Journals in Health
Journals in Health
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Official Journal of the American Association for Thoracic SurgerySeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery is devoted to providing a forum for cardiothoracic surgeons to disseminate and discuss important new information and to gain insight into unresolved areas of question in the specialty. Each issue presents readers with a selection of original peer-reviewed articles accompanied by editorial commentary from specialists in the field. In addition, readers are offered valuable invited articles: State of Views editorials and Current Readings highlighting the latest contributions on central or controversial issues. Another prized feature is expert roundtable discussions in which experts debate critical questions for cardiothoracic treatment and care. Seminars is an invitation-only publication that receives original submissions transferred ONLY from its sister publication, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. As we continue to expand the reach of the Journal, we will explore the possibility of accepting unsolicited manuscripts in the future.- ISSN: 1043-0679
Oral Oncology
A Journal Related to Head & Neck OncologyOral Oncology is an international interdisciplinary journal which publishes high quality original research, clinical trials and review articles, editorials, and commentaries relating to the etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neoplasms in the head and neck.Oral Oncology is of interest to head and neck surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, maxillo-facial surgeons, oto-rhino-laryngolog... plastic surgeons, pathologists, scientists, oral medical specialists, special care dentists, dental care professionals, general dental practitioners, public health physicians, palliative care physicians, nurses, radiologists, radiographers, dieticians, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nutritionists, clinical and health psychologists and counselors, professionals in end of life care, as well as others interested in these fields.Basic, translational, or clinical Research or Review papers of high quality and that make a contribution to new knowledge are invited on the following aspects of neoplasms arising in the head and neck (including lip, tongue, oral cavity, oropharynx, salivary glands, sinuses, nose, nasopharynx, larynx, skull base, thyroid, and craniofacial region, and the related hard and soft tissues and lymph nodes):• Etiopathogenesis: natural history of cancer and pre-cancer; basic pathology, metastatic mechanisms; genetic changes; cellular and molecular changes; microorganisms; growth factors, adhesion and other molecules • Epidemiology; risk factors; biomarkers; protective factors; geographic factors; prevention; screening and intervention • Clinical features; orofacial effects of neoplasms at both local and distant sites; tumor staging and grading • Diagnosis; detection of cancer and pre-cancer; cellular and molecular markers for diagnosis; advances in imaging and other functional diagnostic modalities for cancer and pre-cancer • Management and Prognosis; clinical, cellular and molecular markers for prognosis; treatment options including surgical, lasers, photodynamic therapy, cryosurgery, micro- vascular and other forms of surgery, medical, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological and gene therapy advances; molecular targets and new therapeutics (new cytotonics and molecular-targeted therapies); multimodality treatment; advances in reconstruction and rehabilitation, including flaps and grafts, alloplasty, bone and connective tissue biology; multidisciplinary teamwork in cancer care and oral health care. • Quality of life issues; issues of consent; psychosocial aspects; patient and health professional information; patient involvement; psychological interventions, improving outcomes; the prevention, diagnosis and management of complications, including, pain, hemorrhage, dysfunction, deformity, osteoradionecrosis, xerostomia, and others; rehabilitation; palliative and end of life care; and support teamwork.- ISSN: 1368-8375
International Emergency Nursing
An official publication of the European Society of Emergency Nurses (EuSEN) and officially recognised by the National Emergency Nurses Affiliation Inc. (Canada) (NENA)International Emergency Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to nurses and other professionals involved in emergency care. It aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high quality research findings, specialist knowledge and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. With an international readership and authorship, it provides a platform for practitioners worldwide to communicate and enhance the evidence-base of emergency care.The journal publishes a broad range of papers, from personal reflection to primary research findings, created by first-time through to reputable authors from a number of disciplines. It brings together research from practice, education, theory, and operational management, relevant to all levels of staff working in emergency care settings worldwide.Publicatio... Ethics: This journal is a member of and subscribes to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics. This code will guide the editorial board and reviewers in their approach to any ethical issues arising in respect of papers submitted to International Emergency Nursing.- ISSN: 1755-599X
Contraception
An international reproductive health journal The Official Journal of the Society of Family PlanningThe journal Contraception wishes to advance reproductive health through the rapid publication of the best and most interesting new global scholarship regarding contraception and related fields such as abortion. The journal welcomes manuscripts from investigators working in the laboratory, clinical and social sciences, as well as public health and health professions education from all parts of the world.- ISSN: 0010-7824
The American Journal of Cardiology
Full text online access, and more, to paid subscribers at www.ajconline.org24 times a year, The American Journal of Cardiology® is an independent journal designed for cardiovascular disease specialists and internists with a subspecialty in cardiology throughout the world. AJC is a journal of original articles that focus on the practical, clinical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. AJC has one of the fastest acceptance to publication times in Cardiology. Features report on systemic hypertension, methodology, drugs, pacing, arrhythmia, preventive cardiology, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and cardiomyopathy. Also included are editorials, readers' comments, and symposia.- ISSN: 0002-9149
European Neuropsychopharmacology
An Official Journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacol... European Neuropsychopharmacol... is the official publication of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacol... (ECNP). In accordance with the mission of the College, the journal focuses on clinical and basic science contributions that advance our understanding of brain function and human behaviour and enable translation into improved treatments and enhanced public health impact in psychiatry. Recent years have been characterized by exciting advances in basic knowledge and available experimental techniques in neuroscience and genomics. However, clinical translation of these findings has not been as rapid. The journal aims to narrow this gap by promoting findings that are expected to have a major impact on both our understanding of the biological bases of mental disorders and the development and improvement of treatments, ideally paving the way for prevention and recovery.European Neuropsychopharmacol... is the official journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacol... (ECNP).Electronic usage: An increasing number of readers access the journal online via ScienceDirect, one of the world's most advanced web delivery systems for scientific, technical and medical information.Average monthly article downloads for this journal: 29,000- ISSN: 0924-977X
