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The Journal of Field Robotics seeks to promote scholarly publications dealing with the fundamentals of robotics in unstructured and dynamic environments. Articles describing robotics research with applications to the environment, construction, forestry, agriculture, mining, subsea, intelligent highways, search and rescue, military, and space (orbital and planetary) are encouraged. Papers in sensing, sensors, mechanical design, computing architectures, communication, planning, learning, and control, applied to field applications are encouraged. The Journal focuses on experimental robotics and encourages publication of work that has both theoretical and practical significance. Authors will be encouraged to implement their work and demonstrate its utility on significant problems with emphasis on the underlying principles. That is, the Journal will encourage reporting on what was learned in doing the work, rather than merely on what was done. Also encouraged are comparative or meta-studies and verification of previously published results as well as reports of extended field experiments that seek to validate autonomous systems in representative environments. Systems papers will be welcome but they must include analysis and insight into why approaches work and the challenges still to be addressed. Studies of systems that have been fielded over extended durations are encouraged. The journal will publish only articles of high quality rather than achieving a particular number of papers or a ratio of accepted papers to those submitted. The Journal will push the frontiers of electronic publishing in the following ways: 1. Exploitation of the medium via multimedia that accompanies articles . JFR will publish code, models, data, and animations (either synthetic or actual video demonstrations) as appendices to articles. Such appendices will not be a requirement for publication but will be encouraged. 2. Low-cost access to articles and appendices . JFR will be deliberately structured so as to reduce the costs of publication. Fast and easy access to the journal will accelerate the pace at which new results can be absorbed by other researchers. It will also allow access to new results by a large population across the globe currently not privileged to the infrastructure required to support robotics research and, in some cases, who do not have easy access to archival quality printed journals. 3. Reduced time to publication . JFR will organize the reviewing and publication process in such a way that a short turnaround time is possible. Reviews will be led by members of the Editorial Board and by notable researchers. Papers and reviews will be managed via a Web interface and a paid managing editor will be in charge of ensuring the process of submission and resubmission runs smoothly. Before being asked to review a paper, reviewers will be asked whether they have the time to review the paper, and if they do not, they will not be sent the paper. Free Online Access in the Developing World Access to this journal is available free online within institutions in the developing world through the Research4Life collective. For information visit, www.research4life.org.

Now recognized as the only publication devoted specifically to fluency, the Journal of Fluency Disorders provides comprehensive coverage of clinical, experimental, and theoretical aspects of stuttering, including the latest remediation techniques. As the official journal of the International Fluency Association, the journal features full-length research and clinical reports; methodological, theoretical and philosophical articles; reviews; short communications and much more – all readily accessible and tailored to the needs of the professional.ASHA Continuing Education Credits:The program objectives of the Journal of Fluency Disorders (JFD) include: (1) providing a forum for the acquisition of new knowledge; (2) providing up-to-date professional information; (3) and focusing ideas for improving delivery of clinical services. JFD is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for CEUs (intermediate level, professional area). The number of CEUs for each issue varies as a function of the size of the issue. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.More InformationMembership BenefitsMembers of the International Fluency Association receive paper copies and online access to the Journal of Fluency Disorders for free as a member benefit.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

*The International Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment (JFAE) publishes peer-reviewed, original research, critical reviews or short communications in food science & technology, human nutrition, animal science, agriculture, and environment, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary studies in the fields of food, agricultural, and environmental interfaces.*The journal considers manuscripts on biotechnology, ethical and socioeconomic issues related to modern agricultural or environmental sciences .*The journal offers advertisement space for special announcements and employment opportunities.

The Journal of GLBT Family Studies is a much-needed resource on the working dynamics of the diverse family structures found in every corner of the world. This groundbreaking new journal addresses the vital issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families. Edited by Dr. Jerry J. Bigner, who has provided expert witness testimony in legal cases and in the litigation involving same-sex marriages in Canada, the journal features interdisciplinary studies and scholarly essays on topics related to GLBT family life and functioning as well as relationships with other families. The Journal of GLBT Family Studies is the first journal to address family issues and concerns important to GLBT individuals and their families of origin, as well as families formed in adulthood. This unique peer-reviewed journal examines parent-child relationships, child development, sibling relationships, family structure, intimate relationships, stepfamilies, alternative family structures, and extended family relationships. The journal's contributors present research findings on topics that range from family pattern issues relating to roles, rules, boundaries, and communication styles, to high risk issues, such as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, HIV/AIDS, addiction, disclosure, homophobia, and heterosexism. Peer Review Policy: All research, theoretical, and review articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by 1 to 3 anonymous referees.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Journal of Geometry (JG) is devoted to the publication of current research developments in the fields of geometry, and in particular recent results in foundations of geometry, geometric algebra, finite geometries, combinatorial geometry, and special geometries.


