Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
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Aims & Scope
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science (ISSN 1672-3597, CN 31-1908/R) is a journal with an international scope, focusing on the popularization of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture- moxibustion culture, the promotion of international exchanges and the prosperity of clinical Chinese medicine and acupuncture-moxibustion. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science mainly involves clinical practice and emphasizes the presentation of the detailed methods of observing and treating clinical common diseases on which acupuncture-moxibustion has a good effect. The articles are characterized by practicality, briefness and reproducibility. The main contents include the experiences of senior TCM doctors, forum on special diseases, clinical reports, brief reports, education series, terminology and brief introduction to new books. Communications regarding Academy activities are also appropriate.
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INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
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ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science (ISSN: 1672-3597) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, published by Springer Nature in China. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.240 (Q3), an H-index of 10.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 6 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 65 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,465 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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