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Peer-reviewed and published bimonthly, Rare Metals is the official journal of the Nonferrous Metals Society of China. The journal is dedicated to the publication and the dissemination of original research articles (and occasional invited reviews) in the field of rare metals to establish a platform of communication between engineers and scientists. Its coverage includes the metallurgy, processing, and determination of rare metals. The journal also publishes papers on the application of rare metals in advanced materials, such as superconductors, semiconductors, composites, and ceramics.

Resource Geology is an international journal focusing on economic geology, geochemistry and environmental geology. Its purpose is to contribute to the promotion of earth sciences related to metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits mainly in Asia, Oceania and the Circum-Pacific region, although other parts of the world are also considered. Launched in 1998 by the Society for Resource Geology, the journal is published quarterly in English, making it more accessible to the international geological community. The journal publishes high quality papers of interest to those engaged in research and exploration of mineral deposits.

Social Currents, the official journal of the Southern Sociological Society, is a broad-ranging social science journal that focuses on cutting-edge research from all methodological and theoretical orientations with implications for national and international sociological communities. The uniqueness of Social Currents lies in its format. The front end of every issue is devoted to short, theoretical, agenda-setting contributions and brief, empirical and policy-related pieces. The back end of every issue includes standard journal articles that cover topics within specific subfields of sociology, as well as across the social sciences more broadly.

Sociological Forum is the flagship journal of the Eastern Sociological Society. The journal is peer reviewed and committed to publishing high quality, cutting edge research on substantive issues of fundamental importance to the study of society. The journal's mission is broad in scope, encompassing empirical works (both quantitative and qualitative in nature), as well as works that develop theories, concepts, and methodological strategies. All areas of sociology and related fields are welcomed in Sociological Forum, as the journal strives to create a site of learning and exchange for scholars and students of the social sciences.

Sound Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal is an international, peer reviewed and inter-disciplinary journal in sound studies, providing a unique forum for the development of the subject within a range of disciplines such as history, sociology, media and cultural studies, film studies, anthropology, philosophy, urban studies, architecture, arts and performance studies.

The journal encourages the study and research of sound by publishing submissions that are interdisciplinary, theoretical, empirically rich and critical in nature. Situated at the cutting edge of sound studies,  Sound Studies builds on more than two decades of pioneering work in the history, theory, ethnography and cultural analysis of sound. 

Science Partner Journal Space: Science & Technology is an online-only Open Access journal published in affiliation with Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) and distributed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). BIT cooperates with China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) in managing the journal. The mission of Space: Science & Technology is to promote the exploration and research of space worldwide, to lead the rapid integration and technological breakthroughs of interdisciplinary sciences in the space field, and to build a high-level academic platform for discussion, cooperation, technological progress and information dissemination among professional researchers, engineers, scientists and scholars. The journal‘s scope includes space science, space technology, and space infrastructure and services as three major domains.

"The Energy Journal" is the official quarterly journal of the IAEE. It was founded in 1980 to promote the advancement and dissemination of new knowledge concerning energy and related topics. The editors strive to publish a blend of theoretical, empirical and policy related papers in energy economics. Each quarterly issue (250 pages) contains original refereed articles, short notes, and book reviews on energy related topics. Non-technical articles on important policy issues are published in the `Energy Perspectives' section. A `Research Forum' section reports on the emergence of new analytical methods for economic analysis of energy.

Vaccine: X is the open access mirror journal of Vaccine.

Vaccine: X offers authors with high-quality research who want to publish in a gold open access journal the opportunity to make their work immediately, permanently, and freely accessible.

Vaccine: X authors will pay an article publishing charge (APC), have a choice of license options, and retain copyright.

Vaccine and Vaccine: X have the same aims and scope. A unified editorial team manages rigorous peer-review for both titles using the same submission system. The author's choice of journal is blinded to referees, ensuring the editorial process is identical.

