Journal Guide

Physical Activity and Health is a fundamentally new kind of journal. Open Access, it publishes research quickly and free of charge in order to have a maximal impact upon all disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Humanities & Social Sciences. Most article types can be considered. The overarching goal of the journal is to publish articles that help advance theoretical understanding of the control and organization of human movement, as well as health development, learning and rehabilitation.

Precision Radiation Oncology is a peer-reviewed, fully open access journal which aims to offer a forum for collaboration and exchange of comprehensive and cutting-edge information on basic, translational, and clinical research in radiation oncology. The journal is published in collaboration with the Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, and is supported by Sino-American Network for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (SANTRO), and Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (CA-CA).

Sports Medicine International Open (SMIO) is an open access journal publishing the very latest research results and developments in sports medicine and exercise science. This publication covers basic and applied studies related to all aspects of exercise and performance science, providing a deeper understanding of biomedicine. The scientific scope of this journal includes; Training & Testing; Orthopedics & Biomechanics; Clinical Sciences; Nutrition; Behavioural Sciences; Physiology & Biochemistry; Genetics & Molecular Biology.

The Journal of Interdisciplinary History employs the methods and insights of multiple disciplines in the study of past times and to bring a historical perspective to those other disciplines. Each issue features substantive articles, research notes, review essays and book reviews that relate historical study to applied fields such as economics, demographics, politics, sociology and psychology.

Founded in 1874, The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease is the world's oldest independent scientific monthly in the field of human behavior. Articles cover theory, etiology, therapy, social impact of illness, and research methods.

TQM seeks high quality international submissions from academics, researchers and practitioners. The journal aims to publish papers that report research that addresses real-life industry and management challenges and contribute to developing real solutions.

An international journal that provides a platform for a broad scope of the latest research and developments covering all areas of engineering

Critical Studies on Terrorism is a new international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal. The journal seeks to publish quality research on all aspects of terrorism, counter-terrorism and state terror. Recent ArticlesA key aim of the journal is to both create space for robust, innovative research on terrorism, and to encourage fruitful intellectual engagement between critical and orthodox accounts of terrorism. In particular, the editors are looking for empirical, theoretical and policy-oriented articles that recognise the inherently problematic nature of the terrorism label, employ a critical-normative perspective broadly defined, and challenge accepted orthodoxies. Research on terrorism employing methodological and disciplinary perspectives from outside the poltical science and international relations paradigms is especially encouraged.Within this broad framework, the journal seeks submissions in some of the following areas:The achievements and limitations of terrorism studies as a disciplinePreconditions and facilitating factors of terrorismSociological, anthropological, psychological analyses of political terrorComparative history of (counter) - terrorismState terror and political repressionThe institutionalisation of counter-terrorismTorture, human rights/civil liberties and coercive counter-terrorismEthical-normative analyses of (counter) - terrorismGender dimensions of political terrorThe politics of naming/power-knowledge dimensions of 'terrorism'Identity, culture and representation of 'terrorism'The political communication of (counter) - terrorismMedia studies of (counter) - terrorismPathways out of political terror (non-state or state)Conflict resolution and counter-terrorismPerspectives from the Global South on (counter) - terrorism Critical Studies on Terrorism will provide a forum for the publication of original theoretical and empirical research articles, disciplinary debates and assessments, editorial commentary, special issues, research notes, announcements and book reviews.Critical Studies on Terrorism will be of interest to practitioners and scholars from a wide variety of disciplines, including: political science, security studies, international relations, sociology, psychology, history, applied philosophy, religious studies, law, criminology, anthropology, communication, media studies, cultural studies, gender studies, conflict resolution, development studies and area studies, among others. DisclaimerTaylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) 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 importance of early childhood education and care in providing the foundations for lifelong learning is now widely acknowledged. Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development aims to broaden the international debate about the best provision for young children by representing a wide range of perspectives from different countries, different disciplines and different research methodologies.As the official journal of TACTYC (Association for the professional development of early years educators), Early Years publishes up-to-date papers on all issues associated with early years education.There is a growing diversity of approaches to training early years practitioners for complex and demanding work within multi professional teams and with families from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. The editors welcome original, rigorous and clearly written contributions, in English, which: relate to the training, education and continuing professional development of all early years practitioners including managers, support staff, qualified teachers and higher education academics teaching on early childhood courses and specialisms compare the experiences, development needs and responsibilities of children, parents and practitioners in different kinds of setting and contexts report on research projects review work across an area of research present a detailed analysis of the experiences of individuals or small groups explore new approaches to the publication of knowledge about working with children Since 1978 TACTYC has sought, through its Journal and related activites, to provide a voice for all educators who work with young children. As a professional association with its own membership, TACTYC lobbies for the raising of standards in early years provision and promotes discussion of all issues associated with the training and development of early years practitioners.Membership of TACTYC includes a subscription to Early Years. For further information on how to join TACTYC, please visit www.tactyc.org.ukPeer 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 TACTYC make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and TACTYC 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 TACTYC .

