Journal Guide

Human Studies is a quarterly journal dedicated primarily to advancing the dialogue between philosophy and the human sciences. Coverage addresses the logic of inquiry, methodology, epistemology and foundational issues in the human sciences exemplified by original empirical, theoretical and philosophical investigations. Phenomenological perspectives, broadly defined, are a primary focus. The journal benefits scholars in a variety of fields who seek a forum addressing these issues, in order to bridge the gap between philosophy and the human sciences. The wide-ranging coverage includes contributions from sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, geography, linguistics, semiotics, communication studies, ethnomethodology, political science, and philosophy. Human Studies is the official journal of the Society for Phenomenology and the Human Sciences.

C. elegans RDE-4 is a double-stranded RNA binding protein that has been shown to play a key role in response to foreign double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). We have used diverse tools for analysis of gene function to characterize the domain and organismal foci of RDE-4 action in C. elegans. First, we examined the focus of activity within the RDE-4 protein, by testing a series of RDE-4 deletion constructs for their ability to support dsRNA-triggered gene silencing. These assays indicated a molecular requirement for a linker region and the second dsRNA-binding domain of RDE-4, with ancillary contributions to function from the C and N terminal domains. Second, we used mosaic... continue reading.

Human and Ecological Risk Assessment is the first journal devoted to providing a framework for professionals researching and assessing developments in both human and ecological risk assessment. The aim of the journal is to enhance the communication and risk assessment domain. Given the rapid development in these respective disciplines and their unique potential interrelatedness, efforts to directly enhance technical information transfer will markedly benefit each field. The journal is a bi-monthly, international, peer-reviewed publication. The journal's scope includes scientific and technical information and critical analysis in the following areas: * Exposure Assessment * Environmental Fate Assessment * Environmental Indicators * Hazard Assessment * Use of Uncertainty Factors * Animal Extrapolation * Quantitative Risk Assessment * Environmental Epidemiology * Statistical Models and Methods * Laboratory/Field Extrapolation * Multi-Media Assessment * Risk Management * Regulatory Issues * Databases * Pharmacokinetic Modeling * Risk Communication/Perception * Comparative Risk Assessment * Risk Assessment Applications to Public Health & Ecosystems Manuscripts will be considered that address any of the wide range of issues associated with the entire risk assessment process. Examples of the types of manuscripts encouraged for submittal include: * Original data on relevant topics (e.g., exposure and hazard assessment) * Critical reviews of current methods for risk assessment * Improved extrapolation methods (e.g., interspecies, high to low dose) * Biological mechanism-based risk assessment procedures * Improved biomathematical modeling * International approaches to risk analysis * Case studies * Commentaries * Technical debates * Improved risk communication Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Human-centric Computing and Information Sciences is a peer-reviewed open access journal published under the brand SpringerOpen. It publishes high quality papers covering theory and practical applications for HCIS. Coverage includes such topics as Human-computer interaction and User-centered Design: Social computing and social intelligence: Ubiquitous computing and mobile systems: Gaming and Semantic Systems: Computer-assisted Learning and Cognition: Privacy, Security and trust management: and Applications with Image Processing, Computer Vision Systems, Language and Search Engine Design.

The journal brings together researchers from academia and industry as well as practitioners to share ideas, problems and solutions relating to the multifaceted aspects of Human-centric Computing technology and Information Sciences, and to disseminate the most innovative research and development of all aspects of human-centric computing. 

2009 Impact Factor: 6.190 Ranking: 1/19 in Computer Science, Cybernetics; 2/91 in Computer Science, Theory & Method2009 5-Year Impact Factor: 7.315169; 2010 Thomson Reuters, 2009 Journal Citation Reports174; An interdisciplinary journal defining and reporting on the challenging issues in making computational technology work for people, Human-Computer Interaction publishes theoretical, empirical, and methodological articles on the user sciences and system design as it affects individual users, work groups, communities, and social and organizational settings. Human-Computer Interaction publishes articles that combine research theory and methods in computer science, cognitive science, social science, and design. HCI articles are the most extensive, in-depth investigations of important research issues in the field. HCI also publishes articles with novel perspective and methods. Special Issues in HCI are definitive collections on critical research areas in the field.User Science. HCI seeks to foster a scientific understanding of the cognitive behavior of computer users and the organizational and social impacts of computer use. HCI is concerned with the individual user, small working groups of users, and also the larger social and organizational context of user communities. Theoretical papers should deal with scientific models of user learning or performance or with social models of the user community. Empirical papers may range from controlled laboratory experimentation to field observation. Methodological papers should be analyze and study research methods.System Design. HCI seeks to foster rational discussion of and methods for the design of new computer systems and the evaluation of existing systems. HCI is interested in the range of issues all the way from user-interface design techniques to participatory design practices, and it is also concerned with the process of designing. Theoretical papers should deal with the design principles underlying a particular system or class of systems, or with the abstract structure and process of human-computer interaction. Empirical papers may assess existing or novel interaction techniques, or examine the design process itself. Methodological papers should be concerned with the application of design principles, the rationalization of design alternatives, or the role of empirical methods in the design process.The Instructions for Authors explains how to submit to HCI and how the editorial process works.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.