3.1 CHIROPRACTIC JOURNALS
The list of chiropractic journals are made according to listings in the Index of Chiropractic Literature (ICL) [1]. There are 45 publications listed below:
1. Advances in Chiropractic [1]
Advances in Chiropractic provided information on current clinical practice in a seminar style volume. Chapters were submitted by top chiropractic authorities.
ICL Abbreviation: AdvChiropr
Publishing history: 4 Volumes; Volume 1-4 from 1994-1997
Indexed by: AMED; ICL
Issues: Annual
Status: No longer in print
Web Link: Not available
2. American Chiropractor: Magazine of the Chiropractic Profession [1]
This journal covers matters relating to chiropractic procedures.
ICL Abbreviation: Am Chiropr
Publishing history: v.1 1978-
Indexed by: AMED; ICL; Alt HealthWatch
Issues: 13 times per year
Status: Active
Web Link: http://www.theamericanchiropractor.com/
3. American Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (AJCM) [1]
The American Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (AJCM) was a journal for the publication orf original papers. It typically published papers that dealt with theoretical concepts, diagnosis and therapy, education and other papers which enhanced the knowledge base of the profession.
Publisher: Carol Stream, Mountain Spring Press, IL
ICL Abbreviation: Am J Chiropr Med
Publishing history: Volume1, 1988- Volume.3, 1990
Indexed by: MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Quarterly
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
4. Annals of the Swiss Chiropractors’ Associations[1]
This journal published scientific papers on the principles and clinical applications of chiropractic. It sort to provide continuing education for chiropractors in professional practice.
ICL Abbreviation: Ann Swiss Chiropr Assoc
Publishing history: 1960-1989
Indexed by: MANTIS; indexed in ICL from 1985-1989
Issues: Annual
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
5. Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy (now known as Chiropractic &Manual Therapies) [1]
This was the journal of the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia and it was published three times per year. It was a blinded peer-reviewed journal, that went on-lineOpen Accesas Chiropractic & Osteopathy. It is now known as Chiropractic and Manual Therapies [49]
Editor in Chief, Bruce F Walker
ICL Abbreviation: Australas Chiropr & Osteopat
Publication history: volume. 5, 1996- volume. 12, 2004; continues COMSIG Review; continued by Chiropractic & Osteopathy, an Open Access journal published by BioMed Central
Indexed by: CINAHL; ICL APAIS, Australasian Medical Index
Issues: 3 times a year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Journal: http://www.coca.com.au/?ID=36
Web Link: Source:http://www.coca.com.au/
6. The British Journal of Chiropractic [1]
The British Journal of Chiropractic was a journal aiming to raise the standard of chiropractic clinical practice.
Author: College of Chiropractors (Great Britain)
ICL Abbreviation: Br J Chiropr
Publication history: Volume 1, 1997 – Volume 5, 2002; Changed to become Clinical Chiropractic
Indexed by: ICL
Issues: Varies
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Journal: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/14662108
Web Link: Source: http://www.colchiro.org.uk/
7. Canadian Chiropractor [1]
Canadian Chiropractor magazine aims to promote awareness and understanding of chiropractic.
ICL Abbreviation: Can Chiropr
Publication history: Volume1, 1996-On-going
Indexed by: Canadian Business and Current Affairs Business; Canadian Business and Current Affairs Reference; ProQuest Central; SportDiscus; MANTIS; ICL
Issues: 7 times per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.canadianchiropractor.ca/
8. Chiropractic: The Journal of Chiropractic Research, Study and Clinical Investigation [1]
This journal was comprehensive scientific publication focused on the advancement of chiropractic principles and practices.
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr
Publication history: Volume.1, 1988-Volume.3no.1 1990;Volume.6, 1990- Volume.9, 1994; Journal amalgamated with Journal of Chiropractic Research in April 1990
Indexed by: AMED; MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Quarterly
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
9. Chiropractic &Manual Therapies [1], [2]
Chiropractic &Manual Therapies is an online journal with open access to the articles. It is a peer-reviewed journal for chiropractors and related health professionals
Editor-In-Chief: Bruce F. Walker, DC, MPH
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr & Manual Ther
Publishing history: Since 2011- Note is the on-going publication formerly known as Chiropractic & Osteopathy (C&O)
Indexed by: MEDLINE
Issues: After going through review process, articles are published.
