Journal Guide

Homicide Studies (HS), published quarterly, bridges the gap between academic and practitioner with high quality, multidisciplinary articles devoted to the dissemination of information concerning research, public policy, and applied knowledge related to the study of homicide. HS brings you the latest thinking and discussion in homicide studies aiding more effective public policies to help reduce and possibly prevent future homicides.

The Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy is an official publication of the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association (HKOTA). The Journal promotes the development of theory and practice in occupational therapy, and facilitates documentation and communication among educators, researchers and practitioners in the profession.

The Hong Kong Medical Journal is a continuation of the former Journal of the Hong Kong Medical Association.The Hong Kong Medical Journal is published by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine and the Hong Kong Medical Association.

The HKPJ is an official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited (HKPA Ltd). The Journal is committed to document the principles and practice of physiotherapy, and to facilitate communication among educators, researchers and practitioners in the field. The Journal is published twice a year. Research reports, treatment reports, technical reports, literature reviews and letters to the editor are accepted. The Journal is listed in CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Physiotherapy CATS (British Library), SPORTDiscus (Sport Information Resource Centre), EMBASE, and SCOPUS.

The mission of Hormone Research in Paediatrics is to improve the care of children with endocrine disorders by promoting basic and clinical knowledge. The journal facilitates the dissemination of information through original papers, mini-reviews, clinical guidelines or novel insights from clinical practice, and abstracts from international congresses in pediatric endocrinology. Periodic editorials from outstanding pediatric endocrinologists also address contemporary research by critically reviewing the major strengths and weaknesses of the studies. Hormone Research in Paediatrics is the official journal of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Endocrine Society, and Sociedade Latino-Americana de Endocrinologia Pediátrica.

Hormone and Metabolic Research covers the fields of endocrinology and metabolism from both, a clinical and basic science perspective. This well regarded journal publishes original articles on cutting edge topics.

Hospital Practice is a peer-reviewed journal published 5 times annually that serves physicians specializing in acute inpatient care. We cover the latest in-hospital treatments and protocols serving the needs of patients pre- and post-discharge, and routinely cover such topics as: venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism; prophylaxis; cardiovascular disease and events; transition of care; infectious disease and nosocomial infections; in-hospital glycemic control; and acute respiratory conditions.

Hospital Practice is a peer-to-peer method of communicating the latest research to aid hospitalists’ advancement in treatment and best practices. Our mission is to provide relevant, useful, and authoritative medical information to help hospitalists solve clinical problems and improve patient care. Thanks to contributions from leading physicians and researchers from around the world, each issue contains original research, evidence-based review articles, health outcomes articles, and editorials, which assist hospitalists in making decisions by including the latest techniques and treatment options for their patients.

Hospital Topics is the longest continuously published healthcare journal in the United States. Since 1922, Hospital Topics has provided healthcare managers and professionals with research they can apply to improve the quality of access, management, and delivery of healthcare.Dedicated to those who bring healthcare to the public, Hospital Topics spans the whole spectrum of healthcare issues including, but not limited to information systems, fatigue management, medication errors, nursing compensation, midwifery, job satisfaction among managers, team building, and bringing primary care to rural areas. Through articles on theory, applied research, and practice, Hospital Topics addresses the central concerns of today's healthcare professional and leader.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Unofficial 2009 Impact Factor: 1.754**The Unofficial 2009 Impact Factor for Human & Experimental Toxicology has been calculated by dividing the number of times original papers, reviews and other citeable items published in 2008 were cited in 2009, by the number of such articles published in 2008 (based on SCOPUS data).