Aim and Scope 

Aim: The International Journal of Human Clinical Embryology (IJHCE) aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of human clinical embryology. The journal seeks to promote the understanding, advancement, and clinical application of embryological principles in human reproduction. By publishing original research, review articles, and clinical studies, IJHCE aims to bridge the gap between embryology, assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and clinical practices, contributing to the improvement of human reproductive health worldwide.

Scope: The scope of the journal includes but is not limited to the following topics:

  1. Basic and Applied Embryology:

    • Mechanisms of human fertilization and embryo development
    • Stem cells and regenerative medicine in embryology
    • Genomic and epigenetic factors influencing human development
    • Molecular biology and cellular processes in early human development

  2. Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART):

    • In vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo culture techniques
    • Cryopreservation and embryo freezing
    • Sperm retrieval, egg donation, and embryo transfer techniques
    • Advances in ART for treating infertility
    • Ethical, social, and legal issues surrounding ART practices

  3. Embryonic Screening and Diagnostics:

    • Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)
    • Early diagnosis of genetic disorders
    • Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)
    • Advances in ultrasound and imaging techniques in embryology

  4. Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Medicine:

    • Clinical practices in embryology and reproductive health
    • Endocrine regulation of reproduction
    • Hormonal therapies in infertility treatment
    • Oocyte and sperm cryopreservation and storage

  5. Reproductive Health and Ethics:

    • Ethical issues related to reproductive technologies
    • Societal implications of genetic modification and cloning
    • Public health policies related to human reproduction
    • The role of clinical embryologists in reproductive medicine

  6. Innovative Technologies and Future Directions:

    • Innovations in embryological tools and technologies
    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in clinical embryology
    • Precision medicine and personalized reproductive care
    • New methodologies for enhancing reproductive outcomes

The IJHCE is committed to the interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge between clinical embryologists, fertility specialists, researchers, and healthcare providers. The journal aims to contribute to the global improvement of reproductive health through evidence-based findings, clinical advancements, and policy discussions in the field of human clinical embryology.

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