Journal Guide

The last quarter century has witnessed major advancements that have brought biomedical imaging to a paramount status in life sciences. As a prominent example, the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) was established in 2000 as the newest institute in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA. Generally speaking, the scope of biomedical imaging covers data acquisition, image reconstruction, and image analysis, involving theories, methods, systems, and applications. While tomographic and post-processing techniques become increasingly sophisticated, traditional and emerging modalities play more and more critical roles in anatomical, functional, cellular, and molecular imaging. The overall goal of the International Journal of Biomedical Imaging is to promote research and development of biomedical imaging by publishing high-quality research articles and reviews in this rapidly growing interdisciplinary field.International Journal of Biomedical Imaging is operated by a board of editors consisting of internationally known active researchers. The journal is made available online for free and can also be purchased in print. It utilizes a web-based review process for speedy turnaround up to high standards. In addition to regular issues, special issues will be organized by guest editors. Proposals for special issues should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief. Subject areas include (but are not limited to):Digital radiography and tomosynthesisX-ray computed tomography (CT)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)Positron emission tomography (PET)Ultrasound imagingDiffuse optical tomography, coherence, fluorescence, bioluminescence tomography, impedance tomographyNeutron imaging for biomedical applicationsMagnetic and optical spectroscopy, and optical biopsyOptical, electron, scanning tunneling/atomic force microscopySmall animal imagingFunctional, cellular, and molecular imagingImaging assays for screening and molecular analysisMicroarray image analysis and bioinformaticsEmerging biomedical imaging techniquesImaging modality fusionBiomedical imaging instrumentationBiomedical image processing, pattern recognition, and analysisBiomedical image visualization, compression, transmission, and storageImaging and modeling related to systems biology and systems biomedicineApplied mathematics, applied physics, and chemistry related to biomedical imagingGrid-enabling technology for biomedical imaging and informatics.

International Journal of Breast Cancer is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to all aspects of breast cancer.

International Journal of Cell Biology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of cell biology.

International Journal of Chemical Engineering is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of chemical engineering.

IJCP is a general medical journal. IJCP gives special priority to work that has international appeal. IJCP encourages enquiries from potential contributors prior to formal submission.IJCP publishes: Editorials. IJCP Editorials are commissioned. [Peer reviewed at the editor's discretion] Perspectives. Most IJCP Perspectives are commissioned. Example. [Peer reviewed at the editor's discretion] Study design and interpretation. Example. [Always peer reviewed] Original data from clinical investigations. In particular: Primary research papers from RCTs, observational studies, epidemiological studies; pre-specified sub-analyses; pooled analyses. [Always peer reviewed] Meta-analyses. [Always peer reviewed] Systematic reviews. From October 2009, special priority will be given to systematic reviews. [Always peer reviewed] Non-systematic/narrative reviews. From October 2009, reviews that are not systematic will be considered only if they include a discrete Methods section that must explicitly describe the authors' approach. Special priority will, however, be given to systematic reviews. [Always peer reviewed] 'How to…' papers. Example. [Always peer reviewed] Consensus statements. [Always peer reviewed] Short reports. [Always peer reviewed] Letters. [Peer reviewed at the editor's discretion] International scopeIJCP publishes work from investigators globally. Around 30% of IJCP articles list an author from the UK. Around 30% of IJCP articles list an author from the USA or Canada. Around 45% of IJCP articles list an author from a European country that is not the UK. Around 15% of articles published in IJCP list an author from a country in the Asia-Pacific region.

International Journal of Computer Games Technology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research and review articles on both the research and development aspects of games technology covering the whole range of entertainment computing and interactive digital media.

International Journal of Corrosion is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of corrosion.

International Journal of Dentistry is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of dentistry, including periodontal diseases, dental implants, oral pathology, as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery.

International Journal of Differential Equations is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of differential equations.

International Journal of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting aims to provide a high quality and timely forum for engineers, researcher and educators whose interests are in digital multimedia broadcasting to learn recent developments, to share related challenges, to compare multi-standards and further to design new and improved systems.Subject areas include (but are not limited to):Multimedia broadcasting overall system and standardizationMultimedia signal compression and coding for broadcastingMultimedia streaming and controlIPTV with broadcastingMultimedia content services and digital rights management over broadcastingModulation and demodulationChannel estimation and equalizationVLSI design and system-on-chip implementation for multimedia broadcasting receptionCross layer analysis and integrationSingle-chip solutionPower and spectral efficiencyAntenna and propagation for multimedia transmission and receptionMulti-standards compatibility and multi-systems interoperabilitySpectrum management and usageMulti-bands frequency interface issuesFiled-trials and testing analysesQuality of service and quality of experience in multimedia broadcasting.

International Journal of Electrochemistry is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of electrochemistry.

The International Journal of Energy Research is dedicated to providing a multidisciplinary platform for the discussion of issues arising in energy research without the constraints imposed by aiming at a restricted audience. It aims to reach all researchers, scientists, engineers, technology developers, planners and policy makers working in the areas of energy management, production, conversion, conservation, systems, technologies and applications, and their impact on the environment and sustainable development. The subject matter of the Journal is concerned with the development and exploitation of both traditional and new energy sources, systems, technologies and applications. Interdisciplinary subjects in the area of novel energy systems and applications are also encouraged. High-quality research papers are solicited in, but are not limited to, the following areas:

International Journal of Forestry Research is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of forestry research.

International Journal of Geophysics is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of geophysics.

International Journal of Hepatology is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of hepatology.