Where should I publish my article?
A Guide to Submitting Articles in Chiropractic for Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals


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Non Peer-Reviewed Publications in Chiropractic
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Title; Frequency;Years

Scope/Purpose

Publisher;
Editor(s)
Instructions for Authors Indexing

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Ongoing
2004-
See ICL

'BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders publishes original research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and associated disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.'
BioMed Central Link 
Editorial Board
Link
ICL (selectively), PubMed, CAS, Scopus, EMBASE, ISI

Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Ongoing
2005-
Continues Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy
See
: ICL

'an Open Access, peer-reviewed online journal that aims to provide chiropractors, osteopaths and related health professionals with clinically relevant, evidence-based information. Chiropractic & Osteopathy will encompass all aspects of evidence-based information that is clinically relevant to chiropractors, osteopaths and related health care professionals.'
BioMed Central
Bruce F. Walker
Editorial Board
Link
ICL, PubMed

Chiropractic History
Biannual
v. 1, 1981-
See ICL

'Published by the Association for the History of Chiropractic, an international association founded in 1980 to promote the scholarly recording of the profession's history.'
Association for the History of Chiropractic
John C. Willis MA DC
1000 Brady Street Davenport, IA 52803
Tel: 563-884-5404
ICL, AMED,
CINAHL, MANTIS
Chiropractic Journal of Australia
Quarterly
v. 1, 1991-
Continues Journal of the Australian Chiropractic Association
See: ICL

'a peer-reviewed journal of record dedicated to the advancement of chiropractic science, principles and practice.'
Chiropractors Association of Australia
PO Box 748
Wagga Wagga 2650 Australia.
Fax +61 2 6926 2556
Dr. Mary Ann Chance
& Dr. Rolf E. Peters
ICL, CINAHL, MANTIS

Clinical Chiropractic
Quarterly
v. 6, 2003-
Continues British Journal of Chiropractic
See
: ICL

' aims to enhance the standards and quality of the practice of chiropractic by providing authoritative information of use to the clinical chiropractor in development of their professional career; clinical skills and performance; and ability to deliver optimal patient care. It further seeks to act as a forum for discussion and debate; encourage critical appraisal; and raise the level of chiropractic education and knowledge and ensure its widest dissemination. '
College of Chiropractors 
Mr. Martin Young

Editorial Board Link
ICL, CINAHL, MANTIS

DC TRACTS

BiMonthly, then Quarterly
v.1 no.1, Feb 1989-
See: ICL



'a broad-spectrum chiropractic periodical, intended to serve the needs of the general chiropractic practitioner, in a unique multimedia format designed to deliver high-quality information in the most readily accessible form. It is intended to be understood by the clinical practitioner without requiring either a research background or considerable time investment.'
Data Trace Publishing Company, in cooperation with American Chiropractic Association
Brooklandville MD 21022
Vincent P. Lucido DC
Tel:
800-342-0454
ICL, CINAHL
European Journal of Chiropractic
Suspended
v.30, no.2, 1982-
v.51, no.3, 2003
See: ICL

' a scholarly publication with the primary objective of providing a means of communication between its subscribers, principally members of the European Chiropractors' Union, by the critical review and publication of articles relating to the principles and practice of chiropractic. It seeks to cultivate a professional dialogue by providing information on educational, political and social matters relevant to the practice of chiropractic in Europe for the members of the Union.'
European Chiropractor's Union
Woolley Hill House, Wooley Street
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1AE UK  
ICL, AMED; CINAHL; MANTIS  
'The aim of European Spine Journal is to support the further development of highly innovative European spine surgery and to provide an integrated and balanced view of diagnostic, research and treatment procedures that will enhance effective collaboration among specialists worldwide.' Spine Society of Europe PubMed
JACA Online
Monthly
2005-
Continues Journal of the American Chiropractic Association
See: ICL
'To serve as the reasonable and responsible voice of the chiropractic profession. To be an active and effective advocate of professional and ethical standards. To inform doctors of chiropractic of the latest developments affecting their practices, their profession and their role as leaders in national health care issues.'
See also : ICL
American Chiropractic Association
1701 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209| Tel: 800-986-4636
Carol Kline MA
ICL, CINAHL, MANTIS, ProQuest Information & Learning, SPORTDiscus
JCCA: Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
Quarterly
v. 22, 1978 -
Continues The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
See: ICL 
'a medium of communication between the Association and its members and is a forum for fair comment and discussion of all matters of general interest to the chiropractic profession and the association.'