Bibliographic Data
J. Geom.
First published in 1971
3 volumes per year, 1 single double-issue per volume
approx. 200 pages per volume
Format: 15.5 x 23.5 cm
ISSN 0047-2468 (print)
ISSN 1420-8997 (electronic)AMS Mathematical Citation Quotient (MCQ): 0.22 (2011)

The Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (JGPT) is a peer-reviewed journal and leading source of clinically applicable evidence for achieving optimal health, wellness, mobility, and physical function for aging adults, across the continuum of health care settings. This is the only journal dedicated to physical therapists and physical therapy assistants who work with older adults in roles including advocacy, direct patient care, consultation, supervision, education, and research. The Journal's mission is to provide quality evidence from the clinical research arena to enhance best practice and optimal outcomes for aging individuals needing rehabilitation and wellness care.JGPT focuses on key areas of interest and professional development for physical therapy professionals working to improve quality of life for older adults, by promoting healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, and return to function through physical therapy intervention. The Journal provides information primarily to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy students, as well as to other health professionals involved in the care of aging adults in a variety of practice and community settings. The JGPT will be of interest to professional colleagues from fields including nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, geriatric care management, social work, and orthotics and prosthetics. The JGPT can inform care in settings including community organizations and home health care agencies, cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary centers, orthopedic centers, comprehensive and subacute rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, hospital- and community-based outpatient facilities/clinics, ambulatory care centers, health and wellness facilities, sport and human performance centers, and academic institutions.The Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy is a membership benefit provided to members of the Section on Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association. For more information about the Section on Geriatrics, visit www.geriatricspt.org or call the Section's Executive Office at 1-800-999-2782, ext. 3238.

NOW ACCEPTED BY ISI The peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to scientific understanding of subjective well-being. Coverage includes both cognitive evaluations of life such as life-satisfaction, and affective enjoyment of life, such as mood level. In addition to contributions on appraisal of life-as-a-whole, the journal accepts papers on such life domains as job-satisfaction, and such life-aspects as the perceived meaning of life.The Journal of Happiness Studies provides a forum for two main traditions in happiness research: 1) speculative reflection on the good life, and 2) empirical investigation of subjective well-being. Contributions span a broad range of disciplines: alpha-sciences, philosophy in particular; beta-sciences, especially health related quality-of-life research; and gamma-sciences, including not only psychology and sociology but also economics.The journal addresses the conceptualization, measurement, prevalence, explanation, evaluation, imagination and study of happiness.

The Journal of Hepatology publishes original papers, reviews, case reports and letters to the Editor concerned with clinical and basic research in the field of hepatology. The Journal is published in English. Supplements may be accepted after editorial review.The full text of the Journal of Hepatology is available online via two sources:Institutional access: If your library has a subscription to ScienceDirect and has elected to include the Journal of Hepatology, you can access the journal online via www.sciencedirect.com.Please go to www.jhep-elsevier.com to access the Journal of Hepatology online.FREE TABLES OF CONTENTS AND ABSTRACTSFREE ACCESS TO THE EDITORIAL AND REVIEW ARTICLE OF EACH ISSUEFULL TEXT FOR EASL MEMBERS AND PERSONAL SUBSCRIBERSEvery three months with the TOP 25 in the Journal?The Journal of Hepatology endorses the policy of the WHO and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) on the registration of clinical trials. Therefore, any trial that starts recruiting on or after July 1, 2005 should be registered in a publicly owned, publicly accessible registry and should satisfy a minimal standard dataset. Trials that started recruiting before that date will be considered for publication if registered before September 13, 2005.More detailed information regarding Clinical trials and registration can be found in New Engl J Med 2004, 351:1250-1251 and New Engl J Med 2005, 352:2437-2438.IMPORTANT All EASL members have online access included in their membership fee. All personal subscribers have online access included in their subscription rate.

