Journal Guide

The European Journal of General Practice (EJGP) is the official journal of WONCA Europe, the European Society of General Practice/Family Medicine.

European Journal of Haematology is an international journal for communication of basic and clinical research in haematology. The journal welcomes manuscripts on molecular, cellular and clinical research on diseases of the blood, vascular and lymphatic tissue, and on basic molecular and cellular research related to normal development and function of the blood, vascular and lymphatic tissue. The journal also welcomes reviews on clinical haematology and basic research, case reports, and clinical pictures.

The European Journal of Health Law focuses on the development of health law in Europe: national, comparative and international. The exchange of views between health lawyers in Europe is encouraged. The Journal publishes information on the activities of European and other international organizations in the field of health law. Discussions about ethical questions with legal implications are welcome. National legislation, court decisions and other relevant national material with international implications are also dealt with.

The European Journal of Human Genetics is the official journal of the European Society of Human Genetics, publishing high-quality, original research papers, short reports and reviews in the rapidly expanding field of human genetics and genomics. It covers molecular, clinical and cytogenetics, interfacing between advanced biomedical research and the clinician, and bridging the great diversity of facilities, resources and viewpoints in the genetics community.Key areas include: * Monogenic and multifactorial disorders * Development and malformation * Hereditary cancer * Medical Genomics * Gene mapping and functional studies * Genotype-phenotype correlations * Genetic variation and genome diversity * Statistical and computational genetics * Bioinformatics * Advances in diagnostics * Therapy and prevention * Animal models * Genetic services * Community geneticsThe journal also publishes invited editorials and commentaries, announcements of societal and other European activities and special issues of general interest for the human genetics community.

The European Journal of Immunology (EJI) is a basic immunology research journal, focusing on various aspects of immunology including but not limited to antigen processing, cellular immune response, immunity to infection, immunomodulation, innate immunity, molecular immunology, leukocyte signalling, clinical immunology, and new technology. Established in 1971, the Journal has been serving the needs of the immunology community worldwide with objective enthusiasm. While mechanistic insight, which helps us better understand the workings of the immune system is of great importance for EJI, we are also interested in studies that contain thought-provoking immunological findings. HIGHLIGHTS 2010.

The European Journal of Integrative Medicine (EuJIM) considers manuscripts from a wide range of complementary and integrative health care disciplines, with a particular focus on whole systems approaches, public health, self management and traditional medical systems. The journal strives to connect conventional medicine and evidence based complementary medicine. We encourage submissions reporting research with relevance for integrative clinical practice and interprofessional education.EuJIM aims to be of interest to both conventional and integrative audiences, including healthcare practitioners, researchers, health care organisations, educationalists, and all those who seek objective and critical information on integrative medicine. To achieve this aim EuJIM provides an innovative international and interdisciplinary platform linking researchers and clinicians.The journal focuses primarily on original research articles including systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, other clinical studies, qualitative, observational and epidemiological studies. In addition we welcome short reviews, opinion articles and contributions relating to health services and policy, health economics and psychology.

The European Journal of Internal Medicine is the official journal of:The European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), The Icelandic Society of Internal Medicine, The Irish Association of Internal Medicine (IAIM), The Norwegian Society for Internal Medicine and The Swedish Society of Internal Medicine.And affiliated with:The Polish Society of Internal Medicine and The Turkish Society of Internal MedicineThe journal is devoted to promoting the science and practise of internal medicine in Europe. To this end the journal publishes original scientific articles, editorials, short communications and other information relevant to internal medicine and related fields. The journal also publishes news and articles concerning the activities and policies of the Federation as well as those of national internal medicine societies.Leading journal for the European internist, covering all aspects of internal medicine, including such new developments as:• Vascular Medicine• Decision Making• Clinical Genetics• Medical Technology Assessment• Research Grants

European Journal of Mass Spectrometry (EJMS) is a peer review journal covering all areas of mass spectrometry. Whilst “European” in its publishing base, its distribution, editors and authors are truly global. EJMS provides high quality science at a fair price.

