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Journals in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Biosensors and Bioelectronics

    • ISSN: 0956-5663
    Biosensors & Bioelectronics has an open access companion journal Biosensors &Bioelectronics: X . To submit to Biosensors & Bioelectronics: X visit https://www.editoria... are defined as analytical devices incorporating a biological material, a biologically derived material or a biomimic intimately associated with or integrated within a physicochemical transducer or transducing microsystem, which may be optical, electrochemical, thermometric, piezoelectric, magnetic or micromechanical (Turner et al., 1987; Turner, 1989). Biosensors & Bioelectronics is the principal international journal devoted to research, design, development and application of biosensors and bioelectronics. It is an interdisciplinary journal serving professionals with an interest in the exploitation of biological materials and designs in novel diagnostic and electronic devices including sensors, DNA chips, electronic noses, lab-on-a-chip and μ-TAS. Biosensors usually yield a digital electronic signal which is proportional to the concentration of a specific analyte or group of analytes. While the signal may in principle be continuous, devices can be configured to yield single measurements to meet specific market requirements. Examples of Biosensors include immunosensors, enzyme-based biosensors, organism- and whole cell-based biosensors. They have been applied to a wide variety of analytical problems including uses in medicine, biomedical research, drug discovery, the environment, food, process industries, security and defence. The design and study of molecular and supramolecular structures with molecular biorecognition and biomimetic properties for use in analytical devices is also included within the scope of the journal. Here the focus is on the complementary intersection between molecular recognition, nanotechnology, molecular imprinting and supramolecular chemistry to improve the analytical performance and robustness of devices.The emerging field of Bioelectronics seeks to exploit biology in conjunction with electronics in a wider context encompassing, for example, biological fuel cells, bionics and biomaterials for information processing, information storage, electronic components and actuators. A key aspect is the interface between biological materials and micro- and nano-electronics.Whi... endeavouring to maintain coherence in the scope of the journal, the editors will accept reviews and papers of obvious relevance to the community, which describe important new concepts, underpin understanding of the field or provide important insights into the practical application, manufacture and commercialisation of biosensors and bioelectronics.
  • Wear

    • ISSN: 0043-1648
    An International Journal on the Science and Technology of WearWEAR journal is dedicated to the advancement of fundamental and applied knowledge concerning the nature of wear of materials. Broadly, topics of interest range from development of fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of wear to innovative solutions to practical engineering problems. WEAR is seeking high-quality manuscripts with a high degree of novelty and significance. Routine studies or work that resemble slight variations to previous studies will not be considered for WEAR. Authors of experimental studies are expected to comment on the repeatability of the data, and whenever possible, conduct multiple measurements under similar testing conditions. Further, WEAR embraces the highest standards of professional ethics, and the detection of matching content, either in written or graphical form, from other publications will result in rejection.Submission... are invited on such subjects as:(a) Wear modelling and validation. This includes modelling of fundamental mechanisms as well as the modelling of tribosystems. Approaches may employ contact mechanics, frictional considerations and lubrication concepts in the development of the model, and must always include physical validation of the model by experiments. Also, approaches that use machine learning on tribological test data.(b) The development and use of new wear testing methods and standards. This includes the rationale behind their development (including a critique of existing test methodologies where appropriate).(c) New wear diagnostic tools. The need for these tools and examples of their use in either basic research or engineering should be illustrated. In-situ or real time sensing and/or imaging of tribological interfaces including optical image recognition.(d) The development of wear-resistant materials, coatings, or surface treatments. Such papers should include, for example, benchmarking against materials currently employed in targeted engineering applications, or presenting a basic hypothesis underlying the work that can be validated as an advance over the current state-of-the-art. The criteria used to select the test methods employed (and the conditions under which those tests were conducted) must be robustly justified with regard to the longevity of the targeted tribosystems in engineering applications. This includes the current or desired wear rate of such applications in comparison of the wear rates measured by the chosen experimental set-up. The proposed mechanisms of wear must be shown as results and discussed in the context of validated data and observations that support those conclusions.(e) Relationships between the composition, structure, properties, and processing of materials and their wear behavior. Such submissions should include the basic rationale for the work, its foundation in prior knowledge, and how the current approach is implemented to explore these relationships. The criteria used to select the tests or analytical methods employed shall be explained with respect to the purpose of the research, be it fundamental or applied.(f) The role of lubricants or other interfacial species in the wear of materials. Such submissions will focus on the mechanisms of wear in the presence of well-characterized interfacial environments.The Abstracts of all submissions, whether a full paper or a shorter communication, should summarize the purpose and approach to the given problem, indicate the materials under investigation, and present the primary conclusions in a brief and concise manner. Any commercialism or product promotion is unacceptable. Submissions to WEAR will be pre-screened before peer-review based on the novelty statement to assess their archival quality, clarity of communication, and the novelty of their contributions to the science and technology of wear.
  • Computer Physics Communications

