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Russian Journal of Communication (RJC) is an international peer-reviewed academic publication devoted to studies of communication in, with, and about Russia and Russian-speaking communities around the world. RJC welcomes both humanistic and social scientific scholarly approaches to communication, which is broadly construed to include mediated information as well as face-to-face interactions. RJC seeks papers and book reviews on topics including philosophy of communication, traditional and new media, film, literature, rhetoric, journalism, information-communication technologies, cultural practices, organizational and group dynamics, interpersonal communication, communication in instructional contexts, advertising, public relations, political campaigns, legal proceedings, environmental and health matters, and communication policy. RJC is open to all methodological perspectives and welcomes theoretical, empirical, critical, comparative, historical, and interdisciplinary studies.

RJC follows a double-blind peer review process to maintain its high standard of scholarship.  All research materials published in RJC have undergone rigorous evaluation, based on initial editor screening and review by at least two anonymous referees. The turn-around review time is up to a maximum of three months. RJC will be published in three online issues per year. A print and bound copy of the volume will also be published annually.

RJC regularly includes a section entitled 'What? When? Where?', which lists up-to-date information about conferences and events of interest to the readers of RJC .

The journal offers rapid publication of review articles on topics of current interest and importance in coordination chemistry. The term coordination chemistry is interpreted broadly, and includes aspects of organometallic, theoretical and bioinorganic chemistry. In general the reviews survey developments in a particular area during the last few years, or discuss the results obtained with a particular technique.Special issues are published from time to time on topics of current interest and importance. These special issues may also focus on contributions from a specific country or area of the world, or contain the proceedings of invited lectures to major international conferences. Full book length articles also appear occasionally. The journal also incorporates special volumes containing annual reviews of main group chemistry, on transition metal group chemistry, and on organometallic chemistry. Good reviews are essential educational tools for those working in inorganic chemistry. Coordination Chemistry Reviews will continue to act as a focal point for informative critical surveys of inorganic and physical inorganic chemistry.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 Dynamical Systems and Geometric Theories is a refereed journal following two- referee system which is published in one volume per year of two issues in the months of May and November. It is the intention of the JDSGT to publish a broad range of research, survey and expository papers on dynamical systems and geometry, the interactions between these two subjects and their relationships with the other branches of knowledge. The intended audience consists of mathematicians as well as theoretical and mathematical physicists whose interests the areas of dynamics and geometry, broadly interpreted.

The English Academy Review: Southern African Journal of English Studies (EAR) is the journal of the English Academy of Southern Africa. In line with the Academy's vision of promoting effective English as a vital resource and of respecting Africa's diverse linguistic ecology, it welcomes submissions on language as well as educational, philosophical and literary topics from Southern Africa and across the globe. In addition to refereed academic articles, it publishes creative writing and book reviews of significant new publications as well as lectures and proceedings. EAR is an accredited journal that is published biannually by Unisa Press (South Africa) and Taylor and Francis. Its editorial policy is governed by the Council of the English Academy of Southern Africa who also appoint the Editor-in-Chief for a three-year term of office. Guest editors are appointed from time to time on an ad hoc basis.Peer Review Policy:All academic submissions are subject to anonymous peer review by at least two referees. This journal is accredited with the South African Department of Education.Disclaimer Taylor & Francis and Unisa Press make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis, Unisa Press 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, Unisa Press or Taylor & Francis.

Statistics publishes theoretical and applied papers related to the different fields of statistics such as regression and variance analysis, design of experiments, foundations of statistical inference, statistical decision theory, testing hypotheses, parameter estimation, nonparametric methods, sequential procedures, time series and statistical problems for stochastic processes, and statistical data analysis. It is expected that the papers give interesting and novel contributions to statistical theory and its applications at a good mathematical level. The results should be presented in form of theorems together with their mathematical proofs, which should not be merely routine calculations. Additionally, the discussion of results and their value for the theory or for applications could be a valuable addition, as well as numerical results on the efficiency or examples for the application of the theoretical results. A special section is devoted to survey papers on theory and methods in interesting areas of statistics. The Journal may also publish proceedings of conferences and announcements on related topics. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees. 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.

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Revista de Psicología Social publishes original works of empirical research, and exceptionally theoretical reviews, from all fields of Social Psychology.

Revista de Psicología Social will be of interest to researchers and professionals of Social Psychology, as well as other related disciplines and fields.

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Revista de Psicología Social es una publicación de artículos originales, básicamente de investigación empírica y excepcionalmente de revisiones teóricas, de todas las áreas de la Psicología Social.

