Preventive Medicine calls for papers / publications

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology: Evidence-Based Interventions in Pediatric Psychology

October 15, 2013: submission deadline

With the advent of Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology (CPPP), an official journal of APA Division 54, the editors (Jennifer Shroff Pendley and Doug Tynan) are planning a special issue reviewing state-of-the-art evidence-based interventions in key areas of pediatric psychology practice, with Bryan Carter serving as the guest editor.

To make this even more valuable to our subscribers and division members, a tandem issue containing invited systematic reviews on this topic will be published at the same time in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology (JPP), with Tonya Palermo serving as special issue guest editor.

For the CPPP special issue, we are soliciting submissions pertaining to practice issues, training models, novel program development, or quality improvement pertaining to the following 12 topical areas of pediatric psychology intervention:

Needle pain

Injury prevention

Health promotion

Chronic pain

Encopresis

Neurocognitive interventions

Obesity

Adherence to treatment regimens

Parent and family-based interventions

Sleep interventions

Feeding problems

Grief/bereavement interventions

Whereas the JPP special issue will include systematic reviews and meta-analyses of intervention approaches, the CPPP special issue will complement the JPP articles with reviews of applied clinical activities and models of practice that incorporate evidence-based interventions in real world settings with diverse clinical populations.

Submitted manuscripts should illustrate the breadth, richness, and wide array of pediatric psychology activities that attempt to incorporate the expanding empirical literature into day-to-day treatment activities for these pediatric conditions.

These companion special issues of JPP and CPPP are intended to provide an update and expansion of the series on empirically supported treatments that were published in 1999 in JPP. If you have a strong interest in being a contributor to this special issue of CPPP, please contact Bryan Carter.

CPPP Guest Editor: Bryan Carter, PhD

Submission Deadline: October 15, 2013

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy on the Topic of Environmental Interventions Targeting Drug Abuse Risk and Protective Factors

Guest Editors: Karen Friend, Kristi Pettibone, Paul Florin, and Jamie Vela

Illicit and prescription drug abuse, initiation and associated problems remain a critical public health issue worldwide.  The World Health Organization recently reported that at least 15.3 million individuals have drug use disorders. Drug use problems are associated with significant health and social problems for both users and family members.

Unlike more traditional curricular approaches, environmental change strategies are population-based interventions that aim to change the context in which individuals make decisions. These strategies are implemented to address public health problems such as substance abuse, HIV, and obesity and include policy, enforcement and communication campaigns. While a significant number of studies have examined a variety of environmental interventions to prevent alcohol and tobacco use and problems, there is a dearth of empirical evidence on how best to engage environmental strategies to target drug abuse and associated problems.

This special issue of Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy will examine environmental interventions targeting risk and protective factors that help to sustain or reduce drug use and associated problems. Manuscripts are encouraged to address a wide range of drugs of abuse (including illicit drugs and prescription medications), associated risk and protective factors, and innovative ways to intervene. Manuscripts should also include how to evaluate the effectiveness of these environmental interventions. Qualitative and/or quantitative approaches and a range of outcomes, including process, as well as short-, intermediate-, and long-term outcomes, can be considered.

Submission Process: Potential authors should submit a 1000 word proposal, including intervention(s) and evaluation.  Guest Editors for the Special Issue will review the proposals and invite selected authors to submit a full manuscript, subject to peer review. We encourage submissions from a diverse range of authors, i.e., researchers, community practitioners and partners, policy makers, and students.

Submissions should be in English and proposals should clearly state the type of article proposed. We hope to include a variety of types of articles, as described in the Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy's Instructions for Authors, available at the journal's website.

Proposals are due by June 14, 2013. Authors will be contacted about the status of their proposal by September 6, 2013. Requested manuscripts will be due by November 15, 2013 and decisions made by January 15, 2014. If requested, revised manuscripts will be due by March 1, 2014. Final decisions will be made by May 1, 2014.

Send proposal submissions and inquiries to the Special Issue Editors: Dr. Karen Friend and Dr. Kristi Pettibone.

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Transboundary and Emerging Diseases: Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries

Guest Editors: Muhammad Munir and Mikael Berg

In the last decade, a significant increase in the emergence of infectious diseases has been observed. Several of these pathogens such as Influenza, Corona, Hanta, Ebola viruses and Borreliosis have public-health implications whereas Peste des Petits Ruminants and Schmallenberg viruses represent a transboundary threat to ruminant production. This increased incidence of infectious diseases is a complex interface of host-pathogen-environment, and is influenced by international trade and changing distribution of disease vectors. These diseases also have important implications for wildlife conservation, as the introduction of a novel disease could easily wipe out a small, isolated population, either in nature or in captivity. Included within One World, One Health is the “spillover” of diseases between wild and domestic animals and human.

