Complementary Medicine Research

metrics 2024

Exploring the Synergy of Healing Practices

Introduction

Complementary Medicine Research, published by KARGER, is a leading open-access journal dedicated to the field of complementary and alternative medicine. With an ISSN of 2504-2092 and an E-ISSN of 2504-2106, this journal serves as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students to disseminate innovative research findings and explore the latest advancements in the field. Positioned in the Q2 quartile for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and ranking 48th out of 105 in Scopus, the journal showcases high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute to a deeper understanding of the efficacy, safety, and application of complementary therapies. Based in Switzerland, the journal is committed to promoting an integrative approach to medicine, aiming to bridge the gap between conventional and alternative practices. The open-access format ensures that knowledge is accessible to a global audience, enhancing collaboration and dialogue among scholars and practitioners interested in holistic health approaches.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.33
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.26
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life3.50
Citing Half Life9.90
JCI0.40
Total Documents1663
WOS Total Citations349
SCIMAGO Total Citations3637
SCIMAGO SELF Citations438
Scopus Journal Rank0.33
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.23
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.36
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.24

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Medicine
Rank #48/105
Percentile 54.29
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 32/43
Percentile 26.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 31/43
Percentile 27.91
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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