Nature Materials is a monthly multi-disciplinary journal aimed at bringing together cutting-edge research across the entire spectrum of materials science and engineering. Materials research is a diverse and fast-growing discipline, which has moved from a largely applied, engineering focus to a position where it has an increasing impact on other classical disciplines such as physics, chemistry and biology. Nature Materials covers all applied and fundamental aspects of the synthesis/processing, structure/composition, properties and performance of materials, where "materials" are identified as substances in the condensed states (liquid, solid, colloidal) designed or manipulated for technological ends.Nature Materials provides a forum for the development of a common identity among materials scientists while encouraging researchers to cross established subdisciplinary divides. To achieve this, and strengthen the cohesion of the community, the journal takes an interdisciplinary, integrated and balanced approach to all areas of materials research while fostering the exchange of ideas between scientists involved in the different disciplines. Nature Materials is an invaluable resource for all scientists, in both academia and industry, who are active in the process of discovering and developing materials and materials-related concepts.Nature Materials offers an engaging, informative and accessible product including papers of exceptional significance and quality in a discipline which promises to have great influence on the development of society in years to come.Research areas covered in the journal include:* Engineering and structural materials (metals, alloys, ceramics, composites)* Organic and soft materials (glasses, colloids, liquid crystals, polymers)* Bio-inspired, biomedical and biomolecular materials* Optical, photonic and optoelectronic materials* Magnetic materials* Materials for electronics* Superconducting materials* Catalytic and separation materials* Materials for energy* Nanoscale materials and processes* Computation, modelling and materials theory* Surfaces and thin films* Design, synthesis, processing and characterization techniquesIn addition to primary research, Nature Materials also publishes review articles, news and views, research highlights about important papers published in other journals, commentaries, correspondence, interviews and analysis of the broader materials picture. In this way, the journal aims to be the voice of the worldwide materials science community.Nature Materials offers readers and authors high visibility, access to a broad readership, high standards of copy editing and production, rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and independence from academic societies and other vested interests.

Building Services Engineering Research & Technology is one of the foremost, international peer reviewed journals that publishes the highest quality original research relevant to today’s Built Environment.Published in conjunction with CIBSE, this impressive journal reports on the latest research, providing you with an invaluable guide to recent developments in the field.BSER&T covers the full range of energy and environmental services in buildings, including:HeatingVentilationAir conditioningBuildingElectrical servicesBuilding acousticsWater supply and sanitationVertical transportOutstanding features of BSER&T:All articles are peer reviewedInternational Advisory Board ensures the highest standards of qualityArticles on ground breaking researchRedesigned formatContains critical book reviews of the latest literature in the fieldDiscussion forum, enabling comment and interaction with leading expertsBased on high quality articles Building Services Engineering Research & Technology ensures the very latest information is presented throughout each issue.BSER&T Article makes the final two in the Carbon Trust Innovation AwardsSAGE would like to congratulate article author, Robert Lowe MA, PhD, on reaching the finals of the prestigious Carbon Trust Innovation Awards.His article, "Evidence for heat losses via party wall cavities in masonryconstruction" presents empirical evidence and analysis that supports the existence of a significant heat loss mechanism resulting from air movement through cavities in party walls in masonry construction.The overall message being that if you don't regularly measure building performance in some detail, you may have no idea what might be going on.To access this article for free, please .

• Human Nanotoxicology - nano-bio interactions and effects on human health;
• Econanotoxicology - nano-bio interactions and effects on organism and ecosystem health;
• Exposure - nanomaterial release, fate and behavior in the environment and human/engineered systems;
• Risk Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment

Other areas, such as the development of methodological and modelling approaches and the development of materials and methods to enhance nanosafety, are appropriate if there is a clear and demonstrable link to the above themes.

Types of article NanoImpact publishes the following article types:

• Original Research Articles: Demonstrate important new discoveries in the relevant fields;
• Critical Reviews: Comprehensively summarize and evaluate the latest developments in the relevant field;
• Frontiers: Identify potential new important areas in the relevant field.

Original Research Articles and Critical Reviews are limited to 7000 and 10000 words excluding figures, tables and references. A maximum of 6 figures/tables are allowed for research and review articles. Frontiers are limited to 2000 words, with up to an additional 3 figures and tables allowed. References are not included in this word limit. Longer articles can be considered if authors can provide a compelling argument in the cover letter. Editors will make the final decision.

