Aim and Scope

Publishing research across the full spectrum of anatomical sciences.

ISSN: 2577-2279 | DOI prefix: 10.14302/issn.2577-2279 | License: CC BY 4.0 | Open access publishing

IJHA welcomes submissions that advance understanding of human structure and form:

• Original investigations of anatomical structures, variations, and relationships
• Studies with clinical significance for surgical, radiological, or therapeutic applications
• Developmental and comparative anatomical research
• Innovations in anatomical imaging and visualization
• Educational research advancing anatomy teaching and learning

Submissions should present clear anatomical definitions, reproducible methods, and outcomes that advance anatomical knowledge or its application in clinical or educational settings.

IJHA prioritizes rigor in specimen documentation, measurement protocols, and reporting transparency. Authors should describe study populations, inclusion criteria, anatomical landmarks, and measurement tools with enough detail to enable replication. Imaging studies should provide modality settings, reconstruction parameters, and interpretation criteria.

• Clear description of specimen sources and ethical approvals
• Validated measurement methods with appropriate statistical analysis
• High-quality figures with labeled structures and scale information
• Consistent use of Terminologia Anatomica nomenclature

For imaging-based submissions, provide clear acquisition details and image processing steps. Figures should be labeled to highlight anatomical structures, planes, and landmarks. When 3D reconstructions or virtual anatomy tools are used, describe the software, segmentation approach, and validation steps.

• Report CT, MRI, or ultrasound parameters and reconstruction settings
• Include scale bars, orientation, and anatomical landmarks
• Describe validation for 3D or virtual models

• Imaging Anatomy: CT, MRI, ultrasound, and 3D visualization techniques
• Anatomy Education: Teaching innovations, assessment methods, and technology integration
• Anatomical Techniques: Dissection methods, preservation, and plastination
• Comparative Anatomy: Evolutionary and inter-species morphological studies

IJHA encourages collaboration across radiology, surgery, biomedical engineering, anthropology, and medical education when anatomy remains the central focus. Interdisciplinary studies should explain the anatomical contribution, clinical relevance, and educational impact of the work.

We value manuscripts that connect anatomical findings to real-world use. Clinical relevance may include surgical approaches, imaging interpretation, or procedural safety. Educational relevance may include curriculum design, skills acquisition, or assessment outcomes for anatomy learners.

• Clear description of how findings inform practice or training
• Evidence of improved interpretation, safety, or learning outcomes
• Practical implications for educators, clinicians, or trainees

To maintain the journal focus, IJHA does not prioritize manuscripts that lack a clear anatomical foundation or that present purely clinical outcomes without anatomical analysis. Submissions should remain anchored in human anatomy and its interpretation.

• Purely molecular or cellular studies without anatomical context
• Clinical case reports that do not describe anatomical variation or structure
• Technical studies without validated anatomical findings or imaging results

Authors who are uncertain about scope fit are encouraged to submit a brief inquiry to the editorial office for guidance before preparing a full manuscript.

Authors should provide clear abstracts, well-structured results, and meaningful discussion of anatomical significance. Clinical correlations, when included, should be supported by data and aligned with the described anatomical evidence.

Quantitative studies should report sample sizes, variability measures, and statistical methods appropriate to anatomical datasets. Tables and figures should be readable without excessive text and should clearly connect to the study objectives and conclusions. Include limitations that clarify specimen coverage, sampling constraints, and generalizability of the anatomical findings.

Educational manuscripts should define learning objectives, assessment methods, and measurable outcomes. Studies that compare teaching modalities, evaluate digital tools, or demonstrate improvements in competency are highly encouraged.

• Does the manuscript describe a clear anatomical question or structure?
• Are specimen sources, imaging parameters, and methods reported transparently?
• Is there a measurable anatomical outcome, variation, or educational impact?
• Do the conclusions align with the anatomical evidence presented?

Submissions that align well with IJHA typically include rigorous anatomical evidence and practical relevance:

• Morphometric studies that clarify anatomical variation in surgical regions
• Radiologic anatomy research that improves interpretation or diagnostic accuracy
• Embryological analyses that explain developmental anomalies
• Educational interventions that improve anatomy learning outcomes
• Technical reports validating new imaging or dissection approaches

IJHA publishes original research, reviews, case-based anatomical reports with educational value, and technical notes focused on anatomical methods. Submissions should articulate the anatomical contribution and its relevance to clinical or educational practice.

To support efficient editorial screening, manuscripts should be complete at the time of submission. Provide clear abstracts, high-resolution figures, and detailed methods. Ethical approvals and consent documentation should be included when required.

Submissions that include clear anatomical diagrams, imaging sequences, or atlas-style figures often progress more smoothly through initial screening because the anatomical evidence is easy to verify.

Well-scoped manuscripts with clear visuals move faster through triage.

• Structured abstract with key anatomical outcomes and implications
• Figures labeled with anatomical landmarks and scale information
• Transparent methods with specimen sources, measurements, and analysis
• Data availability statement and disclosure of funding or conflicts