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bmc complementary and alternative medicine

ISSN 1472-6882· EN

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36.6 / 100
Journament Score
Poor
Ranked #6,892 of 29,324 scored journals (34,008 indexed)
57 Articles
Scores higher than 76.4% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Short Name bmc complement altern med
Abbreviated Name bmc complement altern med
ISSN 1472-6882
URL https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 31.3 30.4
Accessibility 20.0 19.1
Timeliness 0.0 9.2
Diversity 61.1 25.8
Innovation 70.0 27.4
Community Impact 10.0 7.8
Content Distribution 53.6 88.6
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (57)

2017
Phytochemical-rich foods inhibit the growth of pathogenic trichomonads
Noritake, Sabrina M.;Liu, Jenny;Kanetake, Sierra;Levin, Carol E.;Tam, Christina;Cheng, Luisa W.;Land, Kirkwood M.;Friedman, Mendel;
Vol. 17 , No. 1 , pp. 1-8
864 views Abstract
2017
Wound healing effect of Euphorbia hirta linn. (Euphorbiaceae) in alloxan induced diabetic rats
Tuhin, Riazul Haque;Begum, Mst. Marium;Rahman, Md. Sohanur;Karim, Rubaba;Begum, Taslima;Ahmed, Siraj Uddin;Mostofa, Ronia;Hossain, Amir;Abdel-Daim, Mohamed;Begum, Rayhana;
Vol. 17 , No. 1 , pp. 1-14
857 views Abstract
2012
Glucan-rich polysaccharides from <it>Pleurotus sajor-caju</it> (Fr.) Singer prevents glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and inflammation in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet
Gowri, Kanagasabapathy;Rani, Kuppusamy Umah;Nurestri, Abd Malek Sri;Ameen, Abdulla Mahmood;Kek-Heng, Chua;Vikineswary, Sabaratnam;
Vol. 12 , No. 1 , pp. 261-
792 views Abstract
2017
Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of ethanolic extract of Lepisanthes rubiginosa L. leaves
Hasan, Md. Mahedi;Hossain, Amir;Shamim, Abdullah;Rahman, Md. Mustafizur;
Vol. 17 , No. 1 , pp. 1-11
670 views Abstract
2019
Preclinical evaluation of safety and potential of black hellebore extracts for cancer treatment
Felenda, Jennifer E.;Turek, Claudia;Mörbt, Nora;Herrick, Anja;Müller, Margit B.;Stintzing, Florian C.;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 1-12
597 views Abstract
2019
Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases.
Kanjanahattakij, Napatt;Kwankhao, Pakakrong;Vathesatogkit, Prin;Thongmung, Nisakron;Gleebbua, Yingampa;Sritara, Piyamitr;Kitiyakara, Chagriya;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 258
494 views DOI Abstract
2010
<it>In vivo </it>induction of phase II detoxifying enzymes, glutathione transferase and quinone reductase by citrus triterpenoids
Hassan, Ahmad;Elvia, Martinez;Adriana, Cadena;K, Jayaprakasha Guddarangavvanahally;L, Perez Jose;S, Patil Bhimanagouda;
Vol. 10 , No. 1 , pp. 51-
471 views Abstract
2012
Complementary and alternative medicine use among older Australian women - a qualitative analysis
Deirdre, McLaughlin;Chi-Wai, Lui;Jon, Adams;
Vol. 12 , No. 1 , pp. 34-
469 views Abstract
2019
"Then I went to a hospital abroad": acknowledging implications of stakeholders' differing risk understandings related to use of complementary and alternative medicine in European health care contexts.
Salamonsen, Anita;Wiesener, Solveig;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 93
448 views DOI Abstract
2017
Melicope ptelefolia leaf extracts exhibit antioxidant activity and exert anti-proliferative effect with apoptosis induction on four different cancer cell lines.
Kabir, Mohammad Faujul;Mohd Ali, Johari;Abolmaesoomi, Mitra;Hashim, Onn Haji;
Vol. 17 , No. 1 , pp. 252
428 views DOI Abstract
2019
Bryophyllum pinnatum enhances the inhibitory effect of atosiban and nifedipine on human myometrial contractility: an in vitro study
Santos, S.;Haslinger, C.;Mennet, M.;Mandach, U. von;Hamburger, M.;Simões-Wüst, A. P.;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 1-12
69 views Abstract
2019
Remarkable rutin-rich Hypericum capitatum extract exhibits anti-inflammatory effects on turpentine oil-induced inflammation in rats
Farcas, Anca D.;Mot, Augustin C.;Zagrean-Tuza, Cezara;Ticolea, Madalina;Sevastre, Bogdan;Kulak, Muhittin;Silaghi-Dumitrescu, Radu;Parvu, Alina;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 1-13
