Journal Guide

Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, the Journal of Family Psychotherapy features a case study orientation that makes for very interesting reading. Highlights include: Case Studies: Focused studies of a single case seen in family psychotherapy, illustrating the etiology, maintenance, and/or process of change of the problem.Program Reports: Descriptions of treatment programs that have been used successfully to treat specific problems or new orientations used generally in family therapy. Clinical case examples are included.Strategies in Clinical Practice: Detailed descriptions of therapeutic procedures used successfully to treat specific family-related problems; descriptions of family therapy processes used to manage problems usually treated in individually oriented therapy; or examinations of a few cases presenting the range of treatment possibilities for specific problems. The Journal of Family Psychotherapy has, besides its regular submissions of case studies, program reports, strategies in clinical practice, and original applied research, a number of special sections. These include: Family Therapy Around the WorldFamily Therapy and Mental Health, edited by Malcolm MacFarlaneIntervention Interchange, edited by Thorana NelsonMedia Reviews, edited by Thomas Stone Carlson In addition, each volume year includes a special issue (most often a double-issue) which offers an in-depth exploration of a state-of-the-art and clinically relevant topic. Peer Review Policy: All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Now recognized as the only publication devoted specifically to fluency, the Journal of Fluency Disorders provides comprehensive coverage of clinical, experimental, and theoretical aspects of stuttering, including the latest remediation techniques. As the official journal of the International Fluency Association, the journal features full-length research and clinical reports; methodological, theoretical and philosophical articles; reviews; short communications and much more – all readily accessible and tailored to the needs of the professional.ASHA Continuing Education Credits:The program objectives of the Journal of Fluency Disorders (JFD) include: (1) providing a forum for the acquisition of new knowledge; (2) providing up-to-date professional information; (3) and focusing ideas for improving delivery of clinical services. JFD is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for CEUs (intermediate level, professional area). The number of CEUs for each issue varies as a function of the size of the issue. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.More InformationMembership BenefitsMembers of the International Fluency Association receive paper copies and online access to the Journal of Fluency Disorders for free as a member benefit.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

The official journal of the Australasian Podiatry Council and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (UK). Journal of Foot and Ankle Research encompasses all aspects of policy, organisation, delivery and clinical practice related to the assessment, diagnosis, prevention and management of foot and ankle disorders. The Australasian Podiatry Council and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (UK) have some funds to cover the article-processing charge for manuscripts submitted by its members. Society members can email the appropriate contact at Australasian Podiatry Council or Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (UK) to obtain the corresponding code to enter on submission.

Multi-agency and multidisciplinary, the Journal of Forensic Practice provides a forum for researchers and practitioners on all aspects of forensic application in relation to the criminal and civil justice systems.

Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two anonymous referees. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are increasingly being utilized not only in postmortem study to help determine cause of death or injury, but also to help identify remains at local medical examiner offices or at the scenes of mass casualties. Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (JOFRI) aims to foster the exchange of information among forensic medicine and radiology professionals engaged in developing and utilizing imaging methods to advance non-invasive documentation and analysis of forensic findings in both living and dead persons. The journal seeks to develop best practices by presenting high quality evidence-based reviews and original research and will publish a mix of original research, review articles, brief communications, and case studies.

The Journal of Forensic Sciences is the official publication of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). It is devoted to the publication of original investigations, observations, scholarly inquiries, and reviews in the various branches of the forensic sciences. These include Pathology and Biology, Toxicology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, General, Odontology, Physical Anthropology, Jurisprudence, Criminalistics, Questioned Documents, Engineering Sciences, and Digital & Media Sciences. Similar submissions dealing with forensic-oriented aspects of the social science are also published. All papers are peer-reviewed. As papers clear the peer review and editorial processes, they will be included in this electronic version of the journal. The printed version of the journal will be distributed the first week of the month that the publication is issued. The official publication of this journal for citation purposes is the online version.

