Journal Guide

Applied Catalysis A: General publishes novel papers on all aspects of catalysis of basic and practical interest to chemical scientists in both industrial and academic fields.The scope of Applied Catalysis A: General includes the following:Scientific understanding of any catalytic phenomenon. Phenomena of relevance to current industrial processes, processes under industrial development or of interest for future commercial applications are particularly welcome. Heterogeneous, homogeneous and biocatalysis are included. Research investigating catalytic actions of heterogeneous, homogeneous, biological and natural systems are especially encouraged.Scientific aspects of preparation, activation, aging, deactivation, rejuvenation, regeneration and start up transient effects of commercially interesting or representative model catalysts.Scientific methods of characterization of catalysts, especially if they are applicable to industrial catalysts.Chemical engineering aspects relevant to an improved understanding of catalytic phenomena or application to catalysis. Results involving a joint approach by chemical engineering and catalytic science are particularly welcome.New catalysts, catalytic reactions, catalytic routes and processes of potential practical interest.Catalysis and catalytic processes for sustainable practices, including sustainable energy supply and consumption processes, and sustainable chemicals production.The journal accepts original Research Papers, Reviews, invited Perspective articles and Letters to the Editor.

Applied Catalysis B: Environmental welcomes original, novel and high-impact contributions from the following fields:Catalytic elimination of environmental pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur compounds, chlorinated and other organic compounds, and soot emitted from stationary or mobile sourcesBasic understanding of catalysts used in environmental pollution abatement, especially as applied to industrial processesAll aspects of preparation, characterization, activation, deactivation and regeneration of novel and commercially applicable environmental catalystsNew catalytic routes and processes for the production of clean energy, such as in hydrogen generation via catalytic fuel processing; and new catalysts and electrocatalysts for fuel cellsCatalytic reactions in which wastes are converted to useful productsClean manufacturing replacing toxic chemicals with environmentally friendly catalystsScientific aspects of photocatalytic processes and basic understanding of photocatalysts as applied to environmental problemsNew catalytic combustion technologies and catalystsThe journal will accept original Research Papers, Reviews and Letters to the Editor. Papers dealing with reactions and processes aimed at the production of commercial products and the remaining aspect of catalysis should be directed to Applied Catalysis A: General. Enzymatic papers should be directed to Journal of Molecular Catalysis B.

Catalysis Communications aims to provide rapid publication of significant, novel, and timely research results homogeneous, heterogeneous, and enzymatic catalysis.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

Applied Categorical Structures focuses on applications of results, techniques and ideas from category theory to mathematics, physics and computer science. These include the study of topological and algebraic categories, representation theory, algebraic geometry, homological and homotopical algebra, derived and triangulated categories, categorification of (geometric) invariants, categorical investigations in mathematical physics, higher category theory and applications, categorical investigations in functional analysis, in continuous order theory and in theoretical computer science. In addition, the journal also follows the development of emerging fields in which the application of categorical methods proves to be relevant. Applied Categorical Structures publishes both carefully refereed research papers and survey papers. It promotes communication and increases the dissemination of new results and ideas among mathematicians and computer scientists who use categorical methods in their research.

Applied Clay Science is an international publication medium for research papers, reviews, and resource and technical notes in the field of applied clay science and technology in a broad sense.The journal covers items such as:- Clay characterisation related to optimum industrial utilisation- Clay product preparation, including such topics as mineral extraction, mineral processing and modification of clay properties- Chemical, mineralogical, geochemical and physical properties and behaviour of clay minerals related to applications in the industrial production of: ceramics, construction materials, refractories, fillers and carriers (paper, paint, rubber, plastics, insecticides, animal food)- The role of clays and clay minerals as process aids: catalytic uses, adsorptive applications, filtering and refining media, slurry uses (drilling muds, etc.), bounding and pelletising applications, foundry moulding- Influence of clay composition and fabric on permeability and reservoir properties- Geotechnical applications of clays and clay minerals- Agricultural application such as the influence of clays on soil structure, fertility and water requirements- Environmental applications of clay science such as radioactive waste disposal, and water engineering- Justifications of quality requirements of clays and clay minerals.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

Applied Clinical Informatics (ACI) is the official eJournal of AMIA, IMIA, and EFMI, the online journal ACI - Applied Clinical Informatics (ACI) publishes approximately 100 peer-reviewed articles per year. It aims to establish a platform that allows sharing of knowledge between clinical medicine and health IT specialists as well as bridging gaps between visionary design and successful and pragmatic deployment.

