What is the Impact Factor of Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur is 0.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q4) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur is published by Elsevier BV. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur is "dzak". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS ESCI Q4Hybrid

Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur

Acronym:dzak

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Identifier (ISSN):0415-6412(Print)/1439-4359(Online)

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Publisher:Elsevier BV

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.1↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.1

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate50%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

43articles/year

5.33% Gold OA•75% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Die DZA ist die auflagenstärkste Fachzeitschrift außerhalb Chinas für Akupunktur und Related Techniques (alle Formen der Akupunktur, Moxibustion, Lasertherapie, Neuraltherapie, Reflextherapie, Tuina, Diätetik, Phytotherapie, Homöopathie). Sie ist das Forum für die wissenschaftliche Erforschung und praktische Anwendung dieser Techniken in Klinik und Praxis. Die DZA vertritt die Akupunktur und verwandte Verfahren im Sinne einer integrativen Medizin, d.h. im Rahmen moderner naturwissenschaftlicher Denkmodelle unter Bewahrung des traditionellen Wissensgutes. Im redaktionellen Fokus stehen besonders die wissenschaftliche Förderung und alle Aspekte der heutigen Akupunkturpraxis. Die DZA legt wissenschaftliche Kriterien zugrunde (peer review, Evidence-based Medicine).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine70.9%Pathology41.1%Psychology39.5%Alternative medicine36.1%Acupuncture34.7%Psychiatry34.5%Anesthesia33.3%Anesthesiology30.2%Pain medicine30.2%Gynecology29.7%

Primary Research Areas

Integrative & Complementary Medicine

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Rank48/48

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Rank47/48

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE	JCRESCI	48/48	Q4
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE	JCIESCI	47/48	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.1

Articles / Year42

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.1

Articles / Year76

Total Citations3

2024

IF0.2

Articles / Year84

Total Citations7

2023

IF0.1

Articles / Year97

Total Citations49

2022

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Articles / Year88

Total Citations9

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.1	42	0
2025	0.1	76	3
2024	0.2	84	7
2023	0.1	97	49
2022	—	88	9
2021	—	100	19
2020	—	99	18
2019	—	104	14
2018	—	119	53
2017	—	122	268
2016	—	123	312
2015	—	123	168

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 50%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur (acronym: dzak, ISSN: 0415-6412) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, published by Elsevier BV in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.10, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 43 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.