International Award- Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning: Best Article AwardMentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning is now listed in The Cabell' Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Educational Curriculum and Methods (Cabell Publishing, Beaumont, Texas)."As more and more individuals and organizations turn to mentoring as a way of encouraging learning and development, complex questions about the theory and practice of mentoring become visible. Traditional conceptions of mentoring as expert/novice relationships are now open to critical inquiry. Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning is the most up-to-date source of quality research for those interested in contemporary forms of mentoring." D. Jean Clandinin, Professor and Director, Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development, University of Alberta, CanadaMentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning is an international refereed journal that has quickly become the major resource to exchange information on mentoring and tutoring. The journal seeks to publish papers on all aspects of mentoring, tutoring and partnership in education, other academic disciplines and the professions. The journal is also playing an important role in burgeoning 'distance learning' programmes.The purpose of the journal is to help advance knowledge and understanding of mentoring, tutoring and/or partnership in learning through a focus on high-quality research papers and development activities. The journal welcomes contributions from the widening field of mentoring and tutoring including papers of a philosophical, socio-political, or creative nature. Comparative aspects of mentoring, tutoring and partnership are of special interest as these techniques are increasingly used worldwide. The criteria for acceptance of papers are that they are analytical/ empirical or critical, contribute to scholarship in the field, and are accessible to an international audience. Authors should also closely consider possible relevance to learning situations in other educational systems and cultures.Reviews:The "Reviews" section is a forum in which contributors discuss topical mentoring and tutoring issues. Contributions should be no more than 2,000 words and double-spaced, and should to be sent to:Dr Linda SearbyAssistant Professor, Educational LeadershipThe University of Alabama at BirminghamEducation Building Room 232J 1530 3rd Ave. S.Birmingham, AL 35294-1250USAlsearby@uab.edu M&T Best Article Award:Recognition will be given annually to the best article published in the journal. No application process is involved. Award decisions will be made by the M&T Best Article awards committee. For article submission guidelines, or more detailed information, please visit www.informaworld.com/mandtPeer Review Policy:All research articles in the Mentoring & Tutoring 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 make 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 Journal of Hepatology publishes original papers, reviews, case reports and letters to the Editor concerned with clinical and basic research in the field of hepatology. The Journal is published in English. Supplements may be accepted after editorial review.The full text of the Journal of Hepatology is available online via two sources:Institutional access: If your library has a subscription to ScienceDirect and has elected to include the Journal of Hepatology, you can access the journal online via www.sciencedirect.com.Please go to www.jhep-elsevier.com to access the Journal of Hepatology online.FREE TABLES OF CONTENTS AND ABSTRACTSFREE ACCESS TO THE EDITORIAL AND REVIEW ARTICLE OF EACH ISSUEFULL TEXT FOR EASL MEMBERS AND PERSONAL SUBSCRIBERSEvery three months with the TOP 25 in the Journal?The Journal of Hepatology endorses the policy of the WHO and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) on the registration of clinical trials. Therefore, any trial that starts recruiting on or after July 1, 2005 should be registered in a publicly owned, publicly accessible registry and should satisfy a minimal standard dataset. Trials that started recruiting before that date will be considered for publication if registered before September 13, 2005.More detailed information regarding Clinical trials and registration can be found in New Engl J Med 2004, 351:1250-1251 and New Engl J Med 2005, 352:2437-2438.IMPORTANT All EASL members have online access included in their membership fee. All personal subscribers have online access included in their subscription rate.

2009 Impact Factor: 0.733Ranking: 30/59 (International Relations) 169; 2010 Thomson Reuters, 2009 Journal Citation Reports174;Established in 1946 (as Australian Outlook) the Australian Journal of International Affairs (AJIA) is Australia's leading scholarly journal in this area.AJIA is the journal of the Australian Institute of International Affairs. The Institute was established in 1933 as an independent and non-political body and its purpose is to stimulate interest in and understanding of international affairs among its members and the general public.The aim of AJIA is to publish high qualityscholarly research on international political, social, economic and legalissues, especially (but not exclusively) within the Asia-Pacific region. Thejournal publishes research articles and refereed review essays. 'Articles' are traditional scholarlyarticles. 8216;Review essays' use newly published books as the basis to thematically examine currentevents in International Relations. The journal also publishes book reviews. TheAJIAaims to analyse international issues for an Australian readership and topresent Australian perspectives to readers in other countries. While seeking tostimulate interest in and understanding of international affairs, the journaldoes not seek to promote any particular policies or approaches. Disclaimer The Australian Institute of International Affairs and Taylor & Francis make 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 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 necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

