Journal Guide

Invertebrate Biology presents fundamental advances in our understanding of the structure, function, ecology, and evolution of the invertebrates, which represent the vast majority of animal diversity. Though ultimately organismal in focus, the journal publishes manuscripts addressing phenomena at all levels of biological organization. Invertebrate Biology welcomes manuscripts addressing the biology of invertebrates from diverse perspectives, including those of: • genetics, cell, and molecular biology • morphology and biomechanics • reproduction and development • physiology and behavior • ecology • evolution and phylogenetics.

AIMS Irrigation and Drainage is the official journal of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). The objectives of the ICID are to advance the science and art of irrigation, drainage and flood management. Published five times a year, the Journal is a prestigious peer-reviewed publication and enables ICID to accomplish its objectives of publishing original papers on scientific, engineering, environmental and socio-economic issues associated with irrigation, drainage and flood management in a clear, concise and uniform style that is easily understood by an international audience. ICID has for half a century, been the main forum for the global dissemination of experience and new ideas in the quest for the sustainable use and protection of water and land to meet the World's increasing demand for food and fibre. SCOPE Human intervention in the control of water for sustainable agricultural development involves the application of technology and management approaches to: (i) provide the appropriate quantities of water when it is needed by the crops, (ii) prevent salinisation and water-logging of the root zone, (iii) protect land from flooding, and (iv) maximise the beneficial use of water by appropriate allocation, conservation and reuse. All this has to be achieved within a framework of economic, social and environmental constraints. The Journal, therefore, covers a wide range of subjects, advancement in which, through high quality papers in the Journal, will make a significant contribution to the enormous task of satisfying the needs of the world's ever-increasing population. The Journal also publishes book reviews.

Island Arc provides an opportunity for the prompt, international and high-standard publication of research from all fields of solid earth geosciences. Papers which discuss the interaction between the solid earth, atmosphere, and water bodies are also welcome. The journal has a particularly good track record in publishing results of studies related to convergent plate margins and to the Pacific and Asian regions. The Journal publishes peer-reviewed articles and reviews. Original scientific articles, of a maximum length of 15 printed pages, are published promptly with a standard publication time from submission of 8 months. Articles describing new and important results are given priority and will be published a minimum of 4 months after submission. All articles are peer reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.

The Japan Journal of Nursing Science is the official English language journal of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science. The purpose of the Journal is to provide a mechanism to share knowledge related to improving health care and promoting the development of nursing. The Journal seeks original manuscripts reporting scholarly work on the art and science of nursing. Original articles may be empirical and qualitative studies, review articles, methodological articles, brief reports, case studies and letters to the Editor. Please see Instructions for Authors for detailed authorship qualification requirement.

Japanese Psychological Research publishes the original work of members of the Japanese Psychological Association. International in focus, the journal's analysis of problem-orientated research contributes significantly to all fields of psychology.

>>> Deutsche Print-Ausgabe und englische Online-Ausgabe / German print version and English online version Begrundet 1946 als Zeitschrift fur Haut- und Geschlechtskrankheiten Das JDDG fuhlt sich der klinischen Forschung und Lehre auf hochstem Niveau verpflichtet. Es veroffentlicht Beitrage aus einem breiten Spektrum von Spezialgebieten, wie Dermatovenerologie, Allergologie, Phlebologie, Dermatochirurgie, Dermatoonkologie und Dermatohistopathologie. Das JDDG dient vorwiegend der deutschsprachigen Dermatologenschaft in Klinik und Praxis und erscheint daher in der Print-Ausgabe komplett in deutscher Sprache. Um die deutschsprachige Dermatologie einer internationalen Leserschaft zuganglich zu machen, werden Originalien, Übersichtsartikel und Facharztwissen in der Online-Ausgabe in englischer Sprache publiziert. Oberstes Ziel ist die hohe fachliche Qualitat der Beitrage, die durch ein strenges Peer-Review-System gewahrleistet werden soll. Ein besonderes Anliegen fur Herausgeber und Verlag ist die Einhaltung sehr kurzer Publikationszeiten. Daruber hinaus bietet das JDDG einen umfangreichen Leser-Service mit berufs-relevanten Informationen zu Fort- und Weiterbildung, einem aktuellen Kongresskalender sowie Buchbesprechungen und Gesellschaftsnachrichten.