Journal Guide

Established as an authoritative, highly cited voice on early human development, Early Human Development provides a unique opportunity for researchers and clinicians to bridge the communication gap between disciplines. Creating a forum for the productive exchange of ideas concerning early human growth and development, the journal publishes original research and clinical papers with particular emphasis on the continuum between fetal life and the perinatal period; aspects of postnatal growth influenced by early events; and the safeguarding of the quality of human survival.The first comprehensive and interdisciplinary journal in this area of growing importance, Early Human Development offers pertinent contributions to the following subject areas:Fetology; perinatology; pediatrics; growth and development; obstetrics; reproduction and fertility; epidemiology; behavioural sciences; nutrition and metabolism; teratology; neurology; brain biology; developmental psychology and screening.

The main purpose of the Gazette is to provide a place for the publication of high-quality papers documenting recent advances and new developments in both pediatrics and pediatric surgery in clinical and experimental settings.

An equally important purpose of the Gazette is to publish local and regional issues related to children and child care.

The Gazette welcomes original papers, review articles, case reports and short communications as well as short technical reports.

Papers submitted to the Gazette are peer-reviewed by a large review board.

The Gazette also offers CME quizzes, credits for which can be claimed from either the EPA website or the EPA headquarters.

Fields of interest: all aspects of pediatrics, pediatric surgery, child health and child care.

The Gazette complies with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts submitted to biomedical journals as recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

Editorial issues are managed according to the guidance provided by the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE).

European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is Europe's only peer-reviewed journal entirely devoted to child and adolescent psychiatry. It aims to further a broad understanding of psychopathology in children and adolescents. Empirical research is its foundation, and clinical relevance is its hallmark. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry welcomes in particular papers covering neuropsychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, genetics, neuroimaging, pharmacology, and related fields of interest. Contributions are encouraged from all around the world.

The European Journal of Paediatric Neurology is the Official Journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society, successor to the long-established European Federation of Child Neurology Societies.Under the guidance of a prestigious International editorial board, this multi-disciplinary journal publishes exciting clinical and experimental research in this rapidly expanding field. High quality papers written by leading experts encompass all the major diseases including epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, neurodegenerative disorders and mental retardation.Other exciting highlights include articles on brain imaging and neonatal neurology, and the publication of regularly updated tables relating to the main groups of disorders.Electronic usage:An increasing number of readers access the journal online via ScienceDirect, one of the world's most advanced web delivery systems for scientific, technical and medical information.Average monthly article downloads for this journal: 6,853** Figure is an average based on full text articles downloaded monthly via ScienceDirect between July 2007 and June 2008.

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery (EJPS) is a key international journal presenting the very latest of developments and advances in surgical care of neonates, infants, children and adolescents. All aspects of pediatric surgery are covered by this peer-reviewed publication, ranging from clinical care and technical innovation through to clinical research.

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The European Journal of Pediatrics is one of the world’s leading publications, covering the field of Pediatrics in all its aspects. It was founded in 1910 by H. Finkelstein, L. Langstein, M. v. Pfaundler, C. v. Pirquet, and B. Salge as the Zeitschrift für Kinderheilkunde.Since then, the Journal has been internationally recognized for making important developments in Pediatrics available to a broad public readership by applying a swift and fair reviewing system.Since 1997 the European Journal of Pediatrics has also been available in electronic form at http://www.springerlink.com.
Electronic access to the journal’s website has grown continuously.Its short publication times demonstrate the commitment of the editors and the publisher to speedy publication of new developments in Pediatrics: electronic publication takes on average three weeks after the acceptance of a contribution and publication in

The first journal to focus on the fetus as a patient, Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy provides a wide range of biomedical specialists with a single source of reports encompassing the common discipline of fetal medicine. The journal includes peer-reviewed original research papers, spanning from basic and pathophysiological investigations to clinical studies in fetal diagnosis and therapy. In addition, the journal addresses timely topics of wide interest in a section dedicated to reviews and mini-reviews, where specific clinical questions are covered by internationally renowned experts. Finally, two sections, “Novel Insights in Fetal Medicine” and “Images in Fetal Medicine”, are dedicated to particularly interesting case reports with a special focus on cases documented by means of multimodal imaging.

