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Share your anatomical research with the global scientific community.

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

IJHA publishes research that advances anatomical knowledge. Confirm your manuscript addresses:

Before uploading, confirm that your submission includes the core elements that support efficient peer review:

• Title page with author details, affiliations, and corresponding author contact
• Structured abstract and 4-6 keywords focused on anatomical scope
• Methods with specimen sources, imaging parameters, and measurement protocols
• Figures or tables with clear labels, legends, and scale information
• Ethics approvals, consent statements, and data availability note

Use clear section headings and consistent anatomical terminology. Define abbreviations at first use and ensure that tables and figures align with the text. Manuscripts should use precise anatomical terms, standardized nomenclature, and clear descriptions of structures and landmarks.

• Include a concise title that reflects the main anatomical findings
• Provide a structured abstract with key outcomes and implications
• Use consistent units, measurements, and statistical reporting

High-quality visuals are central to anatomical communication. Images should be high resolution, labeled accurately, and accompanied by legends that explain the anatomical significance. Provide scale bars and orientation when relevant.

• Ensure radiologic images include modality, plane, and acquisition details
• Highlight anatomical variations or landmarks clearly in figures
• Confirm that image enhancements do not alter anatomical interpretation

All studies must comply with ethical standards appropriate to the specimen or population studied. Provide institutional approval details and confirm that consent requirements were met for cadaveric or imaging studies involving identifiable information.

• Institutional review board or ethics committee approval number
• Documentation of consent or waiver where applicable
• Compliance with local and international research policies

Include a data availability statement that explains whether datasets, imaging files, or measurement protocols can be accessed. When data cannot be shared, state the reason clearly and describe how results can be validated.

If revisions are requested, respond to each reviewer comment clearly and indicate where changes were made in the manuscript. Provide a point-by-point response letter and highlight revised sections to help editors verify improvements efficiently.

IJHA accepts the following submission types:

• Original Research: Full-length studies with original anatomical data (3,000-6,000 words)
• Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of anatomical topics (4,000-8,000 words)
• Case Reports: Unusual variations or clinically significant findings (1,500-3,000 words)
• Technical Notes: Innovative techniques or methods (1,000-2,000 words)

1. Prepare: Format per Instructions for Authors
2. Register: Create an account on ManuscriptZone (if new user)
3. Upload: Submit manuscript file, high-resolution figures, and supplementary materials
4. Ethics: Include institutional approval for cadaveric or imaging studies

Include a brief cover letter summarizing the anatomical contribution and any clinical or educational implications. This helps editors assign reviewers with the appropriate expertise.

• Initial Screening: Editor-in-Chief evaluates scope fit and quality (5 business days)
• Peer Review: Single-blind review by anatomy specialists (4-6 weeks)
• Decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject
• Publication: Articles go live within 2 weeks of payment

Article processing charges support peer review, production, and permanent hosting. Authors may reduce APC costs through IJHA membership programs or student rates. Details are available on the APC page.

Clear scientific writing improves review efficiency and reader comprehension. Authors who need language support can use the Language Editing Service to strengthen grammar, clarity, and formatting prior to submission. Well-prepared manuscripts reduce revision cycles and improve indexing accuracy.

• Use Terminologia Anatomica terms consistently across text and figures
• Provide concise, descriptive figure legends with orientation and scale
• Include a brief statement of clinical or educational relevance
• Ensure references are complete and include DOIs where available

Upload files with clear names (for example, Manuscript, Figures, Tables) and ensure supplementary files are referenced in the text. This helps editors and reviewers navigate the submission quickly. Combine related supplemental files where practical.

If you are unsure about scope fit, send a short inquiry with your title, study design, and a brief summary of the anatomical outcomes. The editorial office can advise on suitability and the most appropriate manuscript category. Contact [email protected] for guidance.

Accepted manuscripts move to professional copyediting, layout, and proof review. Authors are asked to review proofs promptly and consolidate any corrections in a single response to avoid delays. Final publication includes DOI registration, open access distribution, and indexing submission.

During proof review, confirm author affiliations, funding statements, and figure captions. Accurate metadata supports indexing and ensures proper attribution.