Access to JoHLSTE archive: Volumes 1 to 10 of JoHLSTE were published by the Higher Education Academy's Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Network. Full text of these Volumes (encompassing the period 1992 to 2011) is freely available at http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/johlste/homeThe Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education (JoHLSTE) is the leading international, peer-reviewed educational journal for this subject grouping. Its aims are to:a) Promote, enhance and disseminate research, good practice and innovation in all aspects of higher education in Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism and Events to its prime audience including teachers, researchers, employers, and policy makers.b) Encourage greater understanding, links and collaboration across its constituent fields. JoHLSTE is designed to have maximum impact through it being available on-line, fully archived and peer-reviewed.JoHLSTE is divided into seven sections: Editorial; Academic Papers; Practice Papers, Perspectives, Comments and Rejoinders, Research Notes and Reports and Education Resource Reviews.(1) The Editorial addresses items of contemporary interest on an ad-hoc basis.(2) For the Academic Papers section JoHLSTE invites full-length manuscripts (around 8,000 words) from a variety of disciplines. These papers will be subject to double blind peer review. Subjects covered include the broad areas of knowledge, policy, curriculum, learning and teaching, assessment, resources, employability, careers and quality. Both conceptual and empirical approaches are welcome. Manuscripts may take the form of research papers, case studies, literature reviews, critical evaluations, new methodologies and action research. Purely descriptive accounts are not considered suitable.(3) The Practice Papers section encourages shorter contributions (around 3,000 words) from practicing teachers and others involved in the delivery of education and training including; employers, educational managers, staff developers and library and careers guidance staff. In particular, it encourages reflection on, and critical review of good (and bad) practice with a view to sharing experiences and promoting a "learning profession".(4) The Perspectives section offers a platform (around 1,000-2,000 words) for contributors to make an initial mapping of the issues surrounding a recent development in Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism education. As such it can act as an early stimulant for further research.(5) Comments and Rejoinders offers an opportunity for readers to comment on articles published in previous editions of the journal.(6) Research Notes and Reports, which are shorter report-style pieces and commentaries, will also be considered for publication.(7) Education Resource Reviews offer provide critiques of resources related to student learning or effective teaching. A wide range of resources may be reviewed, including textbooks, websites, CD-ROMs, videos, databases and articles.

The Journal of Immunological Methods is devoted to covering techniques for: (1) Quantitating and detecting antibodies and/or antigens. (2) Purifying immunoglobulins, lymphokines and other molecules of the immune system. (3) Isolating antigens and other substances important in immunological processes. (4) Labelling antigens and antibodies. (5) Localizing antigens and/or antibodies in tissues and cells. (6) Detecting, and fractionating immunocompetent cells. (7) Assaying for cellular immunity. (8) Documenting cell-cell interactions. (9) Initiating immunity and unresponsiveness. (10) Transplanting tissues. (11) Studying items closely related to immunity such as complement, reticuloendothelial system and others. (12) Molecular techniques for studying immune cells and their receptors. (13) Imaging of the immune system. (14) Methods for production or their fragments in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.In addition the journal will publish articles on novel methods for analysing the organization, structure and expression of genes for immunologically important molecules such as immunoglobulins, T cell receptors and accessory molecules involved in antigen recognition, processing and presentation. Submitted full length manuscripts should describe new methods of broad applicability to immunology and not simply the application of an established method to a particular substance - although papers describing such applications may be considered for publication as a short Technical Note. Review articles will also be published by the Journal of Immunological Methods. In general these manuscripts are by solicitation however anyone interested in submitting a review can contact the Reviews Editor and provide an outline of the proposed review.A Computational Methods Section reflects the increasingly central role of sophisticated statistical and mathematical methods and computational models in the analysis, visualization, interpretation of the results of techniques and investigations within the general scope of the Journal.These methods can generally be divided into data-driven Immunomics methods involving high throughput assays or model-driven methods that provide a framework for data analysis, visualization, and interpretation. Descriptions of high-quality immunological databases are also of interest.This Section will publish papers that present important advances to current practice or new "gold standards" for mathematical and computational methods and analyses in the field of immunology. Areas of interest reflect the general areas of interest of the Journal, particularly novel methods for analyzing the organization, structure and expression of genes and proteins of immunologically important molecules such as immunoglobulins, T cell receptors, and various accessory molecules involved in antigen recognition, processing, and presentation, and inflammation.

