Journals in Physical sciences and engineering
Journals in Physical sciences and engineering
Precambrian Research
Precambrian Research publishes studies on all aspects of the early stages of the composition, structure and evolution of the Earth and its planetary neighbours. With a focus on process-oriented and comparative studies, it covers, but is not restricted to, subjects such as:(1) Chemical, biological, biochemical and cosmochemical evolution; the origin of life; the evolution of the oceans and atmosphere; the early fossil record; palaeobiology; (2) Geochronology and isotope and elemental geochemistry; (3) Precambrian mineral deposits; (4) Geophysical aspects of the early Earth and Precambrian terrains; (5) Nature, formation and evolution of the Precambrian lithosphere and mantle including magmatic, depositional, metamorphic and tectonic processes.In addition, the editors particularly welcome integrated process-oriented studies that involve a combination of the above fields and comparative studies that demonstrate the effect of Precambrian evolution on Phanerozoic earth system processes.Regional and localised studies of Precambrian phenomena are considered appropriate only when the detail and quality allow illustration of a wider process, or when significant gaps in basic knowledge of a particular area can be filled.Fairness and impartiality. The professional journal of Precambrian Research expects all communications by authors, editors, and reviewers to be of a high professional standard. All communications (including manuscripts and reviews) will be written and assessed based on objective criteria, without bias, prejudice, or preferential treatment. Race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, and sexual orientation are irrelevant to the review of scientific data and scientific publishing. Scientific criticism must be expressed in a constructive and collegial manor - unprofessional language (insults, degrading terminology, etc.) is unacceptable and cannot be used.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals .- ISSN: 0301-9268
International Journal of Fatigue
Published in Affiliation with the European Structural Integrity SocietyThe International Journal of Fatigue aims to publish high quality, original papers that provide new insights into the mechanisms governing fatigue of materials and structures. The emphasis during the evaluation process will be on potential impact of the work, in terms of new scientific findings and substantial advancements to the field.The following aspects of existing engineering materials and structures, as well as newly emerging materials and structures, are of particular interest:Microstruct... sensitive aspects of fatigue crack initiation and growth, including ties to manufacturing processing and defect structures;New, empirically motivated descriptive models or rigorous validation and uncertainty quantification of existing models and codes of practice, in both cases these should be based on large datasets, considering multiple materials and loading configurations;Under... the influence of ?additive? manufacturing and processing route on fatigue performance, and embedding this understanding in more predictive schemes for mitigation and design against fatigue;New experimental findings, which either challenge existing models or are aligned with an extension of their application limits and the associated data pool;Fatigue analysis of materials and structures based on data science, including data mining, data fusion, and machine learning; andCombined and coupled behaviors that affect thermo-chemical-mech... degradation processes under cyclic loading conditions, including environmental degradation, are also included in the scope of the journal.The International Journal of Fatigue encourages papers that identify new mechanisms that enhance the scientific understanding and associate predictions of fatigue, which may include novel fatigue testing and characterization methods, as well as advanced modeling. Papers that openly provide companion algorithms, models, tools, databases, range, and limits of validation are sought. Papers with insufficient novelty, providing test data without new scientific findings or performing routine case studies or finite element analyses, are discouraged.- ISSN: 0142-1123
Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering
Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering is devoted to bringing forth short and focused review articles written by experts on current advances in different areas of chemical engineering. Only invited review articles will be published.The goals of each review article in Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering are: 1. To acquaint the reader/researcher with the most important recent papers in the given topic. 2. To provide the reader with the views/opinions of the expert in each topic.The reviews are short (about 2500 words or 5-10 printed pages with figures) and serve as an invaluable source of information for researchers, teachers, professionals and students. The reviews also aim to stimulate exchange of ideas among experts.Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): 1. Nanotechnology 2. Energy and environmental engineering 3. Separation engineering (covering membrane technologies, adsorbents, desalination, distillation etc.) 4. Materials engineering (covering biomaterials, inorganic especially ceramic materials, nanostructured materials). 5. Process systems engineering 6. Reaction engineering and catalysis.Selection of the topics to be reviewed: Targeted topics and guest editors of special collections are proposed by the editors and editorial board members. The topics are selected to include emerging areas of high importance, and to comprehensively cover topics within the scope of the journal. The published collections are expected to make a high impact to the scientific community and the field. Each issue of the journal will focus on two themed collections.Editoria... Overview: Guest Editors 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: 2211-3398
Theoretical Computer Science
Theoretical Computer Science is mathematical and abstract in spirit, but it derives its motivation from practical and everyday computation. Its aim is to understand the nature of computation and, as a consequence of this understanding, provide more efficient methodologies. All papers introducing or studying mathematical, logic and formal concepts and methods are welcome, provided that their motivation is clearly drawn from the field of computing.Any queries about submissions and peer review should be addressed to the TCS editorial office: tcseditorialoffice@e... published in Theoretical Computer Science are grouped in three sections according to their nature. The first section `Algorithms, automata, complexity and games' is devoted to the study of algorithms and their complexity using analytical, combinatorial or probabilistic methods. It includes the whole field of abstract complexity (i.e. all the results about the hierarchies that can be defined using Turing machines), the whole field of automata and language theory (including automata on infinite words and infinitary languages), the whole field of geometrical (graphic) applications and the whole field of measurement of system performance using statistical methods.The second section,`Logic, semantics and theory of programming', is devoted to formal methods to check properties of programs or implement formally described languages; it contains all papers dealing with semantics of sequential and parallel programming languages. All formal methods treating these problems are published in this section, including rewriting techniques, abstract data types, automatic theorem proving, calculi such as SCP or CCS, Petri nets, new logic calculi and developments in categorical methods.The third section, 'Natural Computing', is devoted to the study of computing occurring in nature and computing inspired by nature. In the rapidly evolving field of computer science, natural computing plays an important role as the catalyst for the synergy of human designed computing with the computing going on in nature. This synergy leads to a deeper and broader understanding of the nature of computation. Although natural computing is concerned also with experiments and applications, this section of Theoretical Computer Science is focused on the theoretical aspects of natural computing with clear relevance to computing. Among others, it will contain papers dealing with the theoretical issues in evolutionary computing, neural networks, molecular computing, and quantum computing.Theoretica... Computer Science will now publish high-quality advanced introductions. Advanced introductions, which are by invitation only, should cover a focused topic within the scope of TCS at a level that would be appropriate for a scientist who is new to the topic and wishes to gain an up-to-date understanding. Articles should be self-contained, including motivation and basic definitions, and proceed to advanced material and/or open problems which may - but need not - include new results. Sufficient references should be given to provide the reader with entry points to the research literature on the topic as well as the origins of the main ideas. Submissions will go through the standard review process of TCS.- ISSN: 0304-3975
Information and Software Technology
Information and Software Technology is the international archival journal focusing on research and experience that contributes to the improvement of software development practices. The journal's scope includes methods and techniques to better engineer software and manage its development. Articles submitted for review should have a clear component of software engineering or address ways to improve the engineering and management of software development. Areas covered by the journal include: • Software management, quality and metrics, • Software processes, • Software architecture, modelling, specification, design and programming • Functional and non-functional software requirements • Software testing and verification & validation • Empirical studies of all aspects of engineering and managing software development Short Communications is a new section dedicated to short papers addressing new ideas, controversial opinions, "Negative" results and much more. Read the Guide for authors for more information.The journal encourages and welcomes submissions of systematic literature studies (reviews and maps) within the scope of the journal. Information and Software Technology is the premiere outlet for systematic literature studies in software engineering. Guidelines for conducting systematic reviews are provided here.- ISSN: 0950-5849
Advances in Engineering Software
Aerospace • Civil • Environmental • Mechanical and Structural EngineeringIncluding Computing Systems in EngineeringThe objective of this journal is to communicate recent and projected advances in computer-based engineering techniques. The fields covered include mechanical, aerospace, civil and environmental engineering, with an emphasis on research and development leading to practical problem-solving.The scope of the journal includes: • Innovative computational strategies and numerical algorithms for large-scale engineering problems • Analysis and simulation techniques and systems • Model and mesh generation • Control of the accuracy, stability and efficiency of computational process • Exploitation of new computing environments (eg distributed hetergeneous and collaborative computing) • Advanced visualization techniques, virtual environments and prototyping • Applications of AI, knowledge-based systems, computational intelligence, including fuzzy logic, neural networks and evolutionary computations • Application of object-oriented technology to engineering problems • Intelligent human computer interfaces • Design automation, multidisciplinary design and optimization • CAD, CAE and integrated process and product development systems • Quality and reliabilityThe journal publishes research papers, survey papers on key application areas, short communications and technical notes, discussions, software reviews and book reviews. A conference calendar is also included – entries welcome.Related conferences are listed under 'Related publications'.- ISSN: 0965-9978
Chemical Engineering Science
Our VisionOur vision is of a world improved through the positive impact of research published in Chemical Engineering Science.Chemical Engineering is a critical force for a better future enabling humanity to address many of the global challenges we face.Affordable clean energy, clean water, responsible production, sustainable communities, and good health and well-being, all require advanced chemical engineering knowledge and its application.Our Aims and ScopeOur aim is to selectively publish outstanding research that has as its foundations the Science of Chemical Engineering. We welcome all top-shelf research in the continually evolving discipline of chemical engineering. The Engineering Science section continues its long leadership of publishing important developments in the fundamentals of the discipline since 1951. The Catalysis, Green and Sustainable, Environmental and Novel Materials sections publish novel, innovative, and high-impact applications of Chemical Engineering Science reported by chemical engineers and their allied peers.- ISSN: 0009-2509
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research - section A (NIM-A) publishes papers on design, development and performance of scientific instruments including complex detector systems and large-scale facilities which utilize or study ionizing radiation. This scope includes the development of particle accelerators, particle beam sources, beam transport systems and target arrangements as well as the use of secondary phenomena and their enabling instruments such as neutron sources, synchrotron radiation sources and free electron lasers. It also includes all types of instrumentation for the detection and spectrometry of radiations from high energy processes and nuclear decays, as well as innovative instrumentation for nuclear reactors, nuclear security, nuclear medical diagnoses and therapy, astrophysics, planetary science, and environmental protection. Specialized electronics for these instruments as well as computerization of measurements and control systems in this area also find their place in NIM-A, as do new simulation codes and analysis tools*). Theoretical as well as experimental papers are accepted.*) We receive an increasing number of submissions that are based exclusively on simulated data generated by standard codes such as ANSYS, Geant4, MAFIA, to name a few. Often the codes are used in a black-box manner to simulate relatively simple concepts and geometries without any validation of the results. Such submissions if found to fall short of our thresholds for originality and innovation may be rejected. We face a similar situation related to the use of standard neural networks (deep learning) that are used to analyse all kinds of data (experimental or Monte-Carlo generated). Unless there is a clear motivation and a significant performance increase compared to a conventional analysis, such submissions may be rejected without starting the review process.- ISSN: 0168-9002
Dental Materials
Official Publication of the Academy of Dental MaterialsOnline submission and editorial system now available here.Dental Materials publishes original research and review articles.Academy of Dental Materials members click here to register for free access to Dental Materials online.The principal aim of Dental Materials is to promote rapid communication of scientific information between academia, industry, and the dental practitioner. Original Manuscripts on clinical and laboratory research of basic and applied character which focus on the properties or performance of dental materials or the reaction of host tissues to materials are given priority publication. Other acceptable topics include application technology in clinical dentistry and dental laboratory technology.Comprehen... reviews and editorial commentaries on pertinent subjects will be considered.- ISSN: 0109-5641
Separation and Purification Technology
Separation and Purification Technology is a journal dedicated to the dissemination of novel methods for separation and purification in chemical and environmental engineering for homogeneous solutions and heterogeneous mixtures. This includes any separation and/or purification of liquids, vapors and gases, resource recycling, purification of biobased feedstocks/products, carbon capture and separation, with the exception of methods intended for analytical purposes. The journal welcomes contributions related to bioseparations in biotechnology, pharmaceutical production, food processing, and environmental applications. Soil science, polymer science and metallurgy are outside the scope of the journal. The Official Journal of the American Filtration and Separations Society.Contribution... should be always related to new or improved separation methods or principles; applications are welcome provided that they are not a direct implementation of known separation methods.Separation and Purification Technology welcomes contributions focused on experimental studies and theoretical analyses of phenomena associated with and arising from separation and purification as well as process development and simulation, equipment design and fabrication. Preparation and modification of materials used in separation and/or purification operations can be considered if the intended separation and/or purification is an essential part of the work rather than a tool for characterization of a material. Such new materials should allow for separations that cannot be achieved with existing materials; alternative materials for e.g., adsorption are not sufficiently novel. Simulation studies are welcome, but should be accompanied by experimental verification. In view of ethical concerns regarding the detrimental impacts of fluorinated compounds, studies relying fully or in part on materials such as PVDF or PTFE are limited to the environmental impacts of PVDF-based materials used in separations and on possible environmentally-frie... alternatives. Research on fossil fuels is limited to studies not aiming at enhanced exploitation of fossil reserves. Manuscripts should be of global significance; studies addressing a local, national or regional challenge will not be accepted. The global relevance should be clearly explained in the manuscript.Review papers should be written by an author with proven expertise in the field, and provide a critical assessment of the state-of-the-art in a specific topic related to novel approaches in separation and purification.- ISSN: 1383-5866
Coordination Chemistry Reviews
The journal offers rapid publication of review articles on topics of current interest and importance in coordination chemistry. The term coordination chemistry is interpreted broadly, and includes aspects of organometallic, supramolecular, theoretical, and bioinorganic chemistry. The journal also publishes review articles on catalysis, materials chemistry and metal-organic frameworks which focus on the coordination chemistry aspects of these topics. In general, the reviews survey developments in a particular area during the last few years, or discuss the results obtained with a particular technique. We welcome reviews both from established researchers and excellent younger chemists.Special issues are published from time to time on topics of current interest and importance. These special issues may also focus on contributions from a specific country or area of the world, or contain the proceedings of invited lectures to major international conferences. Full book length articles also appear occasionally. The journal also incorporates special volumes containing annual reviews of main group chemistry, on transition metal group chemistry, and on organometallic chemistry. Excellent reviews are essential educational tools for those working in the area of coordination chemistry. Coordination Chemistry Reviews will continue to act as a focal point for informative critical surveys of inorganic and physical inorganic chemistry.Authors are requested to submit a cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief (please see details in the Guide for Authors).- ISSN: 0010-8545
Topology and its Applications
Topology and its Applications is primarily concerned with publishing original research papers of moderate length. However, a limited number of carefully selected survey or expository papers are also included. The mathematical focus of the journal is that suggested by the title: Research in Topology. It is felt that it is inadvisable to attempt a definitive description of topology as understood for this journal. Certainly the subject includes the algebraic, general, geometric, and set-theoretic facets of topology as well as areas of interactions between topology and other mathematical disciplines, e.g. topological algebra, topological dynamics, functional analysis, category theory. Since the roles of various aspects of topology continue to change, the non-specific delineation of topics serves to reflect the current state of research in topology.This journal has an Open Archive. All published items, including research articles, have unrestricted access and will remain permanently free to read and download 48 months after publication. All papers in the Archive are subject to Elsevier's user license.- ISSN: 0166-8641
Utilities Policy
Network Systems, Critical Infrastructure, Essential ServicesUtilities Policy is a leading peer-reviewed resource for academic researchers and practitioners in the utilities policy community. The journal bridges theory and practice by disseminating original applied research that is rigorous, contemporary, and policy-relevant. The journal publishes full-length articles, insightful perspective pieces, and thematic special issues. The journal's primary objective is to advance knowledge by publishing policy-relevant papers in the public utility field, supported by a thorough and timely peer-review and publication process.Utilities Policy is international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral. Articles are focused on networked utility services and address trends and issues within and across the utility subsectors. The journal defines these sectors as:ElectricityNatura... and renewable gasWater and wastewaterSolid wastePostal serviceCommunication... and broadbandPublic transportation, toll roads, and portsUtilities Policy welcomes authors and reviewers from any relevant discipline, including (but not limited to) economics, political science, sociology, law, finance, accounting, management, and engineering.Utilitie... Policy invites submissions that apply quantitative and qualitative methods, consider institutional and development contexts, and focus on national, subnational, urban, and rural scales. Cross-sector comparative analyses of shared concerns are especially welcome. Contributions are welcome from established and emerging scholars and accomplished practitioners. Submissions to the journal should engage deeply with policy dimensions – those that motivate the research, and the policy implications of the research – in ways that aim to inform and improve policymaking.Relevan... topics include utility policy-focused works related to:Coexistence of regulatory and market institutionsIndustry structures, ownership, and governancePublic policy institutions, processes, and historyEconomic and environmental regulationRegulation of AI use and AI infrastructure in relevant utility sectorsAI use in the practice of