The Journal of Acupuncture and Herbs (JAH) publishes curated thematic series, each focused on a specific area of interest within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative health sciences. These series offer in-depth perspectives on emerging topics, innovative research, and clinical practices, providing readers with a concentrated collection of articles that advance understanding and inspire new directions in TCM research and application.
Current and Featured Thematic Series
1. Advances in Acupuncture and Pain Management
This series explores recent developments in acupuncture’s role in pain management, including clinical trials, mechanistic studies, and comparative analyses with conventional pain treatments.
2. Herbal Medicine and Pharmacology
Focusing on the pharmacological effects of herbal formulations, this series examines the scientific foundations, therapeutic potential, and safety of traditional herbs in modern medicine.
3. Integrative Medicine in Chronic Disease
Highlighting integrative approaches for managing chronic diseases, this series presents research on combining TCM with Western medicine for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
4. Systemic Approaches in TCM
This series delves into holistic, systemic approaches in TCM, aligning traditional concepts with contemporary systems medicine to provide comprehensive patient care.
5. Innovations in Moxibustion Therapy
Featuring research on moxibustion, this series investigates traditional techniques and modern innovations, clinical applications, and potential synergies with acupuncture and herbal therapies.
How to Access Thematic Series
Readers can access the full text of each article within a thematic series, available both individually and as a complete collection. Visit our Current Series page [link to current series] to explore ongoing series and browse through past thematic collections in our archives.
Call for Contributions
JAH actively encourages researchers and clinicians to submit original articles, reviews, and case studies to contribute to our thematic series. Interested authors can find specific guidelines, deadlines, and topic requirements on the Call for Contributions page [link to call for contributions]. By participating, authors have the opportunity to share their expertise and contribute to a deeper understanding of specialized topics in TCM and integrative health.
Suggest a New Thematic Series
JAH welcomes topic suggestions for future thematic series. If you have an idea for a new series that addresses significant trends or emerging fields within TCM, please contact us at [contact email]. Our editorial team will review all suggestions and consider them for future publication.
Through our Thematic Series, Journal of Acupuncture and Herbs aims to promote concentrated study on key areas of TCM and integrative medicine, supporting a rich and evolving field of knowledge.