TheJournal of Industrial Ecologyaddresses a series of related topics:material and energy flows studies ("industrial metabolism") technological change dematerialization and decarbonization life cycle planning. design and assessment design for the environment extended producer responsibility ("product stewardship") eco-industrial parks ("industrial symbiosis") product-oriented environmental policy eco-efficiency Aims and Scope What is Industrial Ecology? Industrial ecology is a rapidly growing field that systematically examines local. regional and global materials and energy uses and flows in products. processes. industrial sectors and economies. It focuses on the potential role of industry in reducing environmental burdens throughout the product life cycle from the extraction of raw materials. to the production of goods. to the use of those goods and to the management of the resulting wastes. Industrial ecology is ecological in that it (1) places human activity -- industry in the very broadest sense -- in the larger context of the biophysical environment from which we obtain resources and into which we place our wastes. and (2) looks to the natural world for models of highly efficient use of resources. energy and byproducts. By selectively applying these models. the environmental performance of industry can be improved. Industrial ecology sees corporate entities as key players in the protection of the environment. particularly where technological innovation is an avenue for environmental improvement. As repositories of technological expertise in our society. corporations provide crucial leverage in attacking environmental problems through product and process design. About the Journal TheJournal of Industrial Ecologyaddresses a series of related topics: material and energy flows studies ("industrial metabolism") technological change dematerialization and decarbonization life cycle planning. design and assessment design for the environment extended producer responsibility ("product stewardship") eco-industrial parks ("industrial symbiosis") product-oriented environmental policy eco-efficiency Journal of Industrial Ecologyis open to and encourages submissions that are interdisciplinary in approach. In addition to more formal academic papers. the journal seeks to provide a forum for continuing exchange of information and opinions through contributions from scholars. environmental managers. policymakers. advocates and others involved in environmental science. management and policy. The journal welcomes submissions for any of the following editorial departments: Forum This section will publish papers related to the policy and strategic implications of industrial ecology as well as the conceptual development of the field. These papers are expected to be provocative and further the dialogue that will advance the development of industrial ecology. Research and Analysis This section include articles that report findings from primary research of a more traditional academic nature. Subjects can range from highly analytic to more policy-oriented. Topics would include analyses of materials flows. assessment of environmental improvement through technological change. development of eco-industrial parks. economic and institutional analysis. organizational studies related to the implementation of industrial ecology. and material choice determinants. Applications And Implementation This section contains articles describing practices springing from industrial ecological principles. Examples would include development of material or product loop-closing systems. introduction of industrial ecological principles or eco-efficiency into the product development cycle. competitive and financial opportunities arising out of industrial ecological practice. and the design and operation of eco-industrial parks. Articles describing government programs and policies that use industrial ecology as a basis for decisionmaking or that facilitate environmentally sound practices relevant to industrial ecology are also sought. Articles should be well-documented beyond mere description of a practice and should be explicitly related to current discussions in industrial ecology in order to provide grounding for others who are interested. Reviews Authors wishing to review current publications related to industrial ecology should contact the book review editor with their suggestions prior to submitting a manuscript.

TheJournal of Industrial Ecologyaddresses a series of related topics:material and energy flows studies ("industrial metabolism") technological change dematerialization and decarbonization life cycle planning. design and assessment design for the environment extended producer responsibility ("product stewardship") eco-industrial parks ("industrial symbiosis") product-oriented environmental policy eco-efficiency Aims and Scope What is Industrial Ecology? Industrial ecology is a rapidly growing field that systematically examines local. regional and global materials and energy uses and flows in products. processes. industrial sectors and economies. It focuses on the potential role of industry in reducing environmental burdens throughout the product life cycle from the extraction of raw materials. to the production of goods. to the use of those goods and to the management of the resulting wastes. Industrial ecology is ecological in that it (1) places human activity -- industry in the very broadest sense -- in the larger context of the biophysical environment from which we obtain resources and into which we place our wastes. and (2) looks to the natural world for models of highly efficient use of resources. energy and byproducts. By selectively applying these models. the environmental performance of industry can be improved. Industrial ecology sees corporate entities as key players in the protection of the environment. particularly where technological innovation is an avenue for environmental improvement. As repositories of technological expertise in our society. corporations provide crucial leverage in attacking environmental problems through product and process design. About the Journal TheJournal of Industrial Ecologyaddresses a series of related topics: material and energy flows studies ("industrial metabolism") technological change dematerialization and decarbonization life cycle planning. design and assessment design for the environment extended producer responsibility ("product stewardship") eco-industrial parks ("industrial symbiosis") product-oriented environmental policy eco-efficiency Journal of Industrial Ecologyis open to and encourages submissions that are interdisciplinary in approach. In addition to more formal academic papers. the journal seeks to provide a forum for continuing exchange of information and opinions through contributions from scholars. environmental managers. policymakers. advocates and others involved in environmental science. management and policy. The journal welcomes submissions for any of the following editorial departments: Forum This section will publish papers related to the policy and strategic implications of industrial ecology as well as the conceptual development of the field. These papers are expected to be provocative and further the dialogue that will advance the development of industrial ecology. Research and Analysis This section include articles that report findings from primary research of a more traditional academic nature. Subjects can range from highly analytic to more policy-oriented. Topics would include analyses of materials flows. assessment of environmental improvement through technological change. development of eco-industrial parks. economic and institutional analysis. organizational studies related to the implementation of industrial ecology. and material choice determinants. Applications And Implementation This section contains articles describing practices springing from industrial ecological principles. Examples would include development of material or product loop-closing systems. introduction of industrial ecological principles or eco-efficiency into the product development cycle. competitive and financial opportunities arising out of industrial ecological practice. and the design and operation of eco-industrial parks. Articles describing government programs and policies that use industrial ecology as a basis for decisionmaking or that facilitate environmentally sound practices relevant to industrial ecology are also sought. Articles should be well-documented beyond mere description of a practice and should be explicitly related to current discussions in industrial ecology in order to provide grounding for others who are interested. Reviews Authors wishing to review current publications related to industrial ecology should contact the book review editor with their suggestions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The aim of the journal is to report novel scientific discoveries related to all biological processes in plants using integrative genetic, chemical, cell and molecular biological approaches to understand plants at micro- and macro-scale. Articles submitted to JIPB should fit in one of the following six themes: 1) Cell & Developmental Biology; 2) Metabolic Biology & Biochemistry; 3) Signal Transduction & Stress Response; 4) Systems Biology & Molecular Physiology; 5) Sexual Reproduction; and 6) Molecular Evolution & Ecology. Our primary focus is on providing the answers to significant plant biological questions and on the technologies essential for such studies. Preliminary observations, purely descriptive studies, tissue culture and transformation, and reporting on single plant-derived chemicals fall beyond the scope of the journal.

