Journal Guide

The Journal of Extracellular Biology publishes open access research on extracellular vesicles, extracellular particles, and how they interact with each other, other extracellular macromolecules, extracellular matrix, cells, and organs. Journal of Extracellular Biology is an official journal of the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles.

JFM publishes high-quality research from leading practitioners on how facilities can and do play a vital part in helping deliver corporate strategy.

The Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention (JFAP) is written for and read by individuals involved in failure analysis, materials scientists, and mechanical, manufacturing, aeronautical, civil, chemical, corrosion, and design engineers. The publication is unique in that it contains current news and technical articles, as well as archival peer-reviewed papers and reviews. JFAP provides information gathering techniques, technical analysis, and emerging tools that will assist failure analysis professionals in determining the cause of failures and eliminating failures in the future. Articles demonstrate the importance of failure analysis to product/performance improvements and industrial problem solving. JFAP is intended to be of interest to both the experienced and less experienced failure analysis practitioner with a focus on shared interest across the industries. Bi-monthly periodical for the failure analyst. Provides practical information for determining the cause of failures and eliminating future failures. Highlights information-gathering techniques, technical analysis and emerging tools to assist the future analyst. Peer-reviewed articles demonstrate the important of failure analysis, product/performance improvement and industrial problem solving. Written for the experienced and less experienced failure analysis practitioner.

JFBM provides unrivalled coverage of all aspects of family business, offering a unique focus on behavioural and applied research in family firms, particularly considering the impact of research on policy and practice.

We are delighted to introduce Journal of Family Business Strategy. Please click here for more details on this exciting new journal for the field of family business.Journal of Family Business Strategy publishes research that contributes new knowledge and understanding to the field of family business. The Journal is international in scope and welcomes submissions that address all aspects of how family influences business and business influences family. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:• Reasons for family business performance• Impact of family and business on strategy and performance• Branding strategies (when to be family and when not)• Long term strategies, growth vs. survival strategy• Processes and outcomes of corporate entrepreneurship• Role of family on new venture strategies• Impact of family and ownership on strategic processes• Efficacy of strategic plan vs. strategic planning process• The role of financial and non-financial goals in strategy and resource allocation• Impact of family on network relations and consequent impact on centrality and performance• Corporate governance; role of boards of directors in family business, beyond board interlocks, and the role of non board relations,• The role of top management teams, and executive compensation, professional non-family management• Development of family groups in developing economies• Strategy- as- practice, and strategizing activities in family businessesJournal of Family Business Strategy seeks several areas of contribution:Theoretical and empirical work on family business:Journal of Family Business Strategy seeks to be the primary publication outlet for the best theoretical and empirical papers on a wide range of strategy topics. Journal of Family Business Strategy is the Journal for new work from young family business oriented scholars, addressing new areas of inquiry, and from more experienced scholars extending earlier work or engaging new paradigms.Interdisciplinary focus on family business research:Journal of Family Business Strategy publishes the best theory papers on family business strategy topics from a number of disciplines, including organizational behavior and theory, sociology, anthropology, psychology and social psychology, strategic management, economics, finance, and industrial relations. Journal of Family Business Strategy is the international Journal for family business research that goes beyond the bounds of any particular geographical region or discipline to engage a broad audience.A range of perspectives and styles:Journal of Family Business Strategy publishes quantitative research as well as qualitative work and purely theoretical/ conceptual papers. No matter which methodological approach, research published in Journal of Family Business Strategy meets the highest standards for rigorous and excellent research. Theoretical orientations and subjects in Journal of Family Business Strategy range from micro to macro, from lab experiments in psychology and behavioral economics and finance to topics impacting public policy. Journal of Family Business Strategy is the Journal dedicated to family business research that has scope and variety. Journal of Family Business Strategy also welcomes research notes crafted to be brief and specific contributions to a sub-topic related to family business strategy.Informative book reviews:Journal of Family Business Strategy regularly publishes reflective books reviews that enable readers to judge the book's significance for the academic field of family business research.click here for more details on this exciting new journal for the field of family business.

Journal of Family Communication (JFC) publishes original empirical and theoretical papers that advance our understanding of the communication processes within or about families. JFC is also committed to publishing manuscripts that address issues related to the intersection between families, communication, and social systems, such as mass media, education, health care, and law & policy. The journal seeks to publish the highest quality family communication manuscripts that are theoretically grounded and methodologically rigorous. JFC is topically and methodologically inclusive, publishing research that is quantitative, qualitative, rhetorical, and critical. The journal also welcomes multidisciplinary scholarship as well as papers from related fields, such as family studies, social psychology, and sociology.Authors should avoid gender-biased language in their submissions and must conform to the conventions specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition. JFC also includes an Issues Forum.Please direct inquiries to the editor-elect:Loreen N. Olson, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorDepartment of CommunicationUniversity of Missouri115 Switzler HallColumbia, MO 65211E-mail: jfc@missouri.eduReviewer-In-Training Program. Advanced doctoral students are invited to participate in JFC's reviewer-in-training program. The reviewer-in-training will serve as the fourth reviewer of a manuscript. He/she will be asked to review approximately three manuscripts in an 18-month period. The editorial decision and reviews are then shared with the novice reviewer, providing the trainee the opportunity to see how his/her review compared to those of others. If the reviews are strong, constructive, and prompt, then the reviewers-in-training will become part of the ad-hoc review pool after the three review, 18-month probationary period. For questions or to participate, please contact the editor-elect. Peer Review Statement: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by a minimum of two anonymous referees.

Journal of Family History (JFH), published quarterly, has been the leading resource for scholars interested in the history of the family for over three decades. Today, JFH continues to be the most important forum for international research on family, kinship and population. Its focus encompasses work from a variety of perspectives, including gender, sexuality, race, class, and culture.

Journal of Family Issues (JFI), published monthly, provides up-to-date research, theory, and analyses on marriage and family life. With JFI, you'll also examine professional issues, research developments, and practical applications from an interdisciplinary perspective, encompassing such areas as: Family Studies, Family Violence, Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Each issue features articles, commentaries, and advocacy pieces designed to help you understand the challenges confronting today's families.