About the Journal

About the Journal

The Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy (JECA) is the official publication of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN).

JECA is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research in the field of experimental, clinical, and applied anatomical sciences. The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of original research, methodological advances, clinically relevant studies, and selected case reports that contribute to the understanding of anatomical structure, development, function, and pathological change in humans and animal models.

Prior to 2025, JECA published two issues annually in June and December. From 2025 onward, the journal is published quarterly, with issues appearing in March, June, September, and December.

Scope of the Journal

JECA welcomes original and high-quality manuscripts in a broad range of areas related to anatomy and morphological science, including but not limited to:

  • human anatomy;
  • comparative anatomy;
  • developmental anatomy and embryology;
  • clinical anatomy;
  • biomechanics;
  • histology and cytology;
  • histochemistry and immunohistochemistry;
  • neuroscience and neuroanatomy;
  • functional morphology;
  • molecular, cellular, systems, and evolutionary aspects of anatomical sciences.

The journal recognizes the value of both descriptive and analytical studies in pure and applied anatomical research, particularly where they provide important insight into structural organization, biological function, development, adaptation, or disease-related changes.

JECA also considers:

  • novel experimental procedures and methodological advances in anatomical research;
  • clinically relevant studies and updates in anatomical science;
  • case reports of educational or scientific significance;
  • studies addressing alterations in cells, tissues, or organ architecture associated with developmental abnormalities, injury, or disease.

JECA is committed to publishing work that demonstrates scientific rigor, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the anatomical and biomedical sciences.