Volumes 4,5 and 6 of the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication will be edited by Shiv Ganesh, University of Waikato, New Zealand. Read the new editorial policy from 2011.Journal of International and Intercultural Communication is a publication of the National Communication Association Journal of International and Intercultural Communication (JIIC) serves as a primary outlet for original research on international and intercultural communication. The journal showcases diverse perspectives and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, critical and textual approaches. It addresses an international readership and features research conducted in a wide range of locations by diverse groups of scholars. Articles published in JIIC should be theoretically informed and sophisticated, relate broadly to socially significant issues, and be methodologically and argumentatively rigorous. All submissions to the journal will be peer reviewed and all special issues and forums will be preceded by an open call for papers. Both theoretical and empirical submissions are therefore welcomed from authors across the world that expand our understanding of international and intercultural communication theories, issues and practices, in such contexts as: democracy, the environment, gender and sexuality, globalization, health, identity, media, organizing, pedagogy, postcolonialism, technology, transnationalism, and workplaces, among others. About the National Communication Association (NCA):The National Communication Association is the world's largest professional association of scholars, educators, students and practitioners dedicated to studying and promoting effective and ethical communication. With more than 7,000 members representing every state in the U.S. and 25 other countries, NCA provides a wide variety of professional development opportunities, publishes and disseminates significant communication scholarship and advances the communication discipline through meaningful research, teaching, and service.NCA provides:forums for professional interaction among memberspublishing outlets in NCA journals and special publicationsrecognition of outstanding member achievementssubmit memberships based on common interests and concernsspecial projects to enhance effective and ethical communication in diverse communities and society at largeopportunities for professional development and servicea voice for the profession on timely issues affecting member and societal interestscooperative relationships with other disciplinary and interdisciplinary associationsvisibility for communication studies to a wide range of academic and public audience. NCA members receive one NCA journal, a monthly newsletter and access to a variety of other services and resources with their membership. For more information about NCA or to join the association, visit www.natcom.org or call +1 202-464-4622. Disclaimer The Society (National Communication Association) and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

Journal of King Saud University - Engineering Sciences published bi-annually and accept high quality articles in all engineering and related field. All received articles are subjected to extensive review by international and national reviewers. The journal is accredited as a refereed journal by the Scientific Council of King Saud University. The journal is published in English language in collaboration with Elsevier. A special Issue is published in Arabic in collaboration with King Saud University Press. The following is the manuscript type classification in the journal:
1) Original Article
2) Review Article
3) Short Communications or Technical Note
4) Forum
5) Book Reviews

The Journal of Korean Medical Science is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal of medicine published in English. The journal's publisher is the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences.The Journal aims at publishing evidence-based, scientifically written articles from different disciplines of medical sciences. The Journal welcomes articles of general interest to audiences of medical researchers especially when they contain new information. Articles of clinical evaluation of drugs and other therapies, epidemiologic studies in general population, studies on pathogenic organisms and toxic materials, toxicities and adverse effects of therapeutics are welcome.When written in language other than English and has not been propagated in any international information services (abstract journals), secondary publication of the article is negotiable.