Torture (journal)

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Torture: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture is a medical journal that focuses on the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of torture. It is published by the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT).

Overview[edit | edit source]

The journal was established in 1991 and is published annually. It covers a wide range of topics related to torture, including psychological torture, physical torture, and sexual torture. The journal also covers the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of torture.

The journal is indexed in PubMed, Scopus, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. It is also available for free online.

Content[edit | edit source]

The journal publishes original research, review articles, case reports, and letters to the editor. The content is peer-reviewed by experts in the field.

The journal's content is divided into several sections:

  • Original articles: These are original research articles that present new findings in the field.
  • Review articles: These are comprehensive reviews of the current state of knowledge on a particular topic.
  • Case reports: These are detailed reports of individual cases.
  • Letters to the editor: These are short communications that comment on previously published articles or present preliminary findings.

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The journal's editorial board is composed of experts in the field of torture rehabilitation and prevention. The board is responsible for the peer review process and for ensuring the quality of the content published in the journal.

Abstracting and Indexing[edit | edit source]

The journal is abstracted and indexed in the following databases:

External Links[edit | edit source]

Torture (journal) Resources

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD