COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Discovering new horizons in holistic health practices.

Introduction

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE, published by Churchill Livingstone, is a premier Open Access journal that has been at the forefront of advancing knowledge in the fields of complementary and alternative medicine since its inception in 1993. With a strong impact in health professions, nursing, and complementary therapies, this journal holds a prestigious spot in the top quartile rankings for 2023, including Q1 classifications in Advanced and Specialized Nursing, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and Complementary and Manual Therapy. Its Scopus rankings further attest to its significance, being ranked #1 in Complementary and Manual Therapy with an impressive 97th percentile. The journal's commitment to accessibility is underscored by its Open Access policy since 2021, ensuring that researchers, professionals, and students have unrestricted access to high-quality research that informs practice and policy. With a focus on evidence-based approaches, the journal serves as an essential resource for those looking to integrate complementary therapies into holistic healthcare strategies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.85
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index80
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.32
Influence0.73
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life4.90
Citing Half Life6.60
JCI0.97
Total Documents2376
WOS Total Citations5793
SCIMAGO Total Citations17568
SCIMAGO SELF Citations863
Scopus Journal Rank0.85
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.61
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.06
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.99

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Complementary and Manual Therapy in Health Professions
Rank #1/20
Percentile 95.00
Quartile Q1
Advanced and Specialized Nursing in Nursing
Rank #3/63
Percentile 95.24
Quartile Q1
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Medicine
Rank #8/105
Percentile 92.38
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 9/43
Percentile 80.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 10/43
Percentile 76.74
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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