What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q3) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is published by Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

WoS ESCI Q3Gold OA

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies

Identifier (ISSN):2005-2901(Print)/2093-8152(Online)

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Publisher:Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

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: ESCIQ3

Self-Citation Rate11.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

28articles/year

100% Gold OA•83.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal featuring high-quality studies related to basic and clinical acupuncture and meridian research. It also includes new paradigm of integrative research, covering East–West and traditional–modern medicine. Manuscripts should fall into one of the categories: topical review, original research paper, brief ... click here for full Aims & Scope The Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal featuring high-quality studies related to basic and clinical acupuncture and meridian research. It also includes new paradigm of integrative research, covering East–West and traditional–modern medicine.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine97.6%Pathology68.3%Biology62.9%Alternative medicine58.7%Acupuncture51.5%Internal medicine51.3%Psychology38.5%Surgery29.6%Physical therapy27.4%Chemistry26%Anesthesia25.1%Physics24.6%Endocrinology24.6%Neuroscience23.6%Psychiatry23.3%Genetics22.9%Biochemistry21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Integrative & Complementary Medicine

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Rank34/48

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Rank37/48

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE	JCRESCI	34/48	Q3
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE	JCIESCI	37/48	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

14 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF1.2

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF0.9

Articles / Year30

Total Citations49

2023

IF1

Articles / Year30

Total Citations159

2022

IF—

Articles / Year39

Total Citations237

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	—	—
2025	1.2	—	—
2024	0.9	30	49
2023	1	30	159
2022	—	39	237
2021	—	32	234
2020	—	89	295
2019	—	32	305
2018	—	267	936
2017	—	64	673
2016	—	63	701
2015	—	78	750
2014	—	71	926
2013	—	72	1,382

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: 11.1%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

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

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (ISSN: 2005-2901) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, published by Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute in Korea, Republic Of. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 28 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.