This special issue of “Transboundary and Emerging Disease” on “Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries” invites original articles, critical reviews, and expert commentaries on all aspects of emerging pathogens. Scope includes, but is not limited to, disease economics, molecular epidemiology and diagnosis, pathobiology, host immune response, vaccines and therapeutics. The manuscript should be submitted online at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tbed. After logging into ScholarOne Manuscript as an author, it is important to choose “Emerging Diseases in Developing Countries” from the drop-down menu of the manuscript type. All published article will be freely available for download and there will be no article processing charges for authors. You are welcome to discuss any ideas with guest editor (Muhammad Munir, drmunir.muhammad@gmail.com) for possible inclusion in this issue.

Deadline for submissions is November 2013.

For any question regarding the online submission please contact Iduna Haus, Editorial Assistant TBED, iduna-haus@ethz.ch.

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation: Muscle Strength and Fatigue Modelling – Theory, Development and Implementation

Guest Editors:

Dr. Ting Xia, Palmer College of Chiropractic, USA

Prof. Liang Ma, Tsinghua University, China

Prof. Maury A. Nussbaum, Virginia Tech, USA

Human factors engineering is a multidisciplinary field dedicated to improving efficiency and productivity and reducing injuries and disorders, as well as to issues associated with usability, comfort, organisational design, etc.

To achieve these goals, it is often critical to understand human physical capabilities, including range of motion (ROM), muscle strength and fatigue, and the individual and environmental factors that affect them. Such knowledge is also important for rehabilitation science and related fields, as the prompt recovery of physical capabilities is essential for patients (e.g. to improve their quality of life and return quickly to work).

In recent decades, there has been a substantial increase in our abilities to solve ROM-related problems, such as reachability, due to the development of advanced, multi-joint kinematic theories and methods. On the other hand, existing knowledge regarding muscle strength and fatigue remains inadequate in several respects, and is often limited to single-joint and task-specific levels. This lack of applicable knowledge is largely a result of the inherent complexity of muscle strength and fatigue, and of current limitations in theories and methods for modelling and assessing these aspects of human capabilities.

This special issue will report on the frontiers of research on muscle strength and fatigue, including theories, modelling techniques and assessment methods. New data on muscle strength and fatigue are also considered critical, particularly for purposes of evaluation and design. Articles providing original research, systematic literature reviews and/or overviews of historical and current developments are sought.

Subject Coverage

Suitable topics include but are not limited to:

Single- and multi-joint muscle capacity (strength)

Theories and methods related to modelling multi-joint and/or multi-planar muscle strength

Experimental and analytic methods for muscle force assessment, particularly under submaximal exertion conditions

Prediction of muscle strength based on anatomical features of muscles including cross-sectional area, fiber pennation angle and moment arm, and their changes with varying joint angles and exertion levels

Quantitative analyses of muscle strength differences between healthy and physically impaired populations

Novel working definitions of fatigue at the joint and whole body levels that are suitable for workplace implementation

Fatigue assessment and/or measurement, both locally and globally (whole body)

Theories and methods for fatigue modelling, including data-driven, physiology-based and phenomenological (parameter-based) approaches

Prediction and control of fatigue in the workplace, for tasks involving either simple (e.g. prolonged static) or more complex (e.g. repetitive, intermittent) exertions

Prediction and control of fatigue in rehabilitation, for treatments involving natural (e.g. exercise) and/or artificial (e.g. functional electrical stimulation) techniques

Data on muscle fibre-type composition and relevant assessment methods

Critical review of studies on muscle strength and fatigue for the purposes of meta-analysis, reliability analysis or database generation

Notes for Prospective Authors

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Previous work published for conferences may be submitted, but only if the submission represents a substantial expansion (to be determined by the editors), text recycling is avoided, and relevant written permissions have been obtained from any copyright holders of the original paper.

All papers will be refereed through a peer review process.

All papers must be submitted online. To submit a paper, please read our information on preparing and submitting articles.

