Journal Guide

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health is an international platform for rapid and comprehensive scientific communication on child and adolescent mental health across different cultural backgrounds.

The official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN) was founded in 1972 as Child's Brain. As of 1 January 1985, the Society changed publishers. The new official journal, Child's Nervous System has been expanded to encompass all aspects of the pediatric neurosciences: development and growth, degenerative disorders, hereditary diseases, neurology, neurosurgery, neurooncology, neurophysiology, and trauma. Original manuscripts are given priority for publication; the same applies to brief communications. Individual case reports are welcome but, if accepted for publication, the 'lag-time' before appearance in print may well exceed 7 months from the time the final manuscript is received by the appropriate geographic editor until publication. However, faster publication is possible for individual case reports that might generate discussion (Case for discussion) or might provide an update on the status quo for a rare subject (Case-based update). A given issue may contain a special revie

Child: care, health and development is an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes papers dealing with all aspects of the health and development of children and young people. We aim to attract quantitative and qualitative research papers relevant to people from all disciplines working in child health. We welcome studies which examine the effects of social and environmental factors on health and development as well as those dealing with clinical issues, the organization of services and health policy. We particularly encourage the submission of studies related to those who are disadvantaged by physical, developmental, emotional and social problems. The journal also aims to collate important research findings and to provide a forum for discussion of global child health issues.

Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine, Global Health, Epidemiology

Clinical & Translational Immunology (CTI) is an open access, fully peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing cutting-edge advances in biomedical research for scientists and physicians. Brought to you by the editorial team of Immunology & Cell Biology, CTI covers fields including cancer biology, cardiovascular research, gene therapy, immunology, vaccine development and disease pathogenesis and therapy at the earliest phases of investigation.

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Clinical Gerontologist presents timely material relevant to the needs of mental health professionals and all practitioners who deal with the aged client. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational) who address the issues commonly found in later life, including: adjustments to changing roles issues related to diversity and aging Alzheimer's disease and dementia family caregiving spirituality cognitive tests and cognitive functioning comorbidities depression hypochondriasis paranoia rehabilitation and education for the elderly.Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. The editor selects articles for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report research, present illustrative case material, and review the field's literature. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is 8220;Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long lists of unrelated references. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.Additional features of the journal are book reviews and media and software reviews. The combination of in-depth scholarly articles with direct relevance to daily practice, clinical reports, and reviews of books and computer programs in the field, keep you up-to-date on the latest developments. Whether you are a physician, psychologist, nurse, social worker, or clergy by training, Clinical Gerontologist provides the information you need for your continued excellence in mental health work with the aged. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The only journal targeted to clinical nurse specialists in their many roles;as clinician, consultant, educator, researcher, and executive;Clinical Nurse Specialist; helps nurses stay ahead with expert insights on what's best for their patients and best for their future.This journal addresses the role of the advanced practice nurse, regardless of specialty. From defining and justifying the role of the clinical nurse specialist to examining new methods of cost-effectiveness, Clinical Nurse Specialist; spans the field with original articles of the highest caliber. Special sections include pharmacology consult, books-at-a-glance, drug update, and new products and services.Members of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists receive the journal as a member benefit. For more information call 717-234-6799.

Clinical Nursing Research is a refereed journal publishing research articles that focus on nursing practice. It disseminates research findings of particular interest to practicing nurses, provides an international forum for discussion among clinical nurse researchers and by identifying practical applications of research, enhances practice. Manuscripts of interest to CNR are those that focus on assessment and/or measures of intervention effectiveness, or on tool development for application in practice settings.

