Journal Guide

Genomics is a forum for describing the development of genome-scale technologies and their application to all areas of biological investigation.As a journal that has evolved with the field that carries its name, Genomics focuses on the development and application of cutting-edge methods, addressing fundamental questions with potential interest to a wide audience. Our aim is to publish the highest quality research and to provide authors with rapid, fair and accurate review and publication of manuscripts falling within our scope. Topics within the scope of Genomics include, but are not limited to:• Genomics including genome projects, genome sequencing, and genomic technologies and novel strategies.• Functional genomics including transcriptional profiling, mRNA analysis, microRNA analysis, and analysis of noncoding and other RNAs using established and newly-emerging technologies (such as digital gene expression).• Evolutionary and comparative genomics, including phylogenomics• Genomic technology and methodology development, with a focus on new and exciting applications with potential for significant impact in the field and emerging technologies• Computational biology, bioinformatics and biostatistics, including integrative methods, network biology, and the development of novel tools and techniques• Modern genetics on a genomic scale, including complex gene studies, population genomics, association studies, structural variation, and gene-environment interactions• Epigenomics, including DNA methylation, histone modification, chromatin structure, imprinting, and chromatin remodeling• Genomic regulatory analysis, including DNA elements, locus control regions, insulators, enhancers, silencers, and mechanisms of gene regulation• Genomic approaches to understanding the mechanism of disease pathogenesis and its relationship to genetic factors, including meta-genomic and the mode and tempo of gene and genome sequence evolution.• Medical Genomics, Personal Genomics, and other applications to human health• Application of Genomic techniques in model organisms that may be of interest to a wide audience.Genomics primarily publishes original research articles but also welcomes proposals for full-length and mini reviews. All submissions to Genomics are subject to rigorous peer review and our goal is to accept only the top 25-30% of submitted manuscripts. Please contact the Editorial Office with review proposals or any inquiries regarding the scope of the journal or the suitability of a manuscript for publication.

GeoResJ is a broad multidisciplinary online journal covering all earth and planetary science fields, processes and components, through diverse approaches (eg fieldwork, modelling/theoretical and experimental studies). The aim of this journal is to provide a forum for the rapid publication of the best original research in the field.The journal publishes:• Original research articles detailing significant research and development to advance our state of knowledge of the earth, atmosphere, or planetary systems• Review articlesTechnical articles focusing on cutting edge technical developments that show promise are also welcomed.All submissions will be first evaluated for novelty and usefulness to the scientific community and society at large, before a decision is made to send to review.

Chemie der Erde, one of the oldest journals for geochemistry-related topics, promotes broad interdisciplinary discussion on chemical problems in the geosciences, geoecology and environmental sciences. Numerous contributions by young authors have allowed the journal to retain its "young" scientific profile. Publications addressing interdisciplinary questions are particularly encouraged. The journal, through very personalized consultation and its worldwide distribution, offers entry into the world of international scientific communication. The international journal "Chemie der Erde" publishes original papers, brief news items and surveys of selected topics.

Geoderma - a global journal of soil science - welcomes authors, readers and soil research from all parts of the world, encourages worldwide soil studies, and embraces all aspects of soil science. The Journal particularly welcomes interdisciplinary work focusing on dynamic soil processes and their occurrence in space and time.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

Global issues require studies and solutions on national and regional levels. Geoderma Regional focuses on studies that increase understanding and advance our scientific knowledge of soils in all regions of the world. The journal embraces every aspect of soil science and welcomes reviews of regional progress.