Important Dates

Submission of manuscripts: 15 November, 2013

Notification to authors: 28 February, 2014

Revised versions due: 31 March, 2014

Final versions due: 30 April, 2014

Call for Manuscripts for a Special Issue of the Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice: Sexual Health Among Heterosexual Communities of Color Across the Life Span

 Deadline for Submission of Manuscripts:  June 30, 2013 at midnight PT

The Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice will be publishing a special issue on sexual health among heterosexual communities of color across the life span in early Spring 2014.  Melva Thompson-Robinson, DrPH and Marya Shegog, PhD will serve as editors of this special issue. 

This issue will explore the spectrum of sexual health among heterosexual communities of color across the life span, potential areas include:

· impact of intimate partner violence on sexual health at various stages of the life span

· impact of chronic disease on sexual health

· role of mental health and sexual risk taking

· role of social determinants in HIV/AIDS and/or STIs

The Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice is an online journal that explores the problems and challenges of health disparities among the diverse populations within the United State and the world. The journal invites submission of original papers from researchers, public health practitioners, and students researching and working on health disparities solutions.

Submitted articles cannot have been previously published, nor be forthcoming in an archival journal or book (print or electronic). Please note: "publication" in a working-paper series does not constitute prior publication. In addition, by submitting material to Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, the author is stipulating that the material is not currently under review at another journal (electronic or print) and that he or she will not submit the material to another journal (electronic or print) until the completion of the editorial decision process at Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice. If you have concerns about the submission terms for Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, please contact the editors.

For information about the Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, see: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/

For information for authors, see: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/policies.html

To submit a manuscript, please follow the instructions for the Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice.  Be sure to indicate in your file name “special issue”.  (For example, titlename.specialissue.doc.)  Also be sure to send the manuscript to both editors below.

For questions about the special issue and/or to be a reviewer, please contact either:

Melva Thompson-Robinson, DrPH Marya Shegog, PhD
Melva.thompson-robinson@unlv.edu marya.shegog@unlv.edu

Call for Papers for a Theme Issue of Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease: Skin

The next theme issue for Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease will be simply called "Skin".

We invite authors to submit review and original papers on sun protection, repellents and other themes related to the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of travel related skin disorders. Manuscripts received before 31st May 2013 will have the best chance of consideration for publication in this theme issue.

Call for Papers: The Lancet Global Health

Launching in June, 2013, The Lancet Global Health will publish high-quality original research, commentary, correspondence, and blogs on the following subjects as they pertain to low- and middle-income countries: reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health; adolescent health; infectious diseases, including neglected tropical diseases; non-communicable diseases; mental health; the global health workforce; health systems; health policy; and public health. All original research will be subjected to The Lancet's usual rigorous standards of external clinical and statistical peer review, and will be edited by experienced copy editors to the highest standards.

Call for Papers on the Topic of Mental Health in Students for Academic Psychiatry

Academic Psychiatry invites manuscripts focusing on the topic of mental health in students. We welcome papers that focus on the mental health and well-being of college students, medical students, residents, and fellows across specialties of medicine, postdoctoral graduate students, and students in the health professions, including psychology, nursing, dentistry, and other fields. Original research and evidence-based review papers are also welcome on special topics such as sleep and sleep-related issues, self-care, the use of substances by students, the use of stimulants, including those for performance enhancement, by students, aggressive or disruptive behavior of students, and suicide. Papers should be submitted to by October 1, 2013, to Manuscript Central (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/appi-ap). Please indicate in the cover letter that the submission is for this special topic. All manuscripts will undergo peer review, and publication is not guaranteed. Queries regarding possible submissions are welcome. If you wish to discuss manuscript ideas, please contact the editor-in-chief via e-mail at acadpsych@gmail.com.

Call for Manuscripts for a Special Issue of Women and Health: Infectious and Other Disease Morbidity and Health Equity Among Incarcerated Adolescent and Adult Women

Submission Deadline: August 30, 2013

You are invited to submit a manuscript for publication consideration in a proposed special issue of Women and Health—a peer reviewed journal published by Taylor and Francis.
Description: Women are the fastest growing prison population—surpassing men in prison population growth in the United States. Women at risk for incarceration frequently come from populations with higher rates of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis. In addition, female prisoners are likely to have experienced physical or sexual violence, and two-thirds are mothers of minor children. This call invites papers presenting current research on disparities in infectious diseases or other diseases among incarcerated women, gender-related life concerns (e.g., marriage and partnering, pregnancies, parenting and child custody, homelessness, food insecurity, education, and job status/employment) inside and outside of correctional facilities, contextual and other issues related to becoming a prisoner, and programs and services for women in jails, prisons, and on parole. We hope to capture the most current and relevant work on adolescent and adult women that will serve as a resource for criminal justice agencies, institutions and organizations, law schools, legal services, health professionals serving women prisoners, schools of criminology and public health, other educators, social service agencies, researchers and many others dedicated to providing programs and other services in correctional facilities and beyond.

