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EXPLORE

  • ISSN: 1550-8307
  • 5 Year impact factor: 2
  • Impact factor: 1.9
The Journal of Science & HealingEXPLORE: The Journal of Science & Healing addresses the scientific principles behind, and applications of, evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. It is an interdisciplinary journal that explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as all these fields relate to health.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: https://service.elsevier.com
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Heliyon

  • ISSN: 2405-8440
  • 5 Year impact factor: 3.9
  • Impact factor: 3.4
Heliyon considers research from all areas of the physical, applied, life, social and medical sciences. We publish manuscripts reporting scientifically accurate and valuable research, which adheres to accepted ethical and scientific publishing standards. As such Heliyon publishes new insights as well as extensions on existing theories, negative/null results and replication studies.Submissions covering arts, humanities and law are not considered in Heliyon. Authors of these submissions are encouraged to submit directly to our partner journal Social Sciences & Humanities Open.Heliyon classifies manuscripts/articles into different sections based on the research topic discussed. Some sections exclude certain types of studies from their scope. To know more and to see the kind of manuscripts the various sections publish, please visit: https://www.cell.com/heliyon/sectionsA dedicated in-house editorial office team, internal editors as well as external academic section and associate editors handle your manuscript and manage the publication process, giving your research the editorial support and quality control it deserves.If it's important to you, it's important to us. Submit your paper today.
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Integrative Medicine Research

  • ISSN: 2213-4220
  • 5 Year impact factor: 2.9
  • Impact factor: 2.8
Integrative Medicine Research (IMR) is the official journal of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM). The journal is a quarterly, single-blind peer-reviewed, open access journal focused on evidence-based scientific research in integrative medicine, traditional medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine. The journal aims to provide new research perspectives on holistic integrative health, innovative health preservation approaches, and convergence for clinical medicine and biomedical sciences.IMR aims to publish high-quality papers that are of high interest to an international readership, consisting of researchers, clinical practitioners, and others concerned with clinical practice, research methodology, and education and policy development in integrative medicine. The current focus of the journal is globally diversified and IMR welcomes papers of international research collaborations and papers from around the world.IMR publishes articles of basic science research and clinical research, including randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, cohort studies, observational studies, diagnostic test accuracy and reliability studies, qualitative and mixed method studies, animal studies, systematic reviews and narrative reviews. The types of publications considered are review articles, original articles, letters to the editor, commentaries, and short communications relating to integrative medicine.
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International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

  • ISSN: 1746-0689
  • 5 Year impact factor: 1.6
  • Impact factor: 1.1
An official journal of General Osteopathic Council (UK), Osteopathy Australia, Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners, Osteopaths New Zealand Inc, Osteopathy BC, Officially recognised by:, Association of the Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (VOSD), Commission for Osteopathic Research, Practice and Promotion (CORPP), German Academy of Osteopathy And officially supported by Osteopathic European Academic Network (OsEAN), Manitoba Osteopathic AssociationThe International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine. Particular emphasis is given to basic science research, clinical epidemiology and health social science in relation to osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine.The Editorial Board encourages submission of articles based on both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The Editorial Board also aims to provide a forum for discourse and debate on any aspect of osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine with the aim of critically evaluating existing practices in regard to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders and somatic dysfunction. All manuscripts submitted to the IJOM are subject to a blinded review process. The categories currently available for publication include reports of original research, review papers, commentaries and articles related to clinical practice, including case reports. Further details can be found in the IJOM Instructions for Authors. Manuscripts are accepted for publication with the understanding that no substantial part has been, or will be published elsewhere.New section - Osteopathic Education: Papers which focus on osteopathic education in the clinical/practice environment and in academia are welcomed for a new section of the International Journal of Osteopathic Education. Papers from academics involved in the teaching of students in the classroom are welcomed alongside those from clinical staff involved in the education of osteopaths in practice, through post-qualifying education and training initiatives. It is essential that the evidence-base to education is developed and this is reflected in papers submitted for publication. In alignment with the journal's overall Aims and Scope, papers submitted for consideration of publication should be relevant to an international audience, even if they are national in scale of study. The editorial team wish to encourage submission of papers that demonstrate: • Innovation and development of education • Creativity in teaching and learning strategies • Evaluation and quality assurance of academic standards • Advancement of practice-based education • Collaborative interdisciplinary education initiatives • Delivery and evaluation of education within osteopathic and related services.
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Journal of Ginseng Research