Fetal and Pediatric Pathology is an established bimonthly international journal that publishes data on diseases of the developing embryo, newborns, children, and adolescents. The journal publishes original and review articles and reportable case reports.The expanded scope of the journal encompasses molecular basis of genetic disorders; molecular basis of diseases that lead to implantation failures; molecular basis of abnormal placentation; placentology and molecular basis of habitual abortion; intrauterine development and molecular basis of embryonic death; pathogenisis and etiologic factors involved in sudden infant death syndrome; the underlying molecular basis, and pathogenesis of diseases that lead to morbidity and mortality in newborns; prenatal, perinatal, and pediatric diseases and molecular basis of diseases of childhood including solid tumors and tumors of the hematopoietic system; and experimental and molecular pathology.Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/page/pdp/Description.

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (FOCUS) offers practical educational and treatment suggestions for teachers, trainers, and parents of persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disabilities. FOCUS offers original research reports, position papers reflecting diverse philosophical and theoretical positions, effective intervention procedures, descriptions of successful programs, and media reviews.

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Gynäkologische Endokrinologie bietet aktuelle Fortbildung für alle Frauenärzte in Praxis und Klinik, die sich in besonderem Maß mit endokrinologischen Fragestellungen beschäftigen. Es werden alle Bereiche der gynäkologischen Endokrinologie und Reproduktionsmedizin abgedeckt. Im Vordergrund stehen Prävention, diagnostische Vorgehensweisen und Komplikationsmanagement sowie moderne Therapiestrategien.
Umfassende Übersichtsarbeiten zu einem aktuellen Schwerpunktthema sind das Kernstück jeder Ausgabe. Im Mittelpunkt steht gesichertes Wissen zu Diagnostik und Therapie mit hoher Relevanz für die tägliche Arbeit - der Leser erhält konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen.
Frei eingereichte Originalien ermöglichen die Präsentation wichtiger klinischer Studien und dienen dem wissenschaftlichen Austausch.
Beiträge der Rubrik 'CME Zertifizierte Fortbildung' bieten gesicherte Ergebnisse wissenschaftlicher Forschung und machen ärztliche Erfahrung für die tägliche Praxis nutzbar. Nach Lektüre der Beiträge kann der Leser sein erworbenes Wissen überprüfen und online CME-Punkte erwerben. Die Rubrik orientiert sich an der Weiterbildungsordnung des Fachgebiets.Aims & Scope
Gynäkologische Endokrinologie offers up-to-date review articles and original papers for all gynaecologists working in practical and clinical environments and scientists who are particularly interested in issues of endocrinology.
The content covers all areas of gynaecological endocrinology and reproduction medicine. The focus is on current developments regarding prevention, diagnostic approaches, management of complications and current therapy strategies. 
Freely submitted original papers allow the presentation of important clinical studies and serve scientific exchange.
Comprehensive reviews on a specific topical issue focus on providing evidenced based information on diagnostics and therapy.
Review, articles under the rubric 'Continuing Medical Education' present verified results of scientific research and their integration into daily practice. Review
All articles of Gynäkologische Endokrinologie are reviewed. Original papers undergo a peer review process.Declaration of Helsinki
All manuscripts submitted for publication presenting results from studies on probands or patients must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki.

The mission of Hormone Research in Paediatrics is to improve the care of children with endocrine disorders by promoting basic and clinical knowledge. The journal facilitates the dissemination of information through original papers, mini-reviews, clinical guidelines or novel insights from clinical practice, and abstracts from international congresses in pediatric endocrinology. Periodic editorials from outstanding pediatric endocrinologists also address contemporary research by critically reviewing the major strengths and weaknesses of the studies. Hormone Research in Paediatrics is the official journal of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Endocrine Society, and Sociedade Latino-Americana de Endocrinologia Pediátrica.

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, an International monthly Pediatric Journal, was established in 1933 by the late Dr. K.C. Chaudhuri. It is the oldest specialty journal in South-East Asia keeping track with the current trends in the world of Pediatrics. The journal aims to publish and propagate the latest research and medical achievements in pediatrics and child health, including genetics.

The general objective of Indian Pediatrics is 'To promote the science and practice of Pediatrics.' An important guiding principle has been the simultaneous need to inform, educate and entertain the target audience. The specific key objectives are: To publish original, relevant, well researched peer reviewed articles on issues related to child health. To provide continuing education to support informed clinical decisions and research.To foster responsible and balanced debate on controversial issues that affect child health, including non-clinical areas such as medical education, ethics, law, environment and economics.To achieve the highest level of ethical medical journalism and to produce a publication that is timely, credible and enjoyable to read.