Journal Guide

SAGE Publications is pleased to announce that the International Journal of Surgical Pathology has been awarded the Gold Medal of the International Academy of Pathology for “Outstanding Contributions to International Pathology Education and Research.” In addition, Editor Juan Rosai, previous Editors, and the Italian, Hong Kong, and Australian Divisions of the IAP have been awarded the “Certificate of Merit” in recognition of their contributions to the tradition of global leadership through the Journal.Keep your diagnostic skills sharp…..Published quarterly, the International Journal of Surgical Pathology (IJSP) offers original research and observations covering all major organ systems, timely reviews of new techniques and procedures, discussions of controversies in surgical pathology, extraordinary case reports, and intriguing images in pathology. Each issue offers a truly global forum for basic and applied human studies that show important diagnostic and prognostic features of tissue and use standard techniques. IJSP also features diagnostic pearls, ground-breaking investigations from the forefront of molecular surgical pathology as it applies to surgical pathology, highlights pitfalls and possible mistakes, and profiles of tumors and immunomarkers.Among the important topics covered in recent issues are: Correlations between morphology and molecular biology in tumors Thyroid tumor pathology Diagnostic clues in tumors Controversial aspects of tumor pathology Thyroid tumors Soft tissue tumors Breast tumors and tumor-like conditions Immunohistochemical profiles of tumors Genetics and pathology of familial gastric cancer Sentinel lymph node examination Critical analysis of Image Analysis Systems in PathologyIJSP includes the following sections in every issue: Guest Editorials; News; Essays; Consensus Conferences; Controversies in Surgical Pathology; Molecular Surgical Pathology; Review Articles; Techniques in Pathology; Original Articles; Diagnostic Clues; Pitfalls in Pathology; Legal Aspects of Pathology; History of Surgical Pathology; Images in Pathology; Case Reports, and Letters to the Editor.The International Journal of Surgical Pathology is an official journal of the Italian Society of Anatomic Pathology and Diagnostic Cytopathology (SIAPEC) and of the Spanish and Hong King Divisions of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP). The following divisions of the IAP as well as additional societies are supporting sponsors of IJSP: Bolivian, Romanian, Brazilian, Australian, Portuguese, and Puerto Rican Divisions of the International Academy of Pathology, the Argentine Society of Pathology, the Brazilian Society of Pathology, and the Korean Society of Pathologists.

The Journal of Child Sexual Abuse is interdisciplinary and provides an essential interface for researchers, academicians, attorneys, clinicians, and practitioners. The journal advocates for increased networking in the sexual abuse field, greater dissemination of information and research, a higher priority for this international epidemic, and development of effective assessment, intervention, and prevention programs.Divided into sections to provide clear information, the journal covers research issues, clinical issues, legal issues, prevention programs, case studies, and brief reports, focusing on three subject groups - child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse or incest, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse or incest, and sexual abuse or incest offenders. Research, treatment approaches and techniques, prevention, intervention, and other programs concerning any of these groups are general categories of the published articles and brief reports. The articles emphasize applying research, treatment, and interventions to practical situations so the importance of the results will be clear. The Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, and the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse are all edited by Dr. Robert Geffner. If you are interested in submitting an article but are uncertain about which journal your article may be best suited for, please contact the editor at journals@alliant.edu. Peer Review Policy: All articles have undergone anonymous double-blind peer review. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Journal of Clinical Pathology is a leading international journal covering all aspects of pathology. Diagnostic and research areas covered include histopathology, virology, haematology, microbiology, cytopathology, chemical pathology, molecular pathology, forensic pathology, dermatopathology, neuropathology and immunopathology. Each issue contains Reviews, Original articles, Short reports, Case reports, Correspondence, Book reviews and more. JCP has Editorial Board members from all around the world to ensure coverage of global research.

The Journal of Comparative Pathology is an International, English language, peer-reviewed journal which publishes full length articles, short papers and review articles of high scientific quality on all aspects of the pathology of the diseases of domesticated and other vertebrate animals.Articles on human diseases are also included if they present features of special interest when viewed against the general background of vertebrate pathology.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

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology publishes manuscripts relevant to diseases of the skin in a broad sense, with the aims of advancing scientific knowledge regarding dermatopathology and enhancing the communication between clinical practitioners and research scientists. Original scientific manuscripts on diagnostic and experimental cutaneous pathology are invited. Clinicopathologic studies will be given high priority. Manuscripts based on light and electron microscopy, histochemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, tissue culture, embryology, molecular biology, and genetics are welcome, provided they advance the science of cutaneous pathology. Publication time will be kept as short as possible, ensuring that articles will be quickly available to all interested in this speciality.

The Journal of Cytology is the official Quarterly publication of the Indian Academy of Cytologists. It is in the 25th year of publication in the year 2008. The journal covers all aspects of diagnostic cytology, including fine needle aspiration cytology, gynecological and non-gynecological cytology. Articles on ancillary techniques, like cytochemistry, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, molecular cytopathology, as applied to cytological material are also welcome. The journal gives preference to clinically oriented studies over experimental and animal studies. The Journal would publish peer-reviewed original research papers, case reports, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and debates.

The Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology publishes original research and reviews of factors and conditions that affect human and animal carcinogensis. Scientists in various fields of biological research, such as toxicologists, chemists, immunologists, pharmacologists, oncologists, pneumologists, and industrial technologists, will find this journal useful in their research on the interface between the environment, humans, and animals.

Multi-agency and multidisciplinary, the Journal of Forensic Practice provides a forum for researchers and practitioners on all aspects of forensic application in relation to the criminal and civil justice systems.

Peer Review Policy: All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two anonymous referees. Publication office: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The Journal of Forensic Sciences is the official publication of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). It is devoted to the publication of original investigations, observations, scholarly inquiries, and reviews in the various branches of the forensic sciences. These include Pathology and Biology, Toxicology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, General, Odontology, Physical Anthropology, Jurisprudence, Criminalistics, Questioned Documents, Engineering Sciences, and Digital & Media Sciences. Similar submissions dealing with forensic-oriented aspects of the social science are also published. All papers are peer-reviewed. As papers clear the peer review and editorial processes, they will be included in this electronic version of the journal. The printed version of the journal will be distributed the first week of the month that the publication is issued. The official publication of this journal for citation purposes is the online version.

Official journal of the Faculty of Legal and Forensic Medicine.The Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine provides a forum for the rapid publication of topical articles on legal medicine and all clinical aspects of forensic medicine and related specialities. The Journal carries definitive reviews, original communications, hypotheses, learning points of important issues, offering critical analysis and scientific appraisal. All submissions are peer-reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, and the Journal is listed in MEDLINE/Index Medicus.All aspects of legal medicine, the coronial system and the medical principles of care and forensic assessment of living individuals, whether adult or child, in contact with the judicial system are examined and the Journal has a broad international perspective.Topics covered in the journal include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following, particularly with relevance to the clinical setting:forensic medicineforensic pathologyforensic scienceforensic toxicologyforensic odontologyforensic anthropologyforensic psychiatryforensic geneticsdeath and care in custodytraining, forensic nursingoccupational health of police, fitness to interviewdeath investigation and causes of deathforensic medicine national systemshuman identificationentomology and palynologytaphonomymental healthcriminology, profilingchild abuse and neglectinterpersonal violence, assault and injury, personal injury, elder abuse, domestic violencesexual assaultsuicide, parasuicide and deliberate self-harmrestraint injuriesdrug and alcohol misusedrink and drug drivingtraffic medicine, transportation medicine, refugee and asylum medicinemedical law, medical ethicseuthanasia and end of life issuesconsentconfidentialityclinical negligenceprofessional regulationpatients'complaints proceduresmedical disciplinary proceduresthe coronial systemclinical governanceclinical risk managementclinical performance review procedurescriminal charges arising from clinical practice such as murder, manslaughter and indecent assaultthe sick doctorthe validation, licensing and certification of doctorsmass disaster, war gravestortureextra-judicial deathshuman rights

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour (JIDOB) is relevant for everyone involved in researching or supporting people with intellectual disabilities who are involved with the criminal justice or forensic health systems.

Journal of Microscopy provides an international & interdisciplinary forum for dissemination of original applications and developments in microscopy. The Journal is for scientists and technologists, who develop, advance or apply any form of microscopy, spatially resolved spectroscopy, compositional mapping & image analysis. Journal of Microscopy publishes original research articles, quality review articles, Hot Topic papers, and letters to the Editor, covering all aspects of microscopy and analysis. This includes cutting-edge technology and innovative applications in physics, chemistry, material and biological sciences. Hot Topic papers are concise contributions on topics of high current interest to the microscopy community. Upon acceptance, Hot Topic papers are fast-tracked and most are published online within 30 days of acceptance.

Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that integrates current, cutting-edge research across a number of disciplines, including neurobiology, genetics, cognitive neuroscience and psychology. The primary focus is on the pathogenesis of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, Fragile X Syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, Turner Syndrome, 22q Deletion Syndrome, Prader-Willi Angelman Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Lysosomal Storage Diseases, dyslexia, specific language impairment and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

For more than 60 years, the Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology (JNEN) has been the worldwide forum for groundbreaking studies in neuropathological research. By consistently attracting contributions from the world's leading neuropathologists, neurologists, and other neuroscientists, JNEN has become an indispensable resource for researchers and practitioners.Each monthly issue of the Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology gives you:The Best Written Articles: JNEN is among the most frequently cited journals in the fields of pathology and clinical neurology. It ranks 5th among 68 pathology journals and 14th among 156 clinical neurology journals (2008 Journal Citation Reports). Authoritative Guidance: As the world's senior neuropathology journal and the official journal of the American Association of Neuropathologists, Inc., JNEN has the prestige required to attract contributions from the world's most prominent researchers.Highest Production Standards: The finest quality of photographic illustrations is attained through the use of 300-line halftone technology8212;the highest standard for photographic reproduction in the printing industry8212;resulting in remarkably sharp, clear micrographs. And more: A review article focusing on a current topic in neuropathology is featured monthly, and book reviews, editorials, and letters-to-the-editor appear regularly. Abstracts from the annual meeting of the American Association of Neuropathologists, Inc. are printed in the May issue.