Journal Guide

The 'Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences' is the official journal of the Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Japan Biliary Association. The journal succeeds the 'Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery' with its well-established reputation and 16-year history. The newly named journal builds upon that tradition with the expanded scope of disseminating knowledge in broader fields not limited to surgery. Also welcomed are articles on radiology (including interventional radiology), pathology, endoscopy, biochemistry, and physiology--in all aspects of the field of hepatic, biliary, and pancreatic diseases. All contributions, which are published as original articles, topics, review articles, technical notes, images of interest, rapid communications, letters to the editors, and other articles, should be aimed at promoting international scientific collaboration.

The Journal of Hepatology publishes original papers, reviews, case reports and letters to the Editor concerned with clinical and basic research in the field of hepatology. The Journal is published in English. Supplements may be accepted after editorial review.The full text of the Journal of Hepatology is available online via two sources:Institutional access: If your library has a subscription to ScienceDirect and has elected to include the Journal of Hepatology, you can access the journal online via www.sciencedirect.com.Please go to www.jhep-elsevier.com to access the Journal of Hepatology online.FREE TABLES OF CONTENTS AND ABSTRACTSFREE ACCESS TO THE EDITORIAL AND REVIEW ARTICLE OF EACH ISSUEFULL TEXT FOR EASL MEMBERS AND PERSONAL SUBSCRIBERSEvery three months with the TOP 25 in the Journal?The Journal of Hepatology endorses the policy of the WHO and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) on the registration of clinical trials. Therefore, any trial that starts recruiting on or after July 1, 2005 should be registered in a publicly owned, publicly accessible registry and should satisfy a minimal standard dataset. Trials that started recruiting before that date will be considered for publication if registered before September 13, 2005.More detailed information regarding Clinical trials and registration can be found in New Engl J Med 2004, 351:1250-1251 and New Engl J Med 2005, 352:2437-2438.IMPORTANT All EASL members have online access included in their membership fee. All personal subscribers have online access included in their subscription rate.

The Journal of Herbal Medicine, the official journal of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, is a peer reviewed journal which aims to serve its readers as an authoritative resource on the profession and practice of herbal medicine. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Medical Herbalists and other health professionals interested in the clinical and professional application of botanical medicines. The objective is to strengthen the research and educational base of herbal medicine with research papers in the form of case studies, original research articles and reviews, monographs, clinical trials and relevant in vitro studies. It also publishes policy statements, opinion pieces, book reviews, conference proceedings and profession related information such as pharmacovigilance reports providing an information source for not only the Herbal Practitioner but any Health professional with an interest in botanical medicine.Potentially the premier journal in its field, the journal welcomes papers that stimulate research and interest in herbal medicine education and practice that disseminate information about its clinical tradition, best practices, skills and knowledge.We do not publish papers• whereby the focus and primary experimental method involves the use of animals• that only focus on in vitro studies relating to antioxidant activity

The Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants is an essential reference filled with recent research and other valuable information associated with herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. The Journal serves as a focus point through which investigators and others may publish material of importance to the production, marketing, and utilization of these plants and associated extracts. The journal covers the following topics: growth, development, horticulture, ecology, physiology, genetic, chemistry, and economics. Original articles, review articles, and book reviews provide information of interest to an international audience of researchers, teachers, technicians, and managers involved with production and/or marketing of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. Managers of food companies, food processing facilities, medical research laboratories, government agencies, and others interested in new chemicals, food additives, international trade, patents, and other items can easily review new findings. The Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants is a forum in which recent research and other information associated with herbs, spices, and medicinal plants is shared. The Journal represents a centralized database accessible by investigators within the international community that work with or have an interest in herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Published monthly from January 2010, Neuro-Oncology is the official journal of the Society for Neuro-Oncology. Also affiliated with the Japan Society for Neuro-Oncology and the European Association for Neuro-Oncology it is a truly global journal in the field.Dedicated to providing superior and rapid publication of information in all areas of neuro-oncology, the journal contains peer-reviewed articles and reviews, symposia on selected topics, published abstracts of annual meetings, and society news and announcements from around the world.

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.