utilities regulationRegulatory commissions and performanceAlternati... regulatory and governance modelsRestructuring, deregulation, and reregulationMonopoli... market power, and competitionMarket design and dynamics and strategic behaviorUtility infrastructure financing, risk, and the cost of capitalNetwork and system modeling, operations, and integrationIntegrate... resource and resilience planningEconomic efficiency and cost-benefit analysisCentralized and decentralized technologiesRatemaki... and rate design processes and policiesPricing incentives and behavioral economicsSupply and demand-side change driversService quality standards and accountabilityPerfor... measurement and benchmarkingClean energy and clean water transitionsSustainab... systems and developmentClimate change impacts, action, and adaptationCarbon markets, pricing, and taxationImproving access to networked utility servicesConsumer participation, protection, and policiesThe subject and analytical approach of submissions should consider the interests of the utility policy community and implications for policymaking. Papers that do not meet our criteria for utility policy engagement, even if topically aligned with the above areas, will be rejected without review.Please note that Utilities Policy does not focus on energy or water resources and management, , purely technical models, nonutility or off-grid services, ride sharing, public-private partnerships or public finance topics outside of the sphere of networked utility services, or macroeconomic and socioeconomic trends. Review articles, bibliometric studies and techno-economic analyses must meet an exceptionally high bar for originality, and meet our criteria for engagement with utility policy, in order to be considered for publication.Audience... Academic researchers, government officials, industry professionals, sector analysts, and advisors and consultants in the global utilities policy community.This journal welcomes contributions that are consistent with these aims and scope which support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular, SDG6 (Clean water and sanitation), SDG7 (Affordable and clean energy), and SDG9 (Industry innovation and infrastructure).- ISSN: 0957-1787
Journal of Geochemical Exploration
Journal of Geochemical Exploration is mostly dedicated to publication of original studies in exploration and environmental geochemistry and related topics.Contributions considered of prevalent interest for the journal include researches based on the application of innovative methods to:define the genesis and the evolution of mineral deposits including transfer of elements in large-scale mineralized areas.analyze complex systems at the boundaries between bio-geochemistry, metal transport and mineral accumulation.evaluat... effects of historical mining activities on the surface environment.trace pollutant sources and define their fate and transport models in the near-surface and surface environments involving solid, fluid and aerial matrices.assess and quantify natural and technogenic radioactivity in the environment.determin... geochemical anomalies and set baseline reference values using compositional data analysis, multivariate statistics and geo-spatial analysis.assess the impacts of anthropogenic contamination on ecosystems and human health at local and regional scale to prioritize and classify risks through deterministic and stochastic approaches.Papers dedicated to the presentation of newly developed methods in analytical geochemistry to be applied in the field or in laboratory are also within the topics of interest for the journal.Submission of studies presenting results related with global and continental-wide geochemical prospecting activities and review articles covering topics of interest for a broad international audience is also encouraged specially when accompanied by cartographic products.To ensure high quality of both the peer review process and the published papers, associate editors are assigned to individual submissions in accordance with their own expertise.- ISSN: 0375-6742
Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
The journal Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance publishes original manuscripts of high scientific quality dealing with all experimental and theoretical aspects of solid state NMR. This includes advances in instrumentation, development of new experimental techniques and methodology, new theoretical insights, new data processing and simulation methods, and original applications of established or novel methods to scientific problems.- ISSN: 0926-2040
Journal of Computational Science
Computational Science is a rapidly growing multi- and interdisciplinary field. It develops mathematical and computational models and uses advanced computing techniques to simulate these models, driven by data. Its overarching goal is to understand and solve complex problems. It has reached a level of predictive and interventional capability that now firmly complements the traditional pillars of experimentation and theory.The recent advances in experimental techniques have opened up new windows into physical and biological processes at many levels of detail. The resulting data explosion allows for detailed data-driven modeling and simulation which is no longer feasible using traditional analytical approaches alone.This new discipline in science combines computational thinking, modern computational methods, devices and collateral technologies to address problems far beyond the scope of traditional numerical methods.Computationa... science typically unifies three distinct elements:• Modeling, Algorithms and Simulations (e.g. numerical and non-numerical, discrete and continuous); • Software developed to solve science (e.g., biological, physical, and social), engineering, medicine, and humanities problems; • Computer and information science that develops and optimizes the advanced system hardware, software, networking, and data management components (e.g. problem solving environments).The Journal of Computational Science aims to be an international platform to exchange novel research results in simulation-based science across all scientific disciplines. It publishes advanced innovative, interdisciplinary research where complex multi-scale, multi-domain problems in science and engineering are solved, integrating sophisticated numerical methods, computation, data, networks, and novel devices.The journal welcomes original, unpublished high quality contributions in the field of computational science at large, addressing one or more of the aforementioned elements.- ISSN: 1877-7503
Materials Today
Materials Today is the flagship journal of the Materials Today family and is dedicated to covering the most innovative, cutting edge and influential work of broad interest to the materials science community.Having established the journal as one of the most highly respected sources of news and reviews in materials science over the last two decades, Materials Today has expanded its scope to cover ground breaking original research in materials science, and aims to become a leading forum in the field.The editors welcome comprehensive articles and short communications reporting breakthrough discoveries and major technical achievements as well as review articles from established leaders in engaging and rapidly developing fields within materials science and related disciplines.Material... Today offers authors rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and maximum visibility. The journal expects to accept only the most significant submitted manuscripts, but will provide very rapid evaluation to prevent publication delays.The Materials Today Family of journals publishes fundamental and applied research that address many of the world’s grand challenges.We publish research across all materials science disciplines, from incremental results to ground-breaking discoveries. Our journals offer multi- and inter-disciplinary platforms for collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas to drive the field forwardFor more information on the wider Materials Today family visit elsevier.com/subject...- ISSN: 1369-7021
Data & Knowledge Engineering
Database Systems and Knowledgebase Systems share many common principles. Data & Knowledge Engineering (DKE) stimulates the exchange of ideas and interaction between these two related fields of interest. DKE reaches a world-wide audience of researchers, designers, managers and users. The major aim of the journal is to identify, investigate and analyze the underlying principles in the design and effective use of these systems. DKE achieves this aim by publishing original research results, technical advances and news items concerning data engineering, knowledge engineering, and the interface of these two fields.DKE covers the following topics:Representatio... and Manipulation of Data & Knowledge: Conceptual data models. Knowledge representation techniques. Data/knowledge manipulation languages and techniques.Architect... of database, expert, or knowledge-based systems: New architectures for database / knowledge base / expert systems, design and implementation techniques, languages and user interfaces, distributed architectures.Constr... of data/knowledge bases: Data / knowledge base design methodologies and tools, data/knowledge acquisition methods, integrity/security/m... issues.Applications, case studies, and management issues: Data administration issues, knowledge engineering practice, office and engineering applications.Tools for specifying and developing Data and Knowledge Bases using tools based on Linguistics or Human Machine Interface principles.Communica... aspects involved in implementing, designing and using KBSs in Cyberspace.Plus... conference reports, calendar of events, book reviews etc.- ISSN: 0169-023X
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
NIM-B accepts original manuscripts on the fundamental interactions between energetic particle beams and matter, along with related technologies and applications.Relevan... manuscripts will address one or more of the following areas:Interactions between matter and beams of charged or neutral particles: Atoms, molecules, atomic clusters, neutrons, photons, electrons, and ions.Experimental, theoretical and modelling work concerning fundamental interaction cross sections and derived information such as stopping powers, defect formation, thermodynamics and kinetics data.Beam-enhanced synthesis and modification of classical and quantum materials as well as surfaces treated with laser-, electron- and high intensity ion beams. This includes radiation-induced amorphization, crystallization, and other microstructural developments resulting from defect production and annealing, controlled modification of physical and chemical properties by ion implantation, micro and nano-structuring of surfaces as well as creation of structures far from thermal equilibrium, such as supersaturated solid solutions and ion tracks.The behaviour of materials subjected to ionising radiation of all kinds as well as the stability of materials exposed to various high radiation environments, including space, fission and fusion reactors, together with basic studies of initial defect generation, defect diffusion and annihilation, phase transformations, atomic clustering and bubble formation, and radiation damage in general.The fundamental physics and technical development of materials analysis using energetic beams - including all forms of ion beam analysis, accelerator mass spectrometry, positron annihilation spectroscopy, neutron scattering and diffraction, as well as synchrotron-based methods.Applications show-casing analytical capabilities or introducing novel possibilities across the whole range from analysis of biological tissues, materials of relevance to earth and planetary sciences, environmental science, materials science, cultural heritage materials, and thin films.Developments in ion beam instrumentation such as sources, optics, small accelerators, charged particle, neutron, X-ray and gamma-ray detectors, data acquisition, simulations, and computer programs enabling new capabilities relevant to the scientific scope of the journal.If this journal seems like a good fit for your research, you can find more information on submission in the Guide for Authors Guide for Authors.Special issues publication: The journal NIM-B offers interested parties the option of publication in topical special issues (including selected works from conferences). For more information please contact our special content specialist or the relevant editor.If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.- ISSN: 0168-583X