Clinical Nutrition, the official journal of ESPEN, The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, is an international journal providing essential scientific information on nutritional and metabolic care and the relationship between nutrition and disease both in the setting of basic science and clinical practice. Published bi-monthly, each issue combines original articles and reviews providing an invaluable reference for any specialist concerned with these fields.Nutrition and nutritional care have gained wide clinical and scientific interest during the past decades. The increasing knowledge of metabolic disturbances and nutritional assessment in chronic and acute diseases has stimulated rapid advances in design, development and clinical application of nutritional support. The aims of ESPEN are to encourage the rapid diffusion of knowledge and its application in the field of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition or, more broadly, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism.Being the journal of ESPEN with members from various interests, either focused on basic research or clinical disciplines, the journal reflects the scientific nature of this multidisciplinary background and encourages the coordination of investigation and research from these disciplines. The journal publishes guidelines, consensus statements, original articles, short communications, letters to the Editor and review papers on those factors in acute and chronic diseases, which have metabolic and nutritional implications. It also publishes scientific works related to the development of new techniques and their application in the field of clinical nutrition.

Nutrition and nutritional care have gained wide clinical and scientific interest during the past decades. The increasing knowledge of metabolic disturbances and nutritional assessment in chronic and acute diseases has stimulated rapid advances in design, development and clinical application of nutritional support. The aims of ESPEN are to encourage the rapid diffusion of knowledge and its application in the field of clinical nutrition and metabolism.

Published bimonthly, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN focuses on publishing articles on the relationship between nutrition and disease in the setting of basic science and clinical practice. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN is available to all members of ESPEN and to all subscribers of Clinical Nutrition.

Authors from ESPEN Block members have the opportunity to directly submit their paper to the Section Associate Editor of the respective country. These papers will be published in a country-specific section of the journal.

Clinical Nutrition Experimental is an open-access official journal of http://www.espen.org/ESPEN, The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. In the aim to stimulate experimental research activities in the field of Clinical Nutrition, the journal welcomes the latest and most exciting experimental articles based on nutrient physiology and metabolism, nutritional neurosciences, nutritional toxicities, nutritional immunology, nutrigenomics, molecular nutrition, vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants, genetics and microbiota. Completing the existing journals: http://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/Clinical Nutrition and http://www.clinicalnutritionespen.com/Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, CNX will promote mainly basic science in the field of Clinical Nutrition

Clinical Pediatrics is a must read for the busy pediatrician-and what practicing pediatrician isn't? Whether you are a new resident or an MD Emeritus, you need state-of-the-art, accurate, concise and down-to earth information on practical, everyday child care topics. Whether those challenges are clinical, scientific, behavioral, educational, or ethical, you should be reaching for Clinical Pediatrics.Peer-reviewed by respected physicians and academics from a wide-range of settings including hospitals, clinics, private practice, and key medical schools and highly ranked and cited, Clinical Pediatrics focuses on typical practice-oriented challenges such as * ADHD * Alternative Medicine * Antibiotics * Bicycle Injuries * Childhood Obesity * Head Lice * Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine * Managing Hypertension * New Combination Vaccines * New Diabetes Treatment * Pediatric Emergencies * Practice Management * Resident EducationEach indispensable copy of Clinical Pediatrics features original articles containing innovative clinical research on diagnosis, management, and health care delivery; review articles on critical topics, with an emphasis on the basic science foundation of clinical practice; brief reports on specific clinical and diagnostic insights; resident rounds, commentaries from noted scholars, and Ask Dr. Sue, a lively column of useful advice to share with parents.Delivered nine times/year, Clinical Pediatrics has one overriding goal: to help physicians with all the issues involved in improving the care of their young patients.

Clinical Simulation in Nursing is an international, peer reviewed journal published online monthly. Clinical Simulation in Nursing is the official journal of the International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulated Learning (INACSL) and the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE). The journal will review and accept articles from other health provider disciplines, if they are determined to be of interest to our readership. The journal accepts manuscripts meeting one or more of the following criteria:Research articles and systematic reviews using simulation and/or standardized patients;Practice articles using simulation and/or standardized patients;Innovative teaching/learning strategies developed through simulation and technology;Innovative implementation and management strategies for simulation within practice and academic centers; andArticles updating knowledge, guidelines, regulations, and legislative policies that impact nursing and health care education and practice.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