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
The International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics publishes original contributions that add to our understanding of the role of humans in today's systems and the interactions thereof with various system components. The journal typically covers the following areas: industrial and occupational ergonomics, design of systems, tools and equipment, human performance measurement and modeling, human productivity, humans in technologically complex systems, and safety. The focus of the articles includes basic theoretical advances, applications, case studies, new methodologies and procedures; and empirical studies.- ISSN: 0169-8141
The Lancet Psychiatry
The Lancet Psychiatry is an authoritative forum for key opinion leaders across medicine, government, and health systems to influence clinical practice, explore global policy, and inform constructive, positive change worldwide. The journal publishes clinical research, expert reviews, and provocative comment and opinion in mental health, providing a clear, independent perspective about the clinical advances and practice-changing research shaping clinical psychiatry.The Lancet Psychiatry publishes papers that reflect the rich variety of ongoing clinical research, including psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and psychosocial approaches to all psychiatric disorders, across the life course. The journal covers innovative treatments and the biological research underpinning such developments, novel methods of service delivery, and new ways of thinking about mental illness promoted by social psychiatry. The journal also advocates strongly for the rights of people with mental health disorders and highlights the voices of service users.- ISSN: 2215-0366
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Each issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery updates you on the latest trends in patient management, keeps you up to date on the newest advances, and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Each issue focuses on a single topic in podiatry and is presented under the direction of an experienced editor. Topics include charcot foot, the diabetic foot, imaging, pain management, ankle arthritis, foot and ankle arthroscopy, bunions, athletic injuries, wound and bone healing, fractures, dislocations, sprains, torn ligaments, amputations, infections, tumors, congenital deformities, and joint destruction. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery publishes in January, April, July, and October.- ISSN: 0891-8422
Image and Vision Computing
Image and Vision Computing has as a primary aim the provision of an effective medium of interchange for the results of high quality theoretical and applied research fundamental to all aspects of image interpretation and computer vision. The journal publishes work that proposes new image interpretation and computer vision methodology or addresses the application of such methods to real world scenes. It seeks to strengthen a deeper understanding in the discipline by encouraging the quantitative comparison and performance evaluation of the proposed methodology. The coverage includes: image interpretation, scene modelling, object recognition and tracking, shape analysis, monitoring and surveillance, active vision and robotic systems, SLAM, biologically-inspire... computer vision, motion analysis, stereo vision, document image understanding, character and handwritten text recognition, face and gesture recognition, biometrics, vision-based human-computer interaction, human activity and behavior understanding, data fusion from multiple sensor inputs, image databases.In addition to regular manuscripts, Image and Vision Computing Journal solicits manuscripts for the Opinions Column, aimed at initiating a free forum for vision researchers to express their opinions on past, current, or future successes and challenges in research and the community.An opinion paper should be succinct and focused on a particular topic. Addressing multiple related topics is also possible if this helps making the point. While posing questions helps raising awareness about certain issues, ideally, an opinion paper should also suggest a concrete direction how to address the issues. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:Comments on success and challenges in a (sub-) field of computer vision,Remarks on new frontiers in computer visionObservations on current practices and trends in research, and suggestions for overcoming unsatisfying aspectsObservations on current practices and trends in the community regarding, e.g., reviewing process, organizing conferences, how journals are run, and suggestions for overcoming unsatisfying aspectsReviews of early seminal work that may have fallen out of fashionSummaries of the evolution of one's line of researchRecommendati... for educating new generations of vision researchers.The format of an opinion paper should comply with the existing formatting guidelines for the Image and Vision Computing Journal submissions, and should not exceed 2 pages.Months of publication: January/February, March, April, May, June, July/August, September, October, November and December.- ISSN: 0262-8856
Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
As of January 2018, Topics in Companion Animal Medicine is no longer solely publishing solicited special themed issues. Please feel free to submit your research for the Editor-in-Chief's consideration. Published quarterly, Topics in Companion Animal Medicine is a peer-reviewed veterinary scientific journal dedicated to providing practitioners with the most recent advances in companion animal medicine. The journal publishes high quality original clinical research focusing on important topics in companion animal medicine. Topics in Companion Animal Medicine also features comprehensive review articles on topics of clinical interest, short communications, case reports/case series, and timely editorials addressing issues of interest to companion animal practitioners.- ISSN: 1938-9736
Journal of AAPOS
Official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusJournal of AAPOS presents expert information on children's eye diseases and on strabismus as it affects all age groups. Major articles by leading experts in the field cover clinical and investigative studies, treatments, case reports, surgical techniques, descriptions of instrumentation, current concept reviews, and new diagnostic techniques. The Journal is the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.- ISSN: 1091-8531
American Journal of Infection Control
The American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) covers key topics and issues in infection control and epidemiology. Infection control professionals, including physicians, nurses, and epidemiologists, rely on AJIC for peer-reviewed articles covering clinical topics as well as original research. As the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). AJIC is the foremost resource on infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, quality management, occupational health, and disease prevention. AJIC also publishes infection control guidelines from APIC and the CDC. AJIC is included in Index Medicus and CINAHL.- ISSN: 0196-6553
Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering
Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering provides systematic and focused reviews of the latest developments in different areas of the field of biomedical engineering. The Journal editors invite experts to evaluate the most innovative and interdisciplinary advances published in the previous 2 years. In addition to describing recent trends, authors will provide their subjective opinion on the topics discussed.Themed Sections: Each issue will review up to two of the major themes of biomedical engineering outlined below. In doing so, the Journal will serve as an invaluable resource to help bridge knowledge gaps amongst the researchers, academics, clinicians, professionals, and students with specializations in the various sub-disciplines of this field.BiomaterialsBi... and mechanobiologyBiomed... imagingFuture of biomedical engineeringMolecular and cellular engineeringNeural engineeringNovel biomedical technologiesTissue engineering and regenerative medicineSelection of the topics to be reviewed: Section editors, who are major authorities in the field, are appointed by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal. They divide their section into a number of topics representing key subfields of the discipline, ensuring that the field is comprehensively covered and that all issues of current importance are emphasized. Section Editors, together with specialist Guest Editors, commission reviews from authorities on each topic that they have selected with the aim to stimulate exchange of ideas amongst experts. Editorial Board members are experts in the various subfields of the discipline, and support the Section Editors in the identification of important topical areas, Guest Editors, and prospective authors.Editorial Overview: Section Editors, together with the Guest Editors, will write a short overview at the beginning of the section to introduce the reviews and to draw the reader's attention to any particularly interesting developments.- ISSN: 2468-4511
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids
BBA Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids publishes papers on original research dealing with novel aspects of lipid biology including the biosynthesis, degradation, and transport of lipids, the role of lipids and the lipidome in cells and whole organisms, and the regulation of lipid metabolism and function in normative health and disease states.Manuscripts should significantly advance the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes in which lipids are involved using biochemical, biophysical, cell and molecular biological, genetic, or physiological approaches. Papers detailing novel methodology should also include biochemical, molecular, or functional insight in the area of lipids. Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center- ISSN: 1388-1981
Mental Health and Physical Activity
Mental Health and Physical Activity is an international forum for scholarly reports on any aspect of relevance to advancing our understanding of the relationship between mental health and physical activity. We prioritize studies involving clinical populations, especially those with clearly stated and immediate treatment implications. Please note that papers which focus exclusively on mental health, or exclusively on physical activity, will not be considered. Manuscripts will be considered for publication which deal with high quality research, comprehensive research reviews, and critical reflection of applied or research issues. The journal is open to the use of diverse methodological approaches. Reports of practice will need to demonstrate academic rigour, preferably through analysis of programme effectiveness, and go beyond mere description.The aims of Mental Health and Physical Activity are:To foster the inter-disciplinary development and understanding of the mental health and physical activity field;To develop research designs and methods to advance our understanding; To promote the publication of high quality research on the effects of physical activity (interventions and a single session) on a wide range of dimensions of mental health and psychological well-being (e.g., depression, anxiety and stress responses, mood, cognitive functioning and neurological disorders, such as dementia, self-esteem and related constructs, psychological aspects of quality of life among people with physical and mental illness, sleep, addictive disorders, eating disorders), from both efficacy and effectiveness trials; To promote high quality research on the biophysical and psychosocial mechanisms involved to help our understanding of the link between physical activity and mental health, and guide intervention development; To provide an evidence-based source for professionals working in the field of mental health and a forum to consider service delivery issues.Notice to Authors Wishing to Submit to MENPA Mental Health and Physical Activity (MENPA) is becoming increasingly competitive. We continue to receive many more manuscripts than we can possibly publish. Therefore, in order to reduce any delay in publishing the best science, the following guidelines should be considered prior to submitting a manuscript, in addition to guidance from EQUATOR (https://www.equator... types of studies given the highest priority are the following:Etiologic or experimental studies testing a specific hypothesis or highlighting a specific mechanism relating physical activity or inactivity to mental health.Prospective or longitudinal studies.Randomised controlled trials, or related protocol papers which follow CONSORT guidelines. All submitted manuscripts reporting data from randomized controlled trials must include data on adherence to the trial intervention(s). Manuscripts that do not report adherence data will not be considered. We highly recommend that both intention-to-treat and per protocol analyses are included.Studies that are truly innovative and involve in-depth or novel data collection and analysis (including both quantitative and qualitative methods), or advance research methods.High quality, novel systematic reviews (based on quantitative and qualitative studies) that follow PRISMA guidelines.The following types of manuscripts will be given the lowest priority and are the most likely to be rejected without review:Small, cross-sectional, descriptive studies without any innovative features.Studies having no control or reference group, unless they are clearly part of a step in testing, using mixed methods, the feasibility and acceptability of an intervention within a larger program of study.Studies that involve statistical hypothesis testing of intervention effects when there is no justification for the sample size.Studies consisting of non-clinical samples, unless they clearly add to our understanding of the physical activity and well-being relationship.Studies in which physical activity is only a covariate of interest.Studies with no recognized measure of physical activity.- ISSN: 1755-2966
Clinical Nutrition
