Journal Guide

ORL contains concise, original scientific papers of interest for both clinicians and researchers in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Contributions drawn from the basic sciences cover new knowledge on the anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology, immunology, and tumor biology of the head and neck and the auditory and vestibular system, the salivary glands, paranasal sinuses, and of the organs of the upper respiratory and digestive tract. The practical value of the journal is accentuated by reports of clinical progress in diagnosis and therapy. ORL also hosts The Smell and Taste Corner, a section dedicated to the field of chemosensory issues: olfaction, taste, and intranasal and oral perception.

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science (ISSN 1672-3597, CN 31-1908/R) is a journal with an international scope, focusing on the popularization of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture- moxibustion culture, the promotion of international exchanges and the prosperity of clinical Chinese medicine and acupuncture-moxibustion. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science mainly involves clinical practice and emphasizes the presentation of the detailed methods of observing and treating clinical common diseases on which acupuncture-moxibustion has a good effect. The articles are characterized by practicality, briefness and reproducibility. The main contents include the experiences of senior TCM doctors, forum on special diseases, clinical reports, brief reports, education series, terminology and brief introduction to new books. Communications regarding Academy activities are also appropriate.

Reviewers of JAD consist of members practicing in different professions from all over the globe. The journal is proud to have such an international and diverse editorial board that will assist and facilitate the publications of articles which reflect a global view on acute disease, as well as emphasizing our focus on supporting the needs of medical practitioners.

As an international journal, JAD is distributed worldwide and welcomes submissions from international contributors and researchers of all specialties. The journal provides a platform for reporting of acute diseases in different settings, which enhances our understanding of course, diagnosis, treatment and clinico-pathologic features of disease. Specialist physicians and general practitioners will find it an indispensable source of reading and reference, and undergraduates will learn a lot from each issue. JAD will allow us to seek opportunities to work with others who share our aim, and to enhance our work through partnership, and to uphold the standards of our profession and contribute to its advancement. We believe that in this way we can contribute to the development of treatment methods of acute diseases and emergency medicine.

Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, is a peer-reviewed publication focusing on the latest research developments in addiction medicine as well as on treatment innovations and ethical, economic, forensic, and social topics. The journal is indispensable reading for all physicians and mental health professionals who need to keep up-to-date with the state of the art in research, clinical practice, and education in addiction medicine. Journal of Addiction Medicine covers a wide range of relevant topics including addiction in pregnancy, adolescent addiction, the drug-exposed neonate, pharmacology, neuroimaging techniques, treatment of special populations, treatment of addiction-related disorders, gambling addiction, pathophysiology of addiction, biological and non-biological therapies, and issues in graduate medical education. Journal of Addiction Medicine provides a platform to publish and discuss leading and future therapies in this rapidly-changing field. The journal bridges research and practice, providing insights and solutions to enhance patient care and outcomes.

The Journal of Addictions Nursing, the official journal of the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA), is a peer reviewed quarterly international journal publishing original articles on current research, issues, practices and innovations as they relate to the field of addictions. Submissions are solicited from professional nurses and other healthcare professionals engaged in treatment, prevention, education, research, and consultation.

An essential, comprehensive resource covering the full range of addictions research. Journal of Addictive Diseases provides original research on the vital issues and the clinical skills necessary to ensure effective practice. The latest research, treatments, and public policy issues in addiction medicine are presented in a fully integrated, multi-specialty perspective. Top researchers and respected leaders in addiction issues share their knowledge and insights on the most important research and practical applications. The Journal of Addictive Diseases provides original research and reviews of the latest relevant findings in etiology, epidemiology, and clinical care. The journal is known for its scholarly commitment to the field, and reflects the highest standards of investigation, clinical practice, medical education, and evaluation of patient care. The journal presents the material from diverse aspects of the field: basic science, clinical aspects, self-help programs and philosophy, medical training issues, treatment outcome, and treatment evaluation perspectives, to provide the reader with valuable information from a wide range of disciplines. Peer Review Policy: All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Adolescence is an international, broad based, cross-disciplinary journal that addresses issues of professional and academic importance concerning development between puberty and the attainment of adult status within society. It provides a forum for all who are concerned with the nature of adolescence, whether involved in teaching, research, guidance, counseling, treatment, or other services. The aim of the journal is to encourage research and foster good practice through publishing both empirical and clinical studies as well as integrative reviews and theoretical advances. The Journal of Adolescence is essential reading for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and youth workers in practice, and for university and college faculty in the fields of psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, and social work.Research Areas Encompassed:• Adolescent development with particular emphasis on personality, social, and emotional functioning• Effective coping techniques for the demands of adolescence• Disturbances and disorders of adolescence• Treatment approaches and other interventionsBenefits 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 Journal of Adolescent Health is a multidisciplinary scientific Journal, which seeks to publish new research findings in the field of Adolescent Medicine and Health ranging from the basic biological and behavioral sciences to public health and policy. We seek original manuscripts, review articles, letters to the editor, commentaries, and case reports from our colleagues in Anthropology, Dentistry and Oral Health, Education, Health Services Research, International Health, Law, Medicine, Mental Health, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health and Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Youth Development, and other disciplines that work with or are committed to improving the lives of adolescents and young adults.The Journal is the official publication of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), a multidisciplinary organization committed to improving the health and well-being of adolescents. One of the Society's primary goals is the development, synthesis, and dissemination of scientific and scholarly knowledge unique to the health needs of adolescents. To meet this goal, the Society established the Journal of Adolescent Health in 1980.According to the Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters, Journal of Adolescent Health has a 2012 Impact Factor of 2.966, and is ranked in the following categories:11th of 121 journals in Pediatrics (Science edition)30th of 158 journals in Public, Environmental and Occupational Health (Science edition)14th of 65 journals in Developmental Psychology (Social Science edition)11th of 136 journals in Public, Environmental and Occupational Health (Social Science edition)

Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery is the only authoritative journal focusing on aerosol use in medicine, new drug delivery systems, cutting-edge research, and new innovative therapies and clinical applications. All aspects of aerosol research in medicine are covered including pulmonary drug delivery, airway reactivity and asthma treatment, inhalation of particles and gases in the respiratory tract, toxic effects of inhaled agents, and aerosols as tools for studying basic physiologic phenomena.

Zielsetzung der Zeitschrift Das Journal für Ästhetische Chirurgie bietet aktuelle Fortbildung für Fachärzte der Chirurgie, Dermatologie, Gynäkologie, HNO-Heilkunde, MKG-Chirurgie, Ophthalmologie und Plastischen Chirurgie in Praxis und Klinik. Inhaltlich werden wissenschaftliche und praktische Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen der ästhetischen Chirurgie interdisziplinär dargestellt und vermittelt. Im Vordergrund stehen Beschreibungen etablierter chirurgischer Techniken, Kasuistiken und Operationsplanung und -management. Frei eingereichte Originalarbeiten ermöglichen die Präsentation wichtiger klinischer Studien und dienen dem wissenschaftlichen Austausch. Umfassende Übersichtsarbeiten sind das Kernstück jeder Ausgabe. Im Mittelpunkt steht gesichertes Wissen zur Operationsplanung und Durchführung mit hoher Relevanz für die tägliche Arbeit und Sicherheit des Patienten. Aims & Scope The Journal für Ästhetische Chirurgie (Journal of Aesthetic Surgery) provides state-of-the-art further education for all practitioners working in the field of Surgery, Dermatology, Gynecologists, ENT, OMS, Ophthalmology and Plastic Surgery in both practical and clinical environments. The contents cover all areas of applied Aesthetic Surgery from a practical point of view. The focus is on topics relevant to the safe and effective practice of aesthetic surgery, descriptions of clinical techniques, case reports and operation management. The journal includes important research and techniques in reconstructive surgical procedures having a significant aesthetic component. It also provides a forum for original articles advancing the art of aesthetic surgery. The core of each issue is made up by extensive works that provide an overview on a current focus subject. In this, the focus is on solid knowledge about current scientific and clinical advances with a high relevance for the practitioners everyday work., Review Articles to be published in Journal für Ästhetische Chirurgie are reviewed Declaration of Helsinki: All manuscripts submitted for publication presenting results from studies on probands or patients must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki.

The Journal of Affective Disorders publishes papers concerned with affective disorders in the widest sense: depression, mania, anxiety and panic. It is interdisciplinary and aims to bring together different approaches for a diverse readership. High quality papers will be accepted dealing with any aspect of affective disorders, including biochemistry, pharmacology, endocrinology, genetics, statistics, epidemiology, psychodynamics, classification, clinical studies and studies of all types of treatment.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

From 2009, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma has incorporated the topics, themes, and past content from the Journal of Psychological Trauma and Journal of Emotional Abuse.In this important publication, you'll find crucial information on vital issues surrounding aggression, maltreatment, and trauma. You'll learn how to prevent these behaviors, how to help victims, and how to intervene in abusive situations using the latest research in these areas.The Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma accepts individual submissions in any of the relevant topic areas and also publishes thematic issues featuring guest editors who focus on a particular aspect of these topics. Possible topics for publication include, but are not limited to: child maltreatment and spouse/partner abuse Sexual assault and sexual harassment Assessment of victims and perpetrators Pornography and violence toward women Aggression in the workplace or in schools Violence and criminal behavior Forensic issues Capitol punishment Biological bases of interpersonal aggression Preventing violence at home, school, work, or in the community Training programs for professionals Innovative treatment and model programs Children exposed to violence War and its effects Posttraumatic stress disorder Psychological and emotional abuse Victimization Traumatic effects of aggression and assault Effects of terrorismThe Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, and the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse are all edited by Dr. Robert Geffner. If you are interested in submitting an article but are uncertain about which journal your article may be best suited for, please contact the editor at journals@alliant.edu.Peer Review Policy: All articles have undergone anonymous double-blind peer review.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Journal of Aging Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to all aspects of aging.