The Journal of Anatomy is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Wiley on behalf of the Anatomical Society. It covers all aspects of anatomy and morphology. The journal was first published in 1867 and was originally known as the Journal of Anatomy and Physiology, obtaining its current title in October 1916.[1] The editors-in-chief are Philip Cox (University College London), James N. Sleigh (University College London), Neil Vargesson (University of Aberdeen) and Evie E. Vereecke (KU Leuven).
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| Discipline | Anatomy, morphology |
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| Language | English |
| Edited by | Philip Cox, James N. Sleigh, Neil Vargesson, Evie E. Vereecke |
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Former name(s) | Journal of Anatomy and Physiology |
| History | 1867–present |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
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| ISO 4 | J. Anat. |
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| CODEN | JOANAY |
| ISSN | 0021-8782 (print) 1469-7580 (web) |
| LCCN | 75-649510 |
| OCLC no. | 1058083446 |
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According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2022 impact factor of 2.4.[2] In conjunction with their centennial in 2009, the international Special Libraries Association included the Journal of Anatomy as one of the 100 most influential journals in biology and medicine over the past 100 years.[3]
History
editThe journal was established in 1867 as the Journal of Anatomy and Physiology.[4] The journal was conceived at the 1866 meeting of the British Association in Nottingham by founding editors George Murray Humphry (University of Cambridge), William Turner (University of Edinburgh), Alfred Newton (University of Cambridge), and Edward Perceval Wright (Trinity College Dublin).[5] At the time of the journal's first publication, the subjects of anatomy and physiology were not regarded as separate entities and were both taught within anatomy departments.[5] The journal was renamed Journal of Anatomy in 1916 (vol. 51),[6] when it was adopted by the Anatomical Society, both in terms of management and ownership.[5]
In a celebratory issue marking 150 years since its first publication,[7] two commissioned reviews were published; one that provided a detailed historical overview of the journal[5] and another that summarised the broader history of topographical anatomy over the last several thousand years.[8]
Past editors
editBest paper award
editThe "Journal of Anatomy Best Paper Prize" has been awarded annually by the Anatomical Society since 2008, with additional runner-up prizes since 2011.[10]
References
edit- ^ Morriss-Kay G (2006). "From the 19th to the 21st century: Journal of Anatomy online". Journal of Anatomy. 209 (Pt 5): i–ii. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00672.x. PMC 2100346.
- ^ "Journal of Anatomy". 2022 Journal Citation Reports. Web of Science (Science ed.). Clarivate. 2023.
- ^ "Top 100 Journals in Biology and Medicine".
- ^ Humphry GM (1867). "Address in Physiology". Journal of Anatomy and Physiology. 1 (Pt 1): 1–14. PMC 1318526. PMID 17230697.
- ^ a b c d e Morriss-Kay G (2016). "The Journal of Anatomy: origin and evolution". Journal of Anatomy. 229 (Pt 1): 2–31. doi:10.1111/joa.12489. PMC 5341589. PMID 27278888.
- ^ Mackenzie WC (1916). "The Shape and Peritoneal Relationships of the Spleen in Monotremes and Marsupials". Journal of Anatomy. 51 (Pt 1): 1–8. PMC 1262802. PMID 17103799.
- ^ Clarke J, Gillingwater TH, Graham A, Milz S (2016). "Editorial". Journal of Anatomy. 229 (Pt 1): 1. doi:10.1111/joa.12491. PMC 5341597.
- ^ Standring S (2016). "A brief history of topographical anatomy". Journal of Anatomy. 229 (Pt 1): 32–62. doi:10.1111/joa.12473. PMC 5341593. PMID 27278889.
- ^ "Anatomical Society Officers" (PDF).
- ^ "The Journal of Anatomy Best Paper Prize".