Journal Guide

Blood Cancer Journal is a peer-reviewed, online, open access, sister journal to the well-established and highly respected, Leukemia (2011 impact factor 9.561, Journal Citation Reports, Thomson Reuters, 2011), bringing to the fore outstanding pre-clinical and clinical research in the field of hematology, with ramifications into translational biology research down to new therapies. Topics of particular concentration will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Bone Marrow Transplantation publishes high quality, peer reviewed original research that addresses all aspects of basic biology and clinical use of haemopoietic stem cell transplantation.The broad scope of the journal thus encompasses topics such as stem cell biology, e.g., kinetics and cytokine control, transplantation immunology e.g., HLA and matching techniques, translational research, and clinical results of specific transplant protocols. Bone Marrow Transplantation publishes 12 issues a year.

The role of the BDJ is to inform its readers of ideas, opinions, developments and key issues in dentistry - clinical, practical and scientific - stimulating interest, debate and discussion amongst dentists of all disciplines. All papers published in the BDJ are subject to rigorous peer review.AudienceAll dentists, dental undergraduates, members of the dental team, hospital, community, academic and general practitionersContentThe BDJ has been designed to help readers find the relevant information fast and easily. Each journal is divided into sections so you can find what you want. * Opinion section: leaders, letters and articles expressing the views and opinions of people that are open to debate and discussion. This section will keep you aware of what people are thinking in dentistry today, and introduce differing views for debate. * News: here you will be able to read general news about the dental industry and update yourself on the latest research and diary events. * Practice section: articles, reports and papers on the latest developments and information relevant for those in dental practice. This section contains our clinical guide series, how-to-do-it papers, dental business articles and interviews, case reports and general articles about clinical matters, politics and trends. * Research section: scientific peer-reviewed papers with a focus on clinical research to enable researchers and scientists to communicate their findings to the rest of the community. * Summaries: this section acts as a bridge between the practice and research sections, providing a summary of the research papers in this issue. Besides the abstract and 'in brief' box this page includes a comment on each paper by a specialist in the field, emphasising the relevance of the paper. This section ensures that the information from the research is easily available to both practitioners and researchers. This section also includes a selection of abstracts from dental journals. * Education section: any type of paper, article or report that is relevant to the vital subject of dental education, whether it is undergraduate, postgraduate, specialist or lifelong learning * Trade News: the latest news of new products * Plus: This section caries a selection of other articles such as reviews of relevant books and CD Roms, obituaries, parliamentary updates and the entertaining View From The Chair.

Cancer is a complex problem. The international effort to understand and control it involves clinicians trained in many branches of medicine and scientists from most biological disciplines, chemistry, pharmaceutical and physical sciences. British Journal of Cancer (BJC) exists to serve the needs of this diverse community, providing a forum for prompt communication of original and innovative research findings that have relevance to understanding the etiology of cancer and to improving the treatment and survival of patients. BJC works with a distinguished team of international experts to ensure the highest standards of selection and review. All relevant papers are carefully considered. Once accepted, papers are published rapidly in print and online.Full research papers and short communications are published under five broad headings: * clinical studies * translational therapeutics * molecular diagnostics * genetics and genomics * epidemiologyBJC regularly invites minireviews on topics of current interest from international authorities. Some longer reviews, and book reviews are published, usually by editor's invitation. Editorials and letters to the editor on matters arising from published papers are also published at the editor's discretion.BJC is owned by Cancer Research UK, the world's leading independent charity dedicated to cancer research. Cancer Research UK carries out scientific research to find news ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer; ensuring findings are used to benefit the lives of cancer patients.BJC reflects this purpose. It was founded more than sixty years ago and, from the start, its far-sighted mission was to encourage communication of the very best cancer research from laboratories and clinics in all countries. Broad coverage, its editorial independence and consistent high standards have made British Journal of Cancer one of the world's premier general cancer journals.

Cancer Gene Therapy publishes the results of laboratory investigations, preclinical studies, and clinical trials in the field of gene transfer/gene therapy and cellular therapies as applied to cancer research. Types of articles published include original research articles; case reports; preliminary communications; review articles in the main fields of drug resistance/sensitivity, gene therapy, cellular therapy, tumor suppressor and anti-oncogene therapy, cytokine/tumor immunotherapy, etc.; industry perspectives; and letters to the editor.

Cell Death & Differentiation is a journal devoted to the cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry of cell death and differentiation, both in normal tissue regulation and in disease. To this end, Cell Death & Differentiation provides a unified forum for scientists as well as clinicians. It is committed to the rapid publication of high quality original papers that relate to these subjects, together with topical, usually solicited, reviews, meeting reports, editorial correspondence and occasional commentaries on controversial and scientifically informative issues.

