What is the Impact Factor of Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine?

The journal Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.279 (Q3) and an H-index of 44.

Who publishes Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine is published by SPRINGER. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,631 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine is "INNOV ACUPUNCT MED". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS ESCI N/AScopus Q3SCImago #17,983Gold OA

Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine

Abbreviation (ISO):INNOV ACUPUNCT MED

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Identifier (ISSN):3059-4049(Online)

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Publisher:SPRINGER

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Current (2026):56.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.279

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Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

44 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Aims & Scope

Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine (abbr: INNOV ACUPUNCT MED) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, published by SPRINGER. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (ESCI) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.279 (Q3), an H-index of 44.

Primary Research Areas

Integrative & Complementary Medicine

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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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Rank #17,983Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2025-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Medicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.279

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Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.35

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

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Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,631 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations143

3-Year Documents98

Citable Documents94

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Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate33.1%

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Scopus Subject Categories

Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineQ3

Complementary and Alternative MedicineQ3

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The publication maintains comprehensive double-blind or single-blind international peer-review standards. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,631 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.