  • ISSN: 1226-8453
  • 5 Year impact factor: 5.9
  • Impact factor: 6.8
Journal of Ginseng Research (JGR) is an official, open access journal of the Korean Society of Ginseng and is the only international journal publishing scholarly reports on ginseng research in the world. The journal is a bimonthly peer-reviewed publication featuring high-quality studies related to basic, pre-clinical, and clinical researches on ginseng to reflect recent progresses in ginseng research (1st of January, March, May, July, September and November).JGR publishes papers, either experimental or theoretical, that advance our understanding of ginseng science, including plant sciences, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, veterinary medicine, biochemistry, manufacture, and clinical study of ginseng since 1976. It also includes the new paradigm of integrative research, covering alternative medicinal approaches. Article types considered for publication include review articles, original research articles, and brief reports.JGR helps researchers to understand mechanisms for traditional efficacy of ginseng and to put their clinical evidence together. It provides balanced information on basic science and clinical applications to researchers, manufacturers, practitioners, teachers, scholars, and medical doctors.
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Journal of Herbal Medicine

  • ISSN: 2210-8033
  • 5 Year impact factor: 2.5
  • Impact factor: 2.2
The Journal of Herbal Medicine is a peer reviewed journal which aims to serve its readers as an authoritative resource on the profession and practice of herbal medicine. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Medical Herbalists and other health professionals interested in the clinical and professional application of botanical medicines. The objective is to strengthen the research and educational base of herbal medicine with research papers in the form of case studies, original research articles and reviews, monographs, clinical trials and relevant in vitro studies. It also publishes policy statements, opinion pieces, book reviews, conference proceedings and profession related information such as pharmacovigilance reports providing an information source for not only the Herbal Practitioner but any health professional with an interest in phytotherapy.Potentially the premier journal in its field, the journal welcomes papers that stimulate research and interest in herbal medicine education and practice that disseminate information about its clinical tradition, best practices, skills and knowledge, e.g. in the areas ofTraditional medicine, ethnobotany and western herbal medicineHerbal therapeutics, phytomedicine and herbal preparationsMedicinal plants in healthcare, clinical trials and pilot studiesBiological and pharmacological effects of plant extractsMedicinal plants and their anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol, hypotensive, antispasmodic, anti-diabetic, anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal activityIn cases where a submission involves a protected species—such as plants, fungi, or microorganisms that are covered by CITES, listed on the IUCN Red List, or identified as at risk of extinction or in serious decline—it is essential to provide a comprehensive justification. This justification must either confirm ethical sourcing practices (like the use of cultivated plants) or outline efforts to seek alternative sources to replace the protected species.Please note that we do not publish papers where the focus and primary experimental method involve the use of animals. This includes in vivo and/or ex vivo studies and/or in vitro studies based on cell lines harvested from animals.Furthermore, we do not publish papers which contain references or citations related to animal studies. If your paper includes references or citations on animal studies please withdraw it, as such papers will not be considered for peer review or publication.Considering the standards upheld by the Journal of Herbal Medicine for publication integrity and safety, it is imperative to ensure that the solvents used in experimental studies accurately reflect true clinical practice and application of herbal medicine. Solvents such as methanol, hexane, petroleum, and ether can be toxic to humans. Therefore, submissions based on studies that use these solvents are unacceptable. Please note that referencing studies utilising these solvents is also against our clinical and publication standards.
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Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences

