Advances in Integrative Medicine

Aims & Scope

Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine.

The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner.

By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes.

International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.

View Aims & Scope

---

Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16253

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	153

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.312

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

---

---

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
• Embase

---

Subjects & Keywords

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

---

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.

• Natural environments and mental health

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Annemarie, Alan C.

• The effect of Echinacea spp. on the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory tract infections in humans: A rapid review

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Monique, Kieran, Paul Richard, Jenny, Dennis, Daen N., Valentina, Daniella, Nicole, Anna

• The effect of quercetin on the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory tract infections in humans: A rapid review

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Monique, Kieran, Paul Richard, Valentina, Daniella, Holger, Carlos, Nicole

• Improvements in balance and gait speed after a 12 week dance intervention for Parkinson's disease

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Karolina A., Katherine C., Rachel J., Joseph F.X.

• The effects of Sambucus nigra berry on acute respiratory viral infections: A rapid review of clinical studies

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Joanna, Kerrie, Jenny, Matthew, Danielle, Holger, Tobey-Ann, Amie, Dennis

• Zinc for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and other acute viral respiratory infections: a rapid review

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Susan, Jennifer, Guoyan, Joshua, Jennifer, Stephen P., Dominik, Stephen

• The gut–brain axis: The role of melatonin in linking psychiatric, inflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions

  Citation: 36

  Authors: George, Michael

• The effect of hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) on blood pressure: A systematic review

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Alexa, Dwan, Bradley

• Traditional and complementary medicine use and beliefs during COVID-19 outbreak: A cross-sectional survey among the general population in Turkey

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Yusuf, Zakir, Çağrı, Aslı, Ezgi Sena Gören, Ayşe Büşra, Hazir

• Patient perceptions of patient-centred care, empathy and empowerment in complementary medicine clinical practice: A cross-sectional study

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Hope, Amie

---