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.chiromt.com/
10. Chiropractic Economics [1]
This magazine deals with business and practice management matters for the practicing chiropractor.
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr Econ
Publication history: volume. 38, no.3 (Nov/Dec 1995)-; Continues Digest of Chiropractic Economics
Indexed by: AMED; ICL
Issues: 18 issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.chiroeco.com/index.html
11. Chiropractic History: The Archives and the Journal of the Association for the History of Chiropractic [1]
This journal provides content on the history of the chiropractic profession.
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr Hist
Publication history: Volume1,1981- on-going
Indexed by: MANTIS; AMED; CINAHL; ICL
Issues: Twice per year.
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.historyofchiropractic.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=53364&orgId=ahc
Web Link: Source: http://www.historyofchiropractic.org
12. Chiropractic Journal of Australia (CJA) [1]
The Chiropractic Journal of Australia is dedicated to the advancement of the profession and is peer-reviewed.
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr J Aust
Publishing history: volume. 1, 1991-; Continues: Journal of the Australian Chiropractic Association
Indexed by: Australian Medical Index; British Library Complementary Medicine Index; AMED; CINAHL; MANTIS; Australian Public Affairs Information Service [selectively]; ICL indexing from 1991
Issues:Four per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal:
http://chiropractors.asn.au/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CJA&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4123
Web Link: Source: http://www.chiropractors.asn.au/
13. Chiropractic Pediatrics: the Journal of the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association [1]
Chiropractic Pediatrics is a journal addressing matters related to chiropractic for children. It has peer-reviewed content aimed at keeping practitioners up to date..
Author: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr Pediatr
Publication history: Volume1 1994 – Volume4 1998
Indexed by: AMED, MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Four per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Source: http://www.icpa4kids.com/index.php
14. Chiropractic Sports Medicine (now known as Journal of Sports Chiropractic and Rehabilitation) [1]
Chiropractic Sports Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal seeking to pool together a consensus of opinions on matters relating to chiropractic involvement in sports.
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr Sports Med
Publication history: Volume 1, 1987 – Volume 9, 1995;
Indexed by: Fully indexed in ICL; AMED; CINAHL; SCOPUS; Physical Education Index; Health and Safety Science Abstracts
Issues: Four per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
15. Chiropractic Technique (Journal of Chiropractic Technique) [1]
Chiropractic Technique was a peer-reviewed journal focused on the application of chiropractic science.
ICL Abbreviation: Chiropr Tech
Publication history: Volume. 1, 1989 – Volume 11, 1999
Indexed by: ICL; CINAHL; MANTIS
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
16. Clinical Chiropractic [1]
Clinical Chiropractic is targeted at assisting the practicing chiropractor to further develop their skills in patient care and encourage discussion on chiropractic knowledge.
ICL Abbreviation: Clin Chiropr
Publishing history: volume 6, 2003-; continues British Journal of Chiropractic
Indexed by: Fully indexed in ICL; CINAHL; AMED; Ebscohost Academic Search; SCOPUS; Swetswise; Current Abstracts; MANTIS
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/14792354
Web Link: Source: http://www.colchiro.org.uk/
17. Chiropractic Research Journal (CRJ) [1]
The Chiropractic Research Journal addressed subluxation-related research from both the basic and clinical viewpoint. ICL Abbreviation: CRJ
Publishing history: Volume1, 1988-Volume 7, no.2 Fall 2000
Indexed by: AMED; CINAHL; MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Four time per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: http://www.cinahl.com/cgi-bin/jrlshowtitles?chrj
18. DC Tracts [1]
D.C. Tracts is a multimedia format journal aimed at the chiropractor in professional practice. It seeks to provide a bridge between the latest research and enable the chiropractor to get the information they need to enhance their everyday practice.