Revista de Psicología Social va dirigida a investigadores y profesionales de la Psicología Social y de otras áreas de conocimiento y disciplinas relacionadas.

The activities of Trans Tech Publications Inc. began back in 1967 when the first volume of the now famous "Diffusion Data" series was published. The series was later enlarged, and renamed "Diffusion and Defect Data", and this year it celebrated the publication of its 400th volume; a number which is now added to at the rate of 24 volumes per year.Since 1967 when the first volume of "Diffusion Data" was published, Trans Tech Publications Inc. has grown steadily and is now active in a wide range of disciplines:Materials Science and Technology is still our most important field of activity and the periodicals, "Materials Science Forum", "Key Engineering Materials", "Defect and Diffusion Forum" and "Solid State Phenomena", "Advanced Materials Research", "Applied Mechanics and Materials", "Journal of Nano Research" and "Advances in Science and Technology", offer more than 35,000 pages of high-class research results per year.Each one of these periodicals is available online in full text via our well-known www.scientific.net platform. The site currently features 10 periodicals and over 355,000 pages of highly scientific research.In 1998 we started our monograph series "Materials Science Foundations" which has since then published over 25 titles. Each monograph is treating its chosen topic exhaustively, and seeks in particular to draw together the strands of current theory and industrial practice.In order to serve the world's science and engineering community better, Trans Tech Publications Inc. - has established offices in Switzerland, the UK and the United States of America, and our products are available via numerous agents and distributors in all parts of the world.In all of the fields in which we are active, we pride ourselves on being well-accepted by our readers, authors and editors of conference proceedings alike.

The objective of the Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering is to bridge the gap between the engineering and the science of natural gas by publishing explicitly written articles intelligible to scientists and engineers working in any field of natural gas science and engineering from the reservoir to the market.An attempt is made in all issues to balance the subject matter and to appeal to a broad readership. The Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering covers the fields of natural gas exploration, production, processing and transmission in its broadest possible sense. Topics include: origin and accumulation of natural gas; natural gas geochemistry; gas-reservoir engineering; well logging, testing and evaluation; mathematical modelling; enhanced gas recovery; thermodynamics and phase behaviour, gas-reservoir modelling and simulation; natural gas production engineering; primary and enhanced production from unconventional gas resources, subsurface issues related to coalbed methane, tight gas, shale gas, and hydrate production, formation evaluation; exploration methods, multiphase flow and flow assurance issues, novel processing (e.g., subsea) techniques, raw gas transmission methods, gas processing/LNG technologies, sales gas transmission and storage. The Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering will also focus on economical, environmental, management and safety issues related to natural gas production, processing and transportation.Research articles, case histories, field process reports, short communications, book reviews, symposia proceedings and review articles are accepted. Generally, review articles on some topic of special current interest will be published.To view a more detailed outline of the topics the journal publishes please click here.

The Anatomical Record: Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology, an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists, publishes new discoveries in the morphological aspects of molecular, cellular, systems, and evolutionary biology. The journal focuses on major new findings in the anatomical consequences of gene disruption, activation, or over expression upon cell, tissue, or organ architecture and also recognizes the importance of descriptive studies in contemporary research, particularly when framed in the context of experimental models or questions. Another important priority will be those discoveries and new advances made through the use of imaging modalities ranging from those that image real-time signaling processes to ones that image protein or gene expression in individual cells, tissues, or whole organisms. Papers are accepted dealing with functional morphology of any vertebrate organ system including those with a developmental, comparative, or evolutionary theme. The area of coverage is directed primarily to the organ or system level, where descriptive studies of normal and abnormal development become an important consideration in characterizing phenotypes. In addition, timely reviews of important topics related to Anatomy and its subdisciplines are regularly included. The criteria of acceptance of all papers are the quality of the research, its originality and significance to our readership. The abstracts and proceedings of the annual meeting of the American Association of Anatomists is also published in The Anatomical Record. No paper that has appeared previously will be accepted nor will simultaneous publication elsewhere be allowed.

