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Official Publication of SOCA

National Journal of Clinical Anatomy

SCOPUS-indexed journal connecting anatomical science, clinical practice, and medical education since 2012.

Clinical Anatomy with Academic Reach

The National Journal of Clinical Anatomy is the official publication of SOCA India. It bridges anatomical sciences with clinical practice and supports researchers, teachers, clinicians, and postgraduate scholars through peer-reviewed publication.

Journal Impact & Recognition SJR Score 0.208 and Scimago Ranking Q3

Recognition & Indexing

2012

Year Established

0.208

SJR Score

Q3

Scimago Ranking

2026

Journal Impact & Recognition

DOAJ Scimago Journal Ranking SCOPUS Emerging Sources Citation Index Web of Science EMBASE
SCImago Journal & Country Rank

Editors Who Shaped NJCA

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Dr. N. Muthukumaravel

Professor of Anatomy, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Puducherry, India

Established NJCA in 2012 and guided its early indexing in Index Copernicus and IndMed.

Submit Your Manuscript

NJCA follows rigorous peer review. Visit the journal website for author guidelines, current issues, and submission procedures.

Journal History

Key steps in NJCA's growth from foundation to international indexing.

January 2012
NJCA established at Salem, Tamil Nadu by Dr. N. Muthukumaravel, Founder and first Editor-in-Chief.
2012 - 2015
Indexed in Index Copernicus International and IndMed.
2016
Dr. Ravichandran Doraiswamy assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief.
2020
Prof. Dr. Kumar Satish Ravi elected Editor-in-Chief. Indexed in DOAJ in May 2020.
2021
Included in Scopus and listed in Scimago Journal Ranking (SJR).
2026
Achieved Q3 ranking in Scimago Journal Ranking with an SJR score of 0.208.
2026
Recorded SJR Score 0.208 and Scimago Q3 journal recognition.
2026
Accepted into the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

Chronicles of Medical Education

The Chronicles of Medical Education (CME) is a scholarly journal affiliated with the Society of Clinical Anatomists (SOCA), India. The journal is dedicated to advancing excellence in medical education, research, academic scholarship, and ethical scientific publishing.

CME serves as a platform for educators, clinicians, researchers, anatomists, and healthcare professionals to share innovative ideas, evidence-based practices, and scholarly contributions that strengthen medical and health professions education globally.

Inspire Excellence in Education

To inspire excellence in education, foster innovation in teaching and learning, and contribute to the continuous advancement of medical and anatomical sciences education.

Mission High-quality education research, innovation, ethical publishing, collaboration, and evidence-based excellence.
Mission

Promote high-quality research in medical and health professions education.

Mission

Encourage innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies.

Mission

Support ethical scientific publishing and academic scholarship.

Mission

Facilitate collaboration among educators, clinicians, researchers, and institutions worldwide.

Mission

Advance educational excellence through evidence-based practices and scholarly discourse.

Welcoming Scholarly Contributions

Medical Education

Research, innovations, and best practices in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.

Health Professions Education

Educational strategies and curriculum development across healthcare disciplines.

Anatomical Sciences Education

Innovations in anatomy teaching, learning technologies, and anatomical pedagogy.

Clinical Anatomy Education

Clinical application of anatomical sciences in healthcare training and practice.

Innovative Teaching and Learning Methodologies

Modern educational approaches, active learning, competency-based education, and digital learning strategies.

Curriculum Development and Assessment

Curriculum design, educational outcomes, assessment methods, and program evaluation.

Educational Technology and Simulation

Technology-enhanced learning, virtual education, simulation-based training, and AI-assisted education.

Research Methodology and Academic Writing

Research design, scholarly communication, publication practices, and academic writing.

Professionalism, Ethics, and Faculty Development

Professional conduct, ethical education, leadership development, and faculty training initiatives.

Why Publish with CME?

Affiliated with SOCA, India, CME advances educational excellence and academic scholarship through multidisciplinary healthcare and medical education research. It encourages innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment, supports ethical publishing, and provides a collaborative platform for educators, researchers, and clinicians.

Who Can Contribute?

Medical educators, clinicians, anatomists, healthcare professionals, researchers, academic leaders, curriculum developers, educational technologists, and faculty development experts.

Excellence

Maintaining the highest standards in academic publishing and educational research.

Innovation

Encouraging creative and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning.

Integrity

Promoting transparency, ethics, and responsible scientific communication.

Collaboration

Building a strong global network of educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

Impact

Supporting research and educational practices that improve healthcare training and patient outcomes.

Together, let's inspire learning, advance knowledge, and transform education.

Be a part of our mission to strengthen the future of medical and anatomical sciences education.