The objective of the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering is to bridge the gap between the engineering, the geology and the science of petroleum and natural gas by publishing explicitly written articles intelligible to scientists and engineers working in any field of petroleum engineering, natural gas engineering and petroleum (natural gas) geology. An attempt is made in all issues to balance the subject matter and to appeal to a broad readership.The Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering covers the fields of petroleum (and natural gas) exploration, production and flow in its broadest possible sense. Topics include: origin and accumulation of petroleum (natural gas); petroleum (natural gas) geochemistry; reservoir engineering; rock mechanics/petrophysics; well logging, testing and evaluation; mathematical modelling; enhanced oil and gas recovery; petroleum (natural gas) geology; compaction/diagenesis; petroleum (natural gas) economics; drilling and drilling fluids; thermodynamics and phase behavior, fluid mechanics in porous media and multi-phase flow; reservoir simulation; production engineering; formation evaluation; exploration methods and C02 Sequestration in geological formations/sub-surface.Papers will be published with the minimum of publication delay. Research articles, case histories, field process reports, short communications, book reviews, symposia proceedings and review articles are accepted. Generally, review articles on some topic of special current interest will be published.

Geoforum is a leading international, inter-disciplinary journal publishing innovative research and commentary in human geography and related fields. It is global in outlook and integrative in approach. The broad focus of Geoforum is the organisation of economic, political, social and environmental systems through space and over time. Areas of study range from the analysis of the global political economy, through political ecology, national systems of regulation and governance, to urban and regional development, feminist, economic and urban geographies and environmental justice and resources management. Geoforum publishes research articles that are conceptually-led and empirically-grounded, critical reviews of recent research, and editorial interventions. It also features a highly-regarded 'themed issue' format that enables a focused exploration of emergent and/or significant areas of inquiry.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

Geological Abstracts is a key bibliographic reference source to the world's geological literature. Entries drawn from over 2,000 periodicals plus books, conference proceedings and other material are published yearly. This is the only geological reference source to provide an informative abstract for every entry. Commenced publication 1982.

Features
• Abstracts taken from over 2,000 science journals.
• Monthly publication
• Full bibliographic details of the original publication
• Author abstracts
• Title translation and abstract for non-English papers
• International coverage
• FREE annual subject/regional/author index included in subscription price.

Available online as part of GEOBASE through DIALOG

A CD-ROM version is available through SilverPlatter on GEOBASE CD-ROM.

Also of interest: Geographical Abstracts: Physical Geography, and Fluid Abstracts: Civil Engineering.

The scope of the journal is broad, including fundamental concepts in geomechanics and mechanics of porous media, the experiments and analysis of novel phenomena and applications. Of special interest are issues resulting from coupling of particular physics, chemistry and biology of external forcings, as well as of pore fluid/gas and minerals to the solid mechanics of the medium skeleton and pore fluid mechanics. The multi-scale and inter-scale interactions between the phenomena and the behavior representations are also of particular interest. Contributions to general theoretical approach to these issues, but of potential reference to geomechanics in its context of energy and the environment are also most welcome.

The purpose of the Journal is to foster scientific understanding of various processes in geomaterials, both induced by technology and natural, and their relationship to the underlying mechanisms. The intrinsic nature of coupling of chemical, biological, thermal and mechanical properties, variables and fields distinguishes the related problems from those in classical geomechanics. Thus, emphasis is placed on the development and fusion of fundamental concepts in mechanics, physics, geochemistry and geo-biology and applications of such concepts to novel technologies related to geological energy production and storage as well as to the prevention of the damage to the environment, in which solid and fluid mechanics of geomaterials is of relevance.

Writers and Readers
Geo-scientists, civil -, petroleum-, geotechnical - geological - mining- and rock- engineers, hydrologists, soil physicists, geophysicists.

The Journal of the China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and Peking UniversityGeoscience Frontiers (GSF) publishes in English high quality original research articles and timely reviews in interdisciplinary fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences.GSF bridges innovative, provocative and challenging concepts and models related to various fields of research including petrology and geochemistry in understanding lithospheric architecture and mantle dynamics, global tectonics, economic geology and fuel exploration, geophysics, stratigraphy and paleontology with new insights on correlations and evolution, environmental and engineering geology, astrogeology, among other themes.The article categories in GSF include Focus papers of high profile overviews published together with author vitae and photographs, Research Papers, Letters, and Discussions.GSF is a unique open access publication that provides free full text download of all articles published in the journal while not charging a publication fee. Additionally, selected colour figures of accepted papers will be printed free of cost in colour in the Journal, provides gratis reprints and a complimentary journal copy.

