Dedicated to the qualitative interpretation and analysis of social life. Offers both theoretical and analytical research, and publishes manuscripts based on non-numerical research methods such as interviewing, participant observation, ethnography, historical analysis, content analysis and others.

Sent to elected and appointed officials in Florida's municipalities. Contains regular reports on legislation impacting cities, as well as current issues affecting municipalities and innovative local government ideas.

Coverage of all areas of quality improvement, total quality and employee involvement in the business industry. Includes extensive coverage of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000, QS-9000, TQM, SPC, team and process management topics, international quality standards, and related quality issues. Read primarily by mid to senior level executives in mid to large size companies.

Circulation: The figure is not currently disclosed. Frequency: Published 4 times a year. Months of Distribution: March, June, September, December Aims of the journal: The journal aims to raise awareness regarding the implications of research and policy in the context of researching, managing and commissioning services for older people. The publications seeks to promote the potential for independence, control and enhanced well-being and is relevant to the broad range of researchers and professionals involved in the study of ageing and delivering services to older people. Content: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults (QAOA) publishes international, peer-reviewed content that makes sense of current research and policy in working with older people at a key time of demographic change. The Journal particularly considers the implications of policy and research in managing and commissioning services and will provide practical information about the promotion of quality of life in later years as well as offer guidance on appropriate service provision. The Journal’s peer-reviewed articles consider the role of older people within their wider communities with the overall goals of promoting the potential for independence, control and enhanced well-being. Editorial contacts: Please see the full list of editorial contacts here Manuscript submission: View author guidelines here Access submission portal (for registered users) here Other information: The journal features academic research and/or practice-based papers. It does not feature news and is not a magazine. The editorial team do not want to be contacted with any product or press launch invitations or information. The email listed on the main outlet page is meant for enquiries regarding how to get published. Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Thursday 2 June 2011 Pier Professional journals will now be published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. The journals include Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Drugs and Alcohol Today, Journal of Integrated Care, Mental Health Review Journal, Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Social Care & Neurodisability, The Journal of Public Mental Health and Working with Older People. All journals will relocate to Emerald Group Publishing Ltd’s head office and the new address will be Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA. The editorial team can now be reached on the new number on +44 (0)1274 777 700

Background and Format: Quality in Primary Care is an international peer reviewed journal which concerns itself with all aspects of quality and quality improvement in primary and pre-hospital care and the interfaces between primary, secondary and social care. It is intended to fulfil the following functions. Audience and Readership: Official journal of the European Forum for Primary Care and is affiliated with the International Federation of Primary Care Research Networks, North American Primary Care Research Group and the Australian Primary Health Care Institute. Circulation: The Publisher does not disclose the circulation. Frequency: The journal is published six times a year in February, April, June, August, October and December Distribution: Online and print to paying subscribers. Aims of the journal: To encourage the scientific study of quality improvement by publication of relevant research To chart the development of local, national and international quality systems To create and support a community of people interested in quality improvement To act as an ambassador for better patient standards and for quality generally To campaign for important issues in quality and to promote best practice in quality improvement To act as a resource for practitioners charged with leading quality in primary health care by publishing examples of effective quality improvement projects To debate and critique health service policy relating to quality To act as a sounding board for new ideas, to stimulate debate and encourage innovation To provide a platform for international exchange To promote a better understanding of patient involvement Readership The journal is for those researching, teaching or practising in the fields of quality improvement, clinical governance or clinical audit related to primary and pre-hospital care. Editorial contacts: The full Editorial Board can be viewed here.  Manuscript Submission: Quality in Primary care welcomes original research that advances knowledge on the topics above. In addition to traditional research papers it also welcomes less formal contributions, including short reports, which would make the journal more accessible. Contributions from other disciplines related to medicine, including nursing, practice management, professions allied to medicine and social science are also accepted. Author guidelines can be viewed here. Papers can be submitted electronically here. Editorial can be reached at primarycare@imedpub.com

Provides practical information on tools, techniques and technology for those in the quality control industry looking to improve manufacturing processes. Content includes detailed coverage of new technologies and how they work, case examples of trends in the industry and related news updates. Editorial coverage focuses on the practical application of and latest advancements in metrology methods and equipment, including gages, calibration, optical inspection and measurement, surface finish, color measurement, coatings thickness, CMMs, materials testing, leak testing and machine tool maintenance/alignment; software and analytical tools, including data collection, SPC, SQC, design of experiments, flowcharting, process mapping, process simulation, FMEA, APQP, document control, and gage management; and quality management, including ISO/QS 9000 standards, certification and compliance. Articles include feature articles, how-tos, training reviews, case studis, product reviews and industry news. Technology coverage includes industry hardware and software.

Offered for readers involved in the quality market looking for information on tools, techniques, technology and manufacturing reports. Content provides detailed coverage of new technologies and how they work, case examples of trends in the industry, and related news updates.

Established in 1992 and publishes peer-reviewed articles that explore the theoretical, technical and strategic aspects of quality management in the healthcare industry. Includes theoretical papers, case studies, quality improvement project reports and book reviews. The journal does not accept outside press materials.

Written for executives and quality professionals who want to understand the foundations of quality management. Provides researchers with both a major source of study in the field and an outlook for their best work. Also offers professionals and managers an opportunity to expand their knowledge and stay abreast of the most current trends in quality management. Provides a forum for communicating and discussing research findings. Presents articles that are grounded in research and theory. Consists of empirical articles, research case studies, management theory articles, review articles and articles that focus on classroom methods.

Provides proven strategies to get both management and employees to support quality programs. Dedicated to ensuring companies make better products and provide better service. Offers readers real-world examples of what other companies are doing to improve quality. Provides insights that help quality managers improve processes, work more effectively with customers and get workers to buy in to quality.