Journal Guide

Seminars in Cancer Biology is a review journal dedicated to keeping scientists informed of developments in the field of molecular oncology on a topic by topic basis. Each issue is thematic in approach, devoted to an important topic of interest to cancer biologists, from the underlying genetic and molecular causes of cellular transformation and cancer to the molecular basis of potential therapies. Every issue is edited by a guest editor, an internationally acknowledged expert in the field, and contains six to eight authoritative invited reviews on different aspects of the subject area. The aim of each issue is to provide a coordinated, readable, and lively review of a selected area, published rapidly to ensure currency.Topics covered in earlier issues include:• Tumour suppressor genes• Protein kinases in signal transduction• Steroids and their receptors• Transgenic mice in cancer research• Apoptosis and Cancer• RNA interference in cancer biology and treatment• Oncogenes as therapeutic targetsBenefits 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

Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology is a review journal dedicated to keeping scientists informed of developments in the field of molecular cell and developmental biology, on a topic by topic basis. Each issue is thematic in approach, devoted to an important topic of interest to cell and developmental biologists, focusing on the latest advances and their specific implications. Every issue is edited by a guest editor, an Internationally acknowledged expert in the field, and contains six to eight authoritative invited reviews on different aspects of the subject area. The aim of each issue is to provide a coordinated, readable, and lively review of a selected area, published rapidly to ensure currency.Topics Covered in Earlier Issues Include:• Dictyostelium pattern formation• Molecular chaperones of the ER: their role in protein folding and genetic disease• Plant development and signalling• Chromatin: a target for intracellular signalling pathways• Gene duplication in development and evolutionBenefits 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

Each issue of Seminars in Radiation Oncology is compiled by a guest editor to address a specific topic in the specialty, presenting definitive information on areas of rapid change and development. A significant number of articles report new scientific information. Topics covered include tumor biology, diagnosis, medical and surgical management of the patient, and new technologies.Seminars in Radiation Oncology has an Impact Factor of 4.312 and is ranked 10th of 90 journals in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging category and 38th of 141 in Oncology category on the 2009 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters.2011 Topics: Volume 21, Issues 1-4JanuaryEarly Stage Breast CancerLori Pierce, MDAprilMetabolic and Functional Imaging with Radiation TherapyJames M. Balter, PhDJulyRectal CancerBrian Czito, MD, and Christopher Willett, MDOctoberLiver Tumors (primary and metastatic)Laura Dawson, MD

Seminars in Reproductive Medicine is a bi-monthly topic driven review journal that provides in-depth coverage of important advances in the understanding of normal and disordered human reproductive function, as well as new diagnostic and interventional techniques. The journal offers an informed perspective on issues like male and female infertility, reproductive physiology, pharmacological hormonal manipulation, and state-of-the-art assisted reproductive technologies.

•Sensing principles and mechanisms New materials development (transducers and sensitive/recognition components)
•Fabrication technology
•Actuators
•Optical devices
•Electrochemical devices
•Mass-sensitive devices
•Gas sensors
•Biosensors
•Analytical microsystems
•Environmental, process control and biomedical applications
•Signal processing
•Sensor and sensor-array chemometrics
•Optoelectronic sensors
•Mechanical sensors
•Thermal sensors
•Magnetic sensors
•Interface electronics
•Sensor Systems and Applications
•µTAS - Micro Total Analysis Systems (Microsystems for the generation, handling and analysis of (bio)chemical information)
•Development of solid-state devices for transducing physical signals
•Analytical devices incorporating a biological material

The editors will accept reviews and papers of obvious relevance, which describe important new concepts, underpin understanding of the above areas of interest or provide important insights into the practical application, manufacture and commercialisation of bio-sensing and sensing technologies.

Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220) provides an advanced forum for the science and technology of sensors and biosensors. It publishes reviews (including comprehensive reviews on the complete sensors products), regular research papers and short notes. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced.

