Journal Guide

OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, published quarterly by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, Inc., offers original research articles of professional interest to the practicing occupational therapist with a focus on occupation and fostering interdisciplinary research. The Journal also features research briefs and letters to the editor. Subscribers can also benefit from online advanced release of articles before they appear in print.

Occupational Therapy International is a peer-reviewed journal, publishing manuscripts that reflect the practice of occupational therapy throughout the world. Research studies or original concept papers are considered for publication. Priority for publication will be given to research studies that provide recommendations for evidence-based practice and demonstrate the effectiveness of a specific treatment method. Single subject case studies evaluating treatment effectiveness are also encouraged. Other topics that are appropriate for the journal include reliability and validity of clinical instruments, assistive technology, community rehabilitation, cultural comparisons, health promotion and wellness, surveys of treatment practices, historical reviews and meta-analyses that demonstrate treatment efficacy.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care is a journal of contemporary practice in occupational therapy. It provides occupational therapy practitioners with a forum to stay up-to-date on current methods and theories in the field. Focused on everyday practice, the journal addresses the concerns of new and experienced therapists, presenting innovations in client evaluations and treatments, current research findings, critical reviews of current textbooks, descriptions of novel programs and descriptions of fieldwork innovations.

Aims and Scope Aims and Scope Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. first published in 1925. is a leading international interdisciplinary journal that addresses basic and applied questions pertinent to contemporary research in vision science and optometry. OPO publishes original research papers. technical notes. reviews and letters and will interest researchers. educators and clinicians concerned with the development. use and restoration of vision.

Serving primary eye care practitioners for more than 80 years, Optometry and Vision Science is the most authoritative source for current developments and research in optometry, physiological optics, and vision science. Promoting vital interdisciplinary exchange among scientists worldwide, Optometry and Vision Science keeps optometrists and ophthalmologists in practice and research apprised of current guidelines in patient eye care. The journal is the offical publication of the American Academy of Optometry.Website: www.optvissci.com.

PM&R is the official scientific journal of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). It is a monthly, peer reviewed, scholarly publication. It aims to be an internationally leading journal that advances education and impacts the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation through the timely delivery of clinically relevant and evidence-based research and review information. Contributions from all parts of the world and from all types of professions in rehabilitation are therefore encouraged.Topics covered include acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders and pain, neurologic conditions involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, rehabilitation of impairments associated with disabilities in adults and children, and neurophysiology and electrodiagnosis. PM&R emphasizes principles of injury, function, and rehabilitation, and is designed to be relevant to practitioners and researchers in a variety of medical and surgical specialties and rehabilitation disciplines including allied health.The content of PM&R includes articles that are contemporary and important to both research and clinical practice. The various sections of the journal include original research such as clinical trials, outcomes studies, and clinically relevant translational science; reviews (narrative and analytical); case presentations; point/counterpoint debates; ethical/legal topics; practice management updates; statistical themes; editorial and opinion pieces; images; clinical pearls; emerging issues; and letters to the editor.

Neil Armstrong, University of Exeter, UKTom Baranowski, University of TexasGaston P. Beunen, K.U. Leuven, BelgiumCameron Blimkie, McMaster University, CanadaColin Boreham, University College Dublin, IrelandCharles B. Corbin, Arizona State UniversityRoger Eston, University of Exeter, UKAvery Faigenbaum, The College of New JerseyBareket Falk, Brock University, CanadaPatty Freedson, University of MassachusettsJoseph Hamill, University of MassachusettsAnthony Mahon, Ball State UniversityRobert M. Malina, Tarleton State UniversityStephen Paridon, Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaRussell Pate, University of South CarolinaJames Pivarnik, Michigan State UniversityChris Riddoch, University of Bath, UKJames Sallis, University of California-San DiegoRoy Shephard, University of Toronto, CanadaEmmanuel Van Praagh, Universite Blaise Pascal, FranceMaureen R. Weiss, University of Minnesota.

Pediatric Physical Therapy is the first and only peer-reviewed journal devoted exclusively to physical therapy for pediatric patients. From effective interventions to management of difficult cases, neonatal physical therapy, and childhood fitness;all practical areas of pediatric physical therapy are covered in this trusted resource. Each issue provides access to the latest research from the full range of pediatric practice, including: developmental, orthopedic, and respiratory concerns, thoughtful discussions of professional issues, and reports on promising research. You will find current scientific articles on clinical topics, thoughtful discussions of professional issues, and news of promising research.The Official Journal of the Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association.For more information, visit www.pedpt.com.

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

Perfusion provides current information on all aspects of perfusion, oxygenation and biocompatibility and their use in modern cardiac surgery. The journal is at the forefront of international research and development and presents an appropriately multidisciplinary approach to perfusion science. Perfusion's reputation for the highest quality research is further enhanced by collaborative ventures.

Pharmaceutical Biology will publish manuscripts describing the discovery, methods for discovery, description, analysis characterization, and production/isolation (including sources and surveys) of biologically-active chemicals or other substances, drugs, pharmaceutical products, or preparations utilized in systems of traditional medicine.Topics may generally encompass any facet of natural product research related to pharmaceutical biology. Papers dealing with agents or topics related to natural product drugs are also appropriate (e.g., semi-synthetic derivatives). Manuscripts will be published as reviews, perspectives, regular research articles, and short communications. The primary criteria for acceptance and publication are scientific rigor and potential to advance the field.Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/phb/Description.

This comprehensive journal is recognized for its useful balance of research and clinical practice articles. For more than twenty five years Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics has functioned as a forum for allied health professionals as well as others with a focus on rehabilitation of the geriatric client to share information, clinical experience, research, and therapeutic practice. Each issue focuses on current practice and emerging issues in the care of the older client, including rehabilitation and long-term care in institutional and community settings, and innovative programming; the entire range of problems experienced by the elderly; and the current skills needed for working with older clients. Contributors consider the current methods of managing older people at home, in assisted living, alone or with families. Contributors address policy issues that affect the styles of living of older people, and discuss projects relating to research and teaching as they may affect practice in the field of gerontology.

The highly acclaimed Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics (POTP) delivers vital information to all therapists involved in developmental and physical rehabilitation of infants, children and youth. Designed for PT and OT pediatric professionals in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and health and human services agencies, the journal provides the latest clinical research and practical applications that no professional will want to miss. Current clinical advances and research findings are important for all therapists, and each issue of this journal brings therapists the latest discoveries in therapy as related to their work with children. With an emphasis on implications and applications for therapy practice, the journal includes case reports, and reviews/critiques of new measures.