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JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.37

h-Index

2024-2025

 42

Rank

2024-2025

 15038

SJR

2024-2025

 0.354

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Abbreviation JAMS J. Acupunct. Meridian Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q2); Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3)
h-index 42
Overall Rank/Ranking 15038
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.354
Impact Score 1.37
Publisher BioMed Central Ltd
Country South Korea
ISSN 20938152, 20052901
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2008-2024




About JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies


JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q2); Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is 15038. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.354. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 42. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies journal is 20938152, 20052901. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is cited by a total of 137 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is 1.37, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies IF is increased by a factor of 0.53 and approximate percentage change is 63.1% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is 1.37. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.37
2023 0.84
2022 0.90
2021 0.98
2020 1.39
2019 0.98
2018 0.93
2017 1.03
2016 1.18
2015 1.51
2014 1.65

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies h-index


  Table Setting

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies has an h-index of 42. It means 42 articles of this journal have more than 42 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies ISSN


The ISSN of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is 20938152, 20052901. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is 15038. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.354. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.354
2023 0.255
2022 0.235
2021 0.280
2020 0.374
2019 0.431
2018 0.347
2017 0.347
2016 0.522
2015 0.466
2014 0.519

Ranking of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 15038
2023 17325
2022 17474
2021 15431
2020 12735
2019 11124
2018 12504
2017 12088
2016 8939
2015 9735
2014 8676

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies Publisher


Table Setting

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is published by BioMed Central Ltd. It's publishing house is located in South Korea. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2008-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is JAMS J. Acupunct. Meridian Stud.. This abbreviation ('JAMS J. Acupunct. Meridian Stud.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies


If your research field is/are related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q2); Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Q3); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies latest impact IF is 1.37. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.65 (2014) and 0.84 (2023), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.16 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.354, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.522 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.235 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.16.


What's the latest h-index of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The latest h-index of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is 42.


Who's the publisher of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is published by the BioMed Central Ltd, with its country of publication being the South Korea.


What's the current ranking of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is currently ranked 15038 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 8676 in 2014 and its lowest position of 17474 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is JAMS J. Acupunct. Meridian Stud..


Is the "JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is classified as a journal that the BioMed Central Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20938152, 20052901.


What's the best quartile of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The best quartile for the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies?

The JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2008-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.37
2023 0.84
2022 0.90
2021 0.98
2020 1.39
2019 0.98
2018 0.93
2017 1.03
2016 1.18
2015 1.51
2014 1.65



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