Journal Guide

Volumes 4,5 and 6 of the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication will be edited by Shiv Ganesh, University of Waikato, New Zealand. Read the new editorial policy from 2011.Journal of International and Intercultural Communication is a publication of the National Communication Association Journal of International and Intercultural Communication (JIIC) serves as a primary outlet for original research on international and intercultural communication. The journal showcases diverse perspectives and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, critical and textual approaches. It addresses an international readership and features research conducted in a wide range of locations by diverse groups of scholars. Articles published in JIIC should be theoretically informed and sophisticated, relate broadly to socially significant issues, and be methodologically and argumentatively rigorous. All submissions to the journal will be peer reviewed and all special issues and forums will be preceded by an open call for papers. Both theoretical and empirical submissions are therefore welcomed from authors across the world that expand our understanding of international and intercultural communication theories, issues and practices, in such contexts as: democracy, the environment, gender and sexuality, globalization, health, identity, media, organizing, pedagogy, postcolonialism, technology, transnationalism, and workplaces, among others. About the National Communication Association (NCA):The National Communication Association is the world's largest professional association of scholars, educators, students and practitioners dedicated to studying and promoting effective and ethical communication. With more than 7,000 members representing every state in the U.S. and 25 other countries, NCA provides a wide variety of professional development opportunities, publishes and disseminates significant communication scholarship and advances the communication discipline through meaningful research, teaching, and service.NCA provides:forums for professional interaction among memberspublishing outlets in NCA journals and special publicationsrecognition of outstanding member achievementssubmit memberships based on common interests and concernsspecial projects to enhance effective and ethical communication in diverse communities and society at largeopportunities for professional development and servicea voice for the profession on timely issues affecting member and societal interestscooperative relationships with other disciplinary and interdisciplinary associationsvisibility for communication studies to a wide range of academic and public audience. NCA members receive one NCA journal, a monthly newsletter and access to a variety of other services and resources with their membership. For more information about NCA or to join the association, visit www.natcom.org or call +1 202-464-4622. Disclaimer The Society (National Communication Association) 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.

The interdisciplinary journal IMDS brings operations management and information systems research together. Focusing on the impact of new technology within businesses it covers; green information systems, sustainable supply chains, big data and social media.

Intelligent Systems with Applications (ISWA) is a peer reviewed open-access journal which focuses on the achievements of research and applications related to intelligent systems (IS). IS can be applied to all aspects of human enterprize, such as business & finance, manufacturing & supply chains, agriculture, transportation, engineering, medicine and health, education, entertainment, culture, travel, media, the Internet, etc. ISWA covers a broad spectrum of applications in the community, including industry, government, and academia.

The International Economic Review was established in 1960 to provide a forum for modern quantitative economics. From its inception, the journal has tried to stimulate economic research around the world by publishing cutting edge papers in many areas of economics, including econometrics, economic theory, macro, and applied economics.

IJBT provides an international forum and refereed authoritative source of information in the field of Biotechnology and Biotechnics, with emphasis on management and economics, as well as the political and social issues. It aims to disseminate knowledge, provide a learned reference in the field, and establish channels of communication between academic and research experts, policy makers and executives in industry, commerce and investment institutions.

The aim of APMIS is to publish original research in the fields of pathology, microbiology and immunology, and from related developing areas of modern biomedicine. APMIS has subscribers worldwide.

CESifo Economic Studies publishes provocative, high-quality papers in economics, with a particular focus on policy issues. Papers by leading academics are written for a wide and global audience, including those in government, business, and academia. The journal combines theory and empirical research in a style accessible to economists across all specialisations.

Chronic Respiratory Disease is a peer reviewed scholarly journal, created in response to the rising incidence of chronic respiratory diseases worldwide. It publishes high quality original research papers, reviews and correspondence; covering topics including COPD, respiratory failure, bronchiectasis and obstructive sleep apnoea. Chronic Respiratory Disease has an unofficial impact factor of 1.519.

CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics provides a medium for rapid publication of original clinical, experimental, and translational research papers, timely reviews and reports of novel findings of therapeutic relevance to the central nervous system, as well as papers related to clinical pharmacology, drug development and novel methodologies for drug evaluation. The journal focuses on neurological and psychiatric diseases such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and drug abuse.

The journal Comptes rendus Chimie publishes original research (notes, short papers) and accounts (short reviews and historic chronicles) in all areas of chemistry (organic, inorganic, bioorganic, bioinorganic, organometallic, physical, solid state, theoretical).Articles are preferably written in English, but articles in French including an abstract in English are accepted.

Criminal Justice Review (CJR), peer-reviewed and published quarterly, is a scholarly journal dedicated to presenting a broad perspective on criminal justice issues within the domestic United States. CJR provides a forum for social scientists to report research findings for informed policy making with respect to crime and justice through innovative and advanced methodologies and can feature local, state, or national concerns.

Cultural Dynamics seeks to publish research focused on the structured inequalities of the contemporary world, and the myriad ways people negotiate these conditions. The journal is thoroughly interdisciplinary, encompassing anthropology, sociology, philosophy, history, and any other areas that can shed light on culture, power, and politics.

IJVAS is an established international authoritative reference in the field of vehicle autonomous systems research and development. Such systems aim to increase accident avoidance and road capacity, improve the travel experience by relieving occupants of driving/navigation chores, reduce total vehicle numbers and eliminate some of the services/infrastructure associated with motoring today.

Established in 1986 by the International Sociological Association (ISA), International Sociology (ISS) was one of the first sociological journals to reflect the research interests and voice of the international community of sociologists. This highly ranked peer-reviewed journal publishes contributions from diverse areas of sociology, with a focus on international and comparative approaches.

JAMA Network Open is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, general medical journal that publishes research on clinical care, innovation in health care, health policy, and global health across all health disciplines and countries for clinicians, investigators, and policy makers. JAMA Network Open is a member of the JAMA Network family of journals, which includes JAMA, 11 JAMA Network specialty journals, and JAMA Network Open.

Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes publishes outstanding articles from all fields of endocrinology and diabetology. From molecular biology to clinical research, the journal covers all aspects of these fields. Original contributions and commentaries appear in each issue along with reviews addressing current topics.

Feminism & Psychology is an international peer reviewed journal that provides a forum for debate at the interface between feminism and psychology. The journal's principal aim is to foster the development of feminist theory and practice in and beyond psychology. It publishes high-quality original research, theoretical articles, and commentaries.

French Historical Studies, the leading journal on the history of France, publishes groundbreaking articles, commentaries, and research notes on all periods of French history from the Middle Ages to the present. The journal's diverse format includes forums, review essays, special issues, and articles in French, as well as bilingual abstracts of the articles in each issue. Also featured are bibliographies of recent dissertations and books and announcements of fellowships, prizes, and conferences of interest to French historians.

ACS Nano Medicine is a broad-scope hybrid journal intended to publish fundamental, applied, experimental, and theoretical aspects of research at the intersection of nanoscience, medicine, biology, chemistry, and materials.

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Biologically Active Molecules and Drugs

• Controlled Release and Delivery Systems

• Imaging, Diagnostics, and Therapy

• Molecular Modelling and Informatics Tools

• Novel and Improved Methodologies with Broad Application in Nanomedicine

• Nanomaterials and Nanodevices for Healthcare

• Nano-enabled Biomaterials in Nanomedicine

• Nanorobotics in Medicine

• Sensing and Actuation

• Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

• Vaccines

• Nanobiotechnology

• Nanobiology

• Biomimetics and bioinformatics

• Nanotoxicology

• Interaction of nanomaterials with cells

Adult Education Quarterly (AEQ) is a quarterly scholarly refereed journal committed to advancing the understanding and practice of adult and continuing education. AEQ aims to stimulate a problem-oriented, critical approach to research and practice, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary and international perspectives. Innovative and provocative scholarship informed by diverse orientations and methodologies is encouraged.