Cardiology and Therapy is a fully open access, internationally peer-reviewed, rapid publication journal (peer review in 2 weeks, published 3-4 weeks from acceptance). Emphasis is placed on the publication of high-quality practical and clinical research around new and existing therapies in all areas of cardiology, including interventional cardiology. Studies relating to diagnosis, health economics, outcomes research, patient care, management, and education are also encouraged. The journal is of interest to a broad audience of pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals and publishes original research, drug reviews, case reports, and short communications. Moving forward from traditional publishing, Cardiology and Therapy offers a range of additional features designed to increase visibility and readership. As such, each paper is accompanied by a bulleted slide summary giving a time-efficient overview of the content to a wider readership. All submissions have the option to include slide sets, video components, animations, and/or interactive case studies.Cardiology and Therapy publishes supplements and special issues (in English or a local language). Material appropriate for supplements/special issues include: sponsored meeting proceedings, roundtable discussions, workshop reports, case series, and collections of articles on the same topic. All articles are subject to peer review, and must adhere to the IJCME and GPP policies on acknowledgments/disclosures. Proposals for supplements are welcomed, and should be addressed to nicola.cartridge@springer.comFor authors: Upon acceptance of your article for publication, you will be required to pay the article open access fee of £175/€200/$260 per printed page. This will enable you to keep the copyright: you are simply assigning the exclusive right to any commercial use of the article to Springer. Your article will be immediately and permanently available with open, access.

The European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences is the official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences (EUFEPS). The journal publishes research reports, review articles and scientific commentaries on all aspects of the pharmaceutical sciences with strong emphasis on originality and scientific quality. The Editors welcome articles in this multidisciplinary field, ranging from drug discovery, over drug delivery to drug development. More specifically, the Journal publishes reports in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug absorption and metabolism, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, drug delivery including gene delivery, drug targeting, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical biotechnology and clinical drug evaluation. Scientific commentaries and review articles are generally by invitation only or by consent of the Editors. Proceedings of scientific meetings may be published as special issues or supplements to the Journal. Manuscripts submitted to the Journal are only accepted on the understanding that (a) they are subject to editorial review (generally by two independent referees); (b) they have not been, and will not be, published in whole or in part in any other journal; (c) the recommendations of the Declarations of Helsinki and Tokyo, for humans, and the European Community guidelines as accepted principles for the use of experimental animals have been adhered to.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

Official journal of the SNFMI, La revue de médecine interne is indexed in the most prestigious databases. It is the most efficient French language journal available for internal medicine specialists who want to expand their knowledge and skills beyond their own discipline. It is also the main French language international medium for French research works. The journal publishes each month editorials, original articles, review articles, short communications, etc. These articles address the fundamental and innumerable facets of internal medicine, spanning all medical specialties.La revue de médecine interne also includes additional issues publishing the proceedings of the French congresses of internal medicine (June and December), as well as thematic issues.La revue mensuelle de l'interniste et de tous les médecins spécialistes.Fondement solide de la culture interniste, La revue de médecine interne apporte chaque mois à ses lecteurs tous les outils d'une formation permanente de haut niveau par le biais de ses éditoriaux, articles originaux, mises au point, communications brèves, lettres à la rédaction, mouvements thérapeutiques. Ces articles fondamentaux abordent les innombrables facettes de la médecine interne, toutes les spécialités médicales, ainsi que la clinique et la recherche.La revue de médecine interne est complétée par deux suppléments publiant les actes des congrès nationaux de médecine interne (en juin et décembre) ainsi que par des numéros thématiques.

Policy making and implementation, planning and management are widely recognized as central to effective health systems and services and to better health. Globalization, and the economic circumstances facing groups of countries world-wide, meanwhile present a great challenge for health planning and management. The aim of this quarterly journal is to offer a forum for publications which direct attention to major issues in health policy, planning and management. The intention is to maintain a balance between theory and practice, from a variety of disciplines, fields and perspectives. The Journal is explicitly international and multidisciplinary in scope and appeal: articles about policy, planning and management in countries at various stages of political, social, cultural and economic development are welcomed, as are those directed at the different levels (national, regional, local) of the health sector. Manuscripts are invited from a spectrum of different disciplines e.g., (the social sciences, management and medicine) as long as they advance our knowledge and understanding of the health sector. The Journal is therefore global, and eclectic. Editorial Policy The Editors welcome contributions from teachers, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners, whose knowledge, skills and visions bear broadly on the planning and management of the health sector. The overriding criterion for full-length manuscripts is originality, a high scholarly quality, and genuine interest to a wide audience. In addition to publishing original articles, the Editors encourage submission of: review articles; short notes on conceptual difficulties and technical developments; summaries of published research findings; book reviews; news of forthcoming colloquia; and summary proceedings of important national and international symposia falling within the aims and scope of the Journal. 2009 Impact Factor: 0.658 ((C) ISI Journal Citation Reports 2010).