  • ISSN: 2095-7548
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences is a peer-reviewed publication featuring advanced scientific research in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The journal is sponsored by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Tsinghua University Press, and supervised by the Ministry of Education of China. The goal of the journal is to serve as an authoritative platform to present state-of-the-art research results.The journal is published quarterly. We welcome submissions of original papers on experimental and clinical studies on TCM, herbs and acupuncture that apply modern scientific research methods. The journal also publishes case reports, reviews, and articles on TCM theory, standardization, and policy. We welcome international submissions.
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Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

  • ISSN: 2225-4110
  • Impact factor: 3.3
The Ministry of Health and Welfare serves as the primary sponsor, as well as acting as co-owners with JTCMFOR AUTHORS: Before you submit, please carefully read the AIMS and REASONS FOR PROMPT REJECTION.AIMSeJTCM is committed to publish research providing the biological and clinical grounds for using Traditional and Complementary Medical treatments as well as studies that demonstrate the pathophysiological and molecular/biochemical bases supporting the effectiveness of such treatments. Review articles are by invitation only.eJTCM is receiving an increasing amount of submission, and we need to adopt more stringent criteria to select the articles that can be considered for peer review. Note that eJTCM is striving to increase the quality and medical relevance of the publications.REASONS FOR REJECTIONeJTCM gives very much importance to the Authentication and Quality control of the extracts used, since these are necessary requisites to ensure the reproducibility of the study. Investigation on the mechanisms underlying the preventive or therapeutic effect is mandatory.Descriptive and preliminary studies that are not conclusive and do not contribute to the advancement of our knowledge in the specific field are not considered for publication in eJTCM (please, refer to our Editorial note by Isidoro, C., Huang, C.C. and Sheen, L.Y. published in eJTCM, January 2016). Unsolicited Perspective and Review articles will be considered only if submitted by outstanding Senior Authors (HI>30).More details in the following documents:1. Authors guidelines (new); 2. Peer-review process (flow-chart)The electronic Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (eJTCM) is a bimonthly open-access journal that covers the fields of traditional medicine, herbal medicine, and dietary therapy. The Journal provides a global platform for discussion, perspectives and research on traditional and Complementary medicine. eJTCM focuses on both Eastern and Western complementary medicine and welcomes articles from all medical perspectives.Major topics covered include:Traditional and Herbal Medicine;Preventive Medicine;Dietary Therapy/ Nutrition Supplements/Nutraceuticals/Probiotics;History, Philosophy and Social-Cultural Aspects of Traditional Medicine.Objectives The electronic Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (eJTCM) focuses on both Eastern and Western complementary medicine and welcomes articles from all medical perspectives. All articles published in the Journal, including perspectives, review, original articles, and short communications are the original content of the authors. eJTCM considers the quality control and the procedures for the preparation and characterization of herbal medicines, as well as the authentication of dietary supplements, as basic requirements to guarantee efficacy, safety and reproducibility in Traditional and Complementary Medicine. eJTCM wishes to publish translational studies in animal and in cell experimental models as well as clinical studies. Particular emphasis is given to the pathophysiological basis and the cellular-molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of Traditional and Complementary Medicine for preventing and curing human diseases. Observational and descriptive studies are not considered.Abstracting and Indexing information Abstracting and Indexing: eJTCM is indexed with SCIE, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Caspur, CINAHL, DOAJ, EBSCO Publishing's Electronic Databases, OpenJGate, ProQuest, SCOLOAR, Summon by Serial Solutions, and Tropical Diseases Bulletin.BenefitsOpen access – Free to view, download; the articles may be cited by a larger audience.No processing charge – accepted articles are published without cost.Simple submission – convenient online submission procedure.Peer-review – rigorous peer review by experts.Speedy publication – immediate publication on acceptance.Search facility for Chinese medical terms – eJTCM offers an online Chinese-English English-Chinese Medical Dictionary, hosted by Paradigm Publications, to enable writers to apply its in-house terminology.Distinctive and friendly TCM terminology – the technical terms of Chinese medicine are simultaneously given in English, Chinese, and its Pinyin transliteration. Here are the examples, Gastrodiae Rhizoma (天麻, tiān má).Accepted by Joint Commission of Taiwan (JCT) as a qualified journal for evaluation of the teaching hospitals.
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Osteopathische Medizin

