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29 journals in this category

29 journals
American Journal of Chinese Medicine
World Scientific · IF: 5.80 · 5w first decision
Q1HybridScopusWeb of Science (SCIE)PubMedEmbase
Publishes original articles and essays relating to traditional or ethnomedicine of all cultures, with particular focus on Chinese medicine. Areas include basic scientific and clinical research on indigenous medical techniques, therapeutic procedures, medicinal plants and traditional medical theories; multidisciplinary study of medical practice and health care from historical, cultural and socioeconomic perspectives; and international policy implications of comparative studies of medicine.
Chinese Medicine
Springer Nature (BMC) · IF: 5.70 · 2w first decision
Q1Open AccessScopusWeb of Science (SCIE)PubMedPMCDOAJ
The official journal of the International Society for Chinese Medicine, an open access peer-reviewed journal publishing evidence-based, scientifically justified research and review papers on all aspects of Chinese medicine, including chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, engineering, clinical applications and socioeconomics. Particularly welcomes interdisciplinary studies discovering new compounds from Chinese herbs, elucidating molecular targets, and developing modern drug delivery for Chinese medicine.
Chinese Herbal Medicines
Elsevier · IF: 5.20 · 4w first decision
Q1Open AccessScopusWeb of Science (SCIE)DOAJ
An open access journal sponsored by Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, publishing original research on Chinese materia medica including resource study, cultivation, identification, extraction, isolation, structure determination, biosynthesis, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, drug delivery, quality control, clinical evaluation, and modernization of Chinese herbal medicines.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Springer Nature (BMC) · IF: 3.50 · 8w first decision
Q1Open AccessScopusWeb of Science (SCIE)PubMedPMCDOAJ
An open access peer-reviewed journal publishing original research on interventions and resources that complement or replace conventional therapies, with emphasis on research exploring biological mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety, costs and patterns of use. Coverage includes herbal medicine, traditional medicine systems, acupuncture, mind-body interventions, dietary supplements, and integrative healthcare approaches with biomedical rigor.
Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Elsevier · IF: 3.00 · 5w first decision
Q2Open AccessScopusWeb of Science (SCIE)PubMedPMCDOAJ
Sponsored by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, an open access journal publishing peer-reviewed papers on traditional and complementary medicine. Coverage spans clinical, basic and pharmacological research on traditional medicines from all cultures including Chinese, Ayurvedic, Korean, Japanese Kampo, African and indigenous medicine systems, with strong focus on mechanisms of action, herbal pharmacology, and clinical efficacy.
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Elsevier (for China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences) · IF: 1.90 · 6w first decision
Q3Open AccessScopusWeb of Science (SCIE)PubMedEmbase
An English-language international quarterly devoted to clinical and theoretical research in traditional Chinese medicine. Main columns include Experts Forum, Clinical Observation, Basic Investigation, Reviews, Lectures, Teaching Round, and Questions and Answers, involving acupuncture, massotherapy and Chinese materia medica. The earliest and most authoritative TCM journal with English-language coverage in China.
Acupuncture Research
China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJPubMed/MEDLINE
Publishes peer-reviewed research in acupuncture treatment research studies and related areas of healthcare and venom research. Published by China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Open access.
Anali Mečnikìvsʹkogo ìnstitutu
Mechnikov Institute of Microbiology and immunology · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in medicinal plant effects and applications and related areas of scientific research and studies. Published by Mechnikov Institute of Microbiology and immunology. Open access.
Ancient Science of Life
Medknow · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in phytochemicals and medicinal plants and related areas of complementary and alternative medicine studies. Published by Medknow. Open access.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
BioMed Central · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJKI-JL Level 1
Publishes peer-reviewed research in complementary and alternative medicine studies and related areas of acupuncture treatment research studies. Published by BioMed Central. Open access.
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJPubMed/MEDLINESciELO
Publishes peer-reviewed research in heart rate variability and autonomic control and related areas of neuroscience and neuropharmacology research. Published by Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica. Open access.
Chinese Medicine and Culture
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of chinese history and philosophy. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Open access.
Digital Chinese Medicine
Elsevier BV · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of traditional chinese medicine analysis. Published by Elsevier BV. Open access.
Global Advances in Health and Medicine
SAGE Publishing · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in complementary and alternative medicine studies and related areas of mindfulness and compassion interventions. Published by SAGE Publishing. Open access.
Guiding Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hunan Province · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of medical research and treatments. Published by Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hunan Province. Open access.
Hainan yixue
Medical Information of Hainan · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in medical research and treatments and related areas of traditional chinese medicine studies. Published by Medical Information of Hainan. Open access.
International Journal of Ayurveda Research
Medknow · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in phytochemicals and medicinal plants and related areas of complementary and alternative medicine studies. Published by Medknow. Open access.
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences
Sociedade Brasileira de Virologia · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJSciELO
Publishes peer-reviewed research in cardiovascular and exercise physiology and related areas of blood pressure and hypertension studies. Published by Sociedade Brasileira de Virologia. Open access.
International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Research Education & Practice
Massage Therapy Foundation · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJERIH PLUSKI-JL Level 1Norwegian Level 1
Publishes peer-reviewed research in complementary and alternative medicine studies and related areas of myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment. Published by Massage Therapy Foundation. Open access.
Journal of Ayurveda
Medknow · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in phytochemicals and medicinal plants and related areas of complementary and alternative medicine studies. Published by Medknow. Open access.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Elsevier BV · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJJUFO Level 1Norwegian Level 1
Publishes peer-reviewed research in phytochemicals and medicinal plants and related areas of complementary and alternative medicine studies. Published by Elsevier BV. Open access.
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine
SAGE Publishing · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in complementary and alternative medicine studies and related areas of mindfulness and compassion interventions. Published by SAGE Publishing. Open access.
Journal of Internal Medicine Concepts & Practice
· IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of medical research and treatments. Open access.
Journal of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
· IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of healthcare and venom research. Open access.
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences
Elsevier BV · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of traditional chinese medicine analysis. Published by Elsevier BV. Open access.
Shandong Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
· IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of medical research and treatments. Open access.
Shiyong laonian yixue
· IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in traditional chinese medicine studies and related areas of medical research and treatments. Open access.
The Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
Japanese Society Of Physical Fitness And Sports Medicine · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessCWTS CoreDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in cardiovascular and exercise physiology and related areas of sports performance and training. Published by Japanese Society Of Physical Fitness And Sports Medicine. Open access.
Zhongguo linchuang yixue
China Clinical Medicine Editorial Department · IF: Not listed · First decision time not listed
—Open AccessDOAJ
Publishes peer-reviewed research in medical research and treatments and related areas of traditional chinese medicine studies. Published by China Clinical Medicine Editorial Department. Open access.