The European Journal of Medical Genetics (EJMG) is a peer-reviewed e-journal that publishes articles in English on various aspects of human and medical genetics and of the genetics of experimental models.Original clinical and experimental research articles, short clinical reports, review articles and letters to the editor are welcome on topics such as :• Dysmorphology and syndrome delineation• Molecular genetics and molecular cytogenetics of inherited disorders• Clinical applications of genomics and nextgen sequencing technologies• Syndromal cancer genetics• Behavioral genetics• Community genetics• Fetal pathology and prenatal diagnosis• Genetic counselingBenefits 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 European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is a global journal that publishes studies on all aspects of medicinal chemistry: organic synthesis; biological behavior; pharmacological activity; drug design; QSAR; molecular modeling; drug-receptor interactions; molecular aspects of drug metabolism; prodrug synthesis and drug targeting. It provides a medium for publication of original papers, laboratory notes, short or preliminary communications, and invited reviews.Book Proposals: Elsevier also publishes books in this area. If you have a suggestion for a book topic or would like to submit a book proposal, please contact us at: chemistry@elsevier.comBenefits 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 European Journal of Neurology covers all areas of clinical and basic research in neurology. Emphasis is placed on major diseases or large clinical and socio-economic importance (dementia, stroke, epilepsy, headache, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, and infectious diseases). The journal provides a forum for European activity in clinical neuroscience and medical practice and help strengthen the links between research workers and clinicians in Europe and other parts of the world. In addition to original papers, the journal publishes frequent review and update papers, letters to the editor, book reviews, reports and news. Important articles can be fast-tracked. The journal also publishes the official EFNS taskforce papers, and - in a new development - the journal now includes a CME (Continuing Medical Education) online feature (http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/products/journals/ene/mcqs/). Free Online Access to the European Journal of Neurology.

Highly ranked among journals in its field, the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging provides a forum for the exchange of clinical and scientific information for the nuclear medicine community and allied professions involved in the functional, metabolic and molecular investigation of disease. The journal remains of primary interest to practitioners in the field of nuclear medicine but also reports on original work relating to physics, dosimetry, radiation biology, radiochemistry and pharmacy. Original material examines the field of molecular imaging probes, reporter gene assays, cell trafficking, targeting of endogenous gene expression and antisense methodologies.The Journal publishes in-depth reviews of topical interest, short communications, controversies, interesting images and letters to the Editor. This is the official Journal of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine.

The European Journal of Nutrition publishes original papers, reviews, and short communications in the nutritional sciences. The manuscripts submitted to the European Journal of Nutrition should have their major focus on the impact of nutrients and non-nutrients on immunology and inflammation, gene expression, metabolism, chronic diseases, or carcinogenesis, or a major focus on epidemiology, including intervention studies with healthy subjects and with patients, food safety, or biofunctionality of food and food components. Papers with a major focus on traditional medicine or food technology will not be accepted. Nor will case studies be accepted. Letters to the editors may be submitted. Letters are expected to provide substantive comments on papers published in the EJN. Both the letter and a reply, if appropriate, are published together whenever possible. Direct rejection: Submitted manuscripts can be rejected without detailed comments after initial review by an editor if the manuscripts are considere

The European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology is the leading general clinical journal covering the continent. It publishes peer reviewed original research articles, as well as a wide range of news, book reviews, biographical, historical and educational articles and a lively correspondence section. Fields covered include obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, maternal-fetal medicine, perinatology, general gynecology, gynecologic oncology, uro-gynecology, reproductive medicine, infertility, reproductive endocrinology, sexual medicine and reproductive ethics. The European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology provides a forum for scientific and clinical professional communication in obstetrics and gynecology throughout Europe and the world.Web submission, including a new Fast track review and publication route is now available.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 European Journal of Oncology Nursing's 2012 Impact Factor is 1.685 (© Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2013).The European Journal of Oncology Nursing is an international journal which publishes research of direct relevance to patient care, nurse education, management and policy development. EJON is proud to be the official journal of the European Oncology Nursing Society.The journal publishes the following types of papers:• Original research articles• Review articles• Commentaries• Practice Notes• Book and media reviews• A scan of current literatureBenefits 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 European Journal of Ophthalmology is a peer-reviewed scientific publication issued 6 times per year. It was founded in 1991 to publish manuscripts directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists describing clinical investigations, clinical observations, laboratory investigations with clinical relevance.