Geothermics is an international journal devoted to the research and development of geothermal energy. The International Board of Editors of Geothermics, which comprises specialists in the various aspects of geothermal resources, exploration and development, guarantees the balanced, comprehensive view of scientific and technological developments in this promising energy field.It promulgates the state of the art and science of geothermal energy, its exploration and exploitation through a regular exchange of information from all parts of the world. The journal publishes articles dealing with the theory, exploration techniques and all aspects of the utilization of geothermal resources. Geothermics serves as the scientific house, or exchange medium, through which the growing community of geothermal specialists can provide and receive information.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

Ageing societies are challenged by providing adequate, effective, humane, and cost-efficient services to an increasing number of older individuals suffering from psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.Geriatric Mental Health Care aims at improving geriatric psychiatry service provision and treatment by enhancing and disseminating scientific knowledge on the translation of basic research findings from the disciplines of gerontology, ethics, neuroscience, neuropsychology, social science, technology, economy, clinical psychology, nursing, and pharmacology, into geriatric psychiatry services. The journal focuses on the implementation of innovative treatments and state-of-the art guidelines into clinical practice under the conditions of different healthcare systems.Submissions may cover intervention trials, practice guidelines, cross-sectional studies on the quality and state of geriatric psychiatry services, as well as basic research findings with direct clinical relevance to the treatment of patients suffering from dementia, depression, delirium, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and psychosis in old age. Additionally, systematic reviews of evidence-based and newly emerging treatment interventions in the field will be considered.Sections:• Health Services Research• Pharmacology• Behavioral Interventions• Neuropsychology• Imaging• Neuropathology• Social Science and Health Economy• Nursing• Clinical Aspects and Guidelines• Ethical Aspects• Ambient TechnologyGeriatric Mental Health Care is published in affiliation with the DGGPP (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontopsychiatrie und -psychotherapie e.V.).

Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal's peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting. Geriatric Nursing is the official journal of the American Assisted Living Nurses Association, National Gerontological Nursing Association and Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association and is indexed in Medline, ISI and CINAHL.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

Die Fußchirurgie hat sich im deutschen Sprachraum zu einer hoch entwickelten und differenzierten Spezialdisziplin entwickelt. Mit wissenschaftlichen Original- und Üebersichtsarbeiten innerhalb und außerhalb von Themenblöcken, Berichten über moderne Operationstechniken, Tipps und Tricks aus der Praxis sowie der Darstellung von medizinrechtlichen Aspekten stellt diese Zeitschrift den aktuellen Wissensstand der Fußchirurgie kompakt dar.Die Zeitschrift bietet besondere Rubriken für den praktisch interessierten Fußchirurgen:Hinweise zur BerufspolitikDas Niedergelassenen-ForumJournal Club mit einer Zusammenstellung der aktuellen internationalen Literatur zum Thema Fuß & SprunggelenkBuchbesprechungenVeranstaltungskalenderInformationen für die Mitglieder der D.A.F. (D.A.F.-Intern)For more information, go to http://journals.elsevier.de/fuspruIn the German-speaking world, foot surgery has developed into a sophisticated and differentiated specialist area. With scientific original articles, reviews inside and outside of special topics, reports on modern surgery techniques, clinical tips and tricks as well as information on legal issues, the journal represents the current scientific status of foot and ankle surgery.For the applied interested surgeon the journal offers different special categories:Advice on career politicsThe practitioners‘ forumJournal Club with an overview of current international foot and ankle publicationsBook reviewsForthcoming meetingsInformation for members of the D.A.F. (D.A.F.-Intern) society