Official journal of the Faculty of Legal and Forensic Medicine.The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine provides a forum for the rapid publication of topical articles on legal medicine and all clinical aspects of forensic medicine and related specialities. The Journal carries definitive reviews, original communications, hypotheses, learning points of important issues, offering critical analysis and scientific appraisal. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, and the Journal is listed in MEDLINE/Index Medicus.All aspects of legal medicine, the coronial system and the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of living individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system are examined and the Journal has a broad international perspective.Topics covered in the journal include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following, particularly with relevance to the clinical setting:forensic medicineforensic pathologyforensic scienceforensic toxicologyforensic odontologyforensic anthropologyforensic psychiatryforensic geneticsdeath and care in custodytraining, forensic nursingoccupational health of police, fitness to interviewdeath investigation and causes of deathforensic medicine national systemshuman identificationentomology and palynologytaphonomymental healthcriminology, profilingchild abuse and neglectinterpersonal violence, assault and injury, personal injury, elder abuse, domestic violencesexual assaultsuicide, parasuicide and deliberate self-harmrestraint injuriesdrug and alcohol misusedrink and drug drivingtraffic medicine, transportation medicine, refugee and asylum medicinemedical law, medical ethicseuthanasia and end of life issuesconsentconfidentialityclinical negligenceprofessional regulationpatients'complaints proceduresmedical disciplinary proceduresthe coronial systemclinical governanceclinical risk managementclinical performance review procedurescriminal charges arising from clinical practice such as murder, manslaughter and indecent assaultthe sick doctorthe validation, licensing and certification of doctorsmass disaster, war gravestortureextra-judicial deathshuman rights

The Journal of Functional Foods aims to bring together the results of fundamental and applied research into functional foods (ie those containing various factors to ensure or enhance health) and their development and commercialization in food products. The journal will cover (but will not be restricted to) the fields of plant bioactives; antioxidants and ageing; dietary fibre, prebiotics and functional starches; probiotics and probiotic functional foods; functional lipids; bioactive peptides; vitamins, minerals and botanicals and other dietary supplements; functional beverages and food products; and molecular nutrition and other relevant aspects of disease prevention and treatment.Papers will cover such issues as new functional food bioactives; efficacy and safety of bioactive compounds and other functional food constituents using genomic technologies, bioassays and dynamic models; characterisation of functional foods and functional constituents with reference to product development; preparation of natural and synthetic ingredients for use in foods, supplements or premixes and improvement of ingredient quality; use of natural and synthetic ingredients in foods, supplements or premixes, effects of processing (including packaging, storage etc) on functionality and improvement of product quality; verification, quality control and traceability of natural and synthetic functional food ingredients and products; improvement of the quality of foods with inherent health benefits ; development and commercialisation of specific functional food products, supplements or functional ingredients; and the regulatory aspects of functional foods and related issues eg labelling, substantiation of health claims.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

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is produced 12 times per year and publishes peer-reviewed original papers, reviews and editorials concerned with clinical practice and research in the fields of hepatology, gastroenterology and endoscopy. Papers cover the medical, radiological, pathological, biochemical, physiological and historical aspects of the subject areas. All submitted papers are reviewed by at least two referees expert in the field of the submitted paper.

The Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer is a multidisciplinary medium for the publication of novel research pertaining to cancers arising from the gastrointestinal tract.The journal is dedicated to the most rapid publication possible.The journal publishes papers in all relevant fields, emphasizing those studies that are helpful in understanding and treating cancers affecting the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder and biliary tree, pancreas, small bowel, large bowel, rectum, and anus. In addition, the Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer publishes basic and translational scientific information from studies providing insight into the etiology and progression of cancers affecting these organs. New insights are provided from diverse areas of research such as studies exploring pre-neoplastic states, risk factors, epidemiology, genetics, preclinical therapeutics, surgery, radiation therapy, novel medical therapeutics, clinical trials, and outcome studies.·       In addition to reports of original clinical and experimental studies, the journal also publishes: case reports, state-of-the-art reviews on topics of immediate interest or importance: invited articles analyzing particular areas of pancreatic research and knowledge: perspectives in which critical evaluation and conflicting opinions about current topics may be expressed: meeting highlights that summarize important points presented at recent meetings: abstracts of symposia and conferences: book reviews: hypotheses: Letters to the Editors: and other items of special interest, including:Complex Cases in GI Oncology:  This is a new initiative to provide a forum to review and discuss the history and management of complex and involved gastrointestinal oncology cases.  The format will be similar to a teaching case conference where a case vignette is presented and is followed by a series of questions and discussion points.  A brief reference list supporting the points made in, discussion would be expected.

The Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal that updates the surgeon on the latest developments in gastrointestinal surgery. The journal includes original articles on surgery of the digestive tract; gastrointestinal images; 'How I Do It' articles, subject reviews, book reports, editorial columns, the SSAT Presidential Address, articles by a guest orator, symposia, letters, results of conferences and more. This is the official publication of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. The journal functions as an outstanding forum for continuing education in surgery and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

An interdisciplinary forum striving to represent the full breadth of LGBT mental health treatment; including issues relevant to patients and mental health care providers in all types of settings. The Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health also strives to cover the full spectrum of sexual and gender minority populations; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and gender-queer. The Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health emphasizes original research articles, critical reviews of the literature, reports of innovative programs for LGBT mental health care training and delivery, and case reports that advance our understanding of LGBT mental health. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone blind peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous review by two members of our editorial board.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.