English in Education, the academic journal of the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) publishes papers and articles which report on research related to all aspects of English teaching both from within the United Kingdom and from other nations, where English language and literature are part of the school and Higher Education curriculum. NATE is an active part of the International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE) and its journal seeks to share the knowledge and expertise of English teachers throughout the world. To this end, it provides an international forum for the work of researchers, practitioners, advisers and consultants who are engaged in questioning both practice and policy related to the curriculum and in particular it promotes dynamic and progressive approaches to teaching. The work of the Journal is overseen by the Academic review Board which ensures fair reviewing of all submissions through anonymous refereeing. The Journal invites the submission of papers produced within a research paradigm which report on dynamic and interactive pedagogies and which interrogate contemporary responses to the changing nature of communication in all its forms, including drama, digital and media literacy, as well as all aspects of both language and literature. Guest editors are engaged for Special Issues to focus on a particular theme or contemporary policy question. The journal is published by Wiley-Blackwell for the National Association which represents teachers of English within the four countries of the United Kingdom and supports international teachers of English. It has a wide readership in Britain, Canada, Australia and the USA. As well as books and pamphlets, the Association also publishes the professional journal, English Drama Media (EDM) and the magazine, NATE Classroom.

The International Journal of Production Economics focuses on topics treating the interface between engineering and management. All aspects of the subject in relation to manufacturing and process industries, as well as production in general are covered. The journal is interdisciplinary in nature, considering whole cycles of activities, such as the product life cycle - research, design, development, test, launch, disposal - and the material flow cycle - supply, production, distribution.The ultimate objective of the journal is to disseminate knowledge for improving industrial practice and to strengthen the theoretical base necessary for supporting sound decision making. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the presentation of new developments in theory and application, wherever engineering and technology meet the managerial and economic environment in which industry operates. In character, the journal combines the high standards of a traditional academic approach with the practical value of industrial applications.Articles accepted need to be based on rigorous sound theory and contain an essential novel scientific contribution. Tracing economic and financial consequences in the analysis of the problem and solution reported, belongs to the central theme of the journal. Submissions should strictly follow the Guide for Authors of the journal.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 Electronic Resources Librarianship (JERL) provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of current research, evolving work-related processes and procedures, and the latest news on topics related to electronic resources and the digital environment.JERL is dedicated to providing an integrated approach to understanding and managing electronic resources in libraries through scholarly, peer-reviewed literature, opinion pieces, latest news and e-resources related updates. Since topics related to electronic resources span many areas of the profession, the journal seeks to highlight pivotal, interesting and thought-provoking articles and conference presentations to keep professionals and staff of all levels informed of the latest ideas and changes in the field. The scope of the Journal covers, but is not limited to, developments in the following areas: collection development and maintenance technical operations, processes, and digitization training, access and instruction electronic publishing and publications archival issues and preservation institutional repositories open-source and open-access cost analysis and staffing web design and maintenanceThe Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is intended for library administrators, librarians, and other information professionals who work with managing, purchasing, accessing, teaching, and evaluating electronic resources in libraries. It is also intended to bridge the gap between theory and practice for LIS educators and students and is a starting point for information professionals from various backgrounds concerned with issues surrounding the changes in collections, acquisitions, and services in libraries in the digital age. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship have undergone anonymous double-blind review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Microelectronics Journal invites papers describing significant research and applications in all of the areas listed below. Comprehensive review/survey papers covering recent developments will also be considered. The Microelectronics Journal covers circuits and systems. This topic includes but is not limited to

• Analog, digital, mixed, and RF circuits and related design methodologies
• Logic, architectural, and system level synthesis
• Testing, design for testability, built-in self-test
• Area, power, and thermal analysis and design
• Mixed-domain simulation and design
• Embedded systems
• Non-von Neumann computing and related technologies and circuits
• Design and test of high complexity systems integration
• SoC, NoC, SIP, and NIP design and test
• 3-D integration design and analysis
• Emerging device technologies and circuits, such as FinFETs, SETs, spintronics, SFQ, MTJ, etc.

Application aspects such as signal and image processing including circuits for cryptography, sensors, and actuators including sensor networks, reliability and quality issues, and economic models are also welcome.

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Antarctica and the Arctic are of crucial importance to global security. Their governance and the patterns of human interactions there are increasingly contentious; mining, tourism, bioprospecting, and fishing are but a few of the many issues of contention, while environmental concerns such as melting ice sheets have a global impact.

