Aims & Scope

Anatomical Science International (formerly titled Kaibogaku Zasshi) is the official English journal of the Japanese Association of Anatomists and publishes original research articles dealing with morphological sciences in animals, with a primary focus on humans and other mammals (although exceptions may be considered by the editor for other animals).

In addition to Original Research Articles on molecular, cellular, histological and gross anatomical studies on humans and on normal and experimental animals, as well as functional morphological, biochemical, physiological and behavioral studies if they include morphological analysis, the journal welcomes: Case Reports on gross anatomy, highlighting anatomically important data that analyze the process of morphogenesis.

Reports merely describing variations will not be accepted Methods papers, describing new and useful techniques and their application in the above fields Review papers, which are usually invited by the Editors Miscellaneous items such as letters to the editor, essays, book reviews and commentaries.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.7
2024 1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.448

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 12679

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 251

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.7
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.448
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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