Cell Death & Disease is a peer-reviewed open access online journal that will publish full-length papers, reviews and commentaries describing original research in the field of translational cell death. It seeks to promote diverse and integrated areas of Experimental and Internal Medicine with its specialities, including Cancer, Immunity and Neuroscience.Cell Death & Disease seeks to encompass the breadth of translational implications of cell death, and topics of particular concentration will include, but are not limited to, the following:* Experimental medicine* Cancer* Immunity* Internal medicine* Neuroscience.

cell growth and differentiation, signal transduction, apoptosis, stem cells, development, immunology

Cell Research publishes results of significance and originality in all disciplines of cell biology and molecular biology. The journal has an international authorship and a broad scope in basic research including: * Cell growth, differentiation & apoptosis * Signal transduction * Stem cell biology & development * Chromatin, epigenetics & transcription * miRNA function & mechanism * Cancer biology * Immunity & molecular pathogenesis * Molecular & cellular neuroscience * Plant cell biology * Genomics & proteomicsCell Research is published by Nature Publishing Group in partnership with the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). In CR the Editorial team and NPG provide readers with high quality original articles and sharply focused reviews and commentaries which span the life sciences. CR is China's best journal in the Life Sciences and it is a valued member of NPG's highly respected family of Molecular Cell Biology journals.Cell Research, which publishes exclusively in English, is China's leading journal in the life sciences.

Cellular & Molecular Immunology is a bimonthly journal from the Chinese Society of Immunology and the University of Science and Technology of China. Covering both basic immunology research and clinical applications, Cellular & Molecular Immunology provides the latest information and advancements in our understanding of the immunological response of the host, both in vitro and in vivo.The journal publishes Research Articles, Reviews, Minireviews and Brief Reports in all areas of cellular and molecular immunology, including but not limited to: * clinical immunology * comparative immunology * immunobiology * immunogenetics * immunological techniques * immunopathology * immunopharmacology * infection immunology * neuroimmunology * transplantation immunology * tumor immunology * veterinary immunologyAs China's first English-language immunology journal, Cellular & Molecular Immunology is designed to serve both the Chinese and international communities as a vehicle to rapidly disseminate the latest studies in this field. The journal welcomes submissions that explore novel ideas or un- or contra-orthodox approaches, as long as they are underpinned by conventional scientific practice and present falsifiable hypotheses that are tested with empirical methods and evidence.Manuscripts must provide evidence that can be critically evaluated, and where applicable: * define disorders and clinical symptoms by standard clinical terms (e.g. allergy, asthma, lupus, etc.) * deem results 'significant' only using standard statistical methods in biological effects/outcomes studies * use consistent and defined amounts and mixtures of herbal formulas, or use purified monomer extracts.Terms that may be ambiguous to the broad audience of the journal should be clearly defined within the manuscript.

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing articles related to human and clinical nutrition. The scope of the journal includes publishing Original Articles, Invited Reviews, Systematic Reviews, Clinical Trials papers and Short Communications based on clinical, metabolic and epidemiological studies that describe methodologies, mechanisms, associations and benefits of nutritional interventions for clinical disease and health promotion. Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Response to Letter and Commentaries also feature in EJCN. EJCN also publishes Supplements to the main journal which feature papers from important international expert consultations and proceedings of relevant meetings and conferences.EJCN aims to cover all aspects of human and clinical nutrition: Clinical and whole body metabolic investigations; Epidemiological, social and behavioural studies in nutrition; Nutritional determinants of growth, development and health; Assessment and measurement of nutritional status and indicators, and their relation to function and health; Nutritional causes and effects of disease; Nutritional interventions in clinical practice and in population settings; Community nutrition and education; and Nutrition, population health and health promotion. Manuscripts based on animal nutrition and in vitro studies will not be considered for publication.

The European Journal of Human Genetics is the official journal of the European Society of Human Genetics, publishing high-quality, original research papers, short reports and reviews in the rapidly expanding field of human genetics and genomics. It covers molecular, clinical and cytogenetics, interfacing between advanced biomedical research and the clinician, and bridging the great diversity of facilities, resources and viewpoints in the genetics community.Key areas include: * Monogenic and multifactorial disorders * Development and malformation * Hereditary cancer * Medical Genomics * Gene mapping and functional studies * Genotype-phenotype correlations * Genetic variation and genome diversity * Statistical and computational genetics * Bioinformatics * Advances in diagnostics * Therapy and prevention * Animal models * Genetic services * Community geneticsThe journal also publishes invited editorials and commentaries, announcements of societal and other European activities and special issues of general interest for the human genetics community.

