Journal Guide

MEDICAL IMPLANTS are being used in every organ of the human body. Ideally, medical implants must have biomechanical properties comparable to those of autogenous tissues without any adverse effects. In each anatomic site, studies of the long-term effects of medical implants must be undertaken to determine accurately the safety and performance of the implants. Today, implant surgery has become an interdisciplinary undertaking involving a number of skilled and gifted specialists. For example, successful cochlear implants will involve audiologists, audiological physicians, speech and language therapists, otolaryngologists, nurses, neuro-otologists, teachers of the deaf, hearing therapists, cochlear implant manufacturers, and others involved with hearing-impaired and deaf individuals. A similar list of specialists can be identified for each implant site, from dentistry to cardiovascular surgery. Consequently, scholarly work from all disciplines involved in implants is welcome. Realizing the interdisciplinary components of successful implant programs, we have considerably expanded the number of members of the Editorial Board. These gifted scholars are recognized as leaders in the field of implants. Each member has been listed with careful identification of academic title, institution, and mailing addresses. Because the ultimate success of implants depends on daily interactive communication, the email addresses of each Editorial Board member has been listed. During the next year, we will announce the names of 35 distinguished scholars from across the world who will be joining our Editorial Board. This new scholarly team will provide conceptual scientific information on implants that will further strengthen the exciting scientific information in this journal. The ability to predict the long-term in vivo performance of medical implants is of vital interest. The extrapolation of in vitro data to the in vivo environment remains largely unproven. Among the major challenges are our limited ability to simulate the complexities of the biological milieu; the current lack of reliable computer modeling of in vivo performance characteristics of implants; and difficulties in evaluating the synergistic contributions of materials, design features, and therapeutic drug regimens. The aims of the Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants are a better understanding of the mechanisms of failure of preclinically tested medical implants during long-term in vivo service life, both in appropriate animal models and in humans; and establishing an effective linkage between preclinical and clinical studies. Of particular interest are original, critical analyses of data of retrieved implants, interpretive discussions of data based on invasive and noninvasive procedures, and computer modeling of in vivo performance. Also of interest are articles on healthcare technology assessment involving implants and their social impact and economic consequences. The journal will also publish guest editorials, letters to the Editor, and book reviews. All articles are subject to peer review by at least two referees.

Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B & C cover high quality studies across all fields of materials chemistry. The journals focus on those theoretical or experimental studies that report new understanding, applications, properties and synthesis of materials. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, B & C are separated by the intended application of the material studied. Broadly, materials with potential applications in biology and medicine are of interest to Journal of Materials Chemistry B, with example topic areas including (but not limited to): antifouling coatings, biocompatible materials, bioelectronics, bioimaging, biomimetics, biomineralization, bionics, biosensors, diagnostics, drug delivery, gene delivery, immunobiology, nanomedicine, regenerative medicine & tissue engineering, scaffolds, soft robotics, stem cells, therapeutic devices. Articles that primarily focus on providing insight into the underlying science and performance of biomaterials within a biological environment are more suited to our sister journal, Biomaterials Science.

This journal has as its objective the publication and dissemination of original research (even for "revolutionary concepts that contrast with existing theories" & "hypothesis") in all fields of engineering-mechanics that includes mechanisms, processes, bio-sensors and bio-devices in medicine, biology and healthcare. The journal publishes original papers in English which contribute to an understanding of biomedical engineering and science at a nano- to macro-scale or an improvement of the methods and techniques of medical, biological and clinical treatment by the application of advanced high technology.Journal's Research Scopes/Topics Covered (but not limited to): * Artificial Organs, Biomechanics of Organs. * Biofluid Mechanics, Biorheology, Blood Flow Measurement Techniques, Microcirculation, Hemodynamics. * Bioheat Transfer and Mass Transport, Nano Heat Transfer. * Biomaterials. * Biomechanics & Modeling of Cell and Molecular. * Biomedical Instrumentation and Biosensors. * Biomedical Signal Processing Techniques. * Bio-Microelectromechanical Systems, Microfluidics. * Bio-Nanotechnology and Clinical Application. * Bird and Insect Aerodynamics. * Cardiovascular/Cardiac mechanics. * Cardiovascular Systems Physiology/Engineering. * Cellular and Tissue Mechanics/Engineering. * Computational Biomechanics/Physiological Modelling, Systems Physiology. * Clinical Biomechanics. * Hearing Mechanics. * Human Movement and Animal Locomotion. * Implant Design and Mechanics. * Mathematical modeling. * Mechanobiology of Diseases. * Mechanics of Medical Robotics. * Muscle/Neuromuscular/Musculoskeletal Mechanics and Engineering. * Neural- & Neuro-Behavioral Engineering. * Orthopedic Biomechanics. * Reproductive and Urogynecological Mechanics. * Respiratory System Engineering. * Sports Mechanics, Joint Mechanics, RSA, Motion Analysis. * Therapeutic Physics and Rehabilitation Engineering. * Other topics that implicate 'mechanics' in medicine, biology and healthcare. Papers may be theoretical (including computational), experimental or both. The journal will publish occasional Book Reviews, Letter to Editors, Technical Notes, Rapid Communications as well as Review Papers, of advance in a specific aspect of engineering-mechanics research in medicine, biology and healthcare. We welcome 'First paper's in answering the waiting expectation of our young colleagues/community. Special issues with cutting-edge, new frontiers, niche topics and in collaboration with international conferences/symposia are also welcome.

Focusing on applied research and the development of new medical devices or instrumentation, this new journal presents papers on devices that improve diagnostic interventional and therapeutic treatments. It provides special coverage of novel devices that allow new surgical strategies, new methods of drug delivery, or possible reductions in the complexity, cost, or adverse results of health care. The Design Innovation category features papers focusing on novel devices, including some with limited clinical or engineering results. The Medical Device News section provides coverage of advances, trends, and events.

The Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology is published eight times per year and is an international, independent, multidisciplinary, journal promoting an understanding of the physiological processes underlying disease processes and the appropriate application of technology. Features include authoritative review papers, the reporting of original research, and evaluation reports on new and existing techniques and devices. Each issue of the journal contains a comprehensive information service which provides news relevant to the world of medical technology, details of new products, book reviews, and selected contents of related journals.

The purpose of Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, JMBE, is committed to encouraging and providing the standard of biomedical engineering. The journal is devoted to publishing papers related to clinical engineering, biomedical signals, medical imaging, bio-informatics, tissue engineering, and so on. Other than the above articles, any contributions regarding hot issues and technological developments that help reach the purpose are also included. 

¦JMBE is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October and December since February 2009.

¦JMBE is officially affiliated with the Taiwanese Society of Biomedical Engineering; the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES) and World Association for Chinese Biomedical Engineers (WACBE).

¦JMBE now is a member of CrossRef and has joined CrossCheck to fight against plagiarism. Ensure high ethical standards for all of the submitted papers.