Official Journal of ESPEN, The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and MetabolismClinical Nutrition, the official journal of ESPEN, The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, is an international journal providing essential scientific information on nutritional and metabolic care and the relationship between nutrition and disease both in the setting of basic science and clinical practice. Published monthly, each issue combines original articles and reviews providing an invaluable reference for any specialist concerned with these fields.Nutrition and nutritional care have gained wide clinical and scientific interest during the past decades. The increasing knowledge of metabolic disturbances and nutritional assessment in chronic and acute diseases has stimulated rapid advances in design, development and clinical application of nutritional support. The aims of ESPEN are to encourage the rapid diffusion of knowledge and its application in the field of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition or, more broadly, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism.Being the journal of ESPEN with members from various interests, either focused on basic research or clinical disciplines, the journal reflects the scientific nature of this multidisciplinary background and encourages the coordination of investigation and research from these disciplines. The journal publishes guidelines, consensus statements, original articles, short communications, letters to the Editor and review papers on those factors in acute and chronic diseases, which have metabolic and nutritional implications. It also publishes scientific works related to the development of new techniques and their application in the field of clinical nutrition.- ISSN: 0261-5614
Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical
Official publication of The International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience and The Australasian Society for Autonomic Neuroscience. This is an international journal with broad coverage of all aspects of the autonomic nervous system in man and animals. The main areas of interest include the innervation of blood vessels and viscera, autonomic ganglia, efferent and afferent autonomic pathways, and autonomic nuclei and pathways in the central nervous system.The Editors will consider papers that deal with any aspect of the autonomic nervous system, including structure, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, development, evolution, ageing, behavioural aspects, integrative role and influence on emotional and physical states of the body. Interdisciplinary studies will be encouraged. Studies dealing with human pathology will be also welcome.The journal publishes Special Issues in which leading experts are invited to serve as Guest Editors to compile a collection of reviews, and occasionally original articles, around a particular topical theme in neuroscience research. The list of recent Special Issues can be found here. Suggestions for Special Issues can be made directly to the Editor-in-Chief.- ISSN: 1566-0702
Journal of Thoracic Oncology
Official Journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung CancerAbout the JournalJournal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO), the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, is the primary educational and informational publication for topics relevant to the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of all thoracic malignancies. JTO emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach and includes original research reviews and opinion pieces. The audience includes epidemiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and research scientists with a special interest in thoracic oncology. The journal is interested in receiving manuscripts dealing with epidemiology, prevention, screening, early detection, staging, cure, and treatment of thoracic malignancies. Submissions on tobacco control and cessation are of interest, particularly where there is direct relevance to lung cancer epidemiology and therapeutic outcomes. The Journal also welcomes submissions on pathologic and histologic classification and novel imaging and bronchoscopic approaches. Submissions regarding novel systemic therapies, particularly in the fields of biomarker targets, genomics, immunology, and cellular therapies are of interest. Novel radiotherapy and surgical techniques are of interest. Submission of randomized phase II and phase III trials, as well as meta analyses of individual participant data, are encouraged. Basic science studies must have direct clinical and translational relevance.Authors are also welcome to submit to the journal's open access companion title, JTO Clinical and Research Reports, which welcomes a range of manuscripts from subset analyses of published trials to high-quality case reports.- ISSN: 1556-0864
Metabolism
Metabolism promotes excellence in research by publishing high-quality original research, as well as reviews, editorials and commentaries, related to all aspects of human metabolism.Work considered for publication in Metabolism includes studies in humans, animal and cellular models. Work with strong translational potential is prioritized.The journal publishes topics including:Obesity, Energy Intake and Expenditure and the Neuroscience of Energy HomeostasisMetabolic Syndrome, Prediabetes and DiabetesNutrition, Exercise and the EnvironmentGenetics and Genomics, Proteomics and MetabolomicsCarbohyd... Lipid and Protein MetabolismEndocrinol... and HypertensionMineral and Bone MetabolismCardiorena... syndrome, Steatotic Liver Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases and MalignanciesInflamma... in metabolism and immunometabolismThe journal is published in association with Metabolism Open .- ISSN: 0026-0495
Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Domestic Animal Endocrinology publishes scientific papers dealing with the study of basic physiological or applied aspects of endocrinology in domestic animal species including mammalian, avian and fish. Studies should be directly relevant to live animal physiology, and papers describing solely results of in vitro studies may not be accepted.Topics covered include:Reproductive endocrinologyEndocri... of growth and other production traits Endocrinology related to stress and animal welfareBasic physiology of endocrine tissuesCellular and molecular aspects of endocrine functionProperties and mechanism of action of hormonesClinical and applied endocrinology- ISSN: 0739-7240
Seminars in Vascular Surgery
Each issue of the journal Seminars in Vascular Surgery examines the latest thinking on a particular clinical problem and features new diagnostic and operative techniques. Seminars in Vascular Surgery allows practitioners to expand their capabilities and to keep pace with the most rapidly evolving areas of vascular surgery.- ISSN: 0895-7967
Applied Nursing Research
