Journal of the American Osteopathic Association

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA), established in September 1901, is the official scientific publication of the American Osteopathic Association, as well as the premier scholarly, peer-reviewed publication of the osteopathic medical profession.

The JAOA publishes original investigations, current reviews and meta-analyses with expert critical viewpoints, and didactic discourses in a wide variety of clinical fields.

The JAOA is particularly interested in research articles that reflect osteopathic medicine's traditional emphasis on the role of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease.

The Journal also publishes medical education and special communication articles, as well as other clinically relevant pieces.

Articles and letters on controversial topics may—at the editor in chief's discretion—be published in the JAOA, provided that all sources are clearly identified.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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.

• Role of Magnesium in Vitamin D Activation and Function

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Anne Marie, Mohammed S.

• Plantar Warts: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Dexter Jordan, Nichole Brianne, Michele Marie, Mark Kevin

• Nociceptive reflexes and the somatic dysfunction: A model

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Richard L . Van

• Wound complications following modified radical mastectomy: An analysis of perioperative factors

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Richard A., Jeffrey J., Louis B., Linda

• Domestic violence: Effect on pregnancy outcome

  Citation: 55

  Authors: F Miguel, Paul M

• Viscerosomatic reflexes: A review

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Myron C

• Piriformis syndrome: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Charles, Charles, Michael, Christine

• COX-1 and COX-2 in health and disease

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Raymond A

• Cutaneous immunopathology of androgenetic alopecia

  Citation: 32

  Authors: James W., Eugene T., Matt L., Mary, Arnold L.

• Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Potentiates Motor Cortical Plasticity

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Viviana, Alex Martino, Francesco, Carlo, Giacomo, Marco