Topics include:
• Polar governance and policy
• Polar history, heritage, and culture
• Polar economics
• Polar politics
• Music, art, and literature of the polar regions
• Polar tourism
• Polar geography and geopolitics
• Polar psychology
• Polar archaeology

Manuscript types accepted:
• Regular articles
• Research reports
• Opinion pieces
• Book Reviews
• Conference Reports

Educational Studies aims to provide a forum for original investigations and theoretical studies in education. The journal publishes fully refereed papers which cover applied and theoretical approaches to the study of education and its closely related disciplines. Papers should constitute original research, and should be methodologically sound, theoretically informed and of relevance to an international audience. The journal is particularly interested in research that aims to inform educational practice(s) within and/or across sectors. Whilst the journal is principally concerned with the social sciences, contributions from a wider field are encouraged. Brief Reports Educational Studies has introduced a section of Brief Reports. Articles suitable for this section will be brief summaries of research, accounts of new strategies or the application of established strategies in novel settings, teaching schemes, critical reviews of manuals and on-line material, techniques and systems which support education and in particular, teaching and learning. Submissions should follow the guidelines for contributors, but are restricted to a maximum of 1500 words. Submissions should include no more than six references and only one table or figure. All submissions for Brief Reports will be peer-reviewed. See: www.informaworld.com/edstudies for full submission details Peer Review Policy: All articles published in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, by all members of the editorial board. Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications: Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

The journal's vision is to become the leading international outlet for reporting research on the family. It will facilitate a greater understanding of the diversity of the family in all its forms and contribute to the knowledge base that informs intervention programs and social policies at national and international levels. Family Science will be the official journal of the European Society on Family Relations, and will promote the development of Family Science within Europe and around the globe. Given the multiplicity of factors that impact on the family, the journal will publish original research, theoretical, methodological and review papers that address issues pertinent to the family, and reflect a diverse array of methodologies. Research syntheses on key topics about the family across various countries will be included in order to expand cross-national understanding, collaboration and applications.Articles are welcome from a broad range of researchers who study the family, such as Psychologists, Clinicians, Sociologists, Demographers, Anthropologists and Economists. Special thematic issues will also appear in order to provide a state-of-the-art update on a specialized area of family science. The journal will have wide appeal to Family Scientists, Practitioners, and Policy Specialists. Topics that the journal will address include: family processes and transitionsmarital and family intervention studiesfamily-focused prevention programsfamily violence and abusethe family in relation to other systems (including school, work, culture and health)assessment, methodological and statistical advancesfamily policy Disclaimer The European Society on Family Relations and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") 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 author and not the views of the Society and Taylor & Francis.

Geomechanics is concerned with the application of the principle of mechanics to earth-materials (namely geo-material). Geoengineering covers a wide range of engineering disciplines related to geo-materials, such as foundation engineering, slope engineering, tunnelling, rock engineering, engineering geology and geo-environmental engineering. Geomechanics and Geoengineering is a major publication channel for research in the areas of soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical and geological engineering, engineering geology, geo-environmental engineering and all geo-material related engineering and science disciplines. The Journal provides an international forum for the exchange of innovative ideas, especially between researchers in Asia and the rest of the world.The Journal welcomes papers concerned with any aspect of geomechanics and geoengineering, including material behaviour, analysis procedures, design and construction. Papers published may take one of the following forms: practioners' detailed records of construction and performance (case studies), academic research studies, state-of-the-art reviews by invited authors, symposia in print, technical notes and discussion. While paper submissions from all parts of the world are equally welcome, the Journal is committed to publish high quality papers from China and other Asian countries.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 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.

mmunology & Cell Biology focuses on the general functioning of the immune system in its broadest sense, with a particular emphasis on its cell biology.Areas that are covered include but are not limited to: * Cellular immunology * Innate and adaptive immunity * Immune responses to pathogens * Tumour immunology * Immunopathology * Immunotherapy * Immunogenetics * Immunological studies in humans and model organisms (including mouse, rat, Drosophila etc)This leading journal has an established international reputation, built on more than 85 years of innovative publishing. The Journal publishes peer-reviewed Original Articles, Short Communications and Outstanding Observation Articles that describe new research results. Outstanding Observation Articles describe striking reproducible observations that have extremely important conceptual implications but do not necessarily include insights into the underlying molecular mechanism. This manuscript category allows publication of extraordinary findings soon after their discovery. Methodological papers or technical reports of high quality will also be considered for publication as Original Articles or Short Communications. Immunology & Cell Biology also publishes Reviews and News and Commentary articles, which provide succinct summaries of, respectively, an area or a specific research advance in immunology. Landmark articles are brief commentaries which highlight the historical significance of a particular piece of research relevant to the journal's scope. Editorial articles are brief comments written by the editor(s) of the journal or by guest editor(s) of Special Features (see below) based on the contents of the current issue or topical subjects that fall within the scope of the journal. Immunology & Cell Biology occasionally publishes Meeting Reports that briefly detail the discussions, presentations and events at a relevant recent meeting.