Evidence-Based Dentistry delivers the best available evidence on the latest developments in oral health. We evaluate the evidence and provide guidance concerning the value of the author's conclusions. We keep dentistry up to date with new approaches, exploring a wide range of the latest developments through an accessible expert commentary. Original papers and relevant publications are condensed into digestible summaries, drawing attention to the current methods and findings. We are a central resource for the most cutting edge and relevant issues concerning the evidence-based approach in Dentistry today.

EXPERIMENTAL and MOLECULAR MEDICINE, EMM, publishes research papers and a limited number of reviews in the fields of basic and applied molecular biology, and experimental biochemistry in medicine. Research areas include analysis of gene structure, function and regulation; molecular mechanisms of genetic recombination; recombinant nucleic acid technology and gene therapy. EMM is also dedicated to the experimental biochemistry in medicine, including the regulatory mechanisms of body functions; structural biology and interaction between proteins and/or nucleic acids. Although special research areas are emphasized for publication, articles dealing with molecular biology and experimental biochemistry in other areas will also be welcomed.

Eye is the official journal of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It aims to provide the practising ophthalmologist with information on the latest clinical and laboratory based research. Whilst principally aimed at the practising clinician, the journal contains material of interest to a wider readership including optometrists, orthoptists, other health care professionals and research workers in all aspects of the field of visual science.

Gene Therapy covers both the research and clinical applications of the new genetic therapy techniques currently being developed. Over the last decade, gene therapy protocols have entered clinical trials in increasing numbers and as they cover a wide spectrum of diseases, these studies promise to unite the diverse organ-based specialities into which modern medicine has become divided. Gene Therapy covers all aspects of gene therapy as applied to human disease, including: * novel technological developments for gene transfer, control and silencing * basic science studies of mechanisms of gene transfer and control of expression * preclinical animal model systems and validation studies * clinical trial reports which have significant impact for the field * gene-based vaccine development and applications * cell-based therapies including all aspects of stem cells and genetically modified cellular approaches.

Genes & Immunity emphasizes studies that demonstrate genetic, genomic or functional variation in the immune system, and assist our understanding of how the basic control over the immune system varies between individuals both in health and disease. The emerging role for genes outside the MHC will be of particular interest.

Heredity is the official journal of the Genetics Society. It covers a broad range of topics within the field of genetics and therefore papers must address conceptual or applied issues of interest to the journal's wide readership. The journal particularly encourages submissions in the following areas: * population genetics (including human) * genomics, functional genomics and proteomics * evo-devo * biometrical and statistical genetics * ecological and evolutionary genetics * animal and plant breeding * cytogeneticsHeredity's original articles cover new theory and primary empirical research. The journal also publishes regular reviews and news & commentary articles.

Hypertension Research is an international journal devoted to research on all aspects of the field of hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases. It is the leading clinical research journal in the Asia-Pacific region.Hypertension Research now offers authors the option for immediate open access publication. NPG will deposit published open access papers in PubMed Central at the time of publication.

International Journal of Impotence Research: The Journal of Sexual Medicine addresses sexual medicine for both genders as an interdisciplinary field. This includes basic science researchers, urologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, family practitioners, gynecologists, internists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, radiologists and other health care clinicians. Areas of interest include:Clinical: * Design and methodology of clinical trials of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Psychological assessment of sexual dysfunction * History and physical examination of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Diagnostic testing (vascular, neurologic, endocrinologic, anatomic, psychologic, nocturnal engorgement/rigidity, genital tissue biopsy, etc) of men's and women's sexual dysfunctionTreatment: * Primary care perspective in the treatment of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Modification of reversible causes of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Sex steroid therapies for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Vacuum devices for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Psychotherapy in the treatment of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Oral vasoactive agents for the treatment of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Topical treatment for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Intra-urethral and intracavernosal therapy for erectile dysfunction * Penile prosthesis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction * Microvascular arterial bypass surgery/Venous leak surgery for erectile dysfunctionBasic science: * History of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Epidemiology of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Anatomy (gross and microscopic) of men's and women's sexual function * Animal models used in the study of men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Vascular physiology of men's and women's genital arousal * Neurophysiology of men's and women's sexual function * Central nervous system control of men's and women's sexual function * Endocrinology of men's and women's sexual function * Molecular biologic studies in men's and women's sexual function * Pharmacologic studies in men's and women's sexual function * Risk factors for men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Iatrogenic men's and women's sexual dysfunctionSpecial problems: * Peyronie's disease of tunica albuginea (penile and clitoral) * Priapism of penis and clitoris * Diabetes mellitus and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Chronic renal failure and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Spinal cord injury and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Blunt trauma and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Pelvic cancer treatments and men's and women's sexual dysfunction * Causes and treatment of men's and women's ejaculatory/orgasmic disorders * Causes and treatment of men's and women's sexual pain disorders * Gene modification and therapy * Genital lengthening/girth enhancement surgery.

