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Journals in Obstetrics and gynecology

This collection covers maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive health, and gynecologic surgery. Supporting clinicians and researchers, it features advances in prenatal care, fertility, and minimally invasive procedures.

  • Early Human Development

    • ISSN: 0378-3782
    An international journal concerned with the continuity of fetal and postnatal lifeEstablished as an authoritative, highly cited voice on early human development, Early Human Development provides a unique opportunity for researchers and clinicians to bridge the communication gap between disciplines. Creating a forum for the productive exchange of ideas concerning early human growth and development, the journal publishes original research and clinical papers with particular emphasis on the continuum between fetal life and the perinatal period; aspects of postnatal growth influenced by early events; and the safeguarding of the quality of human survival.The first comprehensive and interdisciplinary journal in this area of growing importance, Early Human Development offers pertinent contributions to the following subject areas:Fetology; perinatology; pediatrics; growth and development; obstetrics; reproduction and fertility; epidemiology; behavioural sciences; nutrition and metabolism; teratology; neurology; brain biology; developmental psychology and screening.
  • The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry

    • ISSN: 0955-2863
    Devoted to advancements in nutritional sciences, The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry presents experimental nutrition and clinical nutrition research as it interfaces with biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and toxicology. The scope of the journal includes the broad area of in vivo and in vitro studies of mechanistic aspects of nutritional sciences. Preferred manuscripts include studies, which focus on nutrients and/or bioactive compounds with nutritional value derived from diets/whole foods as it relates to: biochemistry, molecular biology, toxicology, immunology or physiology and human health and diseases.Rigorous reviews by an international editorial board of distinguished scientists ensure publication of the most current and key research being conducted in nutrition at the cellular, animal and human level. In addition to its monthly features of critical reviews and research articles, The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry also periodically publishes emerging issues, experimental methods, and other types of articles such as but not limited to policy statements.Contact InformationReto Asmis, Ph.D, Editor-in-Chief The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry Professor, Internal Medicine, Section on Molecular Medicine Wake Forest School of Medicine Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157 E-mail address: [email protected]...
  • Health Policy

    • ISSN: 0168-8510
    Health Policy - The best evidence for better policiesPublished in collaboration with the European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesHealth Policy aims to inform discussions about how to improve health policies by publishing high quality research articles with clear policy implications that are relevant for an international audience. It intends to enhance communication between (1) researchers analysing health systems, health policies, and health reforms and (2) legislators, decision-makers and professionals concerned with developing and implementing these policies. Health Policy is an interdisciplinary journal at the interface between health policy, health systems research, health services research, health economics, health care management, political and policy sciences, public health, and related disciplines. The focus is on high-income countries, primarily outside the US.More background on Health Policy's aims and scope is provided in this editorial (Quentin et al. 2023).Health Policy publishes articles with the following attributes:Topic: research that addresses a clear and policy relevant research question with a focus on health systems, health policies or health reforms.Regional scope: a focus on high-income countries, primarily outside the US.Methods: adequate application of quantitative and/or qualitative methods, explained in a language that is comprehensible for a broad readership from different disciplines.Content: original research or reviews that focus on policy evaluations, analyses of policy processes, cross-country comparative policy assessments, and descriptions of individual reform experiences.Interdis... authors are encouraged to submit research that results from interdisciplinary collaboration.Policy relevance: research findings that have direct implications for and the potential to contribute to better health policies.Internation... relevance: research that has implications for policy-makers and researchers from several countries.
  • Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

    • ISSN: 1553-4650
    The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, formerly the Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, is a peer-reviewed international clinical forum for the exchange and dissemination of ideas, findings, and techniques relevant to gynecologic surgery and other minimally invasive treatments. The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology presents original research, education-focused surgical images and video articles in gynecology worldwide. The journal is an authoritative source informing practicing physicians of the latest, cutting-edge developments occurring in this field.
  • Body Image

    • ISSN: 1740-1445
    Body Image is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, scientific articles on body image and human physical appearance. Body image represents a person's "inside view" of their body-that is, their feelings, perceptions, thoughts, and beliefs about their body that impact how they behave toward it (Cash, 2004). While physical appearance is an important aspect of body image, it is not the only aspect, as embodiment (how a person uses their body to engage with the world) and focusing on (and appreciating) body functionality are additional aspects of body image. We invite contributions from a broad range of disciplines - psychological science, other social and behavioral sciences, and medical and health sciences. We have a weight-inclusive focus rather than a weight-normative or weight-centric focus (see here for an explanation).Body Image publishes a variety of article types, including original research articles, brief research reports, theoretical and review papers (systematic reviews and meta-analyses), scale development and adaptation articles, replication studies, protocol articles, methodological innovations that could be used to advance body image research, unexpected/null results articles, and ideas worth researching. We encourage articles that center minoritized populations. Consistent with the Open Science initiative, we publish articles based on a strong theoretical rationale and scientific design rather than whether findings are statistically significant.We also encourage review-based and empirical-based special issues, especially those that bridge subfields and disciplines.Suitable topics for submission of manuscripts include (but are not limited to):The effects of body image and physical characteristics (e.g., body size, attractiveness, physical disfigurements or disorders) on psychological functioning, interpersonal processes, and quality of life;Body image and physical appearance in the full range of medical and allied health contexts;Body image in diverse cultural contexts;Development... validation, and adaptation (e.g., translation) of assessments of the body image construct;Factors that influence positive and negative body image development;Stigmati... and discrimination based on appearance and/or body function;Adaptive and maladaptive body image processes and their clinically relevant consequences on psychosocial functioning and quality of life;Relationship of body image to behavioral variables (e.g., exercise and other physical activity, eating and weight-control behaviors, grooming and appearance-modifying behaviors, and social behaviors);How body image may shape the ways we engage our bodies with the world (i.e., embodiment);Scientif... evaluation of interventions to promote positive body image or to prevent or treat body image difficulties and disorders.Impartiali... statement regarding citations. We, the editorial team, strongly encourage authors to cite the highest quality work believed to be most relevant to their article; we are impartial to the use of citations from Body Image versus other journals. We review and accept articles based on their scientific rationale, merits, design, analysis, and interpretation rather than the source of their citations.Note regarding string citations. We encourage authors to avoid excessive string citations, whereby multiple citations support a single statement, finding, or proposition, when such citations would be superfluous. In many cases, one citation will suffice, and this citation should be the best supporting reference for that statement, finding, or proposition. All important previous work can be included, and if a cite is important, there often will be additional text that accompanies it. Please note that we are okay with the overall number of references.Of note, the recommendation to avoid string citations does not apply to:Statements that include more than one finding. For example, "Over the past 10 years, researchers in a number of countries have begun to explore the relationship between positive body image and psychological well-being" needs multiple citations because authors are referring to researchers and countries (both plural. However, reference to all work that has explored this relationship is probably not needed. As another example, "research shows that body dissatisfaction is correlated with disordered eating, anxiety, and depression" may include multiple citations, with different citations supporting different aspects of this statement.Systematic reviews and meta-analyses whereby the citations are linked to relevant themes/data that are included in the analysis.The presence of string citations alone is not a reason to reject an article. If submitted articles contain string citations, the editorial team will simply note this, and it will be up to the author to decide whether to retain or remove citations if asked to revise and resubmit their article.The journal gives an annual award for the best doctoral dissertation in this field.
  • American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM

    • ISSN: 2589-9333
    AJOG MFM is one of two companion titles to the highly-respected American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and focuses on the latest research in the specialty of maternal-fetal medicine, or high-risk pregnancy. It includes practice-changing studies on maternal complications; fetal complications including prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound and genetics; as well as prenatal care, intrapartum care, and postpartum issues. The Journal is a forum for trusted peer-reviewed research, preferentially randomized trials and meta-analyses of these trials, to supply researchers and clinicians with up-to-date guidance on how to best manage women with high-risk pregnancies and their unborn children.Manuscripts with a focus on regional reports and cross-border healthcare delivery can be submitted to the journal's open access companion title, AJOG Global Reports.
  • Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology

    • ISSN: 2213-2945
    JASC is the official journal of the American Society of Cytopathology,and reflects the values and priorities of the society. JASC publishes regular bimonthly issues with cutting-edge original research of the highest standard. The Journal seeks to provide an exceptional forum for interaction and dissemination of original research and educational information in the field of cytopathology and other allied disciplines in medicine. The cross-disciplinary focus of the journal ensures the sharing of information with all readers involved in the practice of cytopathology and its related basic sciences, epidemiology and clinical oncologic disciplines.JASC endeavors to have a positive impact not only on all aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment, but also on other human disease. JASC publishes original work emphasizing novel discoveries or clinicopathologic correlations in a patient-centered environment, technological advances in basic and translational research with emphasis on the development of personalized medicine, and new or improved molecular techniques and their novel application for diagnosis or monitoring of disease. Preference is also given to original work demonstrating the scholarship of education in cytopathology including new innovative tools for continuing education and training as well as designing and implementing new assessment and evaluation techniques. It duly addresses and highlights issues relating to population health and public policy topics. It is the goal of JASC to lead the discipline of cytopathology by setting professional quality standards ensuring diagnostic excellence, advocating laboratory safety and quality, and inter-professional education for pathologists, cytotechnologists and all allied health care specialties.
  • Fertility and Sterility

    • ISSN: 0015-0282
    Official Journal of the American Society for Reproductive MedicineFertility and Sterility® is an international journal for obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, urologists, basic scientists and others who treat and investigate problems of infertility and human reproductive disorders. The journal publishes juried original scientific articles in clinical and laboratory research relevant to reproductive endocrinology, urology, andrology, physiology, immunology, genetics, contraception, and menopause. Fertility and Sterility® encourages and supports meaningful basic and clinical research, and facilitates and promotes excellence in professional education, in the field of reproductive medicine. Authors are also welcome to submit to the three specialist titles in the Fertility and Sterility series, F&S Reports , F&S Reviews and F&S Science.
  • Contraception

    • ISSN: 0010-7824
    An international reproductive health journal The Official Journal of the Society of Family PlanningThe journal Contraception wishes to advance reproductive health through the rapid publication of the best and most interesting new scholarship regarding contraception and related fields such as abortion. The journal welcomes manuscripts from investigators working in the laboratory, clinical and social sciences, as well as public health and health professions education.
  • Placenta

    • ISSN: 0143-4004
    The Official journal of the International Federation of Placenta Associations, incorporating Australia and New Zealand Placental Research Association, European Placenta Group, Japanese Placenta Association, and Placenta Association of the AmericasThe journal Placenta publishes high-quality original articles and invited topical reviews on all aspects of human and animal placentation, and the interactions between the mother, the placenta and fetal development, genetics and epigenetics, stem cells, transport, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, and developmental programming.The journal welcomes studies on: Implantation and the endometrium, comparative placentation, the uterine and umbilical circulations, the relationship between foetal and placental development, clinical aspects of altered placental development or function, the placental membranes, the influence of paternal factors on placental development or function, and the assessment of biomarkers of placental disorders.Placenta is the official journal of the International Federation of Placenta Associations, and is committed to supporting the scientific community with rapid processing of manuscripts. Authors may chose to pay for open access publication in order to make their article freely available.PLUS the annual supplement Trophoblast Research!