Introduction
As one of the most authoritative journals in the field of Chinese medicine, the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine has attracted attention from the academic community since its establishment. One of the important indicators to measure the academic influence of a journal is the impact factor. In this article, we will focus on discussing the impact factor of the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine in recent years.
What is Impact Factor?
The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the "average article" in a journal has been cited in a particular year or period. It is calculated by dividing the number of current year citations to the source items published in that journal during the previous two years.
The Impact Factor of the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine
The impact factor of the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine in 2020 is 3.163, which is a significant increase compared with the previous year's impact factor of 2.514. It is worth noting that the impact factor of the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine has been steadily increasing in recent years, indicating that the academic influence of the journal has been continuously improving.
Previous Impact Factors
The following is a table of the impact factors of the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine from 2016 to 2019:
| Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.585 |
| 2017 | 1.942 |
| 2018 | 2.196 |
| 2019 | 2.514 |
From the table, we can see that the impact factor of the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine has been increasing year by year in the past four years, which reflects the continuous improvement of the academic standard and influence of the journal.
Conclusion
In summary, the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine has made significant progress in recent years, as demonstrated by the significant increase in its impact factor. It is believed that with the joint efforts of the editorial board and authors, the academic influence of the journal will continue to expand, and more high-quality academic results in the field of Chinese medicine will be promoted through the journal.
