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Integrative Medicine Research

Integrative Medicine Research (IMR) is the official journal of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM). It is a quarterly, single-blind peer-reviewed, open access journal focused on evidence-based scientific research in integrative medicine, traditional medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine. The journal publishes basic science and clinical research and considers review articles, original articles, letters to the editor, commentaries, and short communications.

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Subject Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2213-4220
eISSN 2213-4239
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges are fully covered by KIOM; authors do not have to pay any APC or publication fee.

Submission Instructions

Integrative Medicine Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be no more than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must include section numbering and the file must contain a title page, abstract, keywords, main text, author contributions, funding statement, conflict of interest statement, data availability statement, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and an author declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation upon submission.
References References must use a numbered citation style with superscript numbers in numerical order. References must be limited to sources cited in the text, listed in order of appearance, and journal references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by "et al".
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript, and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are first cited in the text, and figure legends must be provided after the references.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript should include the sections 1. Introduction, 2. Methods, 3. Results, and 4. Discussion, with limitations and conclusions included in the Discussion. The manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, disclosure statements including author contributions, funding, and conflict of interest, and a declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation upon submission.
References References must use a numbered citation style with superscript numbers in numerical order. References must be listed in the order cited in the text, journal titles must use MEDLINE abbreviations, and works with more than 6 authors should list the first 6 followed by "et al".
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript, and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be provided for all figures and placed after the references, and tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are first cited in the text.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must include section numbering. Manuscript must include 3-5 relevant keywords and an author declaration of any use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation.
References References must use a numbered citation style with superscript numerals in numerical order. References must be listed in the order cited in the text, and journal articles with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 authors followed by "et al".
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include up to 2 figures or tables. Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript, and figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript file. Figure legends are required for all figures and must be placed after the references.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Case report should include the significance and purpose of the case presentation, diagnostic methods, key data, and brief comments and suggestions regarding the case. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and an author declaration of any generative AI use in manuscript preparation upon submission.
References References must use a numbered citation style with superscript numerals in numerical order. References must be listed in the order cited in the text, and journal references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by "et al".
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript file. Figure legends must be provided for all figures and placed after the reference section.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript The manuscript file must include a title page, abstract, keywords, main text, author contributions, ethics statement, funding statement, conflict of interest statement, data availability statement, references, tables, and figure legends, with all sections numbered. The manuscript must include 3–5 relevant keywords and a declaration of generative AI use if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must use numerical superscript citations in the text. References must be listed in the order cited, journal titles abbreviated according to MEDLINE, and for journal articles with more than 6 authors the first 6 authors should be followed by "et al".
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are first cited in the text, and figure legends must be provided after the references.
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Guidelines

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be submitted as a single file including a title page, abstract, keywords, main text with numbered sections, author contributions, funding statement, conflict of interest statement, references, tables, and figure legends. The manuscript must include 3-5 keywords and a declaration of generative AI use in manuscript preparation if applicable.
References References must use a numbered citation style with superscript numerals in numerical order. References must be listed only for works cited in the text in order of appearance, and journal references with more than 6 authors should list the first 6 followed by "et al".
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript file. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are first cited in the text, and figure legends must be provided after the references.
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Recent Publications

Beneficial effects of combining Patrinia scabiosaefolia with FOLFOX in colon cancer treatment—preclinical validation

Qianqian Ma, Grace Gar-Lee Yue, Yuezhen Lin, Julia Kin-Ming Lee, Si Gao, Ailin Qiu, Zhe Wang, Clara Bik-San Lau

10.1016/j.imr.2026.101415
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Getting to the point: mapping acupuncture treatment details for endometriosis, from dosage components to pattern differentiation – a scoping review

Nora Giese, Yiqing Cai, Xia Li, Jessie Browne, Rosa Schnyer, Amelia Mardon, Caroline A Smith, Mike Armour

10.1016/j.imr.2026.101411
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Acupuncture for low back pain in older adults with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

Jiufei Fang, He Chen, Shuai Gao, Xinyu Shen, Zhishun Liu

10.1016/j.imr.2026.101412
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Perceptions, acceptance, and concerns for AI adoption among Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Asia: a practitioner-based survey study

Chester Yan-Jie Ng, Wen Xuan Kon, Wilson Wen Bin Goh, Linda LD Zhong

10.1016/j.imr.2026.101413
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Corrigendum to “Effects of LIPOSA-T pharmacopuncture on localized fat as a fat dissolving injection via regulation of fat metabolism” Integrative Medicine Research 14 (2025) 101201

Mi Hye Kim, Seong Chul Jin, Woong Mo Yang

10.1016/j.imr.2026.101410
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Receipt of a manuscript is acknowledged within 2 weeks of submission. Authors are usually notified within 12 weeks of the initial acknowledgment whether the manuscript is accepted, rejected, or subject to revision.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and must include the corresponding author's name, address, telephone number, and email address.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges are fully covered by KIOM; authors do not have to pay any APC or publication fee.

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Research Topics

Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Healthcare and Venom Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Educational Robotics and Engineering Pain Management and Placebo Effect Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis Biofield Effects and Biophysics Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Clinical practice guidelines implementation Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Food Quality and Safety Studies Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Sleep and related disorders Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Health and Wellbeing Research Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies

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