Applied Nursing Research publishes original, peer-reviewed articles that advance nursing science through innovative, evidence-based work with clear and direct application to clinical practice, education, and policy. The journal emphasizes research that translates evidence into actionable strategies that improve nursing education, nursing care and patient outcomes across diverse settings.We invite submissions that address contemporary challenges and opportunities in nursing, spanning the full continuum of care and the breadth of professional nursing roles. The journals scope covers articles that inform educational innovation, practice improvement, workforce development, and policy-relevant nursing research with demonstrable real-world impact.Applied Nursing Research encompasses a broad range of focus areas, including mental health and resilience, nursing education and workforce development, infectious diseases and emerging health threats, chronic disease, palliative care, health policy, and occupational issues affecting nurses.A core emphasis of the journal is applied technology and innovation in nursing practice, research and education. Submissions exploring telehealth, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, wearables, e-learning, and other digital innovations are welcomed when they clearly demonstrate relevance to nursing outcomes and decision-making.Rese... that addresses population health needs and health system priorities is particularly encouraged. Submissions from interdisciplinary teams, diverse practice environments, and global perspectives are encouraged. Manuscripts that include practical frameworks, implementation strategies, or scalable solutions for nursing education, practice, and health policy are highly regarded.Manuscripts are required to explicitly articulate their applied significance to nursing clinical practice, education, or policy. Studies without a clear pathway to application or translation into nursing contexts will not be considered, regardless of methodological rigor.- ISSN: 0897-1897
Physician Assistant Clinics
Physician Assistant Clinics aims to provide an authoritative and continuously updated clinical information resource that covers all of the relevant PA specialties. This series will give PAs deep insights into the latest advancements in their fields and show how they are applicable in practice. Our clinical review articles address the key points, diagnosis, prognosis, clinical management, and complications of disease and techniques, evidence, and controversies in the field. Information for quick reference, as well as in-depth coverage of a topic, is a hallmark of the Clinics’ series.- ISSN: 2405-7991
Cardiology Clinics
Published four times a year—in February, May, August, and November— Cardiology Clinics updates you on the latest trends in patient management, keeps you up to date on the newest advances, and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Tailored to meet the needs of those in the field of cardiology, each issue focuses on a single cardiology topic, including acute coronary syndromes/cardiac emergencies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and much more.- ISSN: 0733-8651
Bone
BONE is an interdisciplinary forum for the rapid publication of original articles and reviews on basic, translational, and clinical aspects of bone and mineral metabolism, including rare bone diseases. The Journal also encourages submissions related to interactions of bone with other organ systems, including cartilage, tendon and other connective tissues, endocrine, muscle, fat, neural, vascular, gastrointestinal, hematopoietic, and immune systems. Particular attention is placed on the application of artificial intelligence and experimental studies to clinical practice.US National Institutes of Health (NIH) voluntary posting ("Public Access") policy.BONE and Elsevier facilitate the author's response to the NIH Public Access Policy. For more details please see the Guide for authors.Original research articles and case reports can also be submitted to BONE's Gold Open Access companion title, Bone Reports.- ISSN: 8756-3282
The Lancet (North American Edition)
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The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
Published monthly, The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to providing health professionals with the information they need to promote the quality and safety of health care.The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety invites original manuscripts on the development, adaptation, and/or implementation of innovative thinking, strategies, and practices in improving quality and safety in health care. Case studies, program or project reports, reports of new methodologies or new applications of methodologies, research studies on the effectiveness of improvement interventions, and commentaries on issues and practices are all considered.- ISSN: 1553-7250
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
Official Journal of the European School of Oncology (ESO) and the International Society of Liquid Biopsy.Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology publishes scholarly, critical reviews in all fields of oncology and hematology written by experts from around the world.The journal considers articles on the following themes:Basic Experimental OncologyCareer Development and Education in OncologyClinical ResearchHematologyIm... Pathology, Genomics and omics, and Liquid BiopsyPalliative SupportPediatric OncologyRadiotherapy... Ethics, and Health PolicySolid TumorsStatistics, Meta-analysis, and Clinical Trial DesignSurgeryCritica... Reviews in Oncology/Hematology is the Official Journal of the European School of Oncology (ESO) and the International Society of Liquid Biopsy (ISLB).All review articles, invited or submitted spontaneously, are subject to peer review before final acceptance. Further information regarding the submission of manuscripts and guidelines for the preparation of the manuscripts can be found in the Guide for Authors.- ISSN: 1040-8428
Physica Medica
Official journal of the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics, the Associazione Italiana di Fisica Medica e Sanitaria (AIFM), the Société Française de Physique Médicale (SFPM), the Irish Association of Physicists in Medicine (IAPM) and the Sociedad Espaňola De Física Médica (SEFM)Physica Medica, European Journal of Medical Physics, publishing with Elsevier from 2007, provides an international forum for research and reviews on the main topics related to the major areas of scientific and professional activities of medical physics:Radiation TherapyDiagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear MedicineDiagnostic and Interventional RadiologyMagnetic Resonance Imaging and other non-ionising imaging modalitiesContributi... to the below related fields complementing the major topics are also encouraged:Radiation ProtectionRadiation and System BiologyArtificial Intelligence in Medical PhysicsContributions on professional and educational aspects are also welcome by considering submissions on:Education and Training in Medical PhysicsProfessional Issues in Medical Physics- ISSN: 1120-1797
Journal of Arthroplasty
The Journal of Arthroplasty, official Journal of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons brings together the clinical and scientific foundations for joint arthroplasty. This peer-reviewed journal publishes original research and manuscripts of the highest quality from all areas relating to joint replacement or the treatment of its complications, including those dealing with clinical series and experience, prosthetic design, biomechanics, biomaterials, metallurgy, biologic response to arthroplasty materials in vivo and in vitro.Authors are also welcome to submit to the journal's open access companion title, Arthroplasty Today.- ISSN: 0883-5403
The Lancet Rheumatology
The Lancet Rheumatology is an independent journal committed to publishing content relevant to rheumatology specialists worldwide, with a focus on studies that advance clinical practice, challenge the status quo, and advocate change in health policy. The journal publishes clinical research (with a focus on clinical trials), expert reviews, and provocative comment and opinion relating to the diagnosis and classification, management, and prevention of rheumatic diseases, including arthritic, musculoskeletal, and connective tissue diseases, as well as disorders of the immune system. The journal also publishes high-quality human translational studies that are supported by robust clinical data, with priority given to studies that identify potential new therapeutic targets, advance efforts toward precision medicine, or have the potential to directly inform future clinical trials.With a strong clinical focus, The Lancet Rheumatology provides an independent voice for the rheumatology community and advocates strongly for the improved lives of patients with rheumatic diseases around the globe.- ISSN: 2665-9913