Transportation Research: Part B publishes papers on all methodological aspects of the subject, particularly those that require mathematical analysis. The general theme of the journal is the development and solution of problems that are adequately motivated to deal with important aspects of the design and/or analysis of transportation systems. Areas covered include: traffic flow; design and analysis of transportation networks; control and scheduling; optimization; queuing theory; logistics; supply chains; development and application of statistical, econometric and mathematical models to address transportation problems; cost models; pricing and/or investment; traveler or shipper behavior; cost-benefit methodologies.Part B's aims and scope are complementary to Transportation Research Part A:Policy and Practice, Part C: Emerging Technologies and Part D: Transport and Environment. The complete set forms the most cohesive and comprehensive reference of current research in transportation science.Audience: Operations researchers, Logisticians, Economists, Econometricians, Mathematical Modelers, and Transportation Engineers, Geographers and Planners.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

The Journal of Cryptology is a forum for original results in all areas of modern information security. Both cryptography and cryptanalysis are covered, including information theoretic and complexity theoretic perspectives as well as implementation, application, and standards issues. Coverage includes such topics as public key and conventional algorithms and their implementations, cryptanalytic attacks, pseudo-random sequences, computational number theory, cryptographic protocols, untraceability, privacy, authentication, key management and quantum cryptography. In addition to full-length technical, survey, and historical articles, the journal publishes short notes. The Journal of Cryptology is the official journal of the International Association for Cryptologic Research.

The official journal of the American Dairy Science Association®, Journal of Dairy Science® (JDS) is the leading general dairy research journal in the world. JDS readers represent education, industry, and government agencies in more than 70 countries with interests in biochemistry, breeding, economics, engineering, environment, food science, genetics, microbiology, nutrition, pathology, physiology, processing, public health, quality assurance, and sanitation. JDS has been ranked number 2 in impact factor in the Agriculture, Dairy and Animal Science category of the Journal Citation Reports® 2012, published by Thomson Reuters, with an impact factor of 2.564.

The International Journal of Surgery accepts online submissions. Please visit the online submission site at http://ees.elsevier.com/ijs/New Editor-in-Chief, New Editorial Layout, International Emphasis, New Editorial Board.As a general surgical journal, covering all specialties, the International Journal of Surgery is dedicated to publishing original research, review articles, and more - all offering significant contributions to knowledge in clinical surgery, experimental surgery, surgical education and history.Indexed and Abstracted in:EMBASE, Scopus and Medline/PubMed.The Harold Ellis Prize in Surgery The International Journal of Surgery awards the prestigious annual Harold Ellis Prize (Est. 2003) in recognition of scientific papers judged to be outstanding. For terms and conditions, and details on how to apply, please click on the link.

The Israel Journal of Mathematics is an international journal publishing high-quality, original research papers in a wide spectrum of pure and applied mathematics. The prestigious interdisciplinary editorial board reflects the diversity of subjects covered in this journal, including set theory, model theory, algebra, group theory, number theory, analysis, functional analysis, ergodic theory, algebraic topology, geometry, combinatorics, theoretical computer science, mathematical physics, applied mathematics. The Israel Journal of Mathematics is owned by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and publishes for worldwide distribution under the Magnes Press. Since its inception in 1963, its volumes can be found in the libraries of major mathematical institutions around the world. More than 2,300 pages per year are published.

Linking science and practice by publishing evidence-based information on pediatric nursing and answering the question, 'How do I apply this evidence to nursing practice?' The Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing (JSPN) is the international evidence-based practice journal for nurses who specialize in the care of children and families. JSPN bridges the gap between research and practice by publishing peer-reviewed reliable, clinically relevant, and readily applicable evidence. The journal integrates the best evidence with pediatric nurses' passion for achieving the best outcomes. The journal values interdisciplinary perspectives and publishes a wide variety of peer-reviewed papers on clinically relevant topics.

Published by the Indian Academy of Sciences, the Journal of Biosciences covers all areas of Biology and is India’s premier journal within its scope. It is indexed in Current Contents and other standard Biological and Medical databases. The Journal of Biosciences began in 1934 as the Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (Section B). In 1978 it split into Proceedings-Animal Sciences, Proceedings-Plant Sciences and Proceedings-Experimental Biology. Proceedings-Experimental Biology was renamed Journal of Biosciences in 1979; in 1991, it merged with Proceedings-Animal Sciences and Proceedings-Plant Sciences. Articles span a broad range of relevant topics, including, for example, protein classification by surface comparisons; the contribution of bioinformatics to genome and genomics research, and mathematical modelling of spatio-temporal interactions within the cell.

Food and Ecological Systems Modelling Journal (FESMJ) is an innovative open access journal which facilitates the publication of mathematical models, datasets and software solutions in the areas of Agriculture, Food, Social-Ecological Interactions, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. The journal focuses on submissions documenting the following outcomes of the research cycle: data, models, model validation studies, software, data analytics pipelines and visualisation methods.

The journal will consider model-related manuscripts for publication, related but not limited to the following topics: ecological systems, ecological processes, species ecology, ecological impact and risk assessment & social-ecological systems, all aspects of agriculture management and production, food safety quality, control, defence and design, modelling of economic aspects of the use of biotechnology and biomass in the production of goods, services, or energy, and all aspects of environmental science modelling.