340 views Abstract
2019
Treatment of migraines with Tianshu capsule: a multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Yu, Shengyuan;Ran, Ye;Xiao, Wei;Tang, Wenjing;Zhao, Jianjun;Chen, Wei;Zhuang, Huikui;Ouyang, Cun;Lin, Hai;Liu, Dequan;Chen, Tongjun;Huang, Hui;Wang, Baoshen;Hao, Yanlei;Yan, Zhongrui;Zhao, Shike;Wang, Yanling;Ni, Jinjun;Wang, Chaodong;Ding, Wentao;Li, Guoqian;Cao, Jianhua;Tian, Shujuan;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 370
346 views DOI Abstract
2019
Phytochemical composition of wormwood (Artemisia gmelinii) extracts in respect of their antimicrobial activity.
Mamatova, Aliya S;Korona-Glowniak, Izabela;Skalicka-Woźniak, Krystyna;Józefczyk, Aleksandra;Wojtanowski, Krzysztof K;Baj, Tomasz;Sakipova, Zuriyadda B;Malm, Anna;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 288
346 views DOI Abstract
2019
Herbal or traditional medicine consumption in a Thai worker population: pattern of use and therapeutic control in chronic diseases.
Kanjanahattakij, Napatt;Kwankhao, Pakakrong;Vathesatogkit, Prin;Thongmung, Nisakron;Gleebbua, Yingampa;Sritara, Piyamitr;Kitiyakara, Chagriya;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 258
494 views DOI Abstract
2019
Preclinical evaluation of safety and potential of black hellebore extracts for cancer treatment
Felenda, Jennifer E.;Turek, Claudia;Mörbt, Nora;Herrick, Anja;Müller, Margit B.;Stintzing, Florian C.;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 1-12
597 views Abstract
2019
Investigation of Brassica juncea, Forsythia suspensa, and Inula britannica: Phytochemical properties, antiviral effects, and safety
Bae, W.
Vol. 19 , pp. 0-0
306 views DOI
2019
Anti-viral activity of culinary and medicinal mushroom extracts against dengue virus serotype 2: an in-vitro study.
Ellan, Kavithambigai;Thayan, Ravindran;Raman, Jegadeesh;Hidari, Kazuya I P J;Ismail, Norizah;Sabaratnam, Vikineswary;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 260
370 views DOI Abstract
2019
Protective effects of triple fermented barley extract (FBe) on indomethacin-induced gastric mucosal damage in rats.
Lim, Jong-Min;Song, Chang-Hyun;Park, Su-Jin;Park, Dong-Chan;Jung, Go-Woon;Cho, Hyung-Rae;Bashir, Khawaja Muhammad Imran;Ku, Sae Kwang;Choi, Jae-Suk;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 49
255 views DOI Abstract
2019
Laxative effects of triple fermented barley extracts (FBe) on loperamide (LP)-induced constipation in rats.
Lim, Jong-Min;Kim, Young Dae;Song, Chang-Hyun;Park, Su-Jin;Park, Dong-Chan;Cho, Hyung-Rae;Jung, Go-Woon;Bashir, Khawaja Muhammad Imran;Ku, Sae Kwang;Choi, Jae-Suk;
Vol. 19 , No. 1 , pp. 143
215 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
36.6/100 · Poor
Ranked #6,892 of 29,324 scored
(34,008 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

36.6/100

Tier: Poor

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Engagement Score

31.3/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

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This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

61.1/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

10.0/100

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Timeliness Score

0.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

53.6/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

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Content Quality Score

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Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

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Editorial Diversity Score

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Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

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Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

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Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

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Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.