Journal Guide

Kidney360 is a general interest kidney journal that includes content from all disciplines of kidney science. Kidney360 will consider a broad array of original investigations, meta-analyses, and reviews in domains including basic, translational, clinical, epidemiologic, health policy, population science, and global health research. Kidney360 will consider original investigation that contributes in a meaningful way to kidney science. Kidney360 recognizes that establishment of reproducibility across populations defined by different stages of disease or other characteristics, and presentation of robustly designed and adequately powered clinical trials with negative results can be important contributions; Kidney360 will therefore welcome submissions of manuscripts that contribute to reproducibility and manuscripts describing negative results. Kidney360 will also consider rigorous qualitative research, and research in the areas of quality improvement, patient safety, health systems performance, and health care value.

Rated as one of the top ten journals in healthcare administration, Medical Care is devoted to all aspects of the administration and delivery of healthcare. This scholarly journal publishes original, peer-reviewed papers documenting the most current developments in the rapidly changing field of healthcare. Medical Care reports on the findings of original investigations into issues related to the research, planning, organization, financing, provision, and evaluation of health services.Ranked 5th among 62 in Health Care Sciences & Services with an Impact Factor of 3.194 (2008 Journal Citation Reports174;, Thomson Reuters, 2009)Website: www.lww-medicalcare.com.

American Heart Association members are eligible for a 20% discount on subscription rates.Recommended by its readers as first-rate, Medicine174;'s in-depth review articles help internists keep pace with current therapeutic approaches and preventive techniques. Its current analytical reviews cover the latest research and clinical developments in internal medicine, dermatology, neurology, pediatrics, and psychiatry. The journal also offers follow-up studies and practice-oriented reports of clinical observations. Medicine174; is one of the most respected and frequently cited journals in the field.Ranked 15th of 107 in Medicine, General & Internal (2008 Journal Citation Reports174;, Thomson Reuters, 2009).

With this leading multidisciplinary journal, exercise physiologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, team physicians and athletic trainers get a vital exchange of information from basic and applied science, medicine, education, and allied health fields. Continuously highly ranked in Sport Sciences (2008 Journal Citation Reports174;, Thomson Reuters, 2009), its original articles report on new educational developments as well as sound physical fitness practices and the treatment of sports injuries. The journal helps readers enhance their basic understanding about the role of physical activity in human health and function.For more information, visit www.acsm-msse.orgIndividual and In-Training subscribers receive fully searchable online access to articles from Volume 1 to the present8212;now available on a powerful new website! This best-in-class website platform uses Web 2.0 functionality to provide an enhanced online experience through such features as: saved searches, personal article collections, easy image downloads to PowerPoint, and more.ACSM members receive Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise174; as one of their core member benefit publications. For membership information, please visit www.acsm.org.

Melanoma Research fosters the development of translational research. It promotes the informational exchange between those engaged in the field. The Journal encourages an informed and balanced view of experimental and clinical research, and stimulates the communication and exchange of knowledge between investigators with differing areas of expertise. The Journal presents a coherent and up-to-date account of all aspects of investigations pertinent to melanoma. Consequently, the scope of the Journal is broad, embracing the entire range of studies from fundamental and applied research in such subject areas as genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, photobiology, pathology and immunology, and advances in clinical oncology influencing the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. Website: www.melanomaresearch.com.

Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society publishes important and timely articles in this rapidly expanding area of interest to specialists, general practitioners, nurses, and social workers. It features peer-reviewed, original research papers and review articles related to menopause, hormone therapy, non-hormone and hormone-related aging factors in women, cardiovascular disease in women, osteoporosis, breast cancer and other female cancers, and primary preventive health care for women at menopause and beyond.For more information, visit www.menopausejournal.com. For other products published by The North American Menopause Society, including the Menopause Core Curriculum Study Guide, please visit www.menopause.org.