbiology currently publishes 10 issues a year, including an annual Forum issue, original articles, reviews, and letters to the Editor.Indexed in Medline, Excerpta Medica / EMbase, Science Citation Index, Current Contents (Life Sciences)On-line services:For on-line submission:http://pasteur.fontismedia.com/res/ For full-text articles, abstracts, contents, references: http://www.sciencedirect.com For the journal homepage at Elsevier:http://www.elsevier.com/locate/resmic

Studies in the Education of Adults is an international journal for theorising and critically examining the education of adults in all contexts. The journal seeks to foster and stimulate a global community of academics and researchers with a broad interest in research in the education of adults. It is equally focused on adult learning, the nature of adult curriculum and on the role of the educator. Adult learning may occur in institutional, professional and community settings including colleges, universities, the workplace, trade unions and voluntary organisations. Adult learning may also occur in a wide variety of contexts such as the home, public spaces, through leisure activities, social movements and virtual media. We encourage submissions that examine learning in these various contexts. The Editorial Board is also keen to promote the role of adult learning and education in social justice.

We encourage writers from a broad range of ideological interests, theoretical positions and research traditions and we especially welcome multidisciplinary research. We will promote the thematic exploration of specific areas as well as the exploration of new territories for adult education. We invite readers with an interest in developing a themed issue to submit outline proposals for consideration to the editors.

Studies... selects papers for publication that:

      •   Provide a clear theoretical rationale for the work discussed;
      •   Demonstrate familiarity with adult education literature and research;
      •   Engage in policy critique where appropriate;
      •   Concentrate on analysis, as opposed to purely descriptive accounts;
      •   Contextualise the writing so that it is understandable by an international readership;
      •   Use an accessible styling of writing, concentrating on clarity and avoiding unexplained jargon;
      •    Recognise the professional and academic experience of the journal’s readership.

You can submit your paper directly to k.orr@hud.ac.uk; or c.a.jarvis@hud.ac.uk.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees.

For more information on submitting your paper, please refer to the Instructions for Authors.

Peer Review Policy:

Animation is an international, peer-reviewed journal brings together research in film and media studies, architecture, art and design, visual culture and creative practice. The journal seeks to create an academic dialogue mapping the interdisciplinary nature of animation studies. Articles address all known techniques, revealing animation's implications for other forms of time-based media. Animation is listed in the Arts & Humanities Citation Index.

Cardiovascular Diabetology - Endocrinology Reports, an official companion journal to Cardiovascular Diabetology, is an open access journal publishing on clinical, translational and basic science aspects of endocrinology. The journal welcomes original research, reviews, commentaries and case reports on diabetes and all types of endocrine disorders including, but not limited to, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, bone disorders, obesity, reproductive disorders and neuroendocrine disorders.  

The audience includes physicians, researchers, nurses, nutritionists, pharmacists, podiatrists, psychologists, epidemiologists, exercise physiologists and health care researchers.