Applied Clinical Research, Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs is an international journal with market leadership in readership and contributions that are scientific, original, relevant, innovative and statistically validated. The journal aims to further bridge the gap in the publication of clinical drug development and regulatory affairs between high growth and potentially growing regions.

Applied Cognitive Psychology seeks to publish the best papers dealing with psychological analyses of memory, learning, thinking, problem solving, language, and consciousness as they occur in real world contexts. Applied Cognitive Psychology focuses on studies of human performance and basic cognitive skills in everyday environments. Particular emphases include studies of autobiographical memory, lifespan memory development, detecting truth and deception, eyewitness memory and memory reliability, as well as cognitive perspectives on consumer behaviour, health and education. Articles will normally combine rigorous investigations of real world events with appropriate theoretical analyses and proper appraisal of practical implications. While empirical research remains the primary focus of the journal, Applied Cognitive Psychology also publishes theoretical articles and reviews. We encourage authors to submit via our online submission system: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/acp.

Applied Composite Materials is an international journal dedicated to the publication of original full-length papers, review articles and short communications of the highest quality that advance the development and application of engineering composite materials. Its articles identify problems that limit the performance and reliability of the composite material and composite part; and propose solutions that lead to innovation in design and the successful exploitation and commercialization of composite materials across the widest spectrum of engineering uses. The main focus is on the quantitative descriptions of material systems and processing routes. Coverage includes management of time-dependent changes in microscopic and macroscopic structure and its exploitation from the material's conception through to its eventual obsolescence.

Applied Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing will focus on the disciplines of computer science, engineering, and mathematics. The scope of the journal includes developing applications related to all aspects of natural and social sciences by employing the technologies of computational intelligence and soft computing. The new applications of using computational intelligence and soft computing are still in development. Although computational intelligence and soft computing are established fields, the new applications of using computational intelligence and soft computing can be regarded as an emerging field, which is the focus of this journal.The application areas of interest include, but are not limited to:Interval Analysis(Real Interval Arithmetics, Complex Interval Arithmetics, Interval Equations, etc.)Interval Mathematics(Metric Topology for Intervals, Interval Integrals, Interval Differential Equations, etc.)Interval Computation (Matrix Computation with Intervals, Systems of Interval Equations, etc.)Fuzzy Sets (Fuzzy Numbers, Extension Principle, Fuzzy Rough Sets, Fuzzy Competence Sets, etc.)Fuzzy Systems (Fuzzy Control, Fuzzy Neural Networks, Genetic Fuzzy Systems, Hybrid Intelligent Systems, etc.)Fuzzy Logics(Many-Valued Logics, Type-2 Fuzzy Logics, Intuitionistic Fuzzy Logics, etc.)Fuzzy Mathematics (Fuzzy Differential Equations, Fuzzy Real Analysis, Fuzzy Topology, Fuzzy Algebra, etc.)Fuzzy Optimization(Possibilistic Programming, Fuzzy Linear and Nonlinear Programming, Fuzzy Stochastic Optimization, etc.)Fuzzy Statistical Analysis (Fuzzy Random Variables, Fuzzy Regression Analysis, Fuzzy Reliability Analysis, Fuzzy Times Series, etc.)Operations Research (Fuzzy Games, Fuzzy Inventory Models, Fuzzy Queueing Theory, Fuzzy Scheduling Problems, etc.)Heuristics(Ant Colony Optimization, Artificial Immune Systems, Genetic Algorithms, Particle Swarm Intelligence, Simulated Annealing, Tabu Search, etc.)Hybrid Systems (The fusion of Fuzzy Systems and Computational Intelligence)Approximate Reasoning(Possibility Theory, Mathematical Theory of Evidence, Fuzzy Common Knowledge, etc.)Miscellaneous (Fuzzy Data Mining, Fuzzy Biomedical Systems, Pattern Recognition, Fuzzy Clustering, Information Retrieval, Chaotic Systems, etc.).

Applied Computing & Geosciences is an online-only Open Access journal focused on all aspects of computing in the geosciences, and like its sister journal Computers & Geosciences, Applied Computing & Geosciences' mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge in all the related areas of at the interface between computer sciences and geosciences.

