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Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine

The Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine (JEBIM) is a peer-reviewed open access journal which focuses on hypothesis-driven and evidence-based research in all fields of integrative medicine. Previously the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (JEBCAM).

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Subject Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Impact Factor 3.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2515-690X
eISSN 2515-690X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $2250 USD, payable upon acceptance before publication

Submission Instructions

Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be at least 150 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Include 4-5 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the acknowledgements, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings on the title page.
References References must follow AMA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures and images must be uploaded as submission files. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.
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Original Research

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and at least 150 words long. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must include the title, an unstructured abstract between the title and main body, clear heading levels, and an 'Author Contributions' heading followed by a 'Statements and Declarations' section on the title page. Manuscript must include a minimum of 4-5 keywords after the abstract, and the title page must include all required declaration subheadings with 'Not applicable' stated under any that do not apply.
References References must follow AMA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures and images must be uploaded as submission files. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be at least 150 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Brief Communications should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words. Include 4–5 keywords after the abstract, and include 'Author Contributions' and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading on the title page.
References References must be limited to no more than 20. References must follow AMA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Brief Communications must have no more than 3 figures. Figures and images must be included as separate submission files. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made on behalf of the authors by a non-author.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be at least 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Include 4-5 keywords after the abstract, and include an 'Author Contributions' heading plus a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading on the title page.
References References must follow AMA style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures and images must be included as submission files. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included. Cover letter must indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission made on behalf of the authors.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters unrelated to a specific article must not exceed 500 words, while letters about a recently published article or to be published concurrently with a journal article must not exceed 800 words. Letters to the Editor must be written in a professional tone and must not include research material.
References Letters unrelated to a specific article must not have more than 3 references, while letters about a recently published article or to be published concurrently with a journal article must not have more than 5 references. References must follow AMA style. All claims should be supported with references where appropriate, and every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor must not include figures. Figures and images must be included as separate submission files.
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Recent Publications

Adapted Evidence-Informed Expert Consensus on the use of Acupuncture in Managing Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Hong Kong: A Delphi Consensus Study

Leonard Ho, Vanessa Cheuk Yan Li, Claire Chenwen Zhong, Haiyong Chen, Sheung Wai Law, Edwin Chau Leung Yu, Fiona Pui Yan Lam, Yi Chung Cheung, Irene Xinyin Wu, Samual Yeung Shan Wong, Regina Wing Shan Sit

10.1177/2515690x261464860
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization: Moving Beyond Prevalence Estimates Toward Context-Specific Integration and Health Policy

Leandro John Aglusulos

10.1177/2515690x261487761
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Does Crocus sativus (Saffron) Have an Influence or Effect on Ocular Health: A Systematic Literature Review

Sonia Ferrara, Janet Schloss

10.1177/2515690x261478846
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Long-Term Effects of Yoga Practice on Metabolic, Hormonal, and Anthropometric Parameters in Climacteric Women

Laura Alves Cota e Souza, Ilka Afonso Reis, Angélica Alves Lima

10.1177/2515690x261437460
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Utilization Rates and Factors Associated with Adoption of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices in the US

Barbara Nemesure, Chitra Thakur, Linda Mermelstein, Sylvia K. Wood

10.1177/2515690x261463583
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A cover letter is required and should indicate why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing assistance or third-party submission involvement must also be stated in the covering letter.

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Research Topics

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Pain Management and Placebo Effect Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Malaria Research and Control COVID-19 and Mental Health Phytochemistry and Biological Activities Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Bee Products Chemical Analysis Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Music Therapy and Health Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications

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