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
A Peer-Reviewed Medical Journal Sponsored by Mayo Clinic and Authored by Physicians WorldwideOne of the premier online only peer-reviewed clinical journals in general and internal medicine, Mayo Clinic Proceedings is among the most widely read and highly cited scientific publications for physicians. While the Proceedings is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, it welcomes submissions from authors worldwide, publishing articles that focus on clinical medicine and support the professional and educational needs of its readers.Continuously published since 1926, the Mayo Clinic Proceedings' content includes Nobel-prize-winning research. The Proceedings has an impact factor of 6.5, ranking it #29 out of 336 journals in the Medicine, General and Internal category.Mayo Clinic Proceedings welcomes manuscripts that focus on clinical and laboratory medicine, health care policy and economics, medical education and ethics, and related topics:Each monthly issue consists of original research, reviews, clinical content, editorials, commentaries, special articles, and other short items.Among unique articles are Concise Review for Clinicians, Residents' Clinics, and specially commissioned Reviews.My Treatment Approach articles present expert opinion on difficult clinical situations.Consensus Recommendations provide answers to questions not resolved in other published guidelines.The journal carries articles that offer free CME credit from Mayo Clinic.The Proceedings also offers supplemental material and videos directly related to individual articles.The average number of days from first submission to decision is 14 days and from acceptance to pre-proof publication is less than 2 weeks. Mayo Clinic Proceedings' overall acceptance rate is approximately 17%, with original research articles at 8%. More than 80% of manuscripts are submitted by non-Mayo authors. For novel, time-sensitive research, an expedited review is available upon request and at the discretion of the Editorial Board.Authors are also welcome to submit to the journal's open access companion titles, Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes and Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health.- ISSN: 0025-6196
Seminars in Oncology
Seminars in Oncology brings you current, authoritative, and practical articles on advances in the etiology, diagnosis and management of cancer. The journal is dedicated to providing both the basic knowledge needed to better understand cancer-related subjects as well as evidence-based perspectives from leaders in the field. Seminars in Oncology also seeks to be a venue for sharing diverse viewpoints, including innovative and unconventional ideas that might be considered "outside the box". We encourage a healthy, constructive and respectful exchange of opinions and welcome your insights as well as suggestions for topics worthy of coverage. By deepening readers understand of the basic biology and therapy of cancer through expert insights, and by fostering an open exchange of ideas, Seminars in Oncology aims to advance the science and practice of cancer care.- ISSN: 0093-7754
Urologic Clinics of North America
For 30 years, Urologic Clinics of North America has provided important clinical updates on the entire spectrum of urology. Each quarterly issue (February, May, August, and November) focuses on a specific topic, with review articles written by leading experts in the field. Topics include adult and pediatric clinical urology, as well as surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, erectile dysfunction, infertility, incontinence, transplantation, endourology, andrology, female urology, reconstructive surgery, and medical oncology.- ISSN: 0094-0143
Australasian Emergency Care
Formerly Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal Australasian Emergency Care is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to supporting emergency nurses, physicians, paramedics and other professionals in advancing the science and practice of emergency care, wherever it is delivered. As the official journal of the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA), Australasian Emergency Care is a conduit for clinical, applied, and theoretical research and knowledge that advances the science and practice of emergency care in original, innovative and challenging ways. The journal serves as a leading voice for the emergency care community, reflecting its inter-professional diversity, and the importance of collaboration and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient outcomes. It is strongly focussed on advancing the patient experience and quality of care across the emergency care continuum, spanning the pre-hospital, hospital and post-hospital settings within Australasia and beyond. Handle: AusEmergCare- ISSN: 2588-994X
Clinical Breast Cancer
Clinical Breast Cancer is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original articles on all aspects of clinical and translational research related to breast cancer. The journal focuses on the latest scientific advancements in the detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer.Specific areas of interest include clinical research reports from various therapeutic modalities, cancer genetics, drug sensitivity and resistance, novel imaging, tumor genomics, biomarkers, and chemoprevention strategies.Manuscrip... reporting non-clinical or translational studies must include functional experiments that directly support the study’s conclusions. Purely correlative studies without functional validation or mechanistic insights will not be considered. All research should demonstrate a clear and direct relevance to the clinical setting, highlighting potential implications for patient care or therapeutic development.- ISSN: 1526-8209
Pregnancy Hypertension
Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Women's Cardiovascular Health aims to stimulate research in the field of hypertension in pregnancy, disseminate the useful results of such research, and advance education in the field.Pregnancy Hypertension publishes articles pertaining to human and animal blood pressure during gestation, hypertension during gestation including physiology of circulatory control, pathophysiology, methodology, therapy or any other material relevant to the relationship between elevated blood pressure and pregnancy. The subtitle 'An International Journal of Women's Cardiovascular Health' reflects the wider aspects of studying hypertension in pregnancy, thus the journal also publishes articles on in utero programming, nutrition, long term effects of hypertension in pregnancy on cardiovascular health, and other research that helps our understanding of the etiology or consequences of hypertension in pregnancy. Case reports are not published unless of exceptional/outstand... importance to the field.Pregnancy Hypertension is the official journal of the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy- ISSN: 2210-7789
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
