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Journal of Physiological Anthropology has transferred to BioMed Central
Journal
of Physiological Anthropology,
an official journal of the Japan
Society of Physiological Anthropology, today publishes its first articles
after transferring to BioMed Central. Edited by Professor Akira Yasukouchi of
Kyushu University, Japan, Journal of Physiological Anthropology
publishes research on the physiological functions of modern mankind, with an
emphasis on the bio-cultural effects on human adaptability to current
environment.
Amongst the first articles to be published in the journal is a study from Miyazawa et al. investigating the use of γ-amino butyric acid (GABA), a depressive neurotransmitter, as a potential treatment of hyperthermia. The second launch article, a short report from Susilowati et al., discusses the effect of stress on the attention and cognition of older Japanese drivers.
Members of Japan Society of Physiological Anthropology are entitled to a discount of £200 off the standard article-processing charge of £700. For further information on this and the journal, please see Professor Yasukouchi’s inaugural editorial or visit the “About” page.
Posted by Georgina Giddens at 11:15 Comments (1)
1. IMO Anthropologists should applaud this event.
2. IMO This and similar events have the potential to save the field of Anthropology from disgrace as a science.
3. Perhaps, some year, the Anthropology section of the National Academy of Sciences USA will induct a Japanese Anthropologist into its fold as an Associate member.
4. However, it is rumored that the USA and foreign inductees have already been agreed upon by the NAS-USA Anthropology section through the year 2018.
Posted by Clara B. Jones on February 29, 2012 at 02:41 PM GMT #