AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Insights into Our Biological Heritage
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biological Anthropology and Evolutionary Studies:
The journal emphasizes research that investigates the biological underpinnings of human evolution, including studies on skeletal remains, genetic diversity, and the evolutionary history of hominins. - Morphometrics and Functional Analysis:
A significant portion of published work involves geometric morphometrics and functional analyses, exploring shape variation and its implications for understanding human and primate anatomy and evolution. - Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology:
The journal publishes studies that apply anthropological techniques to archaeological and forensic contexts, examining human remains to infer past lifestyles, health, and social structures. - Cultural and Biocultural Perspectives:
Research exploring the intersection of biology and culture, examining how social factors influence health, diet, and physical development within populations. - Primate Studies and Conservation:
The journal includes research on non-human primates, focusing on their behavior, ecology, and conservation, often drawing parallels to human evolutionary processes. - Genomic Studies and Evolutionary Genetics:
There is a growing emphasis on genomic analyses and their implications for understanding human evolution, migration patterns, and health disparities among populations.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality and Health Disparities:
There is a growing trend towards examining how intersecting social identities (race, gender, and socioeconomic status) impact health outcomes, particularly in the context of global health crises. - Digital Anthropology and Data Science:
The integration of digital tools and data science in anthropological research is becoming more prevalent, with studies utilizing advanced computational methods for analysis and outreach. - Microbiome and Health Research:
Research exploring the human microbiome, its diversity, and its implications for health and disease is emerging as a significant area of interest within the journal. - Climate Change and Human Adaptation:
Increasingly, papers are addressing the impacts of climate change on human populations, exploring adaptive strategies and the interactions between environment and human biology. - Decolonization in Anthropology:
There is a notable increase in studies focused on decolonizing methodologies in anthropology, emphasizing ethical engagement with communities and the impact of colonial histories on contemporary anthropological practice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Forensic Techniques:
As newer, more integrated methodologies emerge, traditional forensic anthropological techniques are becoming less frequently emphasized, with a shift towards incorporating genetic and biochemical analyses. - Historical Anthropological Methods:
Research that relies solely on historical anthropological methods without modern technological integration (like genomic studies) seems to be decreasing as the field evolves. - Static Models of Human Variation:
Studies that focus on static models of human variation without considering dynamic factors (like environmental changes or socio-cultural influences) appear to be waning. - Generalized Population Studies:
Research that does not account for the complexities of genetic and cultural admixture in populations is becoming less common, as there is a push for more nuanced and context-specific studies.
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