An International journal of Forensic and Legal MedicineThe Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine publishes topical articles on aspects of forensic and legal medicine. Specifically, the Journal supports research that explores the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system. It is a fully peer-review hybrid journal with a broad international perspective. It is the official journal for the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians.The Journal accepts submissions of original research, review articles, and pertinent case studies, editorials, and commentaries in relevant areas of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Context of Practice, and Education and Training. All aspects of the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of individuals in contact with the judicial system are examined and the journal has a broad international perspective.Topics covered in the journal include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following, particularly within the clinical setting:Forensic medicine training, forensic medicine national systemsHealthcare in police and prison custody, death in custody and restraint injuriesDeath investigation and causes of deathSuicide, para-suicide and deliberate self-harmChild abuse and neglectInterpersonal violence, assault and injury, personal injury, elder abuse, domestic violenceSexual assaultHuman rights when involving refugee and asylum medicineTraffic and transportation medicineDrug and alcohol misuse, drink and drug drivingMedical law and medical negligenceMass disasterTortureExtra... deathsHuman rightsThe Journal adheres to strict publication ethical guidelines, and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication.- ISSN: 1752-928X
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
A perfect source to consult for nurses in the intensive care unit in a hospital, Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America provides answers to clinical questions, updates on the latest advances to improve patient outcomes, numerous clinical images, and patient care guidelines. Offering a wide breadth of critical and acute care nursing practice information, each issue in this quarterly series allows nurses to care for patients and their families in a more effective manner.- ISSN: 0899-5885
The Lancet HIV
Delivering a holistic view of the pandemic, The Lancet HIV publishes original research, comment, and correspondence that unifies clinical, epidemiological, and operational disciplines across a single vision of health for those living with HIV. The journal is the global leader for essential original research in the field, covering innovative treatments and the biological research underpinning such developments, novel methods of service delivery, and new ways of confronting HIV/AIDS worldwide.- ISSN: 2352-3018
Sleep Medicine
Official Journal of the World Sleep Society (WSS) and International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA).Sleep Medicine is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of sleep disorders through a multidisciplinary approach.We serve clinicians, researchers, and health professionals involved in all facets of sleep medicine, with a focus on the human experience of sleep and its influence on overall health and well-being.The journal publishes high-quality research that bridges basic sleep science and clinical practice. Covering a wide array of topics, we welcome submissions on sleep neurophysiology, common sleep disorders — including insomnia, sleep-related breathing issues, circadian rhythm disturbances, parasomnias, and movement disorders — as well as pediatric sleep health, sleep in neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions, and the latest technological advances in diagnostics and therapeutics. We also encourage research exploring the interactions between sleep medicine and fields such as neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology, and dentistry.Sleep Medicine actively promotes research that addresses emerging challenges, offers innovative solutions, and informs clinical practice. Accepted formats include Original Research Articles, Reviews, Short Communications, and Correspondences.- ISSN: 1389-9457
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America updates those in the fields of anesthesia, critical care, and emergency medicine on the latest trends in patient management, providing a sound basis for choosing the best treatment options. Published four times a year—in February, May, August, and November—each issue covers a single topic in emergency medicine, including cardiac, pediatric, neurological, thoracic, and orthopedic emergencies, as well as trauma and toxicology.- ISSN: 0733-8627
Cancer Treatment Reviews
Cancer Treatment Reviews is an international journal that provides state of the art, authoritative review articles to the clinician and researcher to keep them abreast of modern concepts and the latest developments in cancer treatment research.Journal of Cancer Treatment Reviews' Inclusion and Diversity PledgeThis journal pledges to maintain diversity on the editorial team. This sits within Elsevier's broader ongoing inclusion & diversity efforts. Equity and inclusion in publishing is critically important for scientific excellence and innovation. We believe passionately in the power of an inclusive publishing environment, not only to do what is right, but to enrich, strengthen and advance us all.- ISSN: 0305-7372
American Journal of Emergency Medicine
The scope of The American Journal of Emergency Medicine is as broad as the definition of emergency medicine itself, encompassing all activities concerned with acute medical care. AJEM invites the submission of original research, reports, correspondence, and opinion relating to acute adult and pediatric medicine and surgery and the related fields of trauma, toxicology, critical care, resuscitation, emergency medical services, behavioral emergencies, and environmental medicine.In general, AJEM does not publish surveys, qualitative research, papers that focus on patientsatisfaction, quality assurance, or didactics , or use data sets that do not include recent (less than3 years old) data.Original contributions will be accepted on the basis of significance, validity, and clarity. Authors will be expected to justify conclusions by the data presented, maintain a lucid prose style, and describe methodology in sufficient detail for readers to evaluate results accurately. AJEM, in turn, is committed to a confidential, expeditious, and professional editorial process. Reviews will be objective, rigorous, and responsible.Articles published in AJEM are indexed and abstracted in Index Medicus, Excerpta Medica, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, ISI/BIOMED, and BIOSIS.For the convenience of prospective authors, AJEM is a participating journal in the InternationalCommittee of Medical Journal Editors’ ‘‘Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted toBiomedical Journals’’ (N Engl J Med 1997;336:309-315). This agreement provides for a standardized manuscript format, allowing authors to submit articles to any one of over 500 scholarly medical publications without revision simply to accommodate the vagaries of any individual journal’s technical and stylistic requirements.- ISSN: 0735-6757
Performance Enhancement & Health
