Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research and review articles on the investigation of alternative medicine and complementary medicine. These fields of medicine encompass a wide range of practices, products, and therapies that are not generally considered part of conventional or Western medicine. The journal aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of significant, evidence-based research findings in the areas of herbal medicine, acupuncture, mind-body therapy, nutritional therapy, and many other alternative and complementary therapies.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine focuses on both the scientific understanding and application of alternative and complementary therapies. It seeks to bridge the gap between traditional and alternative approaches to healthcare by promoting studies that provide scientific evidence on the efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action of these therapies. The journal encourages the submission of articles that discuss the integration of alternative and complementary therapies into mainstream medical practice, as well as those that explore cultural, sociological, and economic aspects of alternative and complementary medicine.

Scope[edit | edit source]

The scope of JACM includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Herbal medicine
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Mind-body therapies (e.g., meditation, yoga)
Manual therapies (e.g., osteopathy, chiropractic)
Nutritional therapies and supplements
Homeopathy
Naturopathy
Energy medicine (e.g., Reiki, Qi Gong)

Publication Frequency[edit | edit source]

JACM is published monthly, providing timely research findings, reviews, and editorial content to practitioners, researchers, and policy makers in the field of alternative and complementary medicine.

Indexing and Abstracting[edit | edit source]

The journal is indexed and abstracted in several major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Web of Science, ensuring wide visibility and accessibility of its content to the global research community.

Editorial Policies[edit | edit source]

JACM adheres to strict ethical guidelines and standards for publishing, ensuring that all articles undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field. The journal's editorial policies promote transparency, reproducibility, and integrity in research.

Open Access[edit | edit source]

JACM offers an open access option, allowing authors to make their articles freely available to anyone worldwide. This ensures that important research findings in the field of alternative and complementary medicine are accessible to a broad audience, including practitioners, patients, and researchers.

Submission Guidelines[edit | edit source]

Authors interested in submitting to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine should consult the journal's website for detailed submission guidelines. These guidelines cover manuscript preparation, formatting, and submission process, as well as policies on conflicts of interest, ethics, and consent.