Multi-disciplinary forum for research describing: basic clinical and applied studies in biochemistry, physiology, genetics and nutrition, molecular, metabolic, psychological and epidemiological aspects of obesity and related disorders.

nternational Journal of Oral Science (IJOS) provides comprehensive coverage on the foremost findings of basic investigations and clinical researches relating to oral science. IJOS seeks to publish original, high quality, peer-reviewed papers including research articles and reviews as well as short communications and case reports. Submission would be encouraged on all aspects and subspecialties of oral science. Studies on dental assistance and hygiene, education and training, practice management and marketing would also be considered for publication in IJOS.

Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology (JESEE), a peer-reviewed publication, is published six times a year. The journal publishes research important to exposure assessment for toxic substances, environmental epidemiology that includes a strong exposure analysis component and related disciplines that advance the exposure assessment process. JESEE also publishes original research presenting significant advances in exposure analysis such as measurements, modeling, instrumentation, and questionnaires; mechanisms of exposure via pathways that lead to routes of exposure; development of molecular biomarkers of exposure, health effects, and susceptibility; genomic, proteomic, and metabonomics approaches and studies that assess exposure in the context of health effects; studies on chemical, biological, and physical principles required to analyze human exposure from single and multiple media and routes; occupational exposure studies that enhance the understanding of environmental exposure; and, population-based studies of exposure to toxic substances.Types of work considered are original research; feature articles on emerging issues significant to exposure analysis and assessment; and, reviews on subjects of importance to exposure assessment.

Journal of Human Hypertension is published monthly. The editors will consider for publication all suitable papers dealing directly or indirectly with clinical aspects of hypertension, including epidemiology. The journal aims to perform the dual role of increasing knowledge in the field of high blood pressure as well as improving the standard of care of patients.

Journal of Perinatology provides all members of the perinatal/neonatal health care team with information pertinent to improving maternal, fetal and neonatal care. The scope of the journal reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the subject; its coverage includes maternal and fetal medicine, the neonatal period, and the follow-up of the infant and child. Journal of Perinatology publishes original articles, clinical reviews and research reports which embrace the full scope of the specialty - clinical, professional, political, administrative and educational aspects.

Leukemia covers all aspects of the research and treatment of Leukemia and Allied Diseases. Studies of normal hemopoiesis are covered because of their comparative relevance. Topics of interest include oncogenes, growth factors, stem cells, leukemia genomics, cell cycle, signal transduction, molecular targets for therapy and more.Impact Factor2010 Impact Factor: 8.966*Rank:4/65 Hematology10/184 Oncology*2010 Journal Citation Reports (Thomson Reuters, 2011)Abstracted/indexed inBIOBASE/Current Awareness in Biological SciencesBIOSISCambridge Scientific AbstractsCurrent Advances in Cell and Developmental BiologyCurrent Advances in Genetics and Molecular BiologyCurrent ContentsCurrent Contents/Life SciencesEMBASE/Excerpta MedicaMEDLINE/Index MedicusResearch AlertReference UpdateScience Citation IndexScience Citation Index ExpandedSUBISISSN and eISSNThe international standard serial number (ISSN) for Leukemia is 0887-6924, and the electronic international standard serial number (eISSN) is 1476-5551.

optical materials, organic optoelectronics, optical data transmission, optical measurement, small-scale optics, optics in life science and the environment

new physics of micro- and nano-systems, micro- and nano-mechanics modelling, materials for micro- and nano-systems, micro- and nano-sensors, micro- and nano-actuators, micro- and nano-fluidics

Molecular Psychiatry publishes work aimed at elucidating biological mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders and their treatment. The emphasis is on studies at the interface of pre-clinical and clinical research, including studies at the cellular, molecular, integrative, clinical, imaging and psychopharmacology levels.

Nutrition & Diabetes is a peer-reviewed, online, open access journal bringing to the fore outstanding research in the areas of nutrition and chronic disease, including diabetes, from the molecular to the population level. Nutrition & Diabetes particularly wishes to encourage the publication of translational and integrated research, with emphasis on:

Oncogene covers all aspects of the structure and function of oncogenes, especially: * Cellular oncogenes and their mechanism of activation * Structure and function of their encoded proteins * Oncogenes of the DNA and RNA tumour viruses * The molecular oncology of human tumours * Tumour suppressor genes * Growth regulatory genes * Cell cycle control * Growth factors and receptors * Apoptosis * Immortalisation and cellular senescence.

