Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science

Aims & Scope

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science (ISSN 1672-3597, CN 31-1908/R) is a journal with an international scope, focusing on the popularization of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture- moxibustion culture, the promotion of international exchanges and the prosperity of clinical Chinese medicine and acupuncture-moxibustion.

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science mainly involves clinical practice and emphasizes the presentation of the detailed methods of observing and treating clinical common diseases on which acupuncture-moxibustion has a good effect.

The articles are characterized by practicality, briefness and reproducibility.

The main contents include the experiences of senior TCM doctors, forum on special diseases, clinical reports, brief reports, education series, terminology and brief introduction to new books.

Communications regarding Academy activities are also appropriate.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.40

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	9

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22249

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	81

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.184

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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 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.

• Bibliometric analysis of diseases spectrum of moxibustion therapy

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Qin-feng, Huan-gan, Jie, Jue

• Effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) on skeletal muscle strength in the elderly

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Gao-feng, Zhi-fang, Qing-he, Yue-qin, Zhi-yong

• Research advance on moxa smoke

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Cili, Xiaoming, Jinhai, Luyi, Shujing, Hanping, Huangan

• Assessments of different kinds of sham acupuncture applied in randomized controlled trials

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Yongliang, Leimiao, Yu, Chunxiao, Yanyan, Yudong, Ying, Jun, Xiaoyan, Yongqing

• Modern progress of mechanism of moxibustion therapy

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Jun-feng, Yao-chi

• Experimental study on the effect of moxibustion at Shenque (CV 8) for long-term exercise-induced fatigue

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Long-gang, Xiao-hong, Xiao-kang, Yu-lei, Fei, Chuang, Li-hong, Xiao-shun

• Clinical application and research progress of cupping therapy

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Ke, Jian-wei

• Effect of herbal-partitioned moxibustion at Tianshu (ST 25) and Qihai (CV 6) on pain-related behavior and emotion in rats with chronic inflammatory visceral pain

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Yan, Yan-ting, Xiao-xu, Yan, Xiao-ming, Dan, Huan-gan, Yi, Wen-yan, Xiao-peng

• Clinical observation on treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with combined electroacupuncture tuina and traction

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Yu

• Acupuncture treatment for depressive symptom in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled study

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Guo-juan

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