Journal Guide

The Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation is an international scientific journal covering clinically oriented biochemical and physiological research.Since the launch of the journal in 1949, it has been a forum for international laboratory medicine, closely related to and edited by The Scandinavian Society for Clinical Chemistry.The journal contains peer-reviewed articles, editorials, invited reviews, and short technical notes. Additionally, several supplements are published each year, consisting of monographs, and symposium and congress reports covering subjects within clinical chemistry and clinical physiology.The supplements consist of monographs and symposium reports covering clinical chemistry and clinical physiological subjects.Indexed/abstracted in: ALL CML JOURNALS; Biochemistry & Biophysics Citration Index; Biological Abstracts; Chemical Abstracts; Elsevier BIOBASE/Current Awareness in Biological Sciences; Current Contents/Clinical Medicine; Current Contents/Life Sciences; EMBASE/Excerpta Medica; Energy Research Abstracts; Index Medicus/MEDLINE; Index Veterinarius; Iowa Drug Information Service; Medical Documentation Service; Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews Series A. Human and Experimental; Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews Series B. Live Feeds and Feeding; Periodicals Scanned and Abstracted. Life Science Collection; PESTDOC; Reference Update; Research Alert; Safety and Health at work; Science Citation Index; SciSearch; Sociedad Iberoamericana de Información Científica (SIIC) Data Bases; SportSearch and the Tropical Diseases Bulletin.

The Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research is an international refereed research journal focusing on central ideas and themes in educational thinking and research. The journal welcomes reports on philosophical, historical, comparative, experimental and survey studies and has no preferences - except quality - concerning the authors' choices of methodological perspectives. The journal reflects ongoing educational research in the nordic countries. It also encourages scholarly discussions on vital concepts, new issues and themes of importance for education in the future. The journal sells to over fifty countries and is abstracted and indexed in over fifteen current awareness titles. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees. Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications: Taylor & Francis and The Editors of Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and The Editors of Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis and The Editors of Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research.

The Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research publishes original articles relevant to forests and forestry of boreal and temperate regions, including the forestry-to-wood production chain. The journal accepts original papers of high scientific quality and international interest in the entire field of forest research from basic to more applied subjects including: * wood science and technology * silviculture * forest utilization * forest planning * management and economics * marketing In addition to original articles and research contributed by international academics and professionals from within the forest industry, the journal presents a very popular News & Views section covering topical issues and items concerning R&D in the forest industry sector. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research is published six times per year on behalf of the Nordic Forest Research Co-operation Committee (SNS). Disclaimer The Nordic Forest Cooperation Committee (SNS) and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology is one of the most important journals for international medical research in gastroenterology and hepatology with international contributors, Editorial Board, and distribution. The journal publishes reviews and original research articles of high standard covering all aspects of digestive organs, within surgery and internal medicine in addition to other areas. The editors welcome reports on all features of patient-oriented research and methodology including endoscopy, as well as cost-benefit evaluations and basal research within the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. Supplements may be accepted after editorial review. The journal was first published in 1966. Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/gas/Description.

Scandinavian Journal of History presents articles on Scandinavian history and review essays surveying themes in recent Scandinavian historical research.It concentrates on perspectives of national historical particularities and important long-term and short-term developments. The editorial policy gives particular priority to Scandinavian topics and to efforts of placing Scandinavian developments into a larger context. Studies explicitly comparing Scandinavian processes and phenomena to those in other parts of the world are therefore regarded as particularly important. In addition to publishing articles and review essays, the journal includes short book reviews. Review essay proposals and polemical communications are welcomed.Scandinavian Journal of History is published for the Historical Associations of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Scandinavian subcommittees of the International Committee of Historical Sciences.

Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism aims at initiating and stimulating hospitality and tourism-related discussions among the academic community, managers, and decision makers both in the private and public sectors.The journal covers all types of empirical and conceptual research of issues relevant to Scandinavia, North Sea and Baltic regions, and associated developments in the regional hospitality and tourism industry. In addition to research articles, research notes and book reviews, it welcomes book discussions and contributions debating or commenting issues of interests to researchers and the professional community (events, research politics, philosophical themes etc.).English is the official language of the journal, and copy-editing support is provided to authors who may require language assistance.

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases publishes original papers on clinical aspects of infectious diseases. The topics may concern clinical aspects of infectious diseases, laboratory investigations of clinical significance (bacteriological, virological, parasitological, mycological, immunological, pathological, physiological, chemical and pharmacological), epidemiological and epizootological studies of human infections and experimental infections. Manuscripts are welcomed both from Scandinavian and other countries. In addition to regular articles, review articles, case reports, short communications and letters may be accepted. The journal was started in 1969 and was the first European journal in English entirely devoted to the clinical and microbiological aspects of infectious diseases. Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/inf/Description.

The main mission of the journal is to publish original, peer-reviewed research on topics related to general practice and primary care. We also publish editorials, discussion papers and reviews to facilitate continuing professional development in family medicine Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/pri/Description.

Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology is an international scientific journal covering clinical and experimental aspects of rheumatic diseases. The journal provides essential reading for rheumatologists as well as general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons, radiologists, pharmacologists, pathologists and other health professionals with an interest in patients with rheumatic diseases.The journal incorporates original papers within the various fields of clinical and experimental rheumatology: including epidemiology, aetiology and pathogenesis, treatment and prophylaxis; laboratory aspects including genetics, biochemistry, immunology, immunopathology, microbiology, histopathology, pathophysiology and pharmacology; radiological aspects including X-ray, ultrasonography, CT, MRI and other forms of imaging.Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology is the official journal of the Scandinavian Society for Rheumatology, a non-profit organization following the statutes of the Scandinavian Society for Rheumatology/Scandinavian Research Foundation. The main objective of the Foundation is to support research and promote information and knowledge about rheumatology and related fields. The annual surplus by running the Journal is awarded to young, talented, researchers within the field of rheumatology.Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology contents:* Editorials*Review articles*Articles*Case reports*Letters*SupplementsRead More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/rhe/Description.

