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The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism is the world's leading peer-reviewed journal for endocrine clinical research and cutting edge clinical practice reviews. Each issue provides the latest in-depth coverage of new developments enhancing our understanding, diagnosis and treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Regular features of special interest to endocrine consultants include clinical trials, clinical reviews, clinical practice guidelines, case seminars, and controversies in clinical endocrinology, as well as original reports of the most important advances in patient-oriented endocrine and metabolic research. According to the latest Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Report, JCE&M articles were cited 65,847 times in 2009. Also in 2009, it has an Impact Factor of 6.202 and is ranked 10th out of 105 journals in the category of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

The Journal of Clinical Investigation is a top-tier venue for critical advances in biomedical research. The JCI combines a 2009 Impact Factor of 15.387 with immediate free access to its articles to produce an ideal home for authors seeking the widest possible audience for their most important work. The journal is headed by Editor in Chief Dr. Laurence A. Turka (Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) and an Editorial Board of peer scientists at the University of Pennsylvania whose depth and experience ensures fair and competent peer review. Dr. Ushma Neill serves as the JCI's Executive Editor.In addition to the scholarly biomedical research articles that the JCI has always published, the journal accepts submissions in 2 other categories: Brief Reports and Technical Advances (see list). Brief Reports are discrete, highly significant findings reported in a shorter format. Technical Advances report new and important research tools and techniques with broad impact. These submissions should include application of the technique to a specific question relevant to understanding or treating a disease.The JCI participates in PubMed Central and deposits research articles upon publication of each issue, which satisfies the NIH Public Access Policy and other similar funding agency requirements.

For more than 50 years, clinical pharmacologists, clinical and pharmaceutical researchers, drug development specialists, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals have relied on The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (JCP) for original research, special reviews, commentaries, and case reports on all phases of drug development from absorption, disposition, metabolism, excretion interactions, and preferred uses through post-marketing evaluations.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry is a premier clinical peer-reviewed publication for psychiatrists that is indexed and abstracted by the National Library of MedicineThe Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, a peer-reviewed publication that is indexed and abstracted by the National Library of Medicine through PubMed Central, reaches a broad range of primary care specialists who treat patients who suffer from behavioral disordersThe CME Institute, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians, offers over 150 free educational activities that are directly related to patient care.

This journal provides a platform for the discussion of theoretical linguistic research into the modern and older languages and dialects of the Germanic family. The Journal of Comparative Germanic Linguistics features contributions that establish robust empirical generalizations within a formal theory of grammar that permit precise discussions. Its coverage offers cross-linguistic comparison within the Germanic family as well as elucidates issues in Germanic linguistics through the exemplary analysis of one Germanic language. Areas of linguistics examined in the journal include: morphology, phonology, pragmatics, semantics and syntax. The Journal of Comparative Germanic Linguistics also contains squibs, replies, book and dissertation reviews.

The Journal of Comparative Neurology is an interdisciplinary journal with systems neuroscience as its primary purview. Our focus is on neuronal communication within systems of neurons, and their relationship to function, development, plasticity, degeneration, and repair. The field is broadly defined and includes work that uses molecular, anatomical, physiological, pharmacological, and behavioral methods to investigate neuronal systems, but does not include papers that primarily address clinical aspects of neurology, neuropathology, psychiatry, or psychology. Work on all species from invertebrates to humans is welcome, but the emphasis should be on the way that species adaptations enlighten us about the function or organization of nervous systems, rather than on their evolution per se. The Journal of Comparative Neurology takes special care to provide the highest quality of image reproduction, and offers sufficient page space to document and describe the work completely. Only full-length investigative reports are desired; we do not accept short communications or papers that are focused on new methods.

The journal features analysis of individual, business, and government decisions and actions that affect consumers' interests in the marketplace. Contributions from the social and behavioral sciences, consumer sciences, education, communication, social work, business, law, public administration and public policy are welcomed. Research articles, practical applications, and policy commentary all have a place in the journal while remaining clearly distinguished from one another. Research on issues of topical relevance to consumer markets may be of empirical or conceptual design. Insights of extraordinary significance from practice are published in the Applications section of the journal. The Commentary section is devoted to articles that present evidence-based perspectives on issues of importance to consumers.

The aim of the Revista de Administração Contemporânea (RAC) is to make a contribution to the advancement in the study of Administration through the publication of relevant research projects, theoretical analyses, documents, notes and reviews that may aid academic activities and administration in public, private and third sector organizations.

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing: Continuing Competence for the Future is a monthly journal providing original, peer-reviewed articles on continuing nursing education. Directed toward all participants in continuing nursing education and staff development, the Journal provides features including teaching tips, administrative angles, and clinical updates as well as offers contact hours in each issue. The Journal also publishes the Annual Survey of State Boards of Nursing and Selected National Professional Certifying Boards/Associations, which provides our readers with the most current collected information about certification and licensure requirements for continuing education.

The Journal of Continuing Education is a quarterly journal publishing articles relevant to theory, practice, and policy development for continuing education in the health sciences. The journal presents original research and essays on subjects involving the lifelong learning of professionals, with a focus on continuous quality improvement, competency assessment, and knowledge translation. It provides thoughtful advice to those who develop, conduct, and evaluate continuing education programs. Issues contain: * Original Research that includes detailed methods, data, analysis, and reporting of implications for research and practice. Articles conclude with Lessons for Practice, summaries of key themes, or recommendations for application of the article's findings. * Innovations in Continuing Education with analysis and commentary exploring contemporary issues in professional healthcare education. * Book Reviews of key publications in healthcare planning, policy, and continuing education.

The Journal of Continuing Higher Education strives to support continuing higher education by serving as a forum for the reporting and exchange of information based on research, observations, and the experience relevant to the field. Issues are published in the winter, spring, and fall. Manuscripts (four copies) should be submitted to Editor James Broomall at: Dr. James K. Broomall, Editor, The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, Professional & Continuing Studies, John M. Clayton Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Ph: (302)831-2795, Fax: (302)831-1077, Email: jbroom@udel.edu. Peer Review Policy: All major and Best Practice articles in this journal have undergone anonymous double-blind and editorial review.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery serves as a forum of communication for all those involved in craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery. Coverage ranges from practical aspects of craniofacial surgery to the basic science that underlies surgical practice in this field. JCS publishes original articles, scientific reviews, editorials and invited commentary, plus CD-ROM supplements. Select articles from international journals and occasional international bibliographies in craniofacial surgery ensure the journal meets the needs of its entire readership.Published BimonthlyWebsite: www.jcraniofacialsurgery.com.