Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
80 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Paradigm, Practice, and Policy Advancing Integrative Health is the leading peer-reviewed journal providing scientific research for the evaluation and integration of complementary and alternative medicine into mainstream medical practice. The Journal delivers original research that directly impacts patient care therapies, protocols, and strategies, ultimately improving the quality of healing. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine coverage includes: -Botanical Medicine -Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine -Other Traditional Medicine Practices -Mind-Body Medicine -Nutrition and Dietary Supplements -Integrative Health / Medicine -Yoga -Ayurveda -Naturopathy -Creative Arts Therapies -Integrative Whole Systems / Whole Practices -Homeopathy -Tai Chi -Qi Gong -Massage Therapy -Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine -Integrative Cost Studies / Comparative Effectiveness -Neurostimulation -Integrative Biophysics
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus databaseThis journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
No WoS category details available for this journal.
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.3 | — | — |
| 2023 | 2.6 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2.381 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2.579 | 132 | 1,486 |
| 2020 | 2.109 | 183 | 3,339 |
| 2019 | 1.868 | 157 | 3,110 |
| 2018 | 1.498 | 178 | 4,150 |
| 2017 | — | 169 | 4,881 |
| 2016 | — | 145 | 3,293 |
| 2015 | — | 127 | 4,671 |
| 2014 | — | 494 | 3,609 |
| 2013 | — | 143 | 3,887 |
| 2012 | — | 273 | 8,822 |
| 2011 | — | 205 | 5,873 |
| 2010 | — | 205 | 9,136 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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