When the Scandinavian Journal of the Old Testament was first published in 1987, it was expected to become the principal forum of Scandinavian Old Testament research. Reality has surpassed the expectations of the founders, as Scandinavian Journal of the Old Testament is rapidly becoming one of the major outlets of international Old Testament scholarship, although without losing its specific Scandinavian character. Contributions by leading scholars have in recent years changed the scholarly understanding of the history of Israel. Such contributions have been published in issues devoted to special themes such as heritage of Sigmund Mowinckel; the question of Israel's origin; Old Testament and Literature.

Scando-Slavica is a peer-reviewed international journal for Slavic and Baltic linguistics, literature, culture, history and society. It publishes two issues yearly. The editorial board is appointed by the Association of Nordic Slavists and Baltologists. While Scando-Slavica is primarily an organ for Scandinavian slavists and baltologists, contributions by non-Scandinavian authors are welcomed. The majority of articles are written in English and Russian, but articles written in German and French are also accepted.

School Effectiveness and School Improvement presents information on educational effectiveness, practice and policy-making across primary, secondary and higher education. The Editors believe that the educational progress of all students, regardless of family background and economic status, is the key indicator of effectiveness and improvement in schools. The journal strives to explore this idea with manuscripts that cover a range of subjects within the area of educational effectiveness at the classroom, school or system level, including, but not limited to: * Effective pedagogy * Classroom climate * School ethos and leadership * School improvement and reform programmes * Systemwide policy and reform The journal does not subscribe to any particular methodology, and publishes quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies, literature reviews, historical overviews, case studies, theoretical and philosophical material and methodological papers, providing they are relevant to the field of educational effectiveness and demonstrate the rigour expected from a leading education journal. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees. The journal also publishes an annual list of referees in the first issue of each volume. Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications: Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

School Leadership & Management is an international, refereed journal which publishes articles, reports, news and information on all aspects of the leadership and management of schools. The journal is fundamentally concerned with the improvement of leadership and management practice in schools.School Leadership & Management particularly welcomes: articles that explore alternative, critical and re-conceptualised views of school leadership and management articles that are written for academics but are aimed at both a practitioner and academic audience contributions from practitioners, provided that the relationship between theory and practice is made explicit. Prospective authors should consult the notes for contributors. Authors are also encouraged to contact members of the editorial board prior to submission.Peer Review Policy:All research articles in this journal, including those that appear in special editions, have undergone rigorous peer review, based upon initial editors screening and subsequent anonymized refereeing by at least two referees for each paper. In the case of a difference of opnion between referees additional views are sought from a third referee. The refereeing process adheres to the international standards and ensures that all published work is of the highest quality.Disclaimer for Scientific, Technical and Social Science publications:Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

Science & Global Security is an international journal for peer-reviewed scientific and technical studies relating to arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation policy. Its goals are to help create a common understanding of the technical basis for new policy initiatives and to provide an archival source for further works of scholarship and policy analysis. Articles in the past few years have included technical studies on the characteristics and verification of centrifuge uranium enrichment, the monitoring of containers to detect nuclear material, the risks of accidental launch of ballistic missiles, Russia's nuclear icebreaker fleet, advances in seismic monitoring of underground nuclear weapon tests, and the characteristics and proliferation resistance of new nuclear reactor concepts and fuel cycles. The articles published in the journal are written so that their essential conclusions can be understood by non-specialists, while containing enough technical detail so that results can be checked and reproduced by technical analysts. Beyond providing a basis for policy, the journal publishes review articles and tutorial material suitable for university courses.Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and outside refereeing, most often by two anonymous referees.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Science & Technology Libraries is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal covering all aspects of our profession as librarians serving science, engineering, clinical investigation, and agriculture. It best serves this purpose by publishing the refereed papers of some of our most successful colleagues working at some of the most distinguished institutions around the world, as well as the vetted manuscripts of those new professionals whose insights demonstrate that their careers among us are on the ascendant. Our content is overwhelmingly composed of original research articles and reports of best practices in which some significant way, further the understanding and management of information resources in our area of competence in relation to their intended audience. Each issue of Science & Technology Libraries also includes:Profiles in Science -- A survey of the life, times, career and publication patterns of a distinguished scientist, engineer, clinical investigator or agricultural expertReviews of Science for Science Librarians -- Extensive overviews of a development in science, engineering, clinical investigation or agriculture that bears watching by our professionScience & Technology Libraries examines issues of everyday importance including:Descriptions and analyses of the information needs of emerging sciences and technologiescomparison of features, coverage and costs of new information productsCompetition among publications, publishers, platforms, and the for-profit vs. non-profit vs. Open Access sectors within the STMA information industryExamination of the accuracy & quality control of scientific information resources and publicationsInstitutional repositoriesThe relevance or lack of it in federated searching on retrieval of more specialized scientific and technical informationThe impact of distance education on the in-person of use of science libraries and their electronic resourcesThe professional training of science librariansThe education of science library usersThe evaluation of scientists and their grant proposals using bibliometric measuresBuilding strategic alliances and advocacy groups within your sponsoring organizationand much more!Science & Technology Libraries matters to the working lives of today's scientific, technical, medical and agricultural librarians, and serves as a foundation for the development of the next generation of information professionals in our field.