Canadian Journal of Research
academic journal
The Canadian Journal of Research is a defunct peer-reviewed scientific journal established in 1929 by the National Research Council of Canada. In 1935, it split into 4 subsections, and expanded with another 2 subsections in 1944. In 1951, each subsection formed their own distinct journal:
Canadian Journal of Research, Section A: Physical Sciences (1935−1950, ISSN 0366-7383) going on as Canadian Journal of Physics.
Canadian Journal of Research, Section B: Chemical Sciences (1935−1950, ISSN 0366-7391) going on as Canadian Journal of Chemistry.
Canadian Journal of Research, Section C: Botanical Sciences (1935−1950, ISSN 0366-7405) going on as Canadian Journal of Botany.
Canadian Journal of Research, Section D: Zoological Sciences (1935−1950, ISSN 0366-7413) going on as Canadian Journal of Zoology.
Canadian Journal of Research, Section E: Medical Sciences (1944−1950, ISSN 0366-743X) going on as Canadian Journal of Medical Sciences.
Canadian Journal of Research, Section F: Technology (1944−1950, ISSN 0315-2030) going on as Canadian Journal of Technology.
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