  • ISSN: 1615-9071
Osteopathische Medizin ist ein unabhängiges medizinisch-wissenschaftliches Forum für alle Osteopathen und Osteopathinnen. Es vermittelt Fachwissen inter-/national renommierter Autoren und Autorinnen aus allen Bereichen der Osteopathie – detailliert, fundiert, praxisnah und aktuell. Osteopathische Medizin spiegelt den ganzheitlichen Ansatz der Osteopathie wider und beleuchtet alle akademisch-wissenschaftlichen, medizinischen, geschichtlichen und philosophischen Aspekte des osteopathischen Spektrums. Offizielles Organ derDeutsch-Amerikanische Akademie für Osteopathie (DAAO) e.V.Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteopathische Therapie (DAGOT) e.V.Deutsche Gesellschaft für Osteopathische Medizin (DGOM) e.V.Deutscher Verband für Osteopathische Medizin (DVOM) e.V.Register der Traditionellen Osteopathen in Deutschland (ROD) GmbHVerband Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (VOSD)Verband Bundes Arbeitsgemeinschaft Osteopathie (BAO) e.V.KooperationInternational Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (IJOM)
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Phytomedicine Plus

  • ISSN: 2667-0313
Phytomedicine Plus is a companion title to the well-established and respected journal Phytomedicine. It is an open access, quarterly, international, complementary and integrative medicine journal.Phytomedicine Plus has a broader scope than Phytomedicine and considers articles on all aspects of pharmacognosy, traditional herbal medicine, rational phytotherapy as well as complementary and integrative medicine.The main aims of Phytomedicine Plus are associated with the integration of phytopreparations into conventional/official medicine.Topics included, but not restricted to, are:Pharmacological studies on isolated natural products, medicinal herbs, plant extracts and herbal mixtures (including pharmacological mode of action analyses, systems biology and network pharmacologyPreclinical safety and toxicity studies (including drug-herb interactions, herbal drug contaminations and adulterations)Phytochemistry (including bio-guided screening, extraction, separation, purification, and structure elucidation of natural products)Phytochemical analytical methods (development, validation and application)Botanical identification, standardization, quality control studies and biomarker evaluationPlant biotechnology related to medicinal herbsPlant biochemistry and plant molecular biology related to medicinal herbsBiopharmacy and pharmaceutical technology related to natural products and medicinal herbs (including formulation, delivery systems and nanotechnology, antibody-natural product conjugates etc.)Pharmacokinetic studiesRetrospective and prospective clinical trials, observational studies and case reportsPrevention and intervention studiesStudies on ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology and ethnomedicineTraditional medicine (including terrestrial and marine plants, fungi, and algae)Rational approaches of complementary medicineIntegrative medicineNutritional, agricultural and horticultural products with defined health claimLegislative and regulatory affairsSystematic reviewsPhytomedicine Plus aims to publish high quality papers. Therefore, manuscript will be desk-rejected that:Do not contain positive control experimentsContain phytochemically non-sufficiently characterized extracts of herbs and herbal mixtures (chemoprofile by HPLC, GC, NMR etc.; quantitation of markers).Report only on trivial bioactivities (e.g. antioxidant activity)Report on in vivo activities with not more than one applied drug dosePhytomedicine Plus favors herbal medicinal products with evidence-based therapeutic efficacy, but not dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.The journal covers the following sections:Behavioral, mental, affective, and stress-associated disordersAge-associated disordersNeuropharmacologyEndocrine pharmacologyMetabolic syndrome and obesityCancerImmunopharmacology, inflammationInfectious diseasesPulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and urogenital diseasesPharmacological mode-of-action analysesSystems biology and network pharmacologyPreclinical safety and toxicology assessmentPharmacokinetics of natural compoundsClinical pharmacology and toxicology (randomized, placebo controlled, double blind, and observational open label studies)Biotechnology, plant biochemistry and molecular biologyIdentification, standardization and quality control of herbal preparationsLegislation of botanicals and regulatory affairsBiopharmacy and Technology with natural products and herbsInvited systematic reviews
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