Recent discoveries in experimental and clinical research have led to impressive advances in our knowledge of the genetic and environmental mechanisms governing sex determination and differentiation, their evolution as well as the mutations or endocrine and metabolic abnormalities that interfere with normal gonadal development. Sexual Development provides a unique forum for this rapidly expanding field. Its broad scope covers all aspects of genetics, molecular biology, embryology, endocrinology, evolution, and pathology of sex determination and differentiation in humans and animals. It publishes high-quality original research manuscripts, review articles, short reports, case reports, and commentaries. An internationally renowned and multidisciplinary editorial team of 3 chief editors, 10 prominent scientists serving as section editors, and a distinguished panel of editorial board members ensures fast and author-friendly editorial processing and peer reviewing.

Silvae Genetica is an international peer reviewed journalwith more than a 50 year tradition and experience in allfields of theoretical and applied Forest Genetics and TreeBreeding. This journal is indexed in ISI Web of Science,CAB Abstracts, FAO AGRIS and ELFIS. It continues“Zeitschrift für Forstgenetik und Forstpflanzenzüchtung”(Journal of Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding)founded by W. LANGNER in 1951.

Skeletal Muscle is a peer-reviewed, open access, online journal that publishes articles investigating molecular mechanisms underlying the biology of skeletal muscle. A wide range of skeletal muscle biology is included: development, metabolism, the regulation of mass and function, aging, degeneration, dystrophy and regeneration. The emphasis is on understanding adult skeletal muscle, its maintenance, and its interactions with non-muscle cell types and regulatory modulators. Skeletal Muscle aims to provide a venue for the publication of novel, cutting-edge research and technological developments involving the application of molecular biology, cellular biology, and biochemistry-based approaches, and to answer questions relevant to the understanding of skeletal muscle.

In the past decade research into skin pharmacology has developed dramatically with new and promising drugs and therapeutic concepts being introduced regularly. Recent examples include immunosuppressive topicals, and new strategies in the therapy of malignant melanoma and wound healing. New concepts have also been developed in traditional areas of skin therapy and skin care which have led to discussions of issues such as ‘cosmeceuticals’ in the United States, ‘quasi-drugs’ in Japan, and the 6th Amendment of the Cosmetic Regulation in the European Union. There are many open questions which reflect the importance of the subject and the need for a new international scientific forum where they can be discussed in extenso. Dermatologists, pharmaceutical chemists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, and others interested in the subject are invited to contribute to this exciting project and to submit their best research work for publication.

Sleep and Biological Rhythms is the official journal of the Japanese Society of Sleep Research, and publishes original research articles dealing with sleep and wakefulness, including biological rhythms. Papers in basic science, medicine and social science relating to sleep and/or biological rhythms will be considered for publication. Both members and non-members of the Japanese Society of Sleep Research are welcome to submit papers to the journal.

Micro and Nano: No Small Matter. Science at the nano- and microscale is currently receiving enormous wordwide interest. Small provides the very best forum for experimental and theoretical studies of fundamental and applied interdisciplinary research at these dimensions. Read an attractive mix of peer-reviewed Communications, Reviews, Concepts, Highlights, Essays, and Full Papers. With an Impact Factor of 6.171 for 2009, Small continues to be among the top multidisciplinary journals covering a broad spectrum of topics at the nano- and microscale at the interface of materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, and biology. Small is ranked in the Top 10 in all its ISI categories. Visit Materials Views and get daily updates on the latest developments and exciting breakthroughs in the vast field of materials science. Don't be left behind and sign up for the MaterialsViews.com e-alerting service. ISSN: 1613-6810 (print), 1613-6829 (online) Volume 6. 24 Issues in 2010. How to cite: To make sure that references to this journal are correctly recorded and resolved (for example in CrossRef or ISI Web of Science), please use the following abbreviated title in any citations: 'Small' (punctuation may vary according to the style of the citing journal).

An interdisciplinary journal focusing on innovative soft matter topics through original research and reviews. Soft Matter provides a unique forum for the communication of significant advances in interdisciplinary soft matter research. There is a particular focus on the interface between chemistry, physics, materials science, biology and chemical engineering. Research may report new soft materials or phenomena, encompass their design, synthesis, and use in new applications; or provide fundamental insight and observations on their behaviour. Experimental, theoretical and computational soft matter approaches are encouraged.