Journal Guide

Theoretical Criminology is a major interdisciplinary, international, peer reviewed journal for the advancement of the theoretical aspects of criminological knowledge. Theoretical Criminology is concerned with theories, concepts, narratives and myths of crime, criminal behaviour, social deviance, criminal law, morality, justice, social regulation and governance. The journal is committed to renewing general theoretical debate, exploring the interrelation of theory and data in empirical research and advancing the links between criminological analysis and general social, political and cultural theory.

Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics examines clinical judgment and reasoning, medical concepts such as health and disease, the philosophical basis of medical science, and the philosophical ethics of health care and biomedical research
Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics is an international forum for interdisciplinary studies in the ethics of health care and in the philosophy and methodology of medical practice and biomedical research. Coverage in the philosophy of medicine includes the theoretical examination of clinical judgment and decision making; theories of health promotion and preventive care; the problems of medical language and knowledge acquisition; theory formation in medicine; analysis of the structure and dynamics of medical hypotheses and theories; discussion and clarification of basic medical concepts and issues; medical application of advanced methods in the philosophy of science, and the interplay between medicine and other scientific or social institutions. Coverage of ethics includes both

Theoretical and Applied Genetics publishes original research and review articles in all key areas of modern plant genetics, plant genomics and plant biotechnology. All work needs to have a clear genetic component and significant impact on plant breeding. Theoretical considerations are only accepted in combination with new experimental data and/or if they indicate a relevant application in plant genetics or breeding. Emphasizing the practical, the journal focuses on research into leading crop plants and articles presenting innovative approaches. Prospective review authors should contact the Reviews Editor before submitting a manuscript.

NOW ON PUBMED!.The journal is aimed at clinicians and researchers from the cardiovascular disease field and will be a forum for all views and reviews relating to this discipline.Topics covered will include: arteriosclerosis, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, obesity, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, arrhythmias, genetics. The purpose of the Journal is to publish (in the English language) articles, reviews and scholarly comment which have been judged worthy of publication by appropriate specialists and accepted by the Editor on studies relating to cardiovascular disease, pharmacology and medicine.

Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease covers the drug treatment of all major chronic diseases (excluding cancer). It publishes guidance on which drugs to use and when (i.e. expert opinion reviews, narrative reviews, analysis of published guidelines editorials or reviews). Single-drug reviews and drug class reviews are also published. Original research manuscripts of well-designed trials are also welcomed that show drug or drug class efficacy in a particular disease.

Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety covers novel and controversial aspects pertaining to the safe use of drugs in patients (drug safety, therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacoepidemiology, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, pharmacovigilance, medication/prescribing errors, risk management, ethics, regulation). It publishes editorials, perspective reviews, original research (basic and clinical research, negative and positive results), letters, case reports. The Journal encourages the submission of preliminary data and negative studies.

Therapeutic Advances in Endocrine and Metabolism is aimed at clinicians and researchers from the field and will be a forum for all views and reviews relating to this diverse discipline. Topics covered will include:Obesity ;Diabetes Mellitus ;Hypothalamic and Pituitary disorders ;Posterior Pituitary and Electrolyte disorders; Short and Tall Stature including Growth Hormone Deficiency and treatment; Metabolic bone disease; Adrenal disorders; Hyperlipidemia; Endocrine Hypertension. ; Endocrine tumours ; Endocrine Autoimmune states; Thyroid disorders; Thyroid Tumours ; Male and Female Hypogonadism; Reproductive Endocrinology; Paediatric Endocrinology; Geriatric Endocrinology; Endocrine Emergencies.

Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology is aimed at clinicians and researchers in gastroenterology and will be a forum for all views and reviews relating to this discipline. Topics covered will include: Helicobacter pylori; peptic ulcer disease; non-ulcer dyspepsia; gastric cancer; gastroesophageal reflux disease; Barrett`s esophagus; esophageal motility disorders; esophageal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease; pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer; gastrointestinal bleeding; NOTES; colorectal cancer screening; celiac disease; diarrheal diseases; chronic HBV and HCV infection; nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; alcoholic liver disease; autoimmune hepatitis; primary biliary cirrhosis; primary sclerosing cholangitis; hepatocellular carcinoma.

The Journal is aimed at researchers and clinicians involved in the medical treatment of cancer and is a forum for publishing original research and reviews in this area. It will cover systemic cancer treatments including chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, biological therapy and immunotherapy, as well as adjuvant systemic therapy. All cancers will be covered including gynaecological cancers, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, urological cancers, head and neck cancers, and skin cancer.

FIRST ISSUE - OCTOBER 2009. The journal is for all professionals concerned with research into and the practice of musculoskeletal disease and is a forum for all views on related subjects. The editors welcome articles of current interest on research into diseases including: arthropathies and other joint disorders; systemic connective tissue disorders; dorsopathies; soft tissue disorders; osteopathies; chondropathies. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease adheres to a blinded peer review process in which the reviewer`s name is routinely withheld from the author unless the reviewer requests a preference for their identity to be revealed.

Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders is aimed at clinicians and researchers in neurology and is a forum for presenting the latest research and reviews in this discipline, concentrating on the more-common non-cerebrovascular neurological disorders. Topics covered include: neuroimmunology; movement and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and headache; behavioral cognitive syndromes; infections and neoplasms; demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis; disorders and injuries to the brain and spinal cord; epilepsy/seizure disorders.