Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine (CN 11-4822/R, ISSN 1671-7856) is a national academic journal administered by the China Association for Science and Technology, and sponsored by the Chinese Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences and the Institute of Laboratory Animal Sciences, CAMS & PUMC. First published in 1991, the journal was renamed to its current title in 2002.
Aims
Comparative medicine is an emerging discipline built upon modern laboratory animal science, biomedicine, pharmacology, and life sciences. It employs laboratory animals to conduct analogical research on health-disease relationships and their developmental patterns. This journal commits to upholding academic democracy and fostering rigorous scholarship, providing a scientific platform for life science researchers and laboratory animal professionals to exchange theoretical, applied, fundamental, and cutting-edge knowledge.
Scope of Publication
The journal publishes new research achievements and advancements in laboratory animal science and comparative medicine, primarily covering:
- Animal models of human diseases
- Development and utilization of laboratory animal resources
- Laboratory animal welfare and ethics
- Laboratory animal facilities and management
- Animal experimental techniques and methodologies
- Comparative medical methodology
- Basic and applied biomedical research based on laboratory animals
Regular Columns
Research Reports, Research Progress, Global Perspectives, Rapid Communications, Experience Exchange, Investigation Reports, Education Management, Technical Methods, Continuing Education, 3R Principles, Facilities & Equipment.
Readership
Scientific researchers, educators, administrators, and industry professionals in medicine, pharmacy, biology, environmental protection, sports science, national defense, and related fields.
Current Status
Published semimonthly in Chinese with domestic and international distribution. Now the journal is indexed by the Key Magazine of China Technology, Chinese Core Journal Catalogue, CA(USA), WPRIM (WHO), JST(Japan), ICI(Poland), SinoMed, CAJCED, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and so on.