Device
Device, a sister journal to Cell, is a monthly journal encompassing the applied research needed to make groundbreaking fundamental research into tomorrow's cutting-edge technology. The disciplines and expertise needed to build devices that positively impact human lives are diverse, and as such, Device will publish research in applied physics, computer science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and more as it applies to driving integrated, purpose-driven applications. Examples of topical areas of interest to the journal include but are by no means limited to:Water purificationEnergy harvesting and storageBiomedical devicesQuantum computers and photonic devices2D devices and materialsDevices meant for extreme and/or cryogenic conditionsHigh-perfo... and capacity memoryNanomaterialsS... devicesHeterogeneous devicesLaboratory robotics and automationArtificial intelligence and machine learning models relevant to applied researchComputationa... physics and modeling as related to device developmentInternet of Things devicesFlexible and wearable electronicsA key focus is on the integration of materials and concepts at multiple levels across the device-development pipeline. Inventing a new material is only part of the work required to implement it in a practically useful setting, much like an electrolyte that performs best under vacuum in initial studies may not be the ideal structure once real-world conditions are required. This is to say that Device will prioritize the form as well as the function of the advances considered in submitted research.Device highlights real-world implications of the research published where appropriate. Authors are encouraged to highlight and amplify the implications, challenges, and opportunities of their work across the entire field and beyond. Device will purposefully explore the sustainability, accessibility, ethics, and socioeconomic implications of device research throughout the entire journal.Device provides full-length research articles, reviews, topical perspectives, paper previews, opinions, research-team highlights, and other editorial content of general interest to the global device research community. Additionally, Device enthusiastically supports the submission and citation of reproduction files, such as .stl files used by 3D printers. The journal aims to be the premier resource for researchers in both academia and industry, providing a platform of inspiration for the next generation of device researchers.- ISSN: 2666-9986
Regional Science and Urban Economics
Regional Science and Urban Economics facilitates and encourages high-quality scholarship on important issues in regional and urban economics. It publishes significant contributions that are theoretical or empirical, positive or normative. It solicits original papers with a spatial dimension that can be of interest to economists. Empirical papers studying causal mechanisms are expected to propose a convincing identification strategy.- ISSN: 0166-0462
Journal of Commodity Markets
The aim of the Journal of Commodity Markets (JCM) will be to publish high-quality research in all areas of economics and finance related to commodity markets. The research may be theoretical, empirical, or policy-related. The JCM will place an emphasis on originality, quality, and clear presentation.The purpose of the journal is also to stimulate international dialog among academics, industry participants, traders, investors, and policymakers with mutual interests in commodity markets. The mandate for the journal is to present ongoing work within commodity economics and finance. Topics can be related to financialization of commodity markets; pricing, hedging, and risk analysis of commodity derivatives; risk premia in commodity markets; real option analysis for commodity project investment and production; portfolio allocation including commodities; forecasting in commodity markets; corporate finance for commodity-exposed corporations; econometric/statisti... analysis of commodity markets; organization of commodity markets; regulation of commodity markets; local and global commodity trading; and commodity supply chains. Commodity markets in this context are energy markets (including renewables), metal markets, mineral markets, agricultural markets, livestock and fish markets, markets for weather derivatives, emission markets, shipping markets, water, and related markets. This interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary journal will cover all commodity markets and is thus relevant for a broad audience. Commodity markets are not only of academic interest but also highly relevant for many practitioners, including asset managers, industrial managers, investment bankers, risk managers, and also policymakers in governments, central banks, and supranational institutions.For queries related to the journal, please contact [email protected]- ISSN: 2405-8513
Journal of Alloys and Compounds Communications
Journal of Alloys and Compounds Communications is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original work for the advance of the science of materials comprising alloys and compounds. The journal's great strength lies in the diversity of disciplines that the journal encompasses, drawing together results from materials science, solid-state chemistry, and condensed matter physics. The interdisciplinary nature of Journal of Alloys and Compounds Communications manifests itself in many research subjects that require an active interplay between a variety of traditional and emerging scientific disciplines.Journal of Alloys and Compounds Communications provides a unique international platform where materials scientists, chemists, and physicists present their works both to researchers in their own fields and to others working in related areas. The work published in Journal of Alloys and Compounds Communications should comprise studies on syntheses and structure of alloys and compounds and investigations of their chemical and physical properties, contributing to the development of areas of current scientific interests. The journal publishes full-length papers, short communications, timely reviews, roadmaps, and perspective articles commensurate with the scope of the journal.- ISSN: 2950-2845
Sustainable Chemistry One World
Sustainable Chemistry One World is a peer-reviewed, inclusive journal that publishes articles in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and materials science with a clear focus on sustainability.The scope of the journal includes sustainable chemistry articles related to all the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and, more specifically, the following areas:Contaminants in water and on landWaste reduction, use of safer chemicalsWastewater treatmentCarbon and nitrogen cycleMicroplastics/n... electronic wastesMetrics in SustainabilityGreen solvents - Safe reagents and chemicals - Sustainable organic synthesisCatalytic processes (homogeneous, heterogeneous and bio-catalysis)Waste recycle and valorization - Circular economyCO2 capture and utilizationPollution prevention and remediationToxicolog... and Ecotoxicology of Chemicals and ProductsRenewable energy sources (wind, solar)Life-cycle assessment and end of life of productsThese areas encompass a wide range of topics that address the urgent need for sustainable practices in the fields of chemistry and related sciences. By promoting research in these areas, Sustainable Chemistry One World aims to contribute to a more environmentally conscious and responsible global scientific community.Papers must be scientifically valid and technically sound in methodology and analysis of presented results. The importance, significance or impact of accepted papers will be estimated by scientific community after publication.- ISSN: 2950-3574
Energy 360
Energy 360 is a forward-thinking journal that champions the dissemination of high-quality and transformative research within the energy sector. It is a platform where new ideas from the next generation of energy scholars are not only published but also nurtured. The journal seeks contributions that not only advance the field but also provide novel perspectives and constructive evaluations, reflecting the inventive spirit of young researchers.With a foundational mission to support and elevate early career researchers (ECRs), Energy 360 operates on the principle of 'Led by ECRs, for ECRs'. It provides a nurturing publication platform that assists authors through the publication process, emphasizing the creation and dissemination of scholarly work that meets rigorous academic standards. By offering guidance, training, and forum opportunities, Energy 360 empowers ECRs to develop their manuscripts to the high level of excellence that the journal and the academic community expect.With a broad scope that spans all research areas within the energy sector, Energy 360 encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research. The focus is on addressing the challenges of achieving net-zero goals and fostering a sustainable energy future. Energy 360 publishes a diverse array of manuscript types, including full-length research articles, review articles, case studies, short communications, perspectives, and news.- ISSN: 2950-4872
Thermal Advances
An International Journal Devoted to the Advancements of Thermophysics, Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry for Applications in Materials Science and Engineering. Thermal Advances publishes state-of-the-art content dealing with all aspects of Thermal Sciences & Engineering within the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, including: Thermophysics, Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry, Thermal Characterization & Testing of Materials and Thermal Applications in Engineering. More specifically, it focuses on: thermal methods of investigation, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of thermally-induced heterogeneous processes, thermal stability of materials, thermal processing of materials, materials with special thermal & temperature applications (thermal insulating materials, thermal interface materials, thermoelectric materials, caloric materials, high- & low-temperature materials, nanofluids, etc.), thermotechnics, transport phenomena, thermal equipment & systems, thermal management, thermal storage, energy storage & energy transfer, energy conservation & efficiency in useful materials, heat & temperature, sintering, combustion, and conventional & renewable fuels. The journal covers a broad scientific spectrum within the thermal sciences, from fundamental to applied, and from experimental (thermal characterization, fabrication processing & applications) to theoretical (applied mathematics & computations to thermal processes) studies; the attention is mainly directed to the condensed matter (solids, fluids, porous media, surfaces and interfaces). Nevertheless, all classes of materials are of high interest for the journal, if investigated, processed or related to any of type of thermal procedures mentioned above: ceramics, metals & alloys, polymers, organic materials, hybrid & composite materials, etc. Thermal Advances is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly hybrid journal, encouraging the publication of special content - either related to research presented at scientific events (conferences, symposia, workshops) or invited contributions to thematic special issues. The following types of articles are welcomed: Full Length Articles (Research Articles), Review Articles and Editorials.- ISSN: 3050-4635
