Impact Factor
3.56
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
5.19
156 total citations
h5-index
20
h5 depth signal
Cited share
96.8%
30 of 31
Total citations
156
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.59
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.0%
0 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
41
Thailand
22
China
21
Iran
15
Ethiopia
13
Citing Fields of Research
Phytochemicals
75
Alternative Medicine
51
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
22
Diabetes
19
Psychiatry
18
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
221
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
31
30 cited publications
Last 12 months
16
2.0 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
16 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
41 citing publications
Leading citing field
Phytochemicals
75 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
7 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v23n1, 2018-
v23n1, 2018-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Alternative Medicine
Phytochemicals
Diabetes
Postural Control
Breast Cancer
Broad Categories
Complementary Therapies
Phytochemicals
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Postural Control
Laser Therapy
Urology
Dermatology
Cell Differentiation & Development
MeSH Descriptors
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261464860
Open DOI
Adapted Evidence-Informed Expert Consensus on the use of Acupuncture in Managing Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Hong Kong: A Delphi Consensus Study
Study Background: Establishing an evidence-informed expert consensus on the use of acupuncture for managing chronic musculoskeletal pain at the primary care level in Hong Kong, using the GRADE Evidence to Decision (EtD) framework. Two-ro...
02
03
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261478846
Open DOI
Does Crocus sativus (Saffron) Have an Influence or Effect on Ocular Health: A Systematic Literature Review
Background: Crocus sativus (Saffron) and its bioactive constituents, crocin and crocetin have gained attention for their neuroprotective and antioxidant properties in ocular health. This review synthesises clinical evidence from extracte...
04
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261437460
Open DOI
Long-Term Effects of Yoga Practice on Metabolic, Hormonal, and Anthropometric Parameters in Climacteric Women
Metabolic and hormonal disturbances are common during the climacteric period and contribute to an increased risk of chronic diseases. Yoga has emerged as a promising complementary approach to promote women's health during midlife; howeve...
05
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261463583
Open DOI
Utilization Rates and Factors Associated with Adoption of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices in the US.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices have been widely adopted for thousands of years in the Eastern world. Integration of such approaches into the conventional medicine model has been limited, however, and there continu...
06
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261455162
Open DOI
Saffron and Pregnancy: Cultural Practices, Beliefs, and Safety Evidence: An Integrative Review
Background: Crocus sativus L. is a culturally significant herbal remedy used by pregnant women in many regions, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East. Despite its widespread use, evidence regarding its clinical efficacy and safe...
07
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261423036
Open DOI
Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Hormone Therapy-Induced Hand Arthralgia in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
Background: Aromatase inhibitor–induced arthralgia (AIA) is a frequent adverse effect of endocrine therapy in breast cancer survivors, often leading to treatment modification or discontinuation. Non-pharmacological interventions have bee...
08
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261422020
Open DOI
Impact of Syndrome Differentiation on Treatment Effects and side Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Randomized Controlled Trials: A Meta-Epidemiological Study
Objective: In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), syndrome differentiation is considered to be an essential diagnostic process for tailoring Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) treatments to individual patients. We conducted a meta-epidemiolog...
09
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261418415
Open DOI
In Vitro Anti-Cancer Effects of Artemisia sieberi on Human Breast Cancer Cells: A Systematic Review
Artemisia sieberi (Asteraceae) is a grey, dwarf, dry woolly shrub, locally known as “Shih” in Arab countries, with significant medicinal properties due to its content of up to 160 active compounds with anti-cancer activity. A. sieberi ha...
10
DOI 10.1177/2515690x261418396
Open DOI
Alleviating Job-Related Burnout in Medical Professionals through Guided Imagery Hypnotherapy
This pilot study examines the impact of guided imagery hypnotherapy (GIH) on symptoms of job-related burnout in medical professionals. Nine adults (eight female) involved in direct medical care in the region of San Diego, California part...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Articles published as they become available and compiled into annual issue.