Brought to you by the editorial team of Oncogene, Oncogenesis is a peer-reviewed online journal that publishes full-length papers exploring the molecular basis of cancer and related phenomena. It seeks to promote diverse and integrated areas of molecular biology, cell biology, oncology, and genetics.

Pediatric Research is essential reading for research-oriented pediatricians, scientists, faculty, and trainees whose interest is the investigation of developmental phenomena and the etiology of diseases in children. The journal presents the work of leading authorities whose translational research in pediatric investigation covers disciplines extending from molecular biology to epidemiology.Each monthly issue contains original, peer-reviewed articles on late-breaking investigations of the most challenging problems of childhood diseases. Selected by a panel of internationally distinguished physicians and scientists, these studies provide the reader with timely, accurate views of the latest advances in the broad spectrum of translational research.Impact Factor: 2.604 (2008 Journal Citation Reports174;, Thomson Reuters, 2009)Website: www.pedresearch.org.

The Pharmacogenomics Journal is a print and electronic journal, which is dedicated to the rapid publication of original research on pharmacogenomics and its clinical applications.Key areas of coverage include: * Personalized medicine * Effects of genetic variability on drug toxicity and efficacy * Identification and functional characterization of polymorphisms relevant to drug action * Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations and drug efficacy * Integration of new developments in the genome project and proteomics into clinical medicine, pharmacology, and therapeutics * Clinical applications of genomic science * Identification of novel genomic targets for drug development * Potential benefits of pharmacogenomics.

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Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases covers all aspects of prostatic diseases, in particular prostate cancer, the subject of intensive basic and clinical research world-wide. The journal also reports on exciting new developments being made in diagnosis, surgery, radiotherapy, drug discovery and medical management.Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases is of interest to surgeons, oncologists and clinicians treating patients and to those involved in research into diseases of the prostate. The journal covers the three main areas - prostate cancer, BPH and prostatitis.Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases publishes original research articles, reviews, topical comment and critical appraisals of scientific meetings and the latest books. The journal also contains a calendar of forthcoming scientific meetings. The Editors and a distinguished Editorial Board ensure that submitted articles receive fast and efficient attention and are refereed to the highest possible scientific standard. A fast track system is available for topical articles of particular significance.The following is a non-exhaustive list of the general topics covered by Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases: * Alternative therapies * Angiogenesis * Anti-sense oligonucleotides against growth factors * Brachytherapy * Conformal radiotherapy * Cryotherapy * Cyclotron fast neutron treatment * Enhancing the results of radical prostatectomy * Epidemiology of prostate cancer and prostatic diseases * Familial prostate cancer * Free to total PSA * Gene therapy for prostate cancer * Genetic basis for prostate cancer Hormone-related disease * How significant is PSA-detected disease? * Intermittent antiandrogen therapy * Mechanisms of tumour invasion in prostate cancer * Medical and surgical therapies for BPH * Medical therapy for BPH: the road ahead * Natural history of prostate cancer and prostatic diseases * Nutrition in prostate cancer and prostatic diseases * Photodynamic therapy * Prognostic markers * Prostate cancer and potency and impotence * Prostatic intra-epithelial neoplasia - an important precursor of cancer * Prostatitis: quo vadis? * Quality of life issues * Racial issues in prostate cancer * Recurrence after radical prostatectomy * Reproducibility (test-retest reliability) of investigations for prostatic diseases * Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction to detect circulating mRNA for PSA * Role of differentiation therapy * Screening for prostate cancer * Staging of prostate cancer: beyond conventional imaging * The magic bullet - use of PSA promotor gene to target gene therapy * Utility of ultrasensitive PSA assays.

Spinal Cord is published monthly and deals with all aspects of spinal anatomy, physiology and lesions (injury and disease). Spinal Cord is a multi-disciplinary forum for basic science, clinical and applied studies, psychology and epidemiology of spinal disorders, and is committed to the rapid publication of high quality original papers, topical reviews, editorial correspondence and occasional commentaries on controversial or ethical issues.

Translational Psychiatry is a sister journal to the well-established and number-one journal in psychiatry, Molecular Psychiatry*, but explores the more translational area between the research in neuroscience and conceptually novel treatments. The editorial team is led by Julio Licinio, MD, and includes a highly respected international editorial board. Together, the Translational Psychiatry editorial team and NPG look to further define and shape the field of psychiatry and neuroscience.