Total Chemistry
Total Chemistry offers the opportunity to scientifically valid and technically sound articles in all fundamental and interdisciplinary areas of chemistry. Papers of experimental, theoretical and computational nature in types of full research articles, reviews, and communications are all welcome.- ISSN: 3050-581X
Calphad
The design of industrial processes requires reliable thermodynamic data. CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry) aims to promote computational thermodynamics through development of models to represent thermodynamic properties for various phases which permit prediction of properties of multicomponent systems from those of binary and ternary subsystems, critical assessment of data and their incorporation into self-consistent databases, development of software to optimize and derive thermodynamic parameters and the development and use of databanks for calculations to improve understanding of various industrial and technological processes. This work is disseminated through the CALPHAD journal and its annual conference. Contributions of high quality in these and related fields, especially the fields of first-principles calculations, experimental measurements of thermochemical and phase equilibrium data, phase transformations, and the process and materials designs that the CALPHAD works are based on or used for, are welcome.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: 0364-5916
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
The Official Journal of the International Zeolite AssociationMicroporo... and Mesoporous Materials covers novel and significant aspects of porous solids classified as either microporous (pore size up to 2 nm) or mesoporous (pore size 2 to 50 nm). The porosity should have a specific impact on the material properties or application. Typical examples are zeolites and zeolite-like materials, pillared materials, clathrasils and clathrates, carbon molecular sieves, ordered mesoporous materials, organic/inorganic porous hybrid materials, or porous metal oxides. Both natural and synthetic porous materials are within the scope of the journal.Topics which are particularly of interest include:All aspects of natural microporous and mesoporous solidsThe synthesis of crystalline or amorphous porous materialsThe physico-chemical characterization of microporous and mesoporous solids, especially spectroscopic and microscopicThe modification of microporous and mesoporous solids, for example by ion exchange or solid-state reactionsAll topics related to diffusion of mobile species in the pores of microporous and mesoporous materialsAdsorption (and other separation techniques) using microporous or mesoporous adsorbentsCatalysis by microporous and mesoporous materialsHost/guest interactionsTheoreti... chemistry and modelling of host/guest interactionsAll topics related to the application of microporous and mesoporous materials in industrial catalysis, separation technology, environmental protection, electrochemistry, membranes, sensors, optical devices, etc.The journal publishes original research papers, short communications, review articles and letters to the editor.- ISSN: 1387-1811
Chinese Chemical Letters
The official journal of the Chinese Chemical SocietyChinese Chemical Letters (CCL) (ISSN 1001-8417) was founded in July 1990. The journal publishes preliminary accounts in the whole field of chemistry, including inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, applied chemistry, etc., satisfying a real and urgent need for the dissemination of research results, especially hot topics. The journal does not accept articles previously published or scheduled to be published. To verify originality, your article may be checked by the originality detection service CrossCheck.The types of manuscripts include the original researches and the mini-reviews. The experimental evidence necessary to support your manuscript should be supplied for the referees and eventual publication as Electronic Supplementary Information. The mini-reviews are written by leading scientists within their field and summarized recent work from a personal perspective. They cover many exciting and innovative fields and are of general interest to all chemists.- ISSN: 1001-8417
Nuclear Medicine and Biology
Official Journal of the Society of Radiopharmaceutical SciencesNuclear Medicine and Biology publishes original research addressing all aspects of radiopharmaceutical science for imaging as well as therapeutic applications. More specifically the synthesis (automated and manual), in vitro and ex vivo studies, in vivo biodistribution by dissection or imaging, radiopharmacology, radiopharmacy of new radiopharmaceuticals... Translational studies of novel targeted radiopharmaceuticals... e.g. first in human use, are warmly welcomed. In addition, in vivo imaging studies using radioactive tracers for physiological and pathophysiological research or drug discovery support are welcome. In all cases, the importance of the target to an unmet clinical need should be the first consideration.These multidisciplinary studies should validate the mechanism of localization whether the tracer is based on binding to a receptor, enzyme, antigen, or another well-defined target. The studies should be aimed at evaluating how the chemical and radiopharmaceutical properties affect pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, or therapeutic efficacy. Ideally, the study would address the sensitivity of the tracer to changes in disease or treatment, although studies validating mechanism alone are acceptable as well. In the case of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals... the specificity of labeled compound localization and therapeutic effect should be addressed.If the synthesis of a new radiopharmaceutical is submitted without in vitro or in vivo data, then the uniqueness of the chemistry must be emphasized and should provide a substantial improvement over existing methodologies.Articl... related to radiopharmacy, addressing the issues of preparation, automation, quality control, dispensing, and regulations applicable to qualification and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to humans, are also welcome if the article provides a significant impact on the field.- ISSN: 0969-8051
Digital Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing: A Review Journal is one of the oldest and most established journals in the field of signal processing yet it aims to be the most innovative. The Journal invites top quality research articles at the frontiers of research in all aspects of signal processing. Our objective is to provide a platform for the publication of ground-breaking research in signal processing with both academic and industrial appeal.The journal has a special emphasis on statistical signal processing methodology such as Bayesian signal processing, and encourages articles on emerging applications of signal processing such as:big datamachine learninginternet of thingsinformation securitysystems biology and computational biologyfinancial time series analysisautonomous vehiclesquantum computingneuromorphi... engineeringhuman-com... interaction and intelligent user interfacesenvironmen... signal processinggeophysica... signal processing including seismic signal processingchemioinfo... and bioinformaticsaudio, visual and performance artsdisaster management and preventionrenewable energyWe welcome also submissions in the fundamental areas such as information theory and on mathematical topics with potential applications in signal processing such as functional analysis, stochastic calculus, game theory and group theory. Papers in the classical application areas of signal processing such as telecommunications, speech, image and video processing are welcome only if they contain novel research into methodology. Purely application oriented articles in these areas should be submitted to the relevant dedicated journals.Digital Signal Processing: A Review Journal also aims to publish quality review articles in addition to occasional focus issues with special emphasis on emerging topics. Discussion articles in which several leading researchers discuss the future of a specific research area are also welcome.For details of the journal's speeds and other metrics, please visit our Journal Insights pages.Software PublicationWe invite Digital Signal Processing authors to convert their open source software into an additional journal publication in Software Impacts, a multi-disciplinary open access journal. Software Impacts provides a scholarly reference to software that has been used to address a research challenge. The journal disseminates impactful and re-usable scientific software through Original Software Publications which describe the application of the software to research and the published outputs.For more information contact us at: software.impacts@els...- ISSN: 1051-2004
Biophysical Chemistry
An International Journal devoted to the Physics and Chemistry of Biological PhenomenaBiophysical Chemistry publishes original work and reviews in the areas of chemistry and physics directly impacting biological phenomena. Quantitative analysis of the properties of biological macromolecules, biologically active molecules, macromolecular assemblies and cell components in terms of kinetics, thermodynamics, spatio-temporal organization, NMR and X-ray structural biology, as well as single-molecule detection represent a major focus of the journal. Theoretical and computational treatments of biomacromolecular systems, macromolecular interactions, regulatory control and systems biology are also of interest to the journal.The journal publishes Regular Articles, Reviews, Short Communications (maximum of 4 printed pages), Discussion and Feature Articles. Feature Articles are normally by Editor's invitation only, but interested authors can contact the Editors before submission. Author(s) will be asked to focus on her/his recent research contributions, thereby adding a personal perspective to their field of research. These short reviews will include the authors' photo and a brief bio/CV and will have a page limit of 5 printed pages in print.Manuscripts that fall outside the scopes and interests of the journal are returned to the Authors without in-depth review. Relevant manuscripts are reviewed expeditiously with decisions generally made within 3 weeks from receipt. Short Communications are 6 printed pages maximum, reporting results of unusual timeliness and significance. Letters are short articles (6 printed pages maximum) reporting results of unusual timeliness and significance. Decisions on Short Communications are made within 1-2 weeks from receipt and publication is offered only to manuscripts requiring minor revision. Reviews are published by invitation from the Editors, but suggestions are welcome at any time. Authors can now submit supplementary material for online publication on ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedi... See our Guide for Authors https://www.elsevier... for more information.- ISSN: 0301-4622
Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling
The Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling is devoted to the publication of papers on the uses of computers in theoretical investigations of molecular structure, function, interaction, and design. The scope of the journal includes all aspects of molecular modeling and computational chemistry, including, for instance, the study of molecular shape and properties, molecular simulations, protein and polymer engineering, drug design, materials design, structure-activity and structure-property relationships, database mining, and compound library design.As a primary research journal, JMGM seeks to bring new knowledge to the attention of our readers. As such, submissions to the journal need to not only report results, but must draw conclusions and explore implications of the work presented. Authors are strongly encouraged to bear this in mind when preparing manuscripts. Routine applications of standard modelling approaches, providing only very limited new scientific insight, will not meet our criteria for publication. Reproducibility of reported calculations is an important issue. Wherever possible, we urge authors to enhance their papers with Supplementary Data, for example, in QSAR studies machine-readable versions of molecular datasets or in the development of new force-field parameters versions of the topology and force field parameter files. Routine applications of existing methods that do not lead to genuinely new insight will not be considered.JMGM is published in association with two of the largest and most active professional societies in the field: the Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society (MGMS) and the Computers in Chemistry (COMP) Division of the American Chemical Society. Several thousand computational chemists worldwide belong to these two societies and any research topic that may of interest to the membership is within the wide scope of the journal. It is not necessary to be a member of these professional societies to publish in the journal.Published in association with the Molecular Graphics and Modelling Society www.mgms.org and the ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry.- ISSN: 1093-3263
Trends in Analytical Chemistry
The articles in TrAC are concise, critical overviews of new developments in analytical chemistry, which are aimed at helping analytical chemists and other users of analytical techniques. These critical reviews comprise excellent, up-to-date, timely coverage of topics of interest in analytical chemistry, such as: analytical instrumentation, biomedical analysis, biomolecular analysis, biosensors, chemical analysis, chemometrics, clinical chemistry, drug discovery, environmental analysis and monitoring, food analysis, forensic science, laboratory automation, materials science, metabolomics, pesticide-residue analysis, pharmaceutical analysis, proteomics, surface science, and water analysis and monitoring.General issues contain critical review articles. Special Issues provide comprehensive updates with critical review articles on particularly topical fields of interest in analytical chemistry.Please note that all articles published in the journal are by invitation of one of the Editors. If you wish to submit a review to TrAC and have not been invited by one of the Editors, please first submit a short proposal using the standard review proposal template directly to the Journal Editorial Office, tracproposals@elsevi... Authors are advised to refer to the Editorial Board to identify the appropriate handling editors for their submission. Failure to select the appropriate TrAC Editor with the relevant expertise to your submission will result in automatic rejection.When submitting a Proposal, please indicate which of the listed Contributing Editor(s) of TrAC you feel is best suited to review your proposal (please list a maximum of 3 in order of preference). Authors will then be required to select the same Editor that approved the proposal when completing their final submission.Only once you have received approval from a Contributing Editor that your proposal has been accepted should you submit your paper to the journal. All reviews should be submitted via Editorial Manager and will be subject to the normal peer review process.If you wish to submit a proposal for a Special Issue, please submit first a short proposal using the standard Special Issue template directly to the journal ([email protected]... and include the listed Contributing Editor(s) of TrAC you feel is best suited to support your proposal.PLEASE NOTE: TrAC will not accept any submissions that have not had either an approved proposal or invitation to submit from an Editor.- ISSN: 0165-9936
Microchemical Journal
Microchemical Journal is a rigorous, yet supportive peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects and phases of Analytical Chemistry, including sampling, sample pre-treatment, measurement and data analysis. The Microchemical Journal publishes articles which are at the forefront of modern analytical chemistry and cover innovations in the techniques to the finest possible limits. This includes Fundamental Aspects, Instrumentation, Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography and Electrophoresis Separations, Microscale and Nanoscale Systems, Omics (Proteomics and Metabolomics), Sensors and Sensing (Single-molecule sensors, Microfluidic systems, Biosensors), Chemometrics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Imaging, and original applications concerning clinical, environmental, industrial, food, forensic, and heritage fields.Electroanalyt... and optical sensors, separation methods, spectroscopy, electroanalytical methods and all new procedures for inorganic, organic, biochemical molecules and micro-organisms detection and quantification are welcome. However, manuscripts must provide significant improvements and novelty compared to the established methods.The journal does not consider routine analytical method applications in such areas as classical and new materials characterization, pharmaceutical, model environmental pollutant (e.g. dye and antibiotic detection and degradation), and industrial quality control. Routine, incremental studies without innovative analytical chemical methodologies (e.g. different reagents but no new analytical approaches or detection problems), superficial analytical chemistry discussions and analyses, and fragmentation of work are strongly discouraged. In any case, applications to real sample analysis instead of the use of spiked ones are preferred. The journal was established in the late 1950s as a medium devoted to the developing field of microchemistry. As the area of microchemistry has moved into analyses in microgram masses and micro volumes (and lower), low detection limits, and sophisticated and compact instrumentation, the Microchemical Journal has continued to evolve and change with this growing and expanding area, covering nowadays analytical chemical research in its broadest sense, including micro-organisms identification and quantification, miniaturization, automation, the use of nanomaterials and smart materials-based methodologies for sample preparation and analyte determination, and application of AI-based, deep/machine learning chemometrics in its broadest sense, considering also those regarding -omics studies, big data, artificial intelligence and hyperspectral imaging.The journal will publish special issues devoted to hot topics, inviting the most productive and active researchers. Besides full research articles, Critical Review papers, Short Communications, Tutorials and Technical Notes are also considered.- ISSN: 0026-265X
Chemical Physics Letters
Frontier research in molecular sciences, materials and biological systemsChemical Physics Letters publishes brief reports on molecules, interfaces, condensed phases, nanomaterials and nanostructures, polymers, biomolecular systems, and energy conversion and storage.Criteria for publication are quality, urgency and impact. Further, experimental results reported in the journal have direct relevance for theory, and theoretical developments or non-routine computations relate directly to experiment. Manuscripts must satisfy these criteria and should not be minor extensions of previous work.- ISSN: 0009-2614
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry
Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry is devoted to publishing concise and critical overviews of the rapid changes and development in the field of environmental analytical chemistry. The acquisition of good quality chemical data in environmental systems and the sound interpretation of this data is the basis for enhancing our understanding of the environment. TrEAC provides timely coverage of the novel and innovative use of analytical methods for the investigation of environmentally relevant substances and problems. Topics of interest include critical updates on the improvements in environmental analytical chemistry, achievements and challenges of modern techniques and possible future developments in the specific fields, such as sampling methodology, techniques for remote measurements, analytical instrumentation, miniaturization and automation, determination of trace atmospheric constituents of anthropogenic and natural origin, detection and identification of organic pollutants in water, soil and biota, determination and speciation of heavy metals and radionuclides in the environment, environmental references materials; method validation and chemometrics in environmental analysis.The aim of TrEAC is to publish concise reviews covering the latest advances in environmental analytical chemistry. Reviews should comprise about 4000 words and include several figures and tables. Reviews should interpret rather than be comprehensive. References should be limited to about 60. Primary research papers describing the results of the authors' research work are not within the scope of TrEAC. Please note that most articles published in the journal are by invitation of one of the Editors. If you wish to submit a paper to TrEAC and have not been invited by one of the Editors, please submit first a short proposal (max 1 page) to the Editor-in-Chief. All reviews will be subject to peer review and should be submitted through the Elsevier Editorial System.- ISSN: 2214-1588
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry publishes high quality original reports and reviews of significance in computational and theoretical chemistry, including those that deal with problems of structure, electronic structure, properties, energetics, weak interactions, mechanisms, thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions, catalytic reactions, excitations and ultra-fast processes, involving atoms, molecules, clusters, surfaces, and bulk matter. Manuscripts must present an advance in the field of computational and theoretical chemistry. The journal mainly focuses onReports on new algorithms and comprehensive assessments of existing ones, and applications to new types of problems are especially welcome. New enhancements to computational and theoretical chemistry methods and applications, including quantum algorithms and machine-learning methods developed for electronic-structure methods, chemical modelling and simulation Methods directed to studies of large-scale phenomena and multi-scale methods with significant computational and theoretical chemistry component and their applications Manuscripts that apply standard methods to specific chemical problems and/or to specific molecules are appropriate if they report novel results for an important problem of high interest and/or if they are used to develop significant new insights.Manuscripts including experimental results are welcome if strongly needed to support theoretical/computat... results.- ISSN: 2210-271X
Journal of Fluorine Chemistry
