WJ

World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine

World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine is sponsored by WFCMS and is the official journal of GP-TCM RA. It is an open-access, peer-reviewed, print and online quarterly journal focused on traditional Chinese medicine.

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Subject Integrative & Complementary Medicine, Medicine, Research & Experimental, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2311-8571
eISSN 2589-2894
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Articles accepted before December 31, 2023 are exempt from publishing fees; publishing fees are charged starting January 1, 2024 in accordance with relevant regulations.

Submission Instructions

World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter The title page or first page file must include statements that all authors approved the manuscript and meet authorship requirements, along with any required conflict disclosures and corresponding author contact details if not provided elsewhere.
Abstract Original Articles must include an abstract. The abstract must be 250 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Original Articles must be up to 3000 words excluding abstract, references, and tables. Original Articles must be divided into Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, References, Tables, and Figure legends. The manuscript must include key-words, disclose any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the Methods or Acknowledgments section, and Original Articles reporting clinical trials must contain a data sharing statement.
References Original Articles should include about 30 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and cited as superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets, with more than six authors shortened to the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Tables with more than 10 columns and 25 rows are not acceptable. Tables with their legends and figure legends must be placed at the end of the article file, while images must not be incorporated into the blinded article file and must be submitted separately. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited in the text.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A short summary of the contributor’s or contributors’ work done in the review field must accompany the submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract must summarize the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data.
Manuscript The manuscript must be up to 3000 words excluding tables, references, and abstract. The manuscript must include a section describing the methods used for locating, selecting, extracting, and synthesizing data. At least three keywords must be provided, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References The article may have about 90 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention and formatted with superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets, listing the first six authors followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables Tables with their legends must be placed at the end of the text after the references, figure legends must be included at the end of the article file, and images must not be incorporated into the blinded article file. Tables with more than 10 columns and 25 rows are not acceptable.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Title page or first page file or covering letter must include manuscript type, title, running title, all authors’ names and affiliations, total pages, total photographs, abstract and text word counts, sources of support, acknowledgments, meeting presentation details if applicable, conflicts of interest if not provided elsewhere, inclusion criteria for authorship, a statement that all authors approved the manuscript and that the work is honest, and corresponding author contact details if not provided on the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should be about 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured. The manuscript must include an Abstract section followed by Key-words, Introduction, Case report, Discussion, Reference, Tables, and Legends in that order.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 1000 words excluding abstract and references. Manuscript must use the headings Abstract, Key-words, Introduction, Case report, Discussion, Reference, Tables, and Legends in that order. The manuscript must include Key-words and must disclose any generative AI or AI-assisted technologies used, naming the tool and its purpose in the Methods or Acknowledgments section.
References Case Reports may include up to 10 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention, cited as superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets after punctuation, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and list the first six authors followed by et al. when there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables Images must not be incorporated into the blinded article file, figure legends must be included at the end of the article file, and tables with their legends must be provided at the end of the text after the references. Tables must be self-explanatory, numbered consecutively, and each have a brief title, while figure legends must use Arabic numerals and not exceed 40 words excluding any credit line.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letter To The Editor submissions.
Manuscript Letter To The Editor submissions may be up to 500 words. Letter To The Editor submissions must be short and decisive observations and must not be preliminary observations that need a later paper for validation.
References Letter To The Editor submissions may include up to 5 references. References must be numbered consecutively in the order first mentioned and cited as Arabic numerals in superscript within square brackets, with more than six authors shortened to the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figure or image legends must be included at the end of the article file, and tables with their legends must be provided at the end of the text after the references.
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Recent Publications

Bioactivity of Temu Giring (Curcuma heyneana) Rhizome Extract in Stimulating Antioxidant Enzymes, Anticancer, and Antimicrobial Activity

Sugiharto, Ummi Zubaidah, Ameylia Elsa Az-Zahra, Putri Aminanda Cahyono, Nurul Ainur Rohima, Adinda Sania Latifa, Achmad Sajjad Ahsanul Abidin, Hari Soepriandono, Yosephine Sri Wulan Manuhara, Meer Hazar Khan

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Ethanol Extract of Wine-Simmered Rhubarb Attenuates Cholestasis Liver Injury via Bile Acid Metabolism and FXR Signaling Pathway

Zhen-Hui Li, Ben-Ye Wang, Si-Miao Chen, Qi Wang, Peng Huang, Zeng-Xiang Gao, Guo-Sheng Cao, Guang-Zhong Wang

10.4103/wjtcm.wjtcm_71_26
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Combining 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing, Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Lipidomics to Study the Therapeutic Effects of Chaihu Guizhi Ganjiang Decoction on Chronic Non-Atrophic Gastritis Rats

Yun-Xing Xing, Xing-Yun Hou, Yu-Qiong He, Tao Wen, Tao Pang, Kai-Han Meng, Jian-Peng Jiao, Wan-Sheng Chen, Feng Zhang, Xiao-Qiang Yue

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A Study on the Astragalus Radix–Angelicae Sinensis Radix Compatibility and Its Major Pharmacodynamic Components in Improving Vascular Endothelial Cell Injury

Cai-Xia Liu, Nu-Jiao Deng, Wang Cao, Wen-Dian Mao, Xia Li, Ying-Zi Tan, Ling-Ling Tuo, Qiu-Yan Zhu, Chen Xiao, Xiao-Ping Huang, Long Zou, Wei Zhang, Chang-Qing Deng

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Bark of Hovenia dulcis Thunb. Suppresses Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cells via PI3K–AKT–mTOR Pathway-mediated Apoptosis and Autophagy In vivo and In vitro

Xiao-Lan Kuang, Fan Wu, Jian-Zhan Yang, Ting Fu, Dong-Ning Shen, Bo Liu, Fang-Fang Xu

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Initial editorial screening is followed by double-blind peer review by two or more expert reviewers. Corrected proofs are expected within three days. Articles are published online as 'Ahead of Print' immediately on acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required as part of the title page/first page file and should be signed by all contributors. The file includes manuscript type, title, author details, funding, acknowledgements, prior presentation or redundant publication statements, clinical trial registration details, conflicts of interest, authorship statements, and corresponding author contact information.

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What are the publication costs?

Articles accepted before December 31, 2023 are exempt from publishing fees; publishing fees are charged starting January 1, 2024 in accordance with relevant regulations.

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Research Topics

Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Plant-based Medicinal Research Phytochemistry and Biological Activities Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications Healthcare and Venom Research Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies Computational Drug Discovery Methods Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Flavonoids in Medical Research Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Chromatography in Natural Products Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Gut microbiota and health Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

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