Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

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Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on psychiatry. The journal was established in 1926 and is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The editor-in-chief is currently Professor Anders Fink-Jensen.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica publishes articles related to all areas of psychiatry, including clinical psychiatry, psychopathology, neuropsychiatry, and psychopharmacology. The journal is known for its rigorous peer review process and high standards of scientific quality. It is considered one of the leading journals in the field of psychiatry.

History[edit | edit source]

The journal was established in 1926, making it one of the oldest psychiatric journals in existence. It was initially published in Scandinavian languages, but switched to English in the 1960s to reach a wider audience. Over the years, the journal has published many influential articles that have significantly contributed to the field of psychiatry.

Impact[edit | edit source]

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica has a high impact factor, indicating that its articles are frequently cited in scientific literature. The journal's impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year. It is used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica consists of eminent psychiatrists and researchers from around the world. The current editor-in-chief is Professor Anders Fink-Jensen, a renowned psychiatrist and researcher based in Denmark.

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