Dynamis (journal)

Dynamis is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the history of medicine and science. It is published by the Centre d'Història de la Ciència (CEHIC), a research unit of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in Spain.

The journal's scope covers a broad range of topics within the history of medicine and science, encompassing various historical periods and geographical regions. It publishes original research articles, as well as book reviews and occasional thematic issues.

Dynamis is typically published twice a year. Articles are primarily published in Spanish and English. The journal adheres to academic standards of rigor and scholarship, contributing to the international community of scholars working in the history of medicine and science. Its content is typically aimed at researchers, academics, and students with an interest in these fields.

The journal's name, Dynamis, is derived from the Greek word δύναμις, which translates roughly to "power" or "potential," often used in a philosophical or scientific context to describe a capacity for change or action. This name reflects the journal's aim to explore the dynamic processes that have shaped the development of medicine and science throughout history.

Information regarding manuscript submission, editorial board, and access to published articles can usually be found on the journal's official website or through relevant academic databases and indexes.