The following is a list of potential content areas (other topics will be considered also):

1. Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection and other infectious disease (TB and viral hepatitis) epidemiology, screening and treatment among women in jails and prisons. What other diseases are prevalent among women in correctional settings and what kinds of treatments are available? Which screenings are provided routinely upon intake?

2. Racial/ethnic disparities in infectious diseases among female detainees.

3. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, and custody issues for women under correctional supervision.

4. Female victims of physical and sexual violence in jails and prisons.

5. Mental illness and substance abuse among female prisoners.

6. Social Determinants of health for women in jails and prisons, including poverty and lack of educational and economic opportunities.

7. Is health equity for jailed women possible? What constitutes health equity in these settings? Best practices for health equity in jails and prisons.

8. Reentry into society for women and recommendations for reentry. Are plans for follow-up care for women and girls with health concerns implemented? Are best practices for follow-up care available?

9. Gender vulnerability in correctional facilities.

10. Special concerns for transgendered persons.

11. Variation in national and state regulations for women’s health issues (e.g., shackling during pregnancy, availability of HIV medicines, etc.).

12. Impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on health services in correctional settings. Is enrollment into health care a component of release activities?

For further information, contact Tanya Telfair LeBlanc, PhD, Corresponding Guest Editor via e-mail at: tqs3@cdc.gov or via phone at: (404) 639-2976.

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Al-Raida on Women's Health in the Arab World

In recent years, women in the Arab world have contended with a tumultuous political and economic times that resulted in revolutions, wars, collapsed economies, and rapidly shifting religious and cultural landscapes. This special issue of Al-Raida on Women's Health in the Arab World calls for papers addressing women's health and experiences of health care in the Arab region. It is especially concerned with women's health in the context of these changing, and increasingly westernized, health systems.

It is the hope of this Special Issue to consider health as a site of contestation where local and global cultural, political, and economic forces compete, and often stand in opposition to women's agency. We are interested in papers that address some of the following questions: how do women reconcile their desires about their fertility with their economic, cultural, and political realities in nations that are experiencing collapsed economies and political conflict? How do women negotiate birthing regimes (traditional versus technocratic) in an increasingly globalized environment? What are the reasons behind the increasing rates of cosmetic surgeries, and how do women negotiate the competing notions of bodily aesthetics and marriage prospects?

In this Special Issue, we hope to provide a forum for researchers to share their knowledge and expertise on women's health in the Arab World from an interdisciplinary perspective. We welcome papers from all disciplines including anthropology, sociology, demography, political science, and economics.

We welcome papers that address the following:

Social construction of illnesses and diseases

Stress and the pharmaceutical industry

Mental Health, depression, and anxiety

Pregnancy, delivery and the medicalization of birth

Demographic shifts and governmental natalist policies

Minority women's health and access to care

Cosmetic surgeries

Female genital cutting/mutilation/circumcision

Health-seeking behavior

Gender inequity and health

Religious interpretations and access to health care

Chronic diseases

Cancer

In addition to academic papers we would also like to include critical pieces, testimonials, personal essays, interviews, short stories, poems, conference reports, and book reviews.

Submitted papers should be prepared in English in MS Word and should adhere to the journal's submission guidelines. Research articles should be between 6000-8000 words, including notes and references. They should be accompanied by an abstract of 200 words and include 5 to 6 keywords. The article must contain a separate title page that should include: the title of the paper; the name(s) and affiliation(s) of the author(s); full contact details of the author(s); and the author's brief biographical statement (up to 40 words). Papers should not have already been published, or be simultaneously submitted for publication elsewhere.

The editorial committee of Al-Raida will inform the author within 6 to 8 weeks of submission whether or not the article will be sent out for refereeing. A decision about acceptability for publication will usually be taken within 12 weeks of submission to the reviewers. Submitted articles will be sent anonymously to two different reviewers. Acceptance of articles for publication will then be subject to modification as suggested by the reviewers.

Articles submitted for publication should be sent directly to the guest editor Marianne Sarkis at the following address: msarkis@clarku.edu and to the managing editor, Ms. Myriam Sfeir, at myriam.sfeir@lau.edu.lb

For full details kindly visit the following website at http://iwsaw.lau.edu.lb

Deadline for complete manuscripts: May 30, 2013