    • ISSN: 0010-4655
    An International Journal and Program Library for Computational PhysicsVisit the International Computer Program Library on Mendeley Data.Computer Physics Communications publishes research papers and application software in the broad field of computational physics; current areas of particular interest are reflected by the research interests and expertise of the CPC Editorial Board.The focus of CPC is on contemporary computational methods and techniques and their implementation, the effectiveness of which will normally be evidenced by the author(s) within the context of a substantive problem in physics. Within this setting CPC publishes two types of paper.Computer Programs in Physics (CPiP) These papers describe significant computer programs to be archived in the CPC Program Library which is held in the Mendeley Data repository. The submitted software must be covered by an approved open source licence. Papers and associated computer programs that address a problem of contemporary interest in physics that cannot be solved by current software are particularly encouraged.Computati... Physics Papers (CP) These are research papers in, but are not limited to, the following themes across computational physics and related disciplines.mathemat... and numerical methods and algorithms;computati... models including those associated with the design, control and analysis of experiments; andalgebraic computation.Each will normally include software implementation and performance details. The software implementation should, ideally, be available via GitHub, Zenodo or an institutional repository. In addition, research papers on the impact of advanced computer architecture and special purpose computers on computing in the physical sciences and software topics related to, and of importance in, the physical sciences may be considered.The introduction to each paper should be directed to a general audience and the author(s) must clearly articulate the novelty and significance of the paper and how it will advance the solution of an important physics application. Papers which, in the opinion of a Principal Editor, fail to do this will not be sent for review. The editor may consult with experts in the field in making this decision.Feature Articles are solicited by invitation and are aimed at highlighting topical subjects and providing reviews of important bodies of research work. Special and thematic issues are published on an occasional basis and enquiries should be directed to a member of the CPC Editorial Board.If this journal is a good fit for your review article, you can find out more via the Guide for Authors. For further information or help, please visit the journal article support center.
  • Cryogenics

    • ISSN: 0011-2275
    The leading international journal of low temperature engineering including applied superconductivity, cryoelectronics, and cryophysics.Cryogeni... is the world’s leading journal that serves as a comprehensive repository of information on all aspects of cryoengineering, cryogenic technology, and low & ultra-low-temperatur... physics, specifically at temperatures below -150°C down to near absolute zero. The aim of the journal is to disseminate knowledge and information on the latest research findings and technological developments in the frontier of cryogenics. Our interdisciplinary focus spans fundamental research to industrial applications, attracting contributions from diverse fields.We welcome submissions on the following key topics:Applied superconductivityLar... scale applications of superconductivity in magnet technology (fusion, accelerator, MRI, NMR, high field, etc.) and power applications (rotating machines, transformers, cables, fault current limiters, SMES, etc.).Quantum computing and superconducting electronicsTechnolog... for quantum computing and quantum information science, including cryogenic qubits . Superconducting electronics (Josephson junctions, SQUIDS, single photon detectors, resonators, cryogenic memories, etc.).Millikelvin cooling systemsCryogenics systems for the millikelvin cooling of devices for quantum computing, quantum detectors, etc. Cryogenic electronics and photonicsElectronic components characterization at low temperatures, cryogenic power electronics. Photonics, LED, photodiodes.Cryogeni... for transportCryogenic propulsion and storage systems for aviation, maritime, and ground transportation, including the use of cryogenic fuels.Cryogenics for Space Science and TechnologySpace Propulsion, cryogenics for sensor cooling, cryogenics for planetary exploration and deep space probe, cryogenics for humans in space. Cryogenic energy storageCryogenic techniques for energy storage: liquid hydrogen (LH2), liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquid air energy storage systems (LAES) and cryogenic battery technologies.Environ... Impact and SustainabilityRole of cryogenics in renewable energy systems, carbon capture techniques, recycling, heat recovery. Environmental impact of cryogenic processes and technologies. Cryogenics for medicine and biologyAdvances in cryosurgery and cryotherapy. Cryopreservation methods for biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, organs, cells,etc.Thermo-flu... for cryogenicsThermodyna... cycles, cryogenic fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, cryogenic multiphase flows. Thermodynamic and transport properties of cryogenic fluids.Cryogenic processes, devices and equipmentCryogenic refrigeration, liquefaction, and separation processes. Developments in cryogenic equipment (cryocoolers, cryostats, thermal links, pulse tubes, heat exchangers, heat pipes, etc). Thermometry, measurements at low and ultra-low temperatures.Cryogen... Safety and Handling:Safe handling of cryogenic fluids, including protocols, risk assessments, and safety engineering practices.Cryogenic Materials:Developmen... characterization and manufacturing techniques of cryogenic materials: metals, polymers, composites,nanomater... metamaterials, superconducting materials.As well as original research papers, Cryogenics contains commissioned review articles on the latest developments in cryogenics worldwide, short communications, research and technical notes describing preliminary results and experimental details, novel ideas, achievements, new products from industry, and letters to the Editor on recent areas of discussion and controversy.
  • Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena

    • ISSN: 0167-2789
    Physica D (Nonlinear Phenomena) publishes research and review articles reporting on theoretical and experimental work, techniques, and ideas that advance the understanding of nonlinear phenomena. The scope of the journal encompasses mathematical methods for nonlinear systems including: wave motion, pattern formation and collective phenomena in physical, chemical and biological systems; hydrodynamics and turbulence; integrable and Hamiltonian systems; and data-driven dynamical systems. The journal encourages submissions in established and emerging application domains, for example applications of nonlinear science to artificial intelligence, robotics, control theory, complex networks, and social and economic dynamics.
  • Progress in Materials Science

    • ISSN: 0079-6425
    Progress in Materials Science publishes authoritative and critical reviews of recent advances in the science of materials and their exploitation in engineering and other applications. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental aspects of the subject, particularly those concerning microstructure and nanostructure and their relationship to properties (mechanical, chemical, electrical, magnetic, optical or biomedical). Authors of reviews in Progress in Materials Science are active leaders in materials science and have a strong scientific track record in the field of the review. Regular manuscripts are generally of greater length than those found in journals specialising in research papers. Snapshot reviews focus on a timely topic and are shorter (less than 8,000 words). The Editors kindly request that non-invited manuscripts are preceded by the submission of a proposal through the website.Particular areas of interest for review papers are, but are not limited to:Energy Materials: Materials for energy harvesting, storage, and conversion (solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, etc,.), electrode materials, mechanism in electrochemical devices, battery design and optimizationQuantum and electronic materials: thin Film technology, materials for electronic devices, quantum dimensional materials (0D,1D and 2D), materials for sensors and detectors (optical, piezoelectric, biosensors)organic light emitting diodesSoft Matter and Biomaterials: polymers, materials for the human body, biomaterials for tissue models, materials for personalized medicine and healthcare, materials for drug delivery, bioinspired materials and synthesis conceptsAdvanced materials manufacturing: innovative fabrication techniques, process design and optimization, scalable production methods, wearable and flexible printed electronic devices, materials and techniques for additive manufacturingHigh-pe... materials: alloys and composites with optimized strength and toughness, advanced materials for extreme environments (e.g. space, arctic), emerging hybrid and composite Materials, high-entropy materialsAdvanced Characterization Techniques: novel techniques such as in-situ electron microscopy, operando spectroscopy, or advanced neutron scattering that reveal material behaviors under real-world conditionsSustainabl... materials science: materials for a circular economy, substitution of critical elements, engineered materials for environmental remediation, sustainable materials and synthesis conceptsComputationa... Materials Science and AI/ML: computational techniques for materials on all size and time scales, computation of phase diagrams, property and lifetime prediction, AI and ML techniques for high-throughput materials design and for advanced processing
  • Journal of Energy Storage

    • ISSN: 2352-152X
    The Journal of Energy Storage focusses on all aspects of energy storage, in particular systems integration, electric grid integration, modelling and analysis, novel energy storage technologies, sizing and management strategies, business models for operation of storage systems and energy storage developments worldwide.The journal offers a single, peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary platform for scientists and engineers in academia, research institutions, government agencies and industry. The journal is also of interest to decision makers and technical, economic and policy advisers in these organisations.The Journal of Energy Storage welcomes original research papers, reviews and short communications. Topics include, but are not limited to the following:• Science, technology and applications of electrochemical, chemical, mechanical, electrical and thermal energy storage • Engineering, control, optimization, numerical and modelling aspects of energy storage systems • Demand and management of intermittency in large scale low-carbon power generation involving renewable energy sources using energy storage systems and other competing flexibility options such as flexible power plants, demand side management in households and industry, combined heat and power, or grid extensions • Applications, load profiles and requirements of storage technologies in grid-scale electrical storage, electric vehicle transportation, traction applications, off-grid systems, uninterruptible power supplies, and portable electronic applications • Management and control of large quantities of distributed storage systems as virtual large scale storage systems, including vehicle-to-grid, energy storage integrated with buildings, and multi-purpose and hybrid storage systems • Testing, test procedures, evaluation, lessons learned, life cycle costs, life cycle assessment, and safety of energy storage systems • Economic, policy and regulatory aspects, markets, market models, and market introduction concepts of energy storage systems.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

