Balneo and PRM Research Journal

Aims & Scope

The Journal publishes peer-reviewed original papers, case presentations, research papers, reviews, systematic reviews based on the PRISMA methodology, short communications and letters to the editor in the following fields: Balneology, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM), Physio / Kinesiotherapy, Lifestyle and Healthy Ageing, Climatology and Hydrothermal / Aquatic Therapy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.222

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19941

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	237

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) - therapeutic relevance in rehabilitation and balneotherapy Systematic literature review and meta-analysis based on the PRISMA paradig

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Constantin, Diana, Gelu

• Water intake meets the Water from inside the human body – physiological, cultural, and health perspectives - Synthetic and Systematic literature review

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Constantin, Droteea, Liviu, Mariana, Corneliu-Dan

• Mud therapy and rehabilitation - scientific relevance in the last six years (2015 – 2020) Systematic literature review and meta-analysis based on the PRISMA paradigm

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Constantin, Mariana, Gabriela, Elena Valentina, Vlad, Gelu

• Therapeutic gases used in balneotherapy and rehabilitation medicine - scientific relevance in the last ten years (2011 – 2020) - Synthetic literature review

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Constantin, Gabriela, Mariana, Gelu

• Age-Related, Sport-Specific Dysfunctions of the Shoulder and Pelvic Girdle in Athletes Table Tennis Players. Observational Study

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Daniel-Andrei, George-Dănuț, Mircea-Dan, Constantin, Georgiana Bianca, Ilie, Alexandru

• Improving functional and motor capacity through means/resources and methods specific to acvatic activities

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Iustina, Marius, Mariana

• The Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Quality of Life in Elderly Heart Failure Patients-Literature Review

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Alina Doina, Luana, Doina Ecaterina, Madalina Gabriela, Laura Maria, Ionut Tiberiu

• Variation of serum serotonin values under specific peloidotherapy in patients with degenerative pathology of the lumbar spine

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Andreea-Alexandra, Doinita, Bogdan, Dan Marcel, Mihaela, Ana-Maria, Claudia Ileana, Madalina-Gabriela, Bogdan Marian

• Anti-inflammatory effects of exercise training. A systematic review

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Ilie, Daniel-Andrei, Corneliu Mircea

• Applications of fitness function in Pubalgia affliction

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Cătălin, Dragoş, Marius, Mihai, Mariana

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