Journal Guide

Obesity Facts publishes articles covering all aspects of obesity, in particular epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and the prevention of adiposity. As obesity is related to many disease processes, the journal is also dedicated to all topics pertaining to comorbidity and covers psychological and sociocultural aspects as well as influences of nutrition and exercise on body weight. The editors carefully select papers to present only the most recent findings in clinical practice and research. All professionals concerned with obesity issues will find this journal a most valuable update to keep them abreast of the latest scientific developments. Special sections comprising a variety of subspecialties reinforce the journal’s value as an exhaustive record of recent progress for all internists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, pediatricians, dieticians, nutritionists, bariatric surgeons, psychologists and psychiatrists, occupational health practitioners, sports medicine specialists, ecotrophologists, sociologists, and biologists as well as prevention and public health researchers. In addition, Obesity Facts serves as an ideal information tool for the members of the pharmaceutical and food industry as well as those active in nutritional research and medicine.

Performance Enhancement & Health is an international, peer-reviewed journal that critically explores the health implications of pharmacological, genetic, psychological and other technological enhancements of the human being. The journal is multi-disciplinary, examining the implications of performance enhancement on the human condition. Performance enhancement may be linked to productivity, identity, social capital or pleasure, while health is envisaged broadly as absence of disease, optimal functioning, and (personal or community) well-being.Manuscripts are submitted online via http://ees.elsevier.com/peh

Perspectives on Global Development and Technology (PGDT) is a peer-reviewed journal for the discussion of current social sciences research on diverse socio-economic development issues that reflect the opportunities and threats brought about by the world order shift from bipolar to global, the present economic liberalization that constricts development options, and the new enabling technologies of the Information Age. A founding principle of PGDT is that all people are entitled to scientific and technological knowledge to promote human development. PGDT is the international forum where the questions associated with this endeavour are thoroughly examinated and clearly communicated.

Policy and Practice in Health and Safety is designed as a forum for academic and policy discourse on health and safety. It is aimed at those who practise, tutor, research or study health and safety regulation and management.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double-blind and submission is online via Editorial Manager.

The mission of the Journal is to facilitate dissemination of programs that use community partnerships to improve public health, to promote progress in the methods of research and education involving community health partnerships, and to stimulate action that will improve the health of people in communities. Communities, as defined by the Journal, may be based on geography, shared interests, or social networks. The Journal is dedicated to supporting the work of community health partnerships that involve ongoing collaboration between community representatives and academic or governmental partners. This area of research and evaluation may be referred to as community-based participatory research (CBPR). The W. K. Kellogg Foundation defines CBPR as a collaborative approach to research that equitably involves all partners in the research process and recognizes the unique strengths that each brings. CBPR begins with a research topic of importance to the community and has the aim of combining knowledge with action and achieving social change to improve health outcomes and eliminate health disparities.

