Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine

Aims & Scope

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine has a mission to assist health care professionals, delivery organization leaders, policymakers, and scientists to evaluate and manage the evidence-informed inclusion of integrative, complementary, alternative, and traditional products, practices, and practitioners into clinical protocols, standards of care and health policy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.648

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8870

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	769

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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.

• Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Intervention on Depressive Symptoms in Emerging Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Chuntana, Christina, Joanne Kraenzle

• Communication Between Cancer Patients and Physicians About Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Ameenat A., Sophia M., Oluwadamilola, Jeffrey D.

• A Comprehensive Review of Yoga Research in 2020

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Abhijit, Mooventhan, Anindya, Kashinath G., Kuntal, Indranill

• Effects of Online Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Depressive Symptoms in College and University Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Chuntana, Saratu Garba, Joanne Kraenzle

• Effects of Acupressure on Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Su-Ru, Wen-Hsuan, Jung-Nien, Joey S.W., Pi-Chu

• UC-II Undenatured Type II Collagen for Knee Joint Flexibility: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Christiane, Katharina, Wilfried, Shane, Zainulabedin, Vijaya

• Mind- and Body-Based Interventions Improve Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Fatimata, Keren, Victoria K., Marc J., Richard M.

• What We Have Learned About the Implementation of Whole Health in the Veterans Administration

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Benjamin, Maureen, Tamara, Alison

• Breathing and Relaxation Exercises Help Improving Fear of COVID-19, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Büşra, Melih, Rukiye, Seval

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Live Online During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Timothy D., Siddhartha, Jessica A., Kevin, Christina, Huamei, Aleksandra E.

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