Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED) is the official publication of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development.

It is dedicated to the dissemination of research information on the use of plants and plant products for economic and social development especially in the developing world.

It publishes original research papers, critical reviews and communications on the latest developments in phytomedicine with strong emphasis on originality and scientific quality.

Research findings in phytopharmacognosy, natural product research, herbal technology, phytochemistry, metagenomics of medicinal plants and toxicology that highlight economic development are considered for publication following critical and constructive review process.

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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
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, 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
• Preservation 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 Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 12,870.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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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 vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman (bark extracts) and Harrisonia abyssinica Oliv. extracts (bark extracts): A comparative study

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Edwin S., Ernest G., Pius K., Martin K., Joel K., Jared O., Paul K., Cheruiyot

• Antimicrobial activity of stigmasterol from the stem bark of <i>Neocarya macrophylla</i>

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Amina J., Musa I., Godwin A., Ilyasu A.A., Celestina O., Maryam, Hajara W., Abdulrazaq, Maria M., Hassan

• Proximate, phytochemical screening and mineral analysis of <i>Crescentia cujete</i> L. leaves

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Musbau B., Ibraheem O., Aishat A.

• <i>Tetracarpidium conophorum</i> (African walnut) Hutch. & Dalziel: Ethnomedicinal uses and its therapeutic activities

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Ayeni E., Nuhu

• Antioxidant activity and antimicrobial properties of <i>Entada leptostachya</i> and <i>Prosopis juliflora</i> extracts

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Mercy C., Christine M., Patrick G., Kipyegon, Sylvester O., Edwin S., Jackson K., Pius K., Ernest G.

• Phytochemical and antibacterial properties of root extracts from Portulaca oleracea Linn. (Purslane) utilised in the management of diseases in Nigeria

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Emmanuel O., Emmanuel O., Philip

• Anti-snake venom and analgesic activities of extracts and betulinic and oleanolic acids isolated from Parinari curatellifolia

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Emmanuel Mshelia, Natasha, Chinenye Jane, Amina Yusuf, Mathias Sylvester

• User frequency and microbial contaminants of traditional oral powdered herbal formulations in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Jennifer E., Adepoju T.J.

• Protective effects of neem (<i>Azadirachta indica A. Juss</i>) seed oil on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats

  Citation: 3

  Authors: MacDonald, Oghale, Suzan O.

• Cardioprotective effects and antioxidant status of Andrographis paniculata in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Bisi O., Temitayo O., Ademola A., Temidayo O., Momoh A., Aduragbenro D., Abiodun E., Adeolu A.