ICL Abbreviation: DC Tracts
Publishing history: Volume.1 no.1, Feb1989- On-going
Indexed by: CINAHL (1995-); ICL
Issues: Two times then four times per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Source: http://www.datatrace.com/medical/dc_body.htm
19. Digest of Chiropractic Economics (Currently known as Chiropractic Economics) [1]
The Digest of Chiropractic Economics served to provide knowledge and education to support professional and economic security development.
ICL Abbreviation: Dig Chiropr Econ
Publishing history: Volume1, no 1, Jul-Aug 1958 -Volume.38, no.2 Sep-Oct 1995 Changed to become Chiropractic Economics
Indexed by: MANTIS; ICL indexing incomplete
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Source: http://www.chiroeco.com/50/timeline/1950/1958cddebuts.html
20. e-Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (Currently known as Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (JACO) [1]
The eJournal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists provides clinically relevant information for chiropractors.
Editor-In-Chief: Bruce Gundersen, DC, FACOICL Abbreviation: eJ Acad Chiropr Orthoped
Publishing history: Volume v.1 no. 1 March 2004 – Volume 6 no. 1 March 2009
Changed to become the Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (JACO) from Volume 6 no. 2 June 2009-Indexed by: MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Journal: http://www.dcorthoacademy.com/archived.php
Web Link: Source:http://www.dcorthoacademy.com/
21. European Journal of Chiropractic [1]
The European Journal of Chiropractic was a scholarly publication aiming to keep chiropractors throughout Europe up to date on chiropractic education, political and social issues.
ICL Abbreviation: Eur J Chiropr
Publishing history: Volume.30, no.2, 1982- Volume51, no.3, 2003
Indexed by: AMED; CINAHL; MANTIS, ICL
Issues: Irregular
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Source: http://www.chiropractic-ecu.org
22. ICA Review: ICA International Review of Chiropractic (previously known as International Review of Chiropractic) [1]
The ICA review was a publication of the International Chiropractors Association. It provided information on issues in chiropractic and other health matters.
Author: International Chiropractors Association
ICL Abbreviation: ICA Rev
Publishing history: Volume. 41, 1985- ; was a continuation of International Review of Chiropractic. Publication ceased in 2009.
Indexed by: MANTIS, ICL
Issues: Irregular
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Source: http://www.chiropractic.org/
23. Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (JACO) (previously known as the eJournal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists)[1]
The Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (JACO) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal. It was previously published as the eJournal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists.
ICL Abbreviation: J Acad Chiropr Orthoped (JACO)
Publishing history: Continues eJournal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists Volume 6 no. 2 June 2009- On-going
Indexed by:ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.dcorthoacademy.com/archived.php
Web Link: Source: http://www.dcorthoacademy.com
24. Journal of the American Chiropractic Association (JACA) (currently known as JACA Online) [1]
The Journal of the American Chiropractic Association aimed to advance the principles and practice of chiropractic as a primary source journal.
ICL Abbreviation: J Am Chiropr Assoc
Publishing history: volume 32, 1995-volume 41, 2004; Continues: Journal of Chiropractic; Continued by: JACA Online
Indexed by: CINAHL; MANTIS; ProQuest Information & Learning; SPORTDiscus; ICL
Issues: Every month
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Journal: http://www.acatoday.org/level3_css.cfm?T1ID=11&T2ID=53&T3ID=37
Web Link: Source: http://www.acatoday.org/
25. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (JCCA) [1]
The JCCA is a quarterly communication journal to disseminate information to members of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
ICL Abbreviation: J Can Chiropr Assoc
Publishing history: Volume 22, 1978 -; continues The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
Indexed by: PubMed; Alt HealthWatch; CINAHL; MANTIS; Ebscohost Academic Search; ProQuest Central; SPORTDiscus; Thompson Gale; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.jcca-online.org
Web Link: Source: http://www.ccachiro.org
26. Journal of Chiropractic (currently known as Journal of the American Chiropractic Association) [1]
The Journal of Chiropractic had a mission of education. It was aimed to keep chiropractors informed of progress in the field.