Applied Computing & Geosciences publishes original articles, review articles and case-studies. Alongside welcoming direct submissions, the journal will benefit from an Article Transfer Service which will allow the author(s) to transfer their manuscript online from Computers & Geosciences thus saving authors time and effort spent on formatting and resubmitting.

Applied Computing & Geosciences offers the community an innovative, efficient and flexible route for the publication of scientifically and ethically sound articles which address problems in the geosciences which includes:
Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence; Computational Methods; Computer Graphics; Computer Visualization; Data Models; Data Processing; Database Retrieval; Distributed Systems; E-Geoscience; Geocomputation; Geographical Information Systems; Geoinformatics; Geomathematics; Image Analysis; Information Retrieval; Modelling; Near and Remote Sensing Data Analysis; Ontologies; Parallel Systems; Programming Languages; Remote Sensing; Simulation; Social Media; Software Engineering; Spatial Analysis and The World-Wide Web.

The term Geoscience is used in a broad sense to refer to the physical Earth sciences including:
Atmospheric Sciences; Climatology; Economic Geology; Environmental Science; Geochemistry; Geodesy; Geology; Geomatics; Geomorphology; Geological and Geotechnical Engineering; Geophysics; Glaciology; Hydrogeology; Hydrology; Meteorology; Mineralogy; Oceanography; Ore Geology; Paleogeography; Paleontology; Petrology; Physical Geography; Planetary Science; Sedimentology; Seismology; Soil Science; Stratigraphy and Structural Geology.

Our highly experienced and well-respected editorial team ensures that all papers are promptly, rigorously and fairly peer-reviewed by the experts in the field.

• Research paper (5,000 words): Providing an original contribution to the scientific fields of study outlined above.
• Review paper (10,000 words): Critically describing the state-of-the art of applications of computer science in the geosciences, as a stand-alone contribution or to frame a special issue.
• Application article (5,000 words): Describing a real-world case study on the scientific fields of study outlined above.

Criteria for assessment shall be: completeness, depth, novelty, timeliness, quality, and interest to the Journal's readership. Before submitting review paper manuscripts, a review outline should be approved by one of the editors of the Journal.

Applied Computing and Informatics aims to be timely in disseminating leading-edge knowledge to researchers, practitioners and academics whose interest is in the latest developments in applied computing and information systems concepts, strategies, practices, tools and technologies. In particular, the journal encourages research studies that have significant contributions to make to the continuous development and improvement of IT practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries. By doing so, the journal attempts to bridge the gap between the academic and industrial community, and therefore, welcomes theoretically grounded, methodologically sound research studies that address various IT-related problems and innovations of an applied nature. The journal will serve as a forum for practitioners, researchers, managers and IT policy makers to share their knowledge and experience in the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of various IT applications. Contributions may deal with, but are not limited to:
• Internet and E-Commerce Architecture, Infrastructure, Models, Deployment Strategies and Methodologies.
• E-Business and E-Government Adoption.
• Mobile Commerce and their Applications.
• Applied Telecommunication Networks.
• Software Engineering Approaches, Methodologies, Techniques, and Tools.
• Applied Data Mining and Warehousing.
• Information Strategic Planning and Recourse Management.
• Applied Wireless Computing.
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.
• IT Education.
• Societal, Cultural, and Ethical Issues of IT.
• Policy, Legal and Global Issues of IT.
• Enterprise Database Technology.
• IT Effectiveness and Performance Management.
• Geographical Information Systems.
• IT Investment and Project Management.
• Knowledge Management and IT Transfer.
• Enterprise Application Integration.
• Information and Internet Security.
• Applied Aspects of Arabization.
• Agent Technologies and their Applications.
• IT and Organizational Change Management.
• Business Process, Modeling, Analysis, Re-engineering, and Management.
• Health Informatics.
• Neural Networks Applications.
• Emerging Technologies.
• Net-Centric Applied Computing.
• Applied Intelligent Systems.
• Quality and Performance Management Systems.
• IT Adoption in Public and Private Sectors.
• IT Outsourcing and Application Service Provider.
• Electronic Customer Relationship Management.
• Human and Educational Information Systems.
• National Information Plans and Policies.
• Interdisciplinary Issues.

Applied Computing and Informatics is an open access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal, focusing on the knowledge and use of IT applications. The journal serves a forum for both applied and theoretical understanding and encourages submissions from both within and beyond academia.