NATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANATOMY (NJCA)

The National Journal of Clinical Anatomy (NJCA) is the official publication of the Society of Clinical Anatomists (SOCA), India. It serves as a platform for dissemination of research and knowledge in clinical anatomy, promoting integration of anatomical sciences with clinical practice.

2012

Established

Scimago Ranking

0.164

SJR Score

0.4

CiteScore (2025)

Journal History

January 2012

NJCA established at Salem, Tamil Nadu by Dr. N. Muthukumaravel (Founder & first Editor-in-Chief).

2012–2015

Indexed in Index Copernicus International and IndMed under Dr. Muthukumaravel’s leadership.

2016

Dr. Ravichandran Doraiswamy assumed role of Editor-in-Chief.

2020

Prof. (Dr.) Kumar Satish Ravi was elected and assumed the charge as Editor-In-Chief of National Journal of Clinical Anatomy.

2020-2025

Dr. Ravi took over as Editor-in-Chief, bringing a transformative vision to the journal.
Under his leadership:
- The journal was indexed in DOAJ in May 2020.
- It was included in Scopus and listed in SJR in 2021.
- In 2024, it achieved Q4 ranking in SJR with an SJR score of 0.164.
- In May 2025, it recorded the highest CiteScore among all Indian Anatomy journals, according to Scopus.
- In August 2025, it has been accepted into the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

Editorial Leadership

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Dr. N. Muthukumaravel

Professor of Anatomy
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, India

Established NJCA in 2012; indexed in Index Copernicus International & IndMed.

Current Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Kumar Satish Ravi

Vice Principal, Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy
National Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Jaipur (NIMS University), India

Indexed the journal in DOAJ & SCOPUS; included in Scimago Journal Ranking.

Scope & Mission

NJCA publishes original research, reviews, case reports, and short communications across clinical anatomy. The journal bridges anatomy and clinical practice, welcoming work on clinical relevance, innovative teaching methodologies, and interdisciplinary research linking anatomy to clinical applications.

Indexed in: SCOPUS, DOAJ, and Scimago Journal Ranking.

Submission Information

Submit manuscripts via the journal’s online system. NJCA follows rigorous peer review to ensure high-quality research in clinical anatomy. For detailed author guidelines and submission procedures, visit the website.

For more information, visit: https://www.njca.info