Author: American Chiropractic Association
ICL Abbreviation: J Chiropr
Publishing history: Volume19, 1982- Volume 31, 1994; Changed name to become the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association
Indexed by: ICL indexing from volume 22, 1985-volume 31, 1994
Issues: Every Month
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
27. Journal of Chiropractic Education [1]
The Journal of Chiropractic Education promotes excellence in chiropractic education via the publication of research articles about education theories and methods.
ICL Abbreviation: J Chiropr Educ
Publishing history: Volume 1, 1987-on-going
Indexed by: CINAHL; MANTIS; AMED 1999-; MEDLINE; ICL
Issues: Twice per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.journalchiroed.com
Web Link: Source: http://www.chirocolleges.org/
28. Journal of Chiropractic Humanities [1]
The Journal of Chiropractic Humanities provides a forum for discussion on philosophical and sociological approaches to understanding chiropractic.
ICL Abbreviation: J Chiropr Humanit
Publishing history: Started as the journal “Philosophical Constructs for the Chiropractic Profession”; Volume 1, 1991- Volume 8, 1998; Volume 9, From 2000 onwards – [Web published]
Indexed by: CINAHL; MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Irregular
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.journalchirohumanities.com
29. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine [1]
The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine aims to provide peer-reviewed information for the chiropractor in practice.
ICL Abbreviation: J Chiropr Med
Publishing history: Volume. 1, 2002 –on-going
Indexed by: CINAHL; SCOPUS; MANTIS; MEDLINE; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.journalchiromed.com/or
through Science Direct http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/08993467
Web Link: Source: http://www.journalchiromed.com/
30. Journal of Chiropractic Research (previously known as Journal Research Forum) [1]
The Journal of Chiropractic Research aimed to encourage chiropractic specific research in the scientific, clinical and professional areas of chiropractic.
Author: Palmer College of Chiropractic
ICL Abbreviation: J Chiropr Res
Publishing history: Volume.5, 1988-1989; was the continuation of the Journal Research Forum
Index: MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
31. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (JCCP) [1]
The Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (JCCP) is a peer-reviewed journal focussed on creating clinical excellence in the chiropractic care for children, infants and pregnant women.
Author: Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics
ICL Abbreviation: J Clin Chiropr Pediatr
Publishing history: From 1996-2000; Then 2004- on-going
Indexed by: MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Irregular
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal:http://www.icapediatrics.com/reference-jccp.php
Web Link: Source: http://www.icapediatrics.com/
32. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) [1]
The JMPT, published since 1978 is the premier journal in chiropractic and it seeks to advance the principles and practices of chiropractic. The JMPT editorial board is composed of many world renowned clinical spine researchers from chiropractic and other disciplines.,
ICL Abbreviation: J Manipulative Physiol Ther
Publishing history: Volume 1, 1978 -on-going
Indexed by: Academic Search Premier; Alt HealthWatch; AMED; CINAHL; Current Contents/Clinical Medicine; MANTIS; MEDLINE; ICL
Issues: 9 issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal:http://journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ymmt/home
Web Link: Source: http://www.nuhs.edu/
33. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health [1]
The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health (JPMFH) provides peer-reviewed about vertebral subluxation with emphasis on children, mothers and families.
ICL Abbreviation: J PediatrMatern& FAM Health – Chiropr
Publishing history: v. 1, 2009 –on-going
Indexed by: MANTIS, ICL
Issues: Intermittent publishing as articles are completed.
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal:http://www.chiropracticpediatricresearch.net/
Web Link: Source: http://mccoypress.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
34. Journal of Sports Chiropractic and Rehabilitation (previously known as Chiropractic Sports Medicine) [1]
The Journal of Sports Chiropractic & Rehabilitation was formerly known as Chiropractic Sports Medicine. It was a journal dedicated to chiropractic involvement in sports injuries, with emphasis on manipulation approaches and understanding of biomechanics, sports training and injury prevention.
ICL Abbreviation: J Sports Chiropr & Rehabil
Publishing history: Volume10, 1996- Volume15, 2001
Indexed by: CINAHL, Physical Education Index, SCOPUS, Sport Discus, MANTIS, AMED; Health and Safety Science Abstracts; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
35. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR) [1]
JVSR was a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to chiropractic research from a subluxation based viewpoint. Most of the articles are now available through the title “Annals of vertebral subluxation research”.