The Journal of Histotechnology publishes original articles dealing with vertebrate histology or cytology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, marine histology, nuclear histology, veterinary histology, fluorescence and electron microscopy, molecular biology, and case studies describing the use of stains in the analysis of disease in human or animal tissue. Articles dealing with quality control, tricks of the trade, and educational or administrative techniques directly related to these disciplines are also published.

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.

Internationally acclaimed, peer-reviewed, and devoted to publishing a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship to foster a thorough understanding of the complexities, nuances, and the multifaceted aspects of sexuality and gender. The chief aim of the journal is to publish thought-provoking scholarship by researchers, community activists, and scholars who employ a range of research methodologies and who offer a variety of perspectives to continue shaping knowledge production in the arenas of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) studies and queer studies. The Journal of Homosexuality is committed to offering substantive, accessible reading to researchers and general readers alike in the hope of: spurring additional research, offering ideas to integrate into educational programs at schools, colleges & universities, or community-based organizations, and manifesting activism against sexual and gender prejudice (e.g., homophobia, biphobia and transphobia), including the promotion of sexual and gender justice. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Hospital Infection is the official scientific publication of the Healthcare Infection Society. The Editor invites original papers, leading articles and correspondence in English, on all aspects of hospital infection as well as reviews on subjects of current interest. The journal seeks to promote collaboration between the many disciplines in infection control in different countries resulting in multidisciplinary and international coverage of the latest developments in this crucial area.Research areas include but are not limited to:Outbreak prevention in hospital or community settingsHealthcare-associated infection surveillanceMethods of prevention of healthcare-associated infectionPrevention of infection in immunosuppressed patientsInfection hazards associated with medical devicesRole of medical equipment in healthcare-associated infectionDisinfection and sterilizationCleaning, environmental contamination and its surveillanceManagement of clinical wasteLaboratory diagnostics in relation to infection prevention and controlUse of antibiotic prophylaxis in infection preventionUse of IT systems in infection surveillanceDesign of hospitals and healthcare premisesInfection hazards associated with critical care units, or other specific healthcare departments

The Journal of Hospital Librarianship is the first journal to specifically address the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists in the field of hospital librarianship. This peer-reviewed journal focuses on technical and administrative issues that most concern hospital librarians, providing a forum for those professionals who organize and disseminate health information to both clinical care professionals and consumers. The Journal addresses a wide variety of subjects that are vital to the field, including administrative, technical and program issues that may challenge hospital librarians. Articles published in the Journal focus on research strategies, administrative assistance, managed care, financing, mergers, and more. The Journal also publishes articles and columns related to innovative strategies for transforming the healthcare environment, as well as up-to-date analyses and reviews of new products and services. The Journal accepts original research, theoretical papers, practitioner-based articles, essays and book and product reviews that substantially contribute to the field of hospital librarianship. Peer Review Policy: All manuscripts submitted to Journal of Hospital Librarianship are peer reviewed using a double-blind process. Reviewers are assigned on the basis of subject expertise. The Editor accepts or rejects articles based on topic and/or the recommendation of two peer reviewers. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Journal of Human Hypertension is published monthly. The editors will consider for publication all suitable papers dealing directly or indirectly with clinical aspects of hypertension, including epidemiology. The journal aims to perform the dual role of increasing knowledge in the field of high blood pressure as well as improving the standard of care of patients.

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.

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing papers in applied nutrition and dietetics. Papers are therefore welcomed on:

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition is the premier peer-reviewed journal among professionals interested in nutrition, food and water security, health, agriculture and the environment. The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition: provides a distinguished venue for the publication of original articles prepared by scholars and practitioners in the field and reviewed by qualified peers publishes manuscripts that advance knowledge across the range of research and practice issues in nutrition, food and water security, health, agriculture and the environment supports the professional growth of researchers and practitioners in these areas. The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition studies the growing connection and interdependence between the environment, food, nutrition, and health. It comprehensively examines local, national and international hunger and environmental nutrition issues specifically food access, food security, food production, agriculture, and the interconnectedness on nutrition and health. The journal is designed to provide current research and application information on public policy, legislation, and regulation related to sustainable ecosystems and the link with maintaining optimal nutrition and well-being for all people.Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.