Why Submit to IJCO

IJCO provides a focused platform for complementary medicine research that connects clinical practice with public health impact. Our editorial scope covers core integrative disciplines as well as emerging methods that illuminate safety, effectiveness, and patient centered outcomes.

We value clear clinical relevance, strong methodology, and conclusions that advance evidence based integrative care.

We publish original research, reviews, short communications, methods, and data driven studies that advance integrative understanding. Manuscripts receive expert handling by editors and reviewers who understand the rigor needed for clinical trials, observational studies, safety reporting, and outcome evaluation.

Open access publication ensures rapid visibility, global readership, and practical impact. For authors seeking to maximize citations, funder compliance, and research reuse, IJCO offers clear scope alignment and a professional publishing experience.

Manuscript Readiness and Data Quality

Strong IJCO submissions present a clear integrative hypothesis, rigorous methods, and transparent reporting. Whether you are describing acupuncture protocols, herbal formulations, or mind-body programs, we recommend clear study design statements and complete methodological detail so reviewers can evaluate reproducibility.

Figures and tables should communicate the integrative story with precision. Use high resolution images, report replicates and statistical tests, and include negative and positive controls where relevant. Data availability statements should describe repositories, accession numbers, or how readers can access supporting datasets.

For studies involving human participants or animal models, include ethics approval identifiers and compliance statements. We also welcome pre registered studies and encourage structured reporting standards when available for your research area.

Editorial Workflow and Visibility

After submission, manuscripts receive an editorial assessment and are assigned to subject editors for peer review. Our goal is to deliver a timely first decision while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards.

Accepted articles are professionally produced in HTML, PDF, and XML formats and are integrated with DOI registration and indexing metadata. This ensures your work is discoverable through academic search engines and citation networks.

Authors receive clear status updates at key stages, and revision guidance focuses on scientific clarity, data integrity, and integrative significance. Once published, articles are promoted through journal channels to increase visibility across academic, clinical, and industrial audiences.

IJCO welcomes thematic special issues in emerging integrative areas. If you are organizing a research community or conference track, contact us about proposing a special issue or serving as a guest editor.