Journal Guide

The journal will focus on the development and use of operations research techniques in health and health care. We will publish high-quality operations research approaches to problems in health care from OR researchers and practitioners. Contributions from clinicians and those working directly in health policy and health care management are also encouraged.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the development, adaptation and use of operations research methods to tackle problems in:• Health policy• Health analytics• Global health• Public health• Demand forecasting & capacity planning • Clinical management• Health care improvement science• Financial risk assessment and risk pooling• Costing and pricing of health services• Patient safety• Location and allocation problems in health care• Health protection, resilience and emergency planning• Disease modelling• Risk assessment and prioritisation• The design and evaluation of care pathways• Planning and scheduling health care delivery• Work force planning, rotas and rostersIn addition to original research articles, the journal will publish:Review Papers: The content and presentation of this international journal is such as to provide maximum utility to researchers, teachers and practitioners who have an interest in operations research techniques for good health care delivery. Review papers will be presented from time to time, as deemed suitable. Emphasis will be given to those areas in which significant advances are being made.Short Communications: Short communications of OR in practice, describing the use and evaluation of OR approaches by decision makers within government, health care and charitable sectors. The focus should be on challenges faced, the impact of the work, and lessons learned.The journal will also publish a series of invited short communications aimed at clinicians, managers and decision makers working in health. Each of these will give an accessible explanation of an OR method illustrated with applications to health care.Prospective review authors or guest editors of focused issues are encouraged to contact the Editor, Professor Martin Utley.

Operations Research, Data Analytics, and Logistics (ORDAL) focuses on understanding and implementing better healthcare for society using quantitative methodology. The core application area is healthcare in the broadest sense. The journal focuses primarily on Healthcare Operations, Humanitarian Logistics, Medical Decision Support, and Pharmaceutical Operations. ORDAL publishes high-quality quantitative approaches for decision-making and decision support in healthcare from researchers and practitioners.

Die Operative Orthopädie und Traumatologie wendet sich an alle operativ tätigen Orthopäden, Unfallchirurgen und Ärzte anderer chirurgischer Fachrichtungen, die zur Patientenberatung und Operationsvorbereitung wie auch zur Nachsorge fundierte Informationen zu aktuellen Operationsmethoden benötigen.Die Zeitschrift stellt bewährte und neue Operationsverfahren in einheitlich strukturierten und aufwendig illustrierten Beiträgen dar. Von den Indikationen, Kontraindikationen, der Patientenaufklärung, Operationsvorbereitung und Operationsetappen bis hin zur Nachsorge werden alle Gesichtspunkte Schritt für Schritt vorgestellt. Auch auf Vor- und Nachteile, mögliche Komplikationen, Fehler und Gefahren der Methoden sowie aussagekräftige Ergebnisse mit ihren Bewertungskriterien wird eingegangen.Damit bietet die Operative Orthopädie und Traumatologie allen operativ tätigen Orthopäden, Traumatologen und Allgemeinchirurgen, aber auch allen, deren Schwerpunkte auf spezialisierten oder konservativen Gebieten li

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics is an innovative, richly illustrated resource that keeps practitioners informed of significant advances in all areas of surgical management. Each issue of this atlas-style journal explores a single topic, often offering alternate approaches to the same procedure. Its current, definitive information keeps readers in the forefront of their specialty.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.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

This large-size, atlas-format journal presents detailed illustrations of new surgical procedures and techniques in otology, rhinology, laryngology, reconstructive head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. Feature articles in each issue are related to a central theme by anatomic area or disease process. The journal will also often contain articles on complications, diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation. New techniques that are non-operative are also featured.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.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine combines the authority of a textbook, the usefulness of a color atlas and the timeliness of a journal. Each issue focuses on a single clinical condition, offering several different management approaches. It's the easiest way for practitioners to stay informed of the latest surgical advancements and developments.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.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery provides richly illustrated articles on techniques in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery written by surgeons who are recognized for their expertise in that particular area. Each issue presents at least two alternative approaches to a specific operative procedure in adult cardiac, congenital and general thoracic surgery. 2013 Topics:Adult Cardiac:EVAR/TEVAREndovascular Repair for Aortic DissectionsCongenital:Aortic Translocation for Circumflex AortaValve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in ChildrenGeneral Thoracic:Transhiatal EsophagectomyLeft Thoracoabdominal Esophagectomy2012 Topics:Adult Cardiac:Complex Aortic Arch and Root RepairTimely Topics in Mechanical Circulatory AssistanceIschemic Mitral RegurgitationCongenital:Modifications of the Ross OperationRV to PA Conduit in the NorwoodRepair of Tetrology of Fallot with Atrioventricular Canal DefectRecurrent Aortic Arch ObstructionGeneral Thoracic:Interventional BronchoscopyMinimally-Invasive Pulmonary ResectionsManagement of End-Stage Lung DiseaseMinimally-Invasive Mediastinal, Diaphragm, and Chest Wall Procedures

Ophthalmic Genetics accepts original papers, review articles and short communications on the clinical and molecular genetic aspects of ocular diseases. The journal invites several types of contributions divided into sections:

A specialist in its field, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery features original articles and reviews in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery in the face, eyelids, orbits, and lacrimal system. Journal topics include ptosis, eyelid reconstruction, orbital diagnosis and surgery, lacrimal problems, and eyelid malposition. Provocative reappraisals of diagnostic techniques and procedures, medical therapies, and surgical instruments are included, as well as detailed analyses of recent research findings and their clinical applications. Website: www.op-rs.com.

Ophthalmic Research'' features original papers, reviews and short communications reporting basic and clinical experimental studies. Authors from throughout the world cover morphologic, physical, physiologic, pharmacological, biochemical and molecular biological aspects of ophthalmology and experimental eye research. Articles on methodological problems are included as well. The results of new experimental research are also interpreted in light of their importance to the clinical work of the eye specialist. This journal provides a record of international research for both researchers and clinicians in ophthalmology.

OSLI Retina focuses exclusively on retinal diseases, surgery and pharmacotherapy. OSLI Retina will offer an expedited submission to publication effort of peer-reviewed clinical science and case report articles. The front of the journal offers practical clinical and practice management features and columns specific to retina specialists. In sum, readers will find important peer-reviewed retina articles and the latest findings in techniques and science, as well as informative business and practice management features in one journal.