Three new journals from Sage Publications.Sage Publications This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. (Thousand, Oaks, CA) will begin the publication of three new journals later this year, including 'Journal of Career Development,' 'Games and Culture: A Journal of Interactive Media' and 'Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care.' All three journals will be published quarterly. 'Journal of Career Development' is designed to provide professionals in counseling, psychology, education, student personnel, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and business management with the latest concepts, ideas and methodology in career development theory, research and practice. Editorial will cover such topics as: application of career theories; career development across the life-span; the work-family connection; international perspectives on career development; workplace and workforce issues; career issues in schools; career counseling Noun 1. career counseling - counseling on career opportunities counseling, counselling, guidance, counsel, direction - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action techniques; and, career transitions. An annual subscription costs $85 for individuals and $454 for institutions. 'Games and Culture' will publish theoretical and empirical research Noun 1. empirical research - an empirical search for knowledge inquiry, research, enquiry - a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received" about games and culture within the context of interactive media. The journal's primary mission is to foster dialogue among the academic, design, development, and research communities that will influence both game design and research about games within various public contexts. It will also examine how interactive media is being used in education, training and political action. Editorial will include information on gaming from a variety of perspectives, including textual analysis, political economy, cultural studies, gender studies, media studies, public policy, international relations international relations, study of the relations among states and other political and economic units in the international system. Particular areas of study within the field of international relations include diplomacy and diplomatic history, international law, , issues of game development and communications studies. An annual subscription price has not yet been set. 'Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care' will present research, reviews, case studies and clinical perspectives on the treatment of AIDS around the world. Editorial will cover such topics as pathology, coinfections, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, diagnostic testing Diagnostic testing Testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease. Mentioned in: Von Willebrand Disease , epidemiology, health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract , and cultural and behavioral influences on AIDS and its treatment. Regular sections include: Pharma Reviews, a look at drug actions, indications and contraindications; Diagnostic Test Reviews with descriptions of new testing procedures for identifying HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ; Country Profiles with overviews of how nations are addressing the AIDS epidemic; and Program Reviews and Evaluations, a section that analyses a specific program for AIDS health prevention, education or treatment. An annual subscription price has not yet been set. |
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