IJCO MembershipInternational Journal of Complementary Medicine
Join the global community of integrative medicine practitioners, researchers, and healthcare providers advancing evidence-based complementary therapies. Publish your research on acupuncture, herbal medicine, mind-body interventions, and integrative care models with substantial savings and dedicated editorial support from specialists who understand complementary and alternative medicine research, integrative therapy evaluation, and evidence-based holistic healthcare approaches.
Why Practitioners Choose IJCO Membership
Publishing impactful complementary medicine research should not be constrained by publication costs or delayed by lengthy review processes. IJCO Membership provides substantial APC savings, priority manuscript evaluation, and dedicated editorial support to help you share your discoveries with the global integrative medicine community. Whether you are investigating acupuncture efficacy, studying herbal medicine pharmacology, evaluating mind-body interventions, or developing integrative care protocols, our membership program maximizes your research investment while accelerating dissemination of findings.
Membership benefits extend beyond publication savings to include access to our network of leading complementary medicine researchers and practitioners, opportunities to contribute to thematic special issues on emerging integrative therapies, and priority consideration for invited reviews showcasing your expertise in this growing field of evidence-based integrative medicine.
The International Journal of Complementary Medicine has established itself as a respected venue for research addressing evidence-based integrative and alternative therapies. Our scope encompasses acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine and phytotherapy, mind-body interventions including meditation and yoga, manual therapies, naturopathy, Ayurveda, homeopathy research, and the integration of complementary approaches with conventional healthcare. As a member, you join a distinguished community of practitioners and researchers dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of complementary therapies and improving patient care through integrative approaches.
Member Benefits
Reduced Publication Fees
Save 20-40% on APCs depending on your tier. Valuable for practitioners with active research programs across complementary modalities, traditional healing systems, and mind-body interventions.
Expert Peer Review
Evaluation from integrative medicine specialists who understand CAM research methodologies and clinical practice frameworks.
Priority Processing
Expedited handling ensures your findings reach the integrative medicine community quickly for competitive therapy research.
Global Visibility
Reach practitioners, researchers, and healthcare providers worldwide through indexed open access publishing.
Flexible Use
Apply benefits to clinical trials, case series, systematic reviews, and practice guidelines across all CAM modalities, traditional medicine systems, and integrative care delivery models.
Early Career
Students and early-career practitioners qualify for 50% reduced membership fees to build publication portfolios.
Membership Plans
Select the tier matching your complementary medicine research publishing needs
Individual Practitioner
- 20% discount on all APCs
- Up to 5 manuscripts per year
- Priority editorial handling
- Quarterly newsletter updates
- Member recognition badge
- Comprehensive clinical resource library
- Practitioner networking
Clinic / Center
- 30% discount on all APCs
- Up to 15 manuscripts per year
- Expedited peer review
- Featured center profile option
- Up to 8 practitioner accounts
- Evidence summary updates
- Special issue opportunities
Organization
- Up to 40% discount on APCs
- Unlimited manuscripts
- Unlimited member accounts
- Dedicated account manager
- Training resources available
- Conference partnerships
- Annual integrative medicine summit and conference
- Case report forums
Organizational Memberships
Academic Institution
CAM schools, integrative medicine programs, and research institutes benefit from agreements covering all affiliated faculty, students, and researchers studying complementary therapies, traditional medicine systems, and integrative healthcare models.
| Duration | Investment | Articles | Per Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $4,500 | 12 | $375 |
| 2 Years | $7,500 | 25 | $300 |
Manufacturer Membership
Herbal supplement companies and CAM product manufacturers gain credibility through peer-reviewed publication of efficacy studies, safety data, and mechanism of action research, pharmacokinetic studies, and clinical outcome data.
| Tier | Articles | Standard | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 8/year | $3,120 | |
| Silver | 15/year | $5,850 |
Frequently Asked Questions
We publish peer-reviewed research on acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, mind-body interventions, manual therapies, naturopathy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, and integrative care models combining conventional and complementary approaches.
Yes. Members who renew early receive a 10% loyalty discount and can transfer remaining benefits to the new term for ongoing clinical trials and research projects.
Benefits must be used within your membership period unless you renew early. Plan your publication schedule to maximize value for phased studies.
Yes, Clinic and Organization memberships cover all affiliated practitioners and researchers. Individual memberships are tied to one corresponding author designated for each submitted manuscript to the journal.
Building the Evidence Base for Integrative Medicine
Complementary medicine research provides the scientific foundation for integrating traditional healing practices with conventional healthcare. From clinical trials evaluating acupuncture efficacy to mechanistic studies of herbal medicine bioactive compounds, research in this field advances evidence-based integrative care that addresses patient preferences while maintaining safety and effectiveness standards. Our journal serves as a vital platform for sharing discoveries that advance understanding of complementary therapies and support informed clinical decision-making.
IJCO members benefit from peer review by experts who understand both the scientific requirements for rigorous research and the unique methodological challenges of evaluating mind-body interventions, traditional medicine systems, and practitioner-dependent therapies. Our editorial team provides constructive feedback designed to strengthen manuscripts while maintaining efficient timelines. We particularly welcome research on mechanism of action studies, comparative effectiveness trials, safety surveillance, and implementation science for integrative care delivery.
Members gain access to networking with leading integrative medicine researchers and receive priority consideration for review articles that synthesize evidence across traditional healing modalities.
Our membership supports integrative medicine practitioners and researchers in sharing evidence that advances complementary therapy evaluation, mechanism understanding, and safe integration with conventional healthcare. We welcome clinical trials, mechanistic studies, and implementation research across all traditional medicine systems.
Ready to Publish Your Research?
Choose your preferred submission method and share your complementary medicine research with practitioners and scientists worldwide.
Email: [email protected] | Response within 24 business hours | Dedicated integrative medicine research support available | Expert integrative medicine support