International Journal of Circumpolar Health explained

International Journal of Circumpolar Health
Editor:Kue Young
Discipline:Indigenous peoples' health in Arctic and Antarctic environments
Abbreviation:Int. J. Circumpolar Health
Formernames:Nordic Council for Arctic Medical Research Report, Arctic Medical Research
Publisher:Co-Action Publishing on behalf of the Circumpolar Health Research Network
Frequency:Continuous
History:1972-present
Openaccess:Yes
License:Creative Commons Attribution
Impact:0.707
Impact-Year:2015
Website:http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net
Oclc:752907556
Issn:1239-9736
Eissn:2242-3982

The International Journal of Circumpolar Health is a peer-reviewed healthcare journal covering issues related to the health of indigenous peoples in Arctic and Antarctic environments. It is published by the International Association of Circumpolar Health Publishers. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 0.707.[1]

Overview

The journal was established in 1972 as the Nordic Council for Arctic Medical Research Report. It was renamed in 1984 as Arctic Medical Research, obtaining its current name in 1997, reflecting a broader scope.[2] In 2012 the journal moved to an online only open access format in partnership with Co-Action Publishing. Articles are published ongoing as they are ready for publication, and supplemental issues and special clusters of articles are also published.

Notes and References

  1. Book: 2016 . International Journal of Circumpolar Health . . . Science . Web of Science.
  2. Web site: Circumpolar Health Journal's Editorial Policies .