The International Journal of Coal Geology deals with fundamental and applied aspects of the geology and petrology of coal, oil/gas source rocks and shale gas resources. The journal aims to advance the exploration, exploitation and utilization of these resources, and to stimulate environmental awareness as well as advancement of engineering for effective resource management.The scope of the journal encompasses basic research, laboratory studies and field studies in:Geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and petrologyformation of coal and coal seams, including studies of modern coal-forming processes and environmentsmetamorphosis of coal materials in coal seams and dispersed in other rock typesgeologic aspects of coal measures, oil- and gas source rockspetrology, petrography and petrophysics of coal, coal seams and organic matter-rich shales including mineralogy, inorganic and organic geochemistry, and physical characteristics of these resourcesExploration and development of unconventional resourcesformation, transport and storage of gases in coals and shales including coal bed methane, coal mine methane, abandoned mine methaneunconventional petroleum systems (e.g. oil shales, oil sands, tar sands) and ore deposits of rare metals in coal and coal-bearing strataimpacts of coal mining and acid-mine drainageby and end products of coal utilization related to geology and constituents of coalemission reduction and carbon capture and storagegeological aspects of coal fires and underground coal gasificationTypes of contributions published are: research papers describing original theoretical (with potential for application) and applied research; proceedings of symposia; short contributions; surveys; reviews; book reviews; overviews of recent literature, and letters to the editor. Research papers that combine theory and experiments and/or field studies are especially welcome.

The Journal of Coastal Conservation is a scientific journal for the dissemination of both theoretical and applied research on integrated and sustainable management of the terrestrial, coastal and marine environmental interface. A thorough understanding of both the physical and the human sciences is important to the study of the spatial patterns and processes observed in terrestrial, coastal and marine systems set in the context of past, present and future social and economic developments. This includes multidisciplinary and integrated knowledge and understanding of: physical geography, coastal geomorphology, sediment dynamics, hydrodynamics, soil science, hydrology, plant and animal ecology, vegetation science, biogeography, landscape ecology, recreation and tourism studies, urban and human ecology, coastal engineering and spatial planning, coastal zone management, and marine resource management. Environmental applications that make use of spatial information technology (IT) to collect, analyse, interpret, visualise, and communicate the results of scientific research are also encouraged. This includes the use of remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), environmental databases, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and mobile technologies, cartography and digital mapping, geovisualisation, modelling and simulation, and the Internet. Applications that focus on the use of physical coastal modelling involving the detailing of the design, construction, instrumentation and results of model tests are also encouraged, including the theory, measurement, analysis and modelling of: Waves - generation, theories, prediction: Structures - types, interactions and structural responses: Measurement Techniques - pressures, velocities, and forces: Erosion/Scour – assessment and control: Scale Effects – control and techniques: and Natural Hazards Assessment. Research that promotes the role of education and, training to integrated and sustainable management of the terrestrial, coastal and marine conservation and management is also considered important to the coastal practitioner and manager. International contributions to the journal are encouraged. Thematic volumes and output from conference proceedings are also welcome.

Infectious Diseases and Therapy is an open access, internationally peer-reviewed, rapid publication journal (peer review in 2 weeks, published 3-4 weeks from acceptance). Emphasis is placed on high quality pre-clinical, clinical (phases 1-4), and real world research around the discovery,  development, and use of infectious disease therapies. The journal also encourages diagnostic,  pharmacoeconomic, public health, educational, and quality of life studies as well as research around the prevention and management of infectious disease. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, chronic infections, vaccines, drug-resistant pathogens, microbiology, epidemiology, and tropical, emergent, and sexually-transmitted diseases.The journal is of interest to a broad audience of pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals and publishes original research papers, drug reviews, case reports, and short communications. Each paper is accompanied by a bulleted slide summary to give a time-efficient overview of the content. All submissions have the option to include slide sets, video components, animations, and/or interactive case studies.Infectious Diseases and Therapy publishes supplements and special issues (in English or a local language). Material appropriate for supplements/special issues include: sponsored meeting proceedings, roundtable discussions, workshop reports, case series, and collections of articles on the same topic. All articles are subject to peer review, and must adhere to the IJCME and GPP policies on acknowledgments/disclosures. Proposals for supplements are welcomed, and should be addressed to clare.shepherd@springer.comFor authors: Upon acceptance of your article for publication, you will be required to pay the article open access fee of £175/€200/$260 per printed page. This will enable you to keep the copyright: you are simply assigning the exclusive right to any commercial use of the article to Springer., Your article will be immediately and permanently available with open access.

