Journal Guide

Journal of Clinical Periodontology was founded by the British, Dutch, French, German, Scandinavian, and Swiss Societies of Periodontology. The aim of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology is to provide the platform for exchange of scientific and clinical progress in the field of Periodontology and allied disciplines, and to do so at the highest possible level. The Journal also aims to facilitate the application of new scientific knowledge to the daily practice of the concerned disciplines and addresses both practicing clinicians and academics. The Journal is the official publication of the European Federation of Periodontology but wishes to retain its international scope. The Journal publishes original contributions of high scientific merit in the fields of periodontology and implant dentistry. Its scope encompasses the physiology and pathology of the periodontium, the tissue integration of dental implants, the biology and the modulation of periodontal and alveolar bone healing and regeneration, diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention and therapy of periodontal disease, the clinical aspects of tooth replacement with dental implants, and the comprehensive rehabilitation of the periodontal patient. Review articles by experts on new developments in basic and applied periodontal science and associated dental disciplines, advances in periodontal or implant techniques and procedures, and case reports which illustrate important new information are also welcome.

The Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics provides a forum for clinicians, pharmacists and pharmacologists to explore and report on issues of common interest. Reports and commentaries on current issues in medical and pharmaceutical practice are encouraged. Papers on evidence based clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaborative work are particularily welcome. 

Aims and Scope Journal of Clinical Psychology Founded in 1945. theJournal of Clinical Psychologyis a peer-reviewed forum devoted to research. assessment. and practice. Published eight times a year. the Journal includes research studies; articles on contemporary professional issues. single case research; brief reports (including dissertations in brief); notes from the field; and news and notes. In addition to papers on psychopathology. psychodiagnostics. and the psychotherapeutic process. the journal welcomes articles focusing on psychotherapy effectiveness research. psychological assessment and treatment matching. clinical outcomes. clinical health psychology. and behavioral medicine. From time to time. the Journal publishes Special Sections. featuring a selection of articles related to a single particularly timely or important theme; individuals interested in Guest Editing a Special Section are encouraged to contact the Editors. Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session The twin challenges for mental health practitioners are to stay abreast of emerging therapeutic innovations and to identify the treatment methods and relationship stances that will prove most effective for each client.In Session.a branch of theJournal of Clinical Psychology.focuses on the clinical challenges confronting psychotherapists. in the form of either a distinct patient population or a therapeutic dilemma. Published four times a year. each issue ofIn Sessionfeatures original articles illustrated through case reports by seasoned clinicians and informed by research reviews translated into clinical practice. Each issue examines a variety of theoretical orientations and treatment formats in jargon-free language. Case examples. clinical recommendations. and relevant research findings are combined to facilitate the selection and integration of effective methods. Journal of Clinical Psychologyis a monthly. peer-reviewed publication that consists of eight issues of the Journal proper and four issues of its branch.Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session.In Sessionmaintains separate editorial operations. reviewers. and policies. EDITORIAL POLICY. The opinions expressed here are those of the authors. and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or the publisher. Names and identifying information have been changed to ensure the confidentiality of all individuals mentioned in case material. For information about past volumes of In Session (1996-1999) please visitIn Session: Psychotherapy in Practice.

This is the official journal of the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers (APAHC). It publishes clinical articles that reflect single-case design methodology; literature reviews that serve as a basis for new techniques, heuristic research challenges, or exemplary clinical material; and papers that address philosophical issues surrounding training models at different educational levels. The Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed original papers on both applied and basic research as related to the work of psychologists in medical settings and with all patient groups. Coverage in the journal includes innovative training programs; special course materials; licensing, credentialing, and privileging in hospital practice; ethics; the role of psychologists in medical schools; professional practice matters; practice management; marketing and the politics of health care in general.

This leading publication in psychopharmacology offers a wide range of articles that report on clinical trials and studies, side effects, drug interactions, overdose management, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, medico-legal issues, and psychiatric effects of non-psychiatric drugs. The Journal keeps psychiatrists and psychiatric residents up-to-date on the latest clinical developments in the psychotropics, presenting the extensive coverage needed to keep up with every development in this fast-growing field. For more information, visit www.psychopharmacology.com.

The scope of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is clinical sleep medicine. Its emphasis is the publication of papers with direct applicability and/or relevance to the clinical practice of sleep medicine. This includes some original manuscripts such as clinical trials as well as clinical reviews, clinical commentary and debate, medical economic/practice perspectives, case series and novel/interesting case reports. In addition, the JCSM will publish proceedings from conferences, workshops and symposia sponsored by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine or other organizations related to improving the practice of sleep medicine.

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial Diseases aims to provide a forum for clinically relevant articles on all aspects of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections, including (but not limited to) epidemiology, clinical investigation, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, drug-resistance and public policy, and encourages the submission of clinical studies, thematic reviews and case reports. Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial Diseases is an Open Access publication.

The Journal of Clinical Ultrasound (JCU) is an international journal dedicated to the worldwide dissemination of scientific information on diagnostic and therapeutic applications of medical sonography. The scope of the journal includes--but is not limited to--the following areas: sonography of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, vascular system, nervous system, head and neck, chest, breast, musculoskeletal system, and other superficial structures; Doppler applications; obstetric and pediatric applications; and interventional sonography. Studies comparing sonography with other imaging modalities are encouraged, as are studies evaluating the economic impact of sonography. Also within the journal's scope are innovations and improvements in instrumentation and examination techniques and the use of contrast agents. JCU publishes original research articles, case reports, pictorial essays, technical notes, and letters to the editor. The journal is also dedicated to being an educational resource for its readers, through the publication of review articles and various scientific contributions from members of the editorial board and other world-renowned experts in sonography.