Journal of Integrative Medicine

Aims & Scope

JIM is an interdisciplinary journal focusing on academic research and clinical studies in the field of integrative medicine.

It aims to be a leading journal for studies in integrative medicine, and to promote communication and integration among traditional medicinal systems, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and conventional western medicine.

The editorial board is committed to publishing high-quality papers on integrative medicine and creating an open forum in which the international scholarly community can exchange views, share research and clinical experience, discuss integrative medicine education, and confer about issues and problems in our various disciplines and in integrative medicine as a whole.

The journal's international scope ensures that research and progress from all regions of the world are widely covered.

Topics covered include all aspects of integrative medicine, such as acupuncture and moxibustion, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, chiropractic, mind-body medicine, Taichi, Qigong, meditation, and any other modalities of CAM, as well as their integration with the conventional medicine.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.867

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6034

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	829

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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.

• In silico screening of Chinese herbal medicines with the potential to directly inhibit 2019 novel coronavirus

  Citation: 371

  Authors: Deng-hai, Kun-lun, Xue, Sheng-qiong, Bin

• Bioavailable curcumin formulations: A review of pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Rohitash

• Three advantages of using traditional Chinese medicine to prevent and treat tumor

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Chang-quan, Xiao-qiang, Chen

• Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Heather Ann, Debbie, Pamela Jean, Stephen Douglas

• Brain functional connectivity network studies of acupuncture: a systematic review on resting-state fMRI

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Rong-lin, Guo-ming, Hao, Yuan-yuan

• Extract of Naotaifang, a compound Chinese herbal medicine, protects neuron ferroptosis induced by acute cerebral ischemia in rats

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Bin, Jin-wen, Shao-wu, Xi-long, Jun, Chao, Zheng-qing, Guo-zuo

• Traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of liver diseases: progress, challenges and opportunities

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Chang-qing, Yang, Jian, Lie-ming

• Acupuncture's Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture as a Primary, Non-Pharmacologic Method for Pain Relief and Management–White Paper 2017

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Arthur Yin, David W., Bonnie, Matthew, John, Sarah, Hongjian, Yong Ming, Amy, Lindy, Mel Hopper, Jennifer A.M., Lindsay, John

• Integration of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine in the era of precision medicine

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Wen-jian, Teng

• A review on the pharmacological and toxicological aspects of Datura stramonium L.

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Bhakta Prasad, Lalita

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