Dermatology and Therapy is an open access, international, peer-reviewed, rapid-publication journal dedicated to the publication of cutting-edge research, treatment, and aesthetic interventions in dermatology.Emphasis is placed on articles that investigate the clinical aspects of dermatology, such as skin pharmacology:  skin development and aging, prevention, diagnosis, and management of skin disorders: and research into dermal structures and pathology. The journal also provides insights into all aspects relating to aesthetic dermatology, such as skin maintenance: photodamage and photoprotection: rejuvenation: restoration: and dermatological surgery and lasers. Pharmacoeconomic, epidemiological outcomes, and quality of life studies are also be encouraged, along with research relating to patient management.The journal is of interest to a broad audience of pharmaceutical and eye care professionals and publishes original research papers, drug reviews, case reports, and short communications.Moving forward from traditional publishing, Dermatology and Therapy offers a range of additional features designed to increase visibility and readership. Each paper is accompanied by a bulleted slide summary, giving a time-efficient overview of the content to a wider readership. Articles also have the option to include slide sets, videos, animations, and/or interactive case studies. The QR code on the front page of each article links readers back to the journal website to view these extra features.Dermatology and Therapy publishes supplements and special issues (in English or a local language). Material appropriate for supplements/special issues include: sponsored meeting proceedings, roundtable discussions, workshop reports, case series, and collections of articles on the same topic. All articles are subject to peer review, and must adhere to the IJCME and GPP policies on acknowledgments/disclosures. Proposals for supplements are, welcomed, and should be addressed to clare.shepherd@springer.comFor authors: Upon acceptance of your article for publication, you will be required to pay the article open access fee of £175/€200/$260 per printed page. This will enable you to keep the copyright: you are simply assigning the exclusive right to any commercial use of the article to Springer. Your article will be immediately and permanently available with open access.

 

African (formerly South African) Journal of Marine Science provides an international forum for the publication of original, peer-reviewed contributions in all disciplines of marine research, including reports on new techniques and methods. The scope covers all aspects of marine science, from estuaries and coastal waters to the open ocean, from chemical and physical to biological oceanography, and including fisheries, socio-economic science, co-management, ecosystems and other topical advisory subjects. Contributions from African waters, including the Southern Ocean, are particularly encouraged, although not to the exclusion of those from elsewhere. They may take the form of a paper, a critical review or a short communication. The journal publishes proceedings of symposia in dedicated issues, as well as guest-edited suites on thematic topics in regular issues. The journal is produced by NISC in association with the Fisheries branch of the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Acceptance of papers is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editors and members of the Editorial Advisory Board. Acceptance does not mean, however, that the Board necessarily agrees with the statements published. Disclaimer NISC 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.

• Modern Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (with multidisciplinary approaches)
• Mass Spectrometry, Separations and Spectroscopy
• Electrochemistry and Instrumentation
• Genomics and Proteomics
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology and Pharmacy
• Biological and Clinical Sciences
• Natural Product Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
• Food and Forensic Sciences
• Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

The journal publishes issues bimonthly online and in print. Articles are of interest to both analytical chemistry specialists and chemists from related disciplines based at research institutions or working in related industries such as pharamaceuticals, forensics, and environmental agencies.  

The relevant parasites include protozoa, nematodes, cestodes and trematodes which are transmitted by food or water and capable of infecting humans. Pertinent food includes products of animal or plant origin which are domestic or wild, and consumed by humans. Animals and plants from both terrestrial and aquatic sources are included, as well as studies related to potable and other types of water which serve to harbor, perpetuate or disseminate food and waterborne parasites.

Studies dealing with prevalence, transmission, epidemiology, risk assessment and mitigation, including control measures and test methodologies for parasites in food and water are of particular interest.

Evidence of the emergence of such parasites and interactions among domestic animals, wildlife and humans are of interest. The impact of parasites on the health and welfare of humans is viewed as very important and within scope of the journal. Manuscripts with scientifically generated information on associations between food and waterborne parasitic diseases and lifestyle, culture and economies are also welcome. Studies involving animal experiments must meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals as issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences.

The primary form of publication in the journal is a full-length paper describing scientifically-sound original research studies. Less than full-length publications include Brief Communications of original research findings, and Investigative Reports describing studies of unique single cases or widespread outbreaks. Review articles on specific high profile topics, emerging or strategic issues may be solicited for publication, but requests for such submissions may also be made. Topical review articles based on keynote presentations at conferences or workshops will be considered.