The Journal of Fluorine Chemistry contains reviews, original papers and short communications. The journal covers all aspects of pure and applied research on the chemistry as well as on the applications of fluorine, and of compounds or materials where fluorine exercises significant effects. This can include all chemistry research areas (inorganic, organic, organometallic, macromolecular and physical chemistry) but also includes papers on biological/biochemic... related aspects of Fluorine chemistry as well as medicinal, agrochemical and pharmacological research. The Journal of Fluorine Chemistry also publishes environmental and industrial papers dealing with aspects of Fluorine chemistry on energy and material sciences. Preparative and physico-chemical investigations as well as theoretical, structural and mechanistic aspects are covered. The Journal, however, does not accept work of purely routine nature. For reviews and special issues on particular topics of fluorine chemistry or from selected symposia, please contact the Regional Editors for further details.- ISSN: 0022-1139
Analytica Chimica Acta
An International Journal Devoted to All Branches of Analytical ChemistryAnalytica Chimica Acta provides a forum for the rapid publication of original research, and critical, comprehensive reviews dealing with all aspects of fundamental and applied modern analytical chemistry. The journal welcomes the submission of research papers which report studies concerning the development of new and significant analytical methodologies. In determining the suitability of submitted articles for publication, particular scrutiny will be placed on the degree of novelty and impact of the research and the extent to which it adds to the existing body of knowledge in analytical chemistry.Manuscript... detailing fundamental research on all aspects of analytical chemistry theory and methodology (including chemometric techniques), such as innovative instrumental, chemical and biological approaches, detectors and sensors, sample treatment methods and data treatment that truly demonstrate new principles and/or important applications are especially encouraged. Analytica Chimica Acta focuses on fundamental new developments in analytical chemistry in general and discourages specialized application oriented submissions that are of interest to a limited number of readers. Papers describing the direct use of routine analytical methodologies or their straightforward/incr... extension of these methods to new sample matrices will normally be rejected unless new and important developments are described which can be demonstrated to give obvious and quantifiable advantages over existing approaches. In all submissions to the journal, authors must address the question of how their proposed methodology compares with those previously reported for the analytes in question even if they employed different techniques. The journal does not focus on application papers, especially those that are straightforward utilizations of commercial instrumentation or other existing techniques, regardless of how complex and expensive they may be. If submitted, application papers must clearly demonstrate a high level of general importance and interest to the analytical chemistry community at large.It will normally be expected that where new analytical methodologies and developments are described these will be applied to a sample matrix of suitable analytical complexity. In such cases appropriate validation of the method must be provided, together with proper statistical treatment of data. Analytical performance characteristics of new methodologies must be given, including calibration, sensitivity, detection limits, accuracy, precision, and interferences. They must also clearly demonstrate substantial superiority in some important respect over existing alternatives.Reviews are normally written by prior agreement of the reviews editors. Potential authors are encouraged to discuss the subject matter of a proposed review with the review editor, and will be asked to provide a brief outline of the subject matter of the proposed review. Review articles should be sufficiently broad in scope to appeal to a wide cross-section of the journal's readership, but should be specific enough to permit discussion to be made at an appropriate depth. Basic methodology and principles should not be included in reviews, but suitable reference should be made to sources of this information. Above all, reviews should be critical rather than enumerative and should provide the reader with expert opinion regarding the relative merits of the various published approaches to the topic under review. Figures and Tables are encouraged in review articles. Tutorials describing the fundamental principles and practical operational details of a given analytical technique, sample processing approach or chemometric method are also welcome. Perspectives are short articles (max 5,000 words), usually from a single author, that provide a particular viewpoint pertaining to analytical chemistry. At least initially, this will not be an open submission process but, instead, these will be solicited (by invite only) from individuals of high scientific merit and/or influence by the perspective editor. While they should strive for objectivity, their main focus is on the individual viewpoint, and as such may advocate the importance of a particular avenue of scientific investigation, analytical method, or field of application. Perspective manuscripts are typically reviewed by editors or members of the editorial board.Manuscripts are considered for publication in Analytica Chimica Acta only on the basis that the work is original and unpublished. The editors and publisher are fundamentally opposed to any form of duplication and plagiarism and if discovered, not only will the manuscript be immediately rejected, the corresponding author(s) could be banned from future submissions to any Elsevier journal. Depending on the severity of the offense, the incident may also be reported to the responsible authorities at the corresponding author's institution(s).- ISSN: 0003-2670
Journal of Archaeological Science
The Journal of Archaeological Science provides an international forum for archaeologists and scientists from widely different scientific backgrounds who share a common interest in developingand applying scientific methods to inform major debates in archaeological research.The Journal of Archaeological Science is interested in papers that are: Presenting major advances in scientific methods and techniques in archaeology Showcasing innovative science Shaping global debates Addressing questions of broad significance Describing studies with far-reaching applicabilityIf your article is concerned with the use of an established technique, in the context of a case study, please consider our sister journal Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.- ISSN: 0305-4403
Computers & Structures
Solids • Structures • Fluids • MultiphysicsComputer... & Structures publishes advances in the development and use of computational methods for the solution of problems in engineering and the sciences. The range of appropriate contributions is wide, and includes papers on establishing appropriate mathematical models and their numerical solution in all areas of mechanics. The journal also includes articles that present a substantial review of a field in the topics of the journal.With the modern use of computers and numerical methods to model and solve problems, the traditional boundaries between the fields of solid/structural mechanics and fluid mechanics hardly exist any longer, and multiphysics problems are solved that involve all aspects of mechanics. The word 'structures' must therefore now be interpreted in a broad sense including solids, fluids and multiphysics.Compute... & Structures publishes papers in these fields that either present novel and quite general techniques, or offer substantial new insights into important methods. If a paper presents novel techniques, some comparison with known advanced methods is necessary. If a paper is to provide substantial new insights into advanced methods, then this can be achieved by strong numerical experiments, some mathematical analysis, and/or comparisons with well-designed physical test data. In either case, the paper must contribute to advancing the state of the art.The focus of Computers & Structures is on having an impact on the practice of simulations in mechanics as found in many industries and research endeavours, including the fields of engineering, such as civil and environmental, mechanical, biomechanical, automotive, aeronautical, and ocean engineering, and including the various fields of the sciences.In these areas, papers are sought on the automatic solution of mathematical models of 'structures' in the broadest sense, possibly including phenomena of multiphysics, multiscale, and uncertainties. Also, papers presenting algorithms for optimization and the simulation of complete life cycles of systems are sought.Established in 1971, and with online submission and review launched in 2006, Computers & Structures is indispensable for researchers and practitioners in academic, governmental and industrial communities.Related Conferences: can be accessed via the links on the right menu bar, under Related websites.- ISSN: 0045-7949
Mechanism and Machine Theory
Mechanism and Machine Theory provides a medium of communication between engineers and scientists engaged in research and development within the fields of knowledge embraced by IFToMM, the International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science, therefore affiliated with IFToMM as its official research journal.The main topics are:Design Theory and Methodology;Haptics and Human-Machine-Interf... Mechatronics and Micro-Machines;Mecha... Mechanical Transmissions and Machines;Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control of Mechanical Systems;Applications to Bioengineering and Molecular ChemistryMethodologi... this includes theoretical, experimental, and/or historical approaches, along with their practical application, including education. Substantially, the journal aims at covering all subjects related to mechanisms and machines in general, such as: design theory and methodology, kinematics of mechanisms, rotor dynamics, computational kinematics, multibody dynamics, dynamics of machinery, nonlinear vibrations, linkages and cams, gearing and transmissions, transportation machinery, control and reliability of mechanical systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, experimental test techniques, robots and robotic technologies, mechatronics, micromachines, human-machine interfaces, haptics, among others. Prospective fields of application of mechanism and machine science to other scientific areas such as bioengineering and molecular chemistry are also welcome.For more information on IFToMM, please visit https://iftomm-world...- ISSN: 0094-114X
Journal of Manufacturing Systems