    • ISSN: 0946-672X
    Journal of the Federation of European Societies on Trace Elements and Minerals - FESTEMThe journal provides the reader with a thorough description of theoretical and applied aspects of trace elements in medicine and biology and is devoted to the advancement of scientific knowledge about trace elements and trace element species. Trace elements play essential roles in the maintenance of physiological processes. During the last decades there has been an important progress in scientific investigation about the function and binding of trace elements. The Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology focuses on the description and dissemination of scientific results concerning the biological role and action of trace elements including different fields such as analytical methods, biochemistry, patho-biochemistry of metabolic processes, molecular biology, nutrition, toxicology, environmental toxicology, epidemiology, clinical applications in diagnosis, therapy, food chain and veterinary medicine. Progress in the knowledge of the biological role of trace elements depends, however, on advances in trace elements chemistry. The Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology publishes high quality, evidence-based research and includes only those studies that base their results on proven analytical methods and in which the quality assurance regarding the execution of experiments and achievement of results is guaranteed.The Federation of European Societies on Trace Elements and Minerals (FESTEM) The International Society for Zinc Biology (ISZB)
  • Planetary and Space Science

    • ISSN: 0032-0633
    Planetary and Space Science publishes original articles as well as short communications (letters). Ground-based and space-borne instrumentation and laboratory simulation of solar system processes are included. The following fields of planetary and solar system research are covered:• Celestial mechanics, including dynamical evolution of the solar system, gravitational captures and resonances, relativistic effects, tracking and dynamics• Cosmochemistry and origin, including all aspects of the formation and initial physical and chemical evolution of the solar system• Terrestrial planets and satellites, including the physics of the interiors, geology and morphology of the surfaces, tectonics, mineralogy and dating• Outer planets and satellites, including formation and evolution, remote sensing at all wavelengths and in situ measurements• Planetary atmospheres, including formation and evolution, circulation and meteorology, boundary layers, remote sensing and laboratory simulation• Planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, including origin of magnetic fields, magnetospheric plasma and radiation belts, and their interaction with the sun, the solar wind and satellites• Small bodies, dust and rings, including asteroids, comets and zodiacal light and their interaction with the solar radiation and the solar wind• Exobiology, including origin of life, detection of planetary ecosystems and pre-biological phenomena in the solar system and laboratory simulations• Extrasolar systems, including the detection and/or the detectability of exoplanets and planetary systems, their formation and evolution, the physical and chemical properties of the exoplanets• History of planetary and space researchThis journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • Thermochimica Acta

    • ISSN: 0040-6031
    An International Journal Concerned with All Aspects of Thermoanalytical and Calorimetric Methods and their Application to Experimental Chemistry, Physics, Biology and EngineeringThermochi... Acta publishes original research contributions covering all aspects of thermoanalytical and calorimetric methods and their application to experimental chemistry, physics, biology and engineering. The journal aims to span the whole range from fundamental research to practical application.The journal focuses on the research that advances physical and analytical science of thermal phenomena. Therefore, the manuscripts are expected to provide important insights into the thermal phenomena studied or to propose significant improvements of analytical or computational techniques employed in thermal studies. Manuscripts that report the results of routine thermal measurements are not suitable for publication in Thermochimica Acta.The journal particularly welcomes papers from newly emerging areas as well as from the traditional strength areas: - New and improved instrumentation and methods - Thermal properties and behavior of materials - Kinetics of thermally stimulated processesEach paper submitted for publication should clearly present: a) Scientific motivation (i.e., why this study is of interest); b) Relevance to the stated scope of Thermochimica Acta (i.e., why thermal methods play a crucial role in the study, or why this study is important for the use and development of thermal methods); c) General significance of the obtained results (i.e., how this study contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the general area of the study). Note that novelty of a study does not necessarily imply general significance of the results.Manuscripts reporting results of kinetic studies are expected to follow the ICTAC Kinetics Committee recommendations for collecting kinetic data (Thermochim. Acta 590 (2014) 1-23, and for performing kinetic computations (Thermochim. Acta 520 (2011) 1-19). The journal publishes regular full-length articles, short communications (either novel, unexpected theoretical or experimental results or short reports of collections of new data), and reviews (usually invited by an Editor, but proposals from authors are welcome).