ICL abbreviation: J Vert Sublux Res
Publishing history: 1996-2000 (print); 2001-2010 (online)
Indexed by: CINAHL, MANTI; ICL indexing incomplete
Issues: Published as articles became available
Status: Ceased
Web Link: http://www.chiro.org/LINKS/FULL/Duration_of_Care_for_Correction_of_Vertebral_Subluxation.html
36. JACA Online [1]
JACA Online is a peer-reviewed on-line journal and the main journal of the American Chiropractic Association. It consists of clinically relevant articles.
ICL abbreviation: JACA Online
Publishing history: Started in 2005- as the continuation of the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association.
Indexed by: AMED;CINAHL; MANTIS; ProQuest Information & Learning; SPORTDiscus; ICL
Issues: 9 issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal:http://www.acatoday.org/level2_css.cfm?T1ID=11&T2ID=53
Web Link: Source: http://www.acatoday.org/
37. Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal Systematic (JNMS) [1]
The Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System (JNMS) was a journal focussed on the non-operative management and knowledge advancement of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
ICL Abbreviation: JNMS
Publishing history: Volume1, 1993- Volume.9, 2001; Last publication was Winter 2001;
Indexed by: CINAHL; MANTIS; SCOPUS ; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
38. Nutritional Perspective [1]
This journal is devoted to providing practicing chiropractors with advanced knowledge in nutrition for health maintenance disease prevention.
Full title: Nutritional Perspectives: Journal of the Council on Nutrition of the American Chiropractic Association.
Author: American Chiropractic Association. Council on Nutrition
ICL abbreviation: Nutr Perspect
Publishing history: Volume.1, 1978- on-going
Indexed by: CINAHL, Current Abstracts; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Active
Web Link: Journal: http://www.councilonnutrition.com/member_only/
Web Link: Source: http://www.councilonnutrition.com/home.php
39. Oklahoma Chiropractic Journal [1]
The Oklahoma Chiropractic journal (OCJ) was a publication that sort to advance and unite the profession in the state of Oklahoma.
Author: Oklahoma Chiropractic Journal Pub. Co
ICL Abbreviation: Okla Chiropr J
Publishing history: volume.1, 1989-v.3, n.1 1991
Indexed through volume.2 in ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased.
Web Link: Not available
40. Palmer Journal of Research [1]
Palmer Journal of Research was a peer-reviewed original research journal. The research papers aimed to document both basic and clinical research matters.
ICL Abbreviation: Palmer Jnl Res
Publication period: Volume1, 1994- Volume.2, 1997
Indexed by: MANTIS; MANTIS, ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased.
Web Link: Not available
41. Philosophical Constructs for the Chiropractic Profession (Currently known as Journal of Chiropractic Humanities) [1]
This journal promoted taking an academic and philosophical approach to advancing the profession of chiropractic.
Publisher: Lombard, Illinois: The National College of Chiropractic,
ICL Abbreviation: Philos Constructs Chiropr Prof
Publishing history: Volume1, 1991- Volume2, 1992; changed name and continued as the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities
Indexed by: MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Infrequent
Status: Ceased.
Web Link: Not available
42. Research Forum: The Research Journal of Palmer College of Chiropractic (Currently known as Journal of Chiropractic Research) [1]
This journal aimed to promote chiropractic specific research.
Author: Palmer College of Chiropractic
ICL Abbreviation: Res Forum
Publishing history: Volume1, 1984- Volume4, 1988; Changed name and became the Journal of Chiropractic Research
Indexed by: MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Four issues per year
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Not available
43. Today’s Chiropractic (Currently known as Today’s Chiropractic Lifestyle) [1]
Today’s Chiropractic was a publication that focussed on reporting news and research of importance to the chiropractic community.
ICL abbreviation: Todays Chiropr
Publishing history: Volume 1, 1972 – Volume 33, 2004
Indexed by: Alt HealthWatch; ICL indexing from Volume14, 1985-,Continued by: Today’s Chiropractic Lifestyle [not indexed in ICL]
Issue: Every two months.
