Acupuncture in Medicine

Aims & Scope

Acupuncture in Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed journal that aims to promote the scientific understanding of acupuncture and related treatments by publishing scientific investigations of their effectiveness and modes of action as well as articles on their use in health services and clinical practice.

Acupuncture in Medicine is aimed at Western-trained physicians and other health professionals.

The Western understanding of neurophysiology and anatomy is used to interpret the effects of acupuncture.

The Journal uses the term ‘Western medical acupuncture’ and largely restricts its published articles to this Western approach.

Evidence-based articles on traditional acupuncture (both clinical and theoretical) will, however, be considered.

The editorial board welcomes scientific reports, systematic and general reviews, audits, case reports, descriptive and educational papers and other articles that may be of interest to readers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8054

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	446

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.703

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Cumulative Review of the Range and Incidence of Significant Adverse Events Associated with Acupuncture

  Citation: 320

  Authors: Adrian

• Validating a New Non-Penetrating Sham Acupuncture Device: Two Randomised Controlled Trials

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Jongbae, Adrian, Clare, Edzard, Martin

• Are Minimal, Superficial Or Sham Acupuncture Procedures Acceptable as Inert Placebo Controls?

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Iréne, Thomas

• Revised Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture (Stricta): Extending the Consort Statement

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Hugh, Douglas G, Richard, Youping, Taixiang, Adrian, David

• Biomechanics of Back Pain

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Michael A

• Acupuncture Mechanisms for Clinically Relevant Long-Term Effects – Reconsideration and a Hypothesis

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Christer

• Western Medical Acupuncture: A Definition

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Adrian

• A Prospective Survey of Adverse Events and Treatment Reactions following 34,000 Consultations with Professional Acupuncturists

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Hugh, Kate, Stephen, Mike

• Survey of Adverse Events following Acupuncture (Safa): A Prospective Study of 32,000 Consultations

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Adrian, Simon, Anna, Edzard

• Acupuncture for Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders – a Systematic Literature Review

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Karen, Graham, Hagen, Mike, Janet

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