Medical Acupuncture

metrics 2024

Transforming Health Perspectives with Acupuncture Insights

Introduction

Medical Acupuncture is a dedicated peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the intersection of integrative health practices and traditional medicine, particularly emphasizing acupuncture as an evidence-based therapeutic modality. Published by MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC, this journal serves as a pivotal resource for researchers, clinicians, and students in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. With an ISSN of 1933-6586, it has established itself within the academic community, boasting a 2023 Scopus rank of #61 out of 105 in its category, placing it in the 42nd percentile. Although not an open-access journal, it offers a comprehensive platform for exploring the latest developments, clinical applications, and research findings related to acupuncture and its effectiveness in patient care. As it converges years of knowledge from 2008 to 2024, Medical Acupuncture continues to enhance understanding of the therapeutic potential of acupuncture and foster professional discourse in this vital area of health and wellness.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.26
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.24
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life4.90
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI0.29
Total Documents991
WOS Total Citations447
SCIMAGO Total Citations1352
SCIMAGO SELF Citations207
Scopus Journal Rank0.26
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.68
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.88
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.94

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Medicine
Rank #61/105
Percentile 41.90
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 36/43
Percentile 17.40
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Rank 34/43
Percentile 20.93
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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