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Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research

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

0.39

h-Index

2024-2025

 28

Rank

2024-2025

 24749

SJR

2024-2025

 0.147

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 Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research
Abbreviation Acupunct. Electro-Ther. Res.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Q4); Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q4); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q4)
h-index 28
Overall Rank/Ranking 24749
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.147
Impact Score 0.39
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United States
ISSN 03601293, 21679010
Best Quartile Q4
Coverage History 1976-2024




Aim and Scope


The aim of the journal is to provide an international forum for the exchange of ideas and promotion of basic and clinical research in acupuncture, electro-therapeutics, and related fields. The journal was established in order to make acupuncture and electro-therapeutics a universally acceptable branch of medicine through multidisciplinary research based on scientific disciplines. The final goal is to provide a better understanding of both the beneficial and adverse effects of these treatments in order to supplement or improve existing methods of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in both Western and Oriental medicine.


About Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research


Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Q4); Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q4); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is 24749. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.147. 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 28. The best quartile for this journal is Q4.

The ISSN of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research journal is 03601293, 21679010. 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. Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is cited by a total of 31 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is 0.39, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research IF is increased by a factor of 0.2 and approximate percentage change is 105.26% 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

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is 0.39. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.39
2023 0.19
2022 0.39
2021 0.50
2020 0.20
2019 0.29
2018 0.46
2017 0.74
2016 0.71
2015 1.17
2014 0.69

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research h-index


  Table Setting

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research has an h-index of 28. It means 28 articles of this journal have more than 28 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.




Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research ISSN


The ISSN of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is 03601293, 21679010. 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

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is 24749. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.147. 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 Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.147
2023 0.128
2022 0.166
2021 0.163
2020 0.120
2019 0.207
2018 0.247
2017 0.243
2016 0.454
2015 0.326
2014 0.285

Ranking of Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 24749
2023 24746
2022 20953
2021 20379
2020 26950
2019 18080
2018 15596
2017 15311
2016 10026
2015 12674
2014 13493

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research Publisher


Table Setting

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1976-2024. 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 Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is Acupunct. Electro-Ther. Res.. This abbreviation ('Acupunct. Electro-Ther. Res.') 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 Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research


If your research field is/are related to Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Q4); Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q4); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q4), 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 Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research latest impact IF is 0.39. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.17 (2015) and 0.19 (2023), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.52 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.147, 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 0.454 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.120 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.52.


What's the latest h-index of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The latest h-index of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is 28.


Who's the publisher of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is currently ranked 24749 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 10026 in 2016 and its lowest position of 26950 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is Acupunct. Electro-Ther. Res..


Is the "Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research encompasses the following areas:

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

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


What's the ISSN of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 03601293, 21679010.


What's the best quartile of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The best quartile for the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research is Q4 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research?

The Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1976-2024.


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 Acupuncture and Electro-Therapeutics Research

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.39
2023 0.19
2022 0.39
2021 0.50
2020 0.20
2019 0.29
2018 0.46
2017 0.74
2016 0.71
2015 1.17
2014 0.69



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