Canadian Chiropractic Association
1396 Eglinton Avenue West,

Toronto ON M6C 2E4
Tel: 416-781-5656

Allan Gotlib BSc DC

ICL, CINAHL,
AltHealthWatch, MANTIS  
'The purpose ...is to provide the chiropractic practitioner with information that will foster clinical excellence, encourage dialog and research among academicians and researchers, and be a credible resource for those seeking information on the efficacy and appropriateness of chiropractic for infants, children and pregnant women.'
International Chiropractors Association, Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics
1110 N. Glebe Road #650
Arlington VA 22201
Peter N. Fysh DC
Tel:
800-423-4696
 ICL
'dedicated to the advancement of chiropractic health care, principles and practice. It provides the latest information on current developments in therapeutics, as well as reviews of clinically oriented research and practical information for use in clinical settings.'

National University of Health Sciences

Claire Johnson MSEd DC

ICL, Academic Search Premier, Alt HealthWatch, AMED, CINAHL, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, MANTIS, PubMed
'The continuing objective of the journal is to re-evaluate and update, at appropriate intervals, the progressive vertebral subluxation model to reflect research validating new insight.'
2950 N. Dobson Rd.Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85224
Tel:
800-347-1011
Matthew McCoy DC
MANTIS, CINAHL
Journal of Chiropractic Education 
Biannally
v.1, 1987-
See: ICL

' The mission ... is to promote excellence in chiropractic education through the publication of research and scholarly articles concerned with educational theory, methods, and content relevant to the practice of chiropractic; to encourage and contribute to the professional development of chiropractic educators; and to recognize their achievements.'
Journal of Chiropractic Education
P.O. Box 1166
Whittier CA 90609-1166
Tel: 562-947-8755
Robert W. Ward DC
Tel:
562-947-8755
ICL, CINAHL, MANTIS, AMED 1999-
Journal of Chiropractic Humanities
Irregular
v. 1, 1991- v. 8, 1998;
v, 9, 2000- [Web only]
See: ICL 

'The primary purpose ... is to foster learned debate and interaction within the chiropractic profession regarding the uses of philosophical and sociological scholarship in advancing the chiropractic tenets.'
ICL, CINAHL, MANTIS
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Quarterly
v. 1, 2002-
See: ICL

'a peer-reviewed journal devoted to providing a forum for the chiropractic profession to disseminate information dedicated to providing practical and applicable information for the practicing doctor of chiropractic.'
 ICL
Spine
24 times/year

'an international, peer-reviewed, bi-weekly periodical that considers for publication original articles in the field of spine. It is the leading subspecialty journal for the treatment of spinal disorders.' James N. Weinstein DO MSc
Editorial Board
Link   

BIOSIS, Chemical Abstracts, Current Contents, Hospital Literature Index, PubMed, Social Sciences Citation Index

The Spine Journal
6 times/year
'an international and multidisciplinary journal that publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on research and treatment related to the spine and spine care, including basic science and clinical investigations.' North American Spine Society
22 Calendar Court
LaGrange, IL USA 60525
Tel: 877- 774-6337
PubMed
Topics in Diagnostic Radiology and Advanced Imaging
Irregular
v.1, 1993-
See: ICL

'original research and clinically oriented manuscripts from doctors of Chiropractic and other clinicians and researchers.'
Council of Diagnostic Imaging, American Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic College of Radiology and American Chiropractic College of Infrared Imaging

851 Durham Road, Ste A
Wake Forest NC 27587
Tel:
919-562-6570

ICL, MANTIS