Psychology & Sexuality is an important new international journal which publishes high-quality quantitative and qualitative psychological research on sexualities. The journal aims to advance knowledge and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, heterosexual and queer issues in psychology and allied disciplines. Psychology & Sexuality is progressive and radical with regard to current debates in critical psychology, while also drawing from work traditionally seen as outside the remit of psychology to inform debate. The content is predominantly empirical and theoretical papers from both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, but review articles and essays are welcome, along with book reviews. Special features and issues are welcome along with papers that address user engagement and activism. Occasional interview pieces are included along with historical articles on key figures in the field. Please contact either of the editors if you wish to discuss a special feature/issue or other non-standard article submission. Topics covered include (though note this list is not exclusive): sexual identities and practices, relationships, families, LGBTQ studies, queer theory, counselling/psychotherapy with sexual minority clients, attitudes, prejudice and discrimination, health, violence, intergroup relations, the intersection of sexualities and other important demographic characteristics/lines of power (e.g. gender, class, disability, race/ethnicity, age, religion). Submissions addressing these topics and others from a variety of approaches and methodologies - qualitative and quantitative - are most welcome. 'Psychology & Sexuality offers a valuable and exciting contribution to the field. This journal promises to present important challenges to both psychology and sexuality studies. It is exciting to have a new journal that encourages interdisciplinary debates that may otherwise not feature in psychology journals.' Katrina Røn, University of Oslo, Norway 'This truly is a ground-breaking journal. It is a high-quality publication with an international focus - the first of its kind.' Kathleen Ritter, California State University, Bakersfield, USA 'This new journal will no doubt soon become a vital tool for research and practice across a range of disciplines in its call for a truly inclusive and progressive approach to the study of genders and sexualities.' Dr. Damien W. Riggs, University of Adelaide, Australia 'A cutting edge journal of great value to clinicians and researchers working in this field who are interested in a non-pathologising and inclusive perspective.' Dominic Davies FBACP, Director, Pink Therapy 'Congratulations on the first issue - it looks really interesting! It promises valuable new perspectives on cutting edge research and theory.' Dr Fiona Tasker, Birkbeck College, University of London, UK 'At last - a place for cutting edge writing about sexuality within Psychology. Psychology and Sexuality looks set to become a 'must read' journal within the field.' Professor Rosalind Gill, King's College London, UK 'Psychology & Sexuality showcases a diverse range of cutting-edge research in the field, and is set to become the leading international journal in LGBTQ Psychology' Elizabeth Peel, Aston University, UK 'What is striking about this new psychology journal is its willingness to extend beyond the boundaries of the discipline in order to encompass a wide range of critical approaches to the study of sexuality. This makes the publication unique and provides a resource that will be indispensable both to psychologists wishing to keep informed about relevant developments and debates in neighboring disciplines and to scholars in other fields who seek to understand the latest psychological perspectives on sexuality.' Prof. Lisa Downing, Director of the Centre for the Interdisciplinary Study of Sexuality and Gender in Europe (CISSGE), UK 'For decades, Psychology has been slow and rigid when it comes to sexual issues, but Psychology & Sexuality promises to overcome the drawbacks of the past.' Gert Hekma, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands Editorial policy Our editorial policy is progressive in that a strongly non-pathological stance will be taken whilst remaining inclusive of the variety of positions in the field and encouraging vigorous debate. To this end, controversial papers will be acceptable, subject to the usual peer-review criteria, and debate within the journal - replies and rebuttals - are encouraged. A broad position will be taken with respect to the scope of psychological work that will be acceptable. Work outside and on the boundaries of the discipline will be acceptable provided it addresses contemporary issues in research and writing on sexualities. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work is actively encouraged. Work which treats sexualities, of any kind, as pathology in need of treatment and cure will not be acceptable, as will work which does not directly address issues in contemporary human sexualities research. Comparative work will be treated cautiously due to the inherent difficulties in research and writing of this kind but not automatically excluded. Research and writing which is only about the biology of sexualities and/or that which seeks to identify the 'causes' of sexualities is also not within the remit of this journal. All papers will be subject to the usual system of peer-review, usually by two reviewers in addition to one or both of the editors. Disclaimer Taylor & Francis makes 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 expressed or implied to the maximum extent premitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

View a list of the latest free articles available from Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and HealthQualitative Research in Sport, Exercise, and Health is a landmark publication 8211; it is the first international journal solely dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of qualitative research in the sport, exercise, and health sciences. Providing a forum for qualitative researchers within all the social scientific areas of sport, exercise, and health the journal offers researchers, practitioners, and students' access to cutting edge empirical inquiry, scholarly dialogues, and the latest developments in qualitative methodologies and methods. Open to all qualitative approaches, Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise, and Health aims to be eclectic in content. It will publish refereed articles covering the diverse landscape of qualitative research. There are four issues a year to include empirical research articles, methodological articles, theoretical articles that address conceptual issues underlying qualitative research, review essays, and book reviews.DisclaimerTaylor & Francis makes 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.

Qualitative Social Work provides a forum for those interested in qualitative research and evaluation and in qualitative approaches to practice. The journal promotes exchange and conversation on the nature of reflective inquiry and practice, emerging applications of critical realism in social work, the potential of social constructionist and narrative approaches to research and practice.

This peer-reviewed quarterly journal provides a forum to explore the theoretical, technical, and strategic elements of total quality management in health care. Each issue of Quality Management in Health Care (QMHC) includes an in-depth interview with a health care attorney, information on basic quality management tools and processes, and articles to encourage informal communication among those involved in the field of health care quality management. QMHC also provides reviews of important books, seminars, and other critical resources.Website: www.qmhcjournal.com.

RBMS is a new journal dedicated to interdisciplinary discussion and debate of the rapidly expanding field of reproductive biomedicine, particularly all of its many societal and cultural implications. It is intended to bring to attention new research in the social sciences, arts and humanities on human reproduction, new reproductive technologies, and related areas such as human embryonic stem cell derivation. Its audience comprises researchers, clinicians, practitioners, policy makers, academics and patients.

Research on Aging (ROA), peer-reviewed and published bi-monthly, is an interdisciplinary journal designed to reflect the expanding role of research in the field of social gerontology. For over three decades, scholars, researchers and professionals like yourself have turned to ROA for the latest analyses on the critical issues facing today's elderly population. This outstanding journal serves as an international forum on the aged and the ageing process, providing you with the knowledge you need to help improve practices and policies concerning the elderly.

Promote the dissemination of scientific research in the field of Physical Education and Sports Sciences nationally and internationally. Generate academic exchange by releasing research results conducted in national and international institutions. Contribute with the consolidation of Physical Education and Sports Sciences as an academic field nationally and internationally.