Journal Guide

Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences is devoted to historical, sociological, philosophical and ethical aspects of the life and environmental sciences, of the sciences of mind and behaviour, and of the medical and biomedical sciences and technologies.Contributions are from a wide range of countries and cultural traditions; we encourage both specialist articles, and articles combining historical, philosophical, and sociological approaches; and we favour works of interest to scientists and medics as well as to specialists in the history, philosophy and sociology of the sciences.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

Studies on Ethno-Medicine (Ethno-Med) is a peer reviewed, internationally circulated journal. It publishes reports of original research, theoretical articles and timely reviews, and brief communications in the interdisciplinary field of Ethno-medicine. The Journal serves as a forum for physical, social and life scientists and health professionals. Especially those who share common interests in understanding Ecology, Man and Health Relationship. Reviews of books and other publications relevant to Ethno-Medicine are also published.

Unlike other journals with more narrow areas of concentration, Substance Abuse offers wide-ranging coverage for medical professionals and addiction specialists in teaching, clinical care, and service delivery. The journal's multidisciplinary editorial board represents the full strength and range of experience and teaching from three leading professional societies.Substance Abuse features original research and review articles on such topics as: The education and training of professionals in substance abuse Clinical care in a variety of settings The organization of treatment services Preclinical and clinical research, including therapeutic interventions and behavior studies Medical complications associated with drug abuse Substance abuse among specific groups or populations Applied science research Policy issues Substance Abuse is a fully peer-reviewed journal that serves as the official publication of the Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse (AMERSA), and is also published in conjunction with the International Coalition of Addiction Studies Education (INCASE) and the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM).In addition, Substance Abuse publishes proceedings papers from the annual AMERSA meeting, book reviews, and letters to the editor. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy is ready to receive manuscripts concerning all aspects of substance abuse, with a focus on policy issues. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy is supported by The Iowa Consortium.

For over 40 years, Substance Use & Misuse has provided a unique international multidisciplinary environment for the exchange of facts, theories, viewpoints, and unresolved issues concerning substance use, misuse (licit and illicit drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine), "abuse", and dependency, eating disorders, and gambling.Substance Use & Misuse features original, peer-reviewed articles, notes, and book reviews, as well as special issues devoted to single topics. The journal also publishes proceedings and symposia that describe and analyze the latest research; and information on clinical prevention, training, law enforcement, and policy efforts.Topics covered include:measurements, instruments, scales, and testsfailure and drug use interventionstudent substance usegender and substance useissues, credos, caveats, and unresolved issuessocial pharmacologyclassical-historical articles, reviews, and documentsprevention programsartificial sciences and substance use/misuse interventionethnicity and substance abusetopic-focused bibliographies.

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior keeps professionals abreast of the latest research, theories, and intervention approaches for suicide and life-threatening behaviors. The journal publishes scientific research on suicidal and other life-threatening behaviors, including research from biological, psychological, and sociological approaches. Issues examine such topics as risk factors for suicide in particular populations, assessment and risk-management approaches, advances in evidence-based prevention, methodological and ethical issues in intervention research, cross-cultural and international findings, and mental health needs of those bereaved by suicide.

'Supportive Care in Cancer' provides members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and all other interested individuals, groups and institutions with the most recent scientific and social information on all aspects of supportive care in cancer patients. The journal primarily covers medical, technical and surgical topics concerning supportive therapy and care which may supplement or substitute basic cancer treatment at all stages of the disease. Nursing, rehabilitative, psychosocial and spiritual issues of support is also covered.

For 66 years, Surgery has published practical, authoritative information about procedures, clinical advances, and major trends shaping general surgery. Each issue features original scientific contributions and clinical reports. Peer-reviewed articles cover topics in oncology, trauma, gastrointestinal, vascular, and transplantation surgery. The journal also publishes papers from the meetings of its sponsoring societies, the the Society of University Surgeons, Central Surgical Association, and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons.Surgery ranks among the most cited journals in the field and is recommended for initial purchase in the Brandon-Hill study, Selected List of Books and Journals for the Small Medical Library.Surgery is indexed or abstracted in Index Medicus, Science Citation Index, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, Current Contents/Life Sciences, and MEDLINE.

Surgery is an authoritative, comprehensive collection of educational reviews that present the current knowledge and practice of surgerySurgery also indicates recent advances that improve the understanding of disease and the safe and effective treatment of patientsIt comprises concise and systematically updated contributions that are produced over a three-year cycle.Surgery is an excellent didactic tool to help consultant surgeons train their junior staff to become safe and competent surgeons.

Surgery Today provides a place for the publication of high-quality reviewed papers documenting recent advances and new developments in all fields of surgery, both clinical and experimental. The journal presents original papers, review articles, case reports, and short communications, as well as short technical reports. The 'How to do it' section includes short articles on methods and techniques recommended for practical surgery. The journal also offers self-assessment quizzes, book reviews, and announcements. Surgery Today is the official journal of the Japan Surgical Society.