Journal of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive academic journal sponsored by Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was founded in 1977 titled as Journal of Shandong College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1996, the university was renamed as Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the journal title was changed accordingly since the first issue of 1997
Editorial Board
The editorial board, composed of scholars from all relevant disciplines, is responsible for formulation of the journal’s aim and policies, and for inviting and reviewing articles submitted to the journal. In 2016, a new editorial board was established. Academician Chen Keji, Academician Shi Xuemin, Academician Huang Luqi, Senior Editor Chen Haoyuan, and Professor Wang Changen were invited as consultants. Professor Wu Jibiao, the Headmaster of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the Chairman and Editor-in-chief of the journal. The Vice Chairmen are Professor Gao Shuzhong and Professor Wang Zhenguo. The Deputy Chief Editors are Vice Professor Gao Shuzhong and Wang Zhenguo. The Executive Chief Editor is Li Xiaoli.
Aim and Scope
The journal is committed to promoting academic research of traditional Chinese medicine, and facilitating innovation within the field. Theoretical research and clinical research are both emphasized. With its focus on innovative and leading research, the journal is aimed at building a platform of communication for research, clinic practice and education.
Columns
Columns include Theory and Methods, Clinical Research, Literature Research, Experimental Research, Chinese Pharmacy, Review, etc. Special columns include Innovation of Ideas, Theories and Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nature of Medicine, Taishan Forum, Discussion, Acupuncture, Experience Sharing, Etc. The introduction of key achievements, key laboratories and key disciplines of the university are published on the inside