Performance Enhancement & Health is a multi-disciplinary, international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on the enhancement of human functioning and health. Reflecting its multi-disciplinary scope, PEH publishes research that investigates performance enhancement and health through the lens of social sciences and humanities. PEH strives to cover different facets of performance enhancement, such as productivity, identity, social capital, and/or human functioning. PEH adopts a biopsychosocial approach to health. In turn, contributions may cover physical, mental, and/or social aspects of health.Performance Enhancement & Health welcomes papers, in English, on topics including, but not restricted to, the following:• Human enhancement drugs, novel psychoactive substances, traditional drugs, doping, pharmaceuticals and supplements • Sport, exercise and fitness • Drugs policy, anti-doping policy, harm reduction, and drug prevention, education and treatment • Athletes' health and wellbeing • Body shape and image, and bodily functions • Workplace and school performance • Quality of life, (anti-)aging, and lifestyle • Fatigue and injury prevention • Self-regulation of performance and human functioningPlease be aware that manuscripts only focused on pure sport science fall outside the scope of this journal. We will only consider these types of manuscripts (quantitative and/or qualitative) if they are also related to health. The same applies to other manuscripts that do not relate their focus to performance enhancement and/or health. Feel free to contact the Editor-in-Chief to discuss whether your article is within the scope of PEH.- ISSN: 2211-2669
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
The manuscripts must be in one of the following sub-disciplines relating generally to the broad sports medicine and sports science fields: •Sport and exercise medicine•Sport injury (including injury epidemiology, injury prevention and rehabilitation, sport physiotherapy)•Exerc... therapy •Physical activity and public health (as relevant to sport and exercise)•Sports science (including biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control and learning, sport and exercise psychology and sports nutrition) The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport focuses on practically/clinical... meaningful studies. Animal studies will not be considered. Manuscripts with an interdisciplinary perspective with specific applications to sport and exercise and its interaction with health will also be considered as well as studies based on a qualitative methodology for data collection and analysis. Authors who are unsure about the fit of their manuscript to these criteria may consult the editorial office prior to submission.- ISSN: 1440-2440
Vision Research
An International Journal for Functional Aspects of VisionVision Research is a journal devoted to the functional aspects of human, vertebrate and invertebrate vision and publishes experimental and observational studies, reviews, and theoretical and computational analyses. Vision Research also publishes clinical studies relevant to normal visual function and basic research relevant to visual dysfunction or its clinical investigation. Functional aspects of vision is interpreted broadly, ranging from molecular and cellular function, to perception and behavior. Detailed descriptions are encouraged but enough introductory background should be included for non-specialists. Theoretical and computational papers should give a sense of order to the facts or point to new verifiable observations. Papers dealing with questions in the history of vision science should stress the development of ideas in the field.Vision Research publishes both reviews and minireviews. A minireview is not intended to be a comprehensive overview, but rather a survey of recent developments in a fast-growing and active area of vision research. Reviews and minireviews are generally invited, but proposals for either may also be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief.Visi... Research welcomes Letters to the Editor in response to articles published in the journal. A Letter considered for publication is sent out for review and at the same time forwarded to the author or authors of the published article. If the Letter is editorially accepted, the original authors are invited to write a prompt reply, which the reviewers of the Letter are also asked to review.Vision Research publishes thematic Special Issues covering well-defined and timely research topics. Special Issues are usually edited by Guest Editors with one or more members of the Editorial Board. Proposals for Special Issues should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief or a member of the Board. Papers from special non-recurrent symposia may also be published in Vision Research and symposium organizers are encouraged to approach the Editor-in-Chief if interested.Vision Research does not routinely publish methods papers, however will consider submissions in which methods are tested and validated on real data, and the results give insight into visual function or its description.- ISSN: 0042-6989
Journal of Veterinary Behavior
Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research (JVEB) is an international journal that focuses on all aspects of veterinary behavioral medicine, with a particular emphasis on clinical applications and research. Articles cover such topics as basic research involving normal signaling or social behaviors, welfare and/or housing issues, molecular or quantitative genetics, and applied behavioral issues (eg, working dogs) that may have implications for clinical interest or assessment.JVEB is the official journal of the Australian Veterinary Behavioural Medicine Group, the British Veterinary Behaviour Association, Gesellschaft fr Tierverhaltensmedizi... und Therapie, the International Working Dog Breeding Association, the Pet Professional Guild, the Association Veterinaire Suisse pour la Medecine Comportementale, The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, and the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.- ISSN: 1558-7878
International Journal of Nursing Studies
The International Journal of Nursing Studies (IJNS) provides a forum for original research and scholarship about health care delivery, organisation, management, workforce, policy and research methods relevant to nursing, midwifery and other health related professions. The IJNS aims to support evidence informed policy and practice by publishing research, systematic and other scholarly reviews and critical discussion.The journal particularly welcomes studies that aim to evaluate and understand complex health care interventions and health policies and which employ the most rigorous designs and methods appropriate for the research question of interest. The journal also seeks to advance the quality of research by publishing methodological papers introducing or elaborating on analytic techniques, measures, and research methods.The journal has been publishing original peer-reviewed articles of interest to the international health care community since 1963, making it one of the longest standing repositories of scholarship in this field. The IJNS offers authors the benefits of:A highly respected journal with a consistently strong impact and global reputation.Indexing in major databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science (Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index), Scopus, CINAHL, and the British Nursing Index (BNI).A truly international readership and expert peer reviewers drawn from a broad range of nursing and health services research disciplines.Efficien... editorial processes, including rapid initial screening for suitability and editorial interest, timely peer review, and fast online publication following acceptance.- ISSN: 0020-7489