Status: Ceased.
Web Link: Journal:http://www.todayschiropractic.com/
44. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic (TICC) [1]
Each issue of Topics in Clinical Chiropractic was devoted to a single topic within the chiropractic discipline. It was a unique approach and aimed to provide practitioners with clinical aids such as algorithms and forms for use..
ICL Abbreviation: Top Clin Chiropr
Publication period: Volume 1, 1994- Volume 9, 2002
Indexed by: Academic Search Premier; CINAHL; MANTIS; Nursing & Allied Health Collection (EBSCO); ICL
Issue: Quarterly
Status: Ceased
Web Link: Journal:http://www.chiro-online.com/interadcom/topicsfr.html
45. Topics in Diagnostic Radiology and Advanced Imaging [1]
Topics in Diagnostic Radiology and Advanced Imaging is a journal devoted to documenting original research and interesting cases in the field of chiropractic imaging.
Editor in Chief: Dr. Bryan Hosler
ICL Abbreviation: Top Diagn Radiol Adv Imaging
Publication period: Volume 1, 1993- on-going.
Indexed by: MANTIS; ICL
Issues: Irregular
Status: Active
Web Link: Source:http://www.cditoday.org/
3.2 CHIROPRACTIC RELATED JOURNALS
1. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders [3]
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders publishes original peer-reviewed research on all matters related to musculoskeletal disorders. The journal is on-line and open access and covers prevention, diagnosis and management issues
Publisher: London: BioMed Central
ICL Abbreviation: BMC Musculoskeletal Disord
Impact Factor: 1.94
Indexed by: PubMed, MEDLINE, CAS, EMBASE, Scopus, Current Contents, Thomson Reuters (ISI) and Google Scholar
Issues: Publication after review process complete
Web Link: Journal: http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcmusculoskeletdisord
Web Link: Source: http://www.biomedcentral.com/
2. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy [4]
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (JMMT) aims to advance knowledge in manual therapy. It is an international peer-reviewed journal that includes original research papers, case reports, and other articles.
Editor-in-Chief: Chad Cook
Publisher: Maney Publishing
ISO Abbreviation: J Man ManipTher
Issues: 4 times per year
Indexed by: OTseeker, PubMed, PubMed Central, CINAHL, EBSCO, EMBASE and MANTIS.
Official Journal: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists; The McKenzie Institute USA; The Robin McKenzie Institute Canada; New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association, Inc.; Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists of Australia; The Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physical Therapists
Web Link: http://www.maney.co.uk/index.php/journals/jmt/
3. Spine [5]
The Spine journal is a publication that only publishes original articles about the spine. A leading subspecialty journal it is peer-reviewed and released bi-weekly.
Editor-in-Chief:James N. Weinstein
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Impact Factor: 2.51
Indexed by:
Affiliated Societies: Argentine Society for the Study of Spine Pathology; Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association – Spinal Section; Cervical Spine Research Society; Chinese Orthopaedic Association; Finnish Spine Research Society; International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; Japan Spine Research Society; Korean Society of Spine Surgery; Scoliosis Research Society; Spine Section of the Hellenic Orthopaedic Association; Spine Society of Australia; Spine Society of Europe (Affiliate)
ISO Abbreviation:
Publication history: 1996-On-going
Issues: 26 times per year
Web Link: http://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/pages/default.aspx
4. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine [6], [7]
This journal aims to present the most recent information in the field of musculoskeletal medicine. The journal uses section editors to ensure that the information presented is reviewed by experts on individual topic areas.
Editor-in-Chief: Anil S. Ranawat
Publisher: Springer
ISO Abbreviation: Curr Rev Muskuloskelet Med
Publication history: Volume 1, March 2008 – On-going)
Indexed by: Academic OneFile, AGRICOLA, CSA, EMBASE, Expanded Academic, Google Scholar, Health Reference Center Academic, OCLC, PubMed, PubMed/Medline, PubMedCentral, SCOPUS, Summon by Serial Solutions
Web Link: http://www.springer.com/medicine/orthopedics/journal/12178
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