Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Advancing research in human anatomy, physiological processes, anatomical variations, functional biology, organ systems and the clinical applications of anatomical and physiological sciences.
Aims and Scope
The Department of Anatomy and Physiology of The Gazette of Medical Sciences (The GMS) publishes peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly work advancing knowledge of the structure, organization and functions of the human body. The Department provides an international platform for anatomists, physiologists, clinicians, biomedical scientists, medical educators and allied researchers to communicate scientific discoveries, methodological advances and clinically relevant findings across the anatomical and physiological sciences.
The Department welcomes original experimental and clinical research, observational studies, prospective and retrospective investigations, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, case series, short communications, methodological studies, scholarly opinions, editorials and perspectives. Contributions may address gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, histology, embryology, developmental anatomy, comparative anatomy, anatomical variations, clinical anatomy and the structural relationships that underpin normal human function and disease.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding physiological mechanisms at molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and whole-body levels. Research may explore cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, neurological, musculoskeletal and immune physiology. Studies examining homeostasis, metabolism, adaptation, aging, exercise, stress responses, physiological regulation and the integration of body systems are encouraged.
The Department also supports translational and clinically oriented research connecting anatomical structures and physiological processes with diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and patient outcomes. Areas of interest include functional anatomy, surgical anatomy, anatomical imaging, biomechanical analysis, electrophysiology, neuromuscular function, pathophysiology and the physiological basis of medical interventions. Interdisciplinary studies involving clinical medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, sports science, neuroscience and biomedical engineering are welcomed.
Recognizing the importance of innovation in anatomical and physiological research, the Department encourages contributions involving advanced imaging, three-dimensional anatomical reconstruction, computational modeling, physiological monitoring, experimental techniques, simulation, digital anatomy and medical education. Research addressing the ethical use of human tissues, anatomical specimens, animal models and physiological data is also within scope. The Department seeks to strengthen collaboration between basic science and clinical practice while supporting responsible and reproducible research.
Areas of Interest
- Anatomy
- Clinical Anatomy
- Anatomical Variations
- Medical Physiology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Gross Human Anatomy
- Regional and Systemic Anatomy
- Surface Anatomy
- Functional Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
- Microscopic Anatomy
- Histology
- Cellular Anatomy
- Developmental Anatomy
- Embryology
- Comparative Anatomy
- Neuroanatomy
- Central Nervous System Anatomy
- Peripheral Nervous System Anatomy
- Cardiovascular Anatomy
- Thoracic Anatomy
- Abdominal and Pelvic Anatomy
- Head and Neck Anatomy
- Reproductive Anatomy
- Anatomical Imaging
- Radiological Anatomy
- Three-Dimensional Anatomy
- Digital Anatomy and Reconstruction
- Cadaveric and Dissection Studies
- Human Tissue Morphology
- Cellular Physiology
- Molecular Physiology
- Organ System Physiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Respiratory Physiology
- Renal Physiology
- Gastrointestinal Physiology
- Endocrine Physiology
- Reproductive Physiology
- Neurophysiology
- Muscle Physiology
- Neuromuscular Physiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Physiology
- Clinical Physiology
- Applied Physiology
- Human Biomechanics
- Electrophysiology
- Physiological Homeostasis
- Metabolism and Energy Regulation
- Thermoregulation
- Physiological Adaptation
- Aging and Physiological Function
- Sleep and Circadian Physiology
- Stress and Autonomic Responses
- Immune System Physiology
- Integrative Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Physiological Biomarkers
- Experimental Physiology
- Computational Physiology
- Physiological Modeling and Simulation
- Medical Imaging and Morphometry
- Rehabilitation Physiology
- Anatomy and Physiology Education
- Simulation-Based Medical Education
- Translational Anatomy and Physiology
The Department encourages clinically relevant basic research, experimental investigations, anatomical and physiological studies, case reports and interdisciplinary scholarship. All submissions are subject to editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with the journal's applicable publication ethics and editorial policies.
Published Articles
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (IIMs)
This editorial discusses the clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of disorders affecting skeletal muscle and potentially involving other organ systems. It examines major clinical subtypes, including dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis, antisynthetase-associated myopathy and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. The article highlights the role of myositis-specific and myositis-associated autoantibodies in identifying disease phenotypes, supporting diagnosis and informing clinical assessment. It also considers muscle biopsy, systemic complications, malignancy surveillance and multidisciplinary approaches to care.
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