Journal Guide

The Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry is an established cell biology journal that includes primary research articles, timely reviews, editorials and perspectives on the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs. This includes research into mechanisms of development, differentiation, and disease. High priority is given to submissions where imaging techniques are complemented by current genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches. The Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry welcomes concise review articles, especially those that address key issues in methodology. The journal continues to publish new developments in microscopy and imaging. Purely descriptive studies of gene or molecular expression also will be considered, particularly where supported by experimental data to generate mechanistic insights into cell or tissue function.

Journal of Holistic Nursing (JHN) is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal with a focus on integrating holistic health concepts with traditional Western medicine. JHN provides a forum for caring and innovative nurses in clinical practice, research, individual wellness practice, and academia to exchange critical information, share clinical and personal experiences, and communicate research pertaining to nursing practice, health care, wellness, healing, and human potential.

The Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research (JHTR) is now indexed in the Social Sciences Citation Index. The Impact Factor is pending and will be published in June 2011. JHTR publishes original research, both conceptual and empirical, that clearly enhances the theoretical development of the hospitality and tourism field. The word contribution is key. JHTR encourages research based on a variety of methods, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches. JHTR also includes a Research Notes and Industry Viewpoints section.

Written for professionals by professionals, the Journal of Human Lactation deals with the practical, every day topics that nurses, lactation consultants, midwives, nutritionists/dieticians, public health and social workers, therapists, and physicians face everyday, such as * Patient counseling * Sociological and ethnic issues in dealing with breastfeeding * Practical discussions of diseases and conditions, such as mastitis, candida infections, engorgement * Care plans developed to help mothers and babies that require special care * Economics of breastfeeding * Educating physicians, hospital administration and other departments * Practical training for lactation consultants The Journal of Human Lactation is the official journal of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). The International Lactation Consultant Association promotes the professional development, advancement, and recognition of lactation consultants worldwide for the benefit of breastfeeding women, infants and children. ICLA membership includes a subscription to the Journal of Human Lactation.

The Journal of Humanistic Psychology (JHP) is an interdisciplinary forum for contributions, controversies and diverse statements pertaining to humanistic psychology. It addresses personal growth, interpersonal encounters, social problems and philosophical issues. An international journal of human potential, self-actualization, the search for meaning and social change, JHP was founded by Abraham Maslow and Anthony Sutich in 1961.

The Journal of Industrial Relations is an ISI-ranked, peer-reviewed international journal administered by the Industrial Relations Society of Australia (IRSA) and currently based at the University of Sydney. The editors invite scholarship from a range of disciplinary perspectives, examining any aspect of employment relations. Contributions exploring the traditional concerns of industrial relations as well as studies addressing the intersection of workplace, family and community are welcome. We publish rigorous qualitative and multi-method analyses, including theoretically-informed case studies and international and comparative papers.

Industrial textiles, including coated and laminated fabrics, are increasingly used in many consumer, industrial, architectural, medical and military applications. The Journal of Industrial Textiles is the only journal devoted exclusively to this technology and its applications.Each quarterly issue publishes research-based articles by specialists on new developments in industrial textile materials (fibres, fabrics, coatings), their properties and performance, processing (including coating, laminating, and finishing), applications, and markets.Reports also cover:· new developments in safety and environmental concerns· flammability and fire retardance· standards and regulations· test methods and results.Each issue also includes a Patents review section.Article authors are industrial textiles specialists from around the world, affiliated with university textile technology faculties, textile research organizations, and companies active in this field. .

Journal of Infection Prevention is the professional publication of the Infection Prevention Society. The aim of the journal is to advance the evidence base in infection prevention and control, and to provide a publishing platform for all health professionals interested in this field of practice. The journal is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed publication containing a wide range of articles: Original primary research studies, Qualitative and quantitative studies, Reviews of the evidence on various topics, Practice development project reports, Guidelines for practice, Case studies, Overviews of infectious diseases and their causative organisms, Audit and surveillance studies/projects and Outbreak reports.

Yes. Different publishers have different policies and some journals publish unedited or partly edited versions of articles on their web sites, before publishing them in print. Palgrave Macmillan's policy, however, is to publish online only the final version of the paper, exactly as it will be published in the printed edition. The paper is thus complete in every respect except that instead of having a volume/issue/page number, it has a DOI (Digital Object Identifier). This means that the paper can be referenced as soon as it appears on the AOP site by using the DOI.

he Journal of Intellectual Disabilities is a peer reviewed journal that provides a medium for the exchange of best practice, knowledge and research between academic and professional disciplines from education, social and health settings to bring about advancement of services for people with intellectual and learning disabilities. The idea of a practice-led journal is both exciting and timely.

The Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures (JIMSS), EIC: Dan Inman, is an international peer reviewed journal that publishes the highest quality original research. JIMSS reports on the results of experimental or theoretical work on any aspect of intelligent materials systems and/or structures research also called smart structure, smart materials, active materials, adaptive structures and adaptive materials.