Published by SMEThe Journal of Manufacturing Systems publishes state-of-the-art fundamental and applied research in manufacturing at systems level. Manufacturing systems are comprised of products, equipment, people, information, control and support functions for the economical and competitive development to satisfy market and societal needs.The aim of the Journal of Manufacturing Systems is to publish archival scholarly literature with the goal of advancing the state of the art in manufacturing systems and encouraging innovation in developing efficient, robust and sustainable manufacturing systems. Pertinent to the Journal is research that will impact emerging manufacturing systems from the equipment level to the extended enterprise. Challenges are addressed at the systems level within and across various scales including nano, micro and macro-scale manufacturing, as well as within and across broad sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy and medical device manufacturing.The scope of the Journal of Manufacturing Systems includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:Factory and production network design, process planning, assembly planning;Smart sensor networks, real-time monitoring, distributed system control;Human-machin... interaction, human-robot collaborative assembly, operator ergonomics;Virtual and augmented reality in manufacturing;Artifi... intelligence in manufacturing;Design and operation for sustainability, energy efficiency in production;Global and regional production networks, material handling, logistics;Mass customisation and personalisation, complexity management;Cyber-phy... production systems, big data analytics, industrial Internet;Systems issues related to additive and subtractive manufacturing, micro-electromechani... systems.Papers addressing related emerging topics are encouraged, and special-topic issues on emerging topics will be considered. Papers on manufacturing processes (additive, subtractive), modelling and simulation, shop-floor scheduling, diagnosis and prognosis, supply chain management, and resource optimisation, will generally be considered out of scope, as there are other more appropriate journals in these areas. The Journal of Manufacturing Systems is an official journal of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), in cooperation with the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI/SME).- ISSN: 0278-6125
Composites Part B: Engineering
Composites Part B: Engineering publishes impactful research of high quality on composite materials, supported by fundamental mechanics and materials science and engineering approaches. Targeted research may cover a range of length scales from nano, over micro and meso to full product/structure level, with a focus on Engineering embracing high performance applications spanning from low volume/high-cost to high volume/low-cost composite development.The Journal aims to provide a forum for the prompt publication of original and high quality research, with emphasis on design, development, modelling, validation and manufacturing of engineering details and concepts. Fundamental and applied research papers are welcomed as well as proposals for review articles.  If you want to submit a review please discuss a topic with the Editor by sending a copy of the abstract for approval before submitting a review paper. Authors are encouraged to address challenges across application areas, such as (but not limited to) aerospace, automotive and other surface transportation, energy (renewable applications encouraged), infrastructure, off-shore, maritime, health care technology, and recreational products. A key consideration is that composite engineering pathways must be addressed. The Journal prioritizes original contributions with a balance between experimental and modelling based research. Contributions that are overwhelmingly focused on stand-alone chemistry and/or materials science, theoretical/numerica... modelling methodologies with little or no consideration for experimental validation and engineering pathways are considered out of scope. Further, the Journal welcomes manuscripts focusing on polymer, ceramic and metallic matrix composites, but contributions with a main emphasis on metallurgy, metal alloys/compositions and crystallography are considered out of scope.Current topics of key interest to the readers of the Journal include all aspects related to composite engineering, manufacturing, design, validation, characterisation/tes... performance, application and environmental sustainability of composite materials, and including multi-functional and smart composite materials, novel composite material concepts, and also biomimetics and bio-based composites.The focus research areas of the journal include but are not limited to:High performance fibre reinforced composite materials for aerospace and other high-end applications;High-vo... composites for automotive, wind turbine, gas and energy storage, infrastructure, marine and off-shore applications;Design, modelling, characterisation, validation, and manufacturing of composite materials and structure assemblies including load-response, failure, performance and manufacturing process evaluation;Composite prototyping and innovative engineering conceptsComposite materials recycling and sustainability; Functional and multi-functional composites with tailored/designed mechanical, electric, magnetic, photonic, thermal and other properties with a focus on engineering;Additive manufacturing and 3D printing of polymer, metal and ceramic, composite/hybrid material systems;Energy harvesting and storage composites in batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors;Nano... nanomaterials, 2D materials and porous materials with a focus on engineering;Nature-d... and bio-inspired materials incl. biomaterials;Biomedi... composites and materials;Flame and fire safety polymers and composite materials;Composites development and applications supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with a focus on the contributions to the advancement of composites science and engineering rather that AI/ML methodologies.- ISSN: 1359-8368
Computer Vision and Image Understanding
The central focus of this journal is the computer analysis of pictorial information. Computer Vision and Image Understanding publishes papers covering all aspects of image analysis from the low-level, iconic processes of early vision to the high-level, symbolic processes of recognition and interpretation. A wide range of topics in the image understanding area is covered, including papers offering insights that differ from predominant views.Research Areas Include:Theory Early vision Data structures and representations Shape Range Motion Matching and recognition Architecture and languages Vision systemsFor Special issue proposal please follow the instructions detailed here: https://www.scienced... papers should be sent using one of these templates latex/work (https://www.science...- ISSN: 1077-3142
Integration
Integration, the VLSI JournalIntegration's aim is to cover every aspects of the VLSI (very large-scale integration) area, with an emphasis on the design, verification, test, and design automation technologies of integrated circuits and complex systems, as well as closely related topics in process and device technologies, etc. Individual issues will feature peer-reviewed technical articles as well as reviews of recent publications. The intended coverage of the journal can be assessed by examining the following (non-exclusive) list of topics:Specification methods and languages; Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems; VLSI architectures; Algorithms, methods and tools for modeling, simulation, synthesis and verification of integrated circuits and systems of any complexity; Embedded systems; High-level synthesis for VLSI systems; Logic synthesis and finite automata; Testing, design-for-test and test generation algorithms; Physical design; Formal verification; Algorithms implemented in VLSI systems; Heterogeneous and reconfigurable systems; Emerging device and interconnect technologies; Emerging architectures, systems and models of computation; EDA for quantum computing systems.- ISSN: 0167-9260
Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications publishes high-quality fundamental and applied research in the field of statistical physics. The journal emphasizes the development and application of statistical mechanics methods to understand the behavior of microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic systems across diverse disciplines.Research articles should explicitly utilize concepts, models, and techniques from statistical mechanics to address relevant problems. Applied studies are welcome when they demonstrate clear connections to statistical physics principles.Applicati... Domains (with emphasis on statistical mechanics)Soft and Hard Condensed Matter:Statistical mechanics of gases, liquids, colloids, polymers, glasses, complex fluids, superfluids, metals, insulators, superconductors, topological materials.Biological Systems and Biophysics:Statistic... mechanics-based studies of active matter, cellular processes, biological signaling, noise, fluctuations, and systems biology.Chemical Systems:Statistical mechanics approaches to reaction kinetics, phase transitions, and molecular interactions.Complex Networks and Complex Systems:Applications of statistical mechanics to socio-economic networks, financial markets, agent-based models, systemic risk, and the science of science.Interdiscipl... and Social Sciences:Models and analyses of economic and social systems, cultural and political complexity, and computational social science grounded in statistical mechanics principles.Traffic, Transportation, and Collective Dynamics:Statistical mechanics frameworks for vehicular traffic, pedestrian and evacuation dynamics, swarm behavior, intracellular transport, and models of collective motion.Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena:Theoretica... and experimental investigations of phase behavior and critical phenomena utilizing statistical mechanics methods.Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Methods:Applications to deep learning, genetic algorithms, and other AI techniques that explicitly incorporate concepts and methods of statistical mechanics.Other Interdisciplinary Areas:Novel insights and modeling approaches where statistical physics provides a foundational framework.Subfields CoveredThe journal welcomes submissions using statistical mechanics in the following subfields:Soft matterBiophysicsActi... matterSystems biologyChemical physicsEconophysicsS... and detrended fluctuation analysisTraffic and crowd movementHard matterSpin modelsQuantum systemsComplex systemsNeural networks, deep learning, and genetic algorithmsRecommende... systems, information and complex networksStochastic processes and gamesOther topicsDomains Not CoveredPhysica A does not publish research primarily focused on:General physics outside the scope of statistical mechanics.Pure mathematical statistics, statistical applications, or mathematical methods unrelated to statistical physics.Mechanics, fluid mechanics, or mechanical engineering.Economic or econometric studies that do not explicitly employ statistical mechanics frameworks.- ISSN: 0378-4371
Energy Conversion and Management
The journal Energy Conversion and Management provides a forum for publishing original contributions and comprehensive technical review articles of interdisciplinary and original research on all important energy topics.The topics considered include energy generation, utilization, conversion, storage, transmission, conservation, management and sustainability. These topics typically involve various types of energy such as mechanical, thermal, nuclear, chemical, electromagnetic, magnetic and electric. These energy types cover all known energy resources, including renewable resources (e.g., solar, bio, hydro, wind, geothermal and ocean energy), fossil fuels and nuclear resources.Papers are welcome that investigate or consider the prospects of energy technologies, devices, systems, materials, processes, operation, performance, maintenance and control.Priority may be given to interdisciplinary energy subjects that deal with advanced technologies and that consider more than one of these methodologies: modeling, experimental, analysis and optimization, with appropriate verifications of the findings. Papers in which optimization is a core component are considered within scope when the optimization supports a substantive contribution to the journal’s energy topics described above. Papers in which the main contribution lies primarily in applying or comparing existing optimization methods for a well-studied research problem or device, process, or system within those topics, or in proposing a minor variant of an existing optimization method, would generally not be considered suitable on that basis alone.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy).- ISSN: 0196-8904
