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Research and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine ISSN 3080-7670 (Print) ISSN 3080-7689 (Online) CODEN: ZYYYBQ (Assigned by Chemical Abstracts Service, CAS) Publication Model: Gold Open Access under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). All content is permanently and freely accessible. Publisher: Quest Press Limited Publication Language: Chinese, English Publication Frequency: Bimonthly Discipline Category: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Integrative Medicine Submission Language: Chinese (English title, abstract, keywords, author affiliations, and names must be provided) Distribution Support: China International Book Trading Corporation (CIBTC) Import Registration Number: G015Z111 1. Core Positioning and Distinctive Features Adhering to the philosophy of "Inheriting the essence of TCM and promoting modern innovation," Research and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine is dedicated to becoming an international academic exchange platform with a global perspective. The journal's core features lie in the organic integration of heritage, innovation, and evidence-based practice. We emphasize the use of modern scientific methods to interpret TCM theories, advocate for evidence-based evaluation of clinical efficacy, respect the uniqueness of the traditional TCM knowledge system, and actively promote interdisciplinary research integrating TCM with various scientific fields. 2. Journal Introduction Research and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a specialized academic journal focusing on the integration of TCM theoretical research, clinical practice, and modern scientific methodologies. The journal highlights innovation in TCM basic theories, analysis of herbal formula mechanisms, systematic evaluation of clinical efficacy, and promotion of appropriate characteristic technologies. It is committed to publishing original research with high academic value and significant application prospects. The journal primarily serves researchers, clinicians, educators, and industry R&D personnel in the field of TCM, aiming to advance the modernization, standardization, and internationalization of TCM. 3. Scope of Submission The journal invites original research articles, reviews, and methodological discussions in the following areas: TCM Theory and Literature Research: Modern interpretation of classical theories, digitization and intelligent mining of ancient texts, inheritance and development of academic schools, biological basis of syndrome research. Chinese Materia Medica Research and Development: Identification of medicinal material origins and sustainable resource utilization, modernization and mechanistic explanation of processing techniques, construction of quality standard systems, analysis of pharmacodynamic material basis and action networks. Clinical Research and Evaluation: Standardization of syndrome differentiation and treatment, evidence-based efficacy evaluation of TCM-advantaged diseases, inheritance and data-driven research on renowned veteran TCM practitioners' experience, innovative integrated Chinese-Western medical treatment protocols. Acupuncture and Tuina Research: Substantive basis of meridians and mechanism of effects, parameterization of acupuncture techniques and biological effects, standardization of tuina manipulation and efficacy evaluation, optimization of clinical pathways for suitable conditions. Internationalization of TCM: Research on international standards and technical specifications, generation of high-quality evidence-based medical evidence, exploration of overseas clinical application models, paths for cross-cultural communication and acceptance. Interdisciplinary Innovation: Application of systems biology, artificial intelligence, and big data in TCM, methodological innovation in real-world research, construction of organoid and precision medicine models. Policy and Management Research: Optimization of TCM service systems, training models for interdisciplinary talents, industry development strategies and intellectual property layout, protection of traditional knowledge and international cooperation. 4. Submission Guidelines Manuscript Requirements: Submissions must be original, unpublished research. Theoretical studies should be logically rigorous and insightful; experimental studies require scientific design and reliable data; clinical studies must comply with ethical norms and reflect TCM characteristics. The journal employs a strict double-blind peer review system. Submission Language: Manuscripts must be written in Chinese. Required Elements: Please provide complete bilingual (Chinese and English) information upon submission: Article title (Chinese and English) Author information: Names and affiliations (in both Chinese and English) of all authors, brief biography of the first author/corresponding author (including research interests, email, etc.) Abstract: Structured bilingual abstracts (Chinese and English) must clearly include Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Keywords: 3-5 bilingual keywords (Latin names must be provided for Chinese medicinal materials). Terminology Standards: TCM nomenclature should follow the Chinese National Standard Traditional Chinese Medicine Nomenclature and relevant industry guidelines. 5. Aims and Vision The journal's vision is to become an authoritative and influential international academic exchange platform in the field of TCM research. We are committed to building a bridge between traditional wisdom and modern science. By publishing and disseminating high-quality, cutting-edge TCM scientific research, we aim to promote the inheritance, innovation, integrated development, and global sharing of TCM knowledge, contributing unique TCM wisdom and solutions to building a global community of health for all. 6. Open Access Policy The journal strictly adheres to the Gold Open Access publishing model. All accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Upon publication, articles are made permanently freely accessible on the journal's official website. This license allows any user to read, download, copy, distribute, and make reasonable use of the content for lawful, non-commercial purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and source. The full license terms are available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/