JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies

Aims & Scope

he Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed, open access journal featuring high-quality studies related to basic and clinical acupuncture and meridian research.

It includes new a paradigm of integrative research, covering East and West, and traditional and modern medicine.

The journal also covers areas of integrative biomedical research and health science in general, as well as other modalities.

Topics covered include anatomy and functions of meridians, basic and clinical research on acupressure, electroacupuncture, laser acupuncture, pharmacopuncture (herbal acupuncture, acupoint injection), veterinary acupuncture, and related animal studies.

Articles on general health science and other modalities, such as anthroposophy, ayurveda, bioelectromagnetic therapy, chiropractic, herbology (herbal medicine), homeopathy, neural therapy and meditation, are also eligible for consideration if the articles are related to acupuncture and meridian studies.

Manuscripts types accepted include topical reviews, original research, brief reports and case reports.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Overview for Various Aspects of the Health Benefits of Piper Longum Linn. Fruit

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Suresh, Jitpal, Sunil

• α-Glucosidase and α-Amylase Inhibitory Activity of Senna surattensis

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Ellappan, Balasubramaian, Chidambaram, Subhash

• Defining Meridians: A Modern Basis of Understanding

  Citation: 145

  Authors: John C.

• Bonghan Circulatory System as an Extension of Acupuncture Meridians

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Kwang-Sup

• Effects and Mechanisms of Acupuncture Based on the Principle of Meridians

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Wei, Peyman

• Evaluation of the Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Content of Three Thymus Species

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Bahman, Naser

• Clinical Effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 107

  Authors: G. David, Chris, Suzanne

• Cupping Therapy: An Overview from a Modern Medicine Perspective

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Tamer S., Saud

• Meridian Studies in China: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Guang-Jun, M. Hossein, Wei-Bo

• Neurobiological Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Some Common Illnesses: A Clinician's Perspective

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Kwokming James