Journal Guide

A specialist in its field, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery features original articles and reviews in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery in the face, eyelids, orbits, and lacrimal system. Journal topics include ptosis, eyelid reconstruction, orbital diagnosis and surgery, lacrimal problems, and eyelid malposition. Provocative reappraisals of diagnostic techniques and procedures, medical therapies, and surgical instruments are included, as well as detailed analyses of recent research findings and their clinical applications. Website: www.op-rs.com.

Serving primary eye care practitioners for more than 80 years, Optometry and Vision Science is the most authoritative source for current developments and research in optometry, physiological optics, and vision science. Promoting vital interdisciplinary exchange among scientists worldwide, Optometry and Vision Science keeps optometrists and ophthalmologists in practice and research apprised of current guidelines in patient eye care. The journal is the offical publication of the American Academy of Optometry.Website: www.optvissci.com.

Orthopaedic Nursing is the state-of-the-art journal that keeps nurses current on important advances in diagnosis, treatment, resources, and nursing care. The only journal written by and for orthopaedic nurses, it's a highly essential resource. Orthopaedic Nursing the official journal of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), is an international journal providing continuing education for orthopaedic nurses. It focuses on a wide variety of clinical settings--hospital unit, physician's office, ambulatory care centers, emergency room, operating room, rehabilitation facility, community service programs, the client's home, and others. Each issue provides departmental sections on current events, organizational activities, research, product and drug information, and literature findings. Articles focus on professional development as well as clinical, academic, and research areas of the orthopaedic specialty. For more information visit www.orthopaedicnursing.com.

Otology & Neurotology publishes original articles relating to both clinical and basic science aspects of otology, neurotology, and cranial base surgery. As the foremost journal in its field, it has become the favored place for publishing the best of new science relating to the human ear and its diseases. The broadly international character of its contributing authors, editorial board, and readership provides the Journal its decidedly global perspective.

This journal is the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain and publishes original research on the nature, mechanisms and treatment of pain. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of research in the basic and clinical sciences of multidisciplinary interest.Editor-in-Chief: Allan I. Basbaum Learn moreElectronic usageAn increasing number of readers access the journal online via ScienceDirect, one of the world's most advanced web delivery systems for scientific, technical and medical information.Average monthly article downloads for this journal: 80,097* Figure is an average based on full text articles downloaded monthly via ScienceDirect between July 2008 and June 2009.

Pancreas provides a central forum for communication of original works involving both basic and clinical research on the exocrine and endocrine pancreas and their interrelationships and consequences in disease states. This multidisciplinary, international journal covers the whole spectrum of basic sciences, etiology, prevention, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and surgical and medical management of pancreatic diseases, including cancer. Website: www.pancreasjournal.com.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is the only scientific, peer-reviewed publication to focus exclusively on pediatric critical care medicine and critical care neonatology. This ground-breaking journal is written for the entire critical care team: pediatricians, neonatologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and others who deal with pediatric and neonatal patients who are critically ill or injured. The journal is international in scope with editorial board members and contributors from around the world.Published BimonthlyWebsite: www.pccmjournal.org.

Dedicated to the care of the ill or injured child, Pediatric Emergency Care174; presents must-have, practical information dedicated specifically to pediatric and adolescent emergencies. Brought to you by pioneers in the field of pediatric emergency medicine, this invaluable resource addresses the most immediate acute care management problems, such as pediatric airway management, acute trauma, sharp object ingestion, toxicology, and much more.Website: www.pec-online.com.

Pediatric Physical Therapy is the first and only peer-reviewed journal devoted exclusively to physical therapy for pediatric patients. From effective interventions to management of difficult cases, neonatal physical therapy, and childhood fitness;all practical areas of pediatric physical therapy are covered in this trusted resource. Each issue provides access to the latest research from the full range of pediatric practice, including: developmental, orthopedic, and respiratory concerns, thoughtful discussions of professional issues, and reports on promising research. You will find current scientific articles on clinical topics, thoughtful discussions of professional issues, and news of promising research.The Official Journal of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association.For more information, visit www.pedpt.com.

Pharmacogenetics and Genomics is a unique and innovative journal that covers genetic variation in response to drugs and other chemicals in humans and animals. Its impressive impact factor rating of 4.409 (Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Genetics and Heredity, and Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology, 2008 SCI169; Report) is testament to its quality and standing in this field.Pharmacogenetics and Genomics unites contributions of importance to clinical pharmacologists, biochemists, geneticists, epidemiologists and molecular biologists. The journal publishes studies that identify and characterize polymorphic genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes, drug receptors and drug transporters. Coverage also includes papers on the effects of gene expression on the disposition and metabolism of foreign chemicals.Full text online at www.pharmacogeneticsandgenomics.com.

The official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, Plastic Surgical Nursing is the professional, peer-reviewed journal for nurses in plastic and reconstructive surgical nursing practice. Written by and for plastic surgical nurses, the journal features clinical articles covering a wide variety of surgical procedures. Patient education techniques and research findings are also included, as well as articles discussing the ethical issues and trends in this expanding clinical nursing specialty. Continuing education contact hours are in every issue. Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses receive the journal as a benefit of membership. VISIT: www.psnjournalonline.com.

​The Journal of Vascular Anomalies (JOVA), official journal of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA),​ is an international peer reviewed open access journal dedicated to the discovery and report of the scientific investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital and acquired human vascular lesions. This contemporary journal aims to provide up-to-date information on vascular anomalies from a broad array of medical, surgical, radiologic and scientific disciplines. Such disciplines include, but not limited to, dermatology, plastic surgery, interventional radiology, otolaryngology, pathology, hematology/oncology, genetics, and laboratory sciences.

For more than 60 years, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery174;, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, has been the one consistently excellent reference for every specialist called upon for plastic surgery techniques or to work in conjunction with a plastic surgeon. A leader in the field, the journal is comprehensive, yet easy to read, and brings readers up-to-the-minute reports on the latest techniques and follow-up for maxillofacial reconstruction, burn repair, and cosmetic reshaping.All Individual and In-Training subscribers enjoy full access to the Journal's website, www.PRSJournal.com, which features broadcast quality videos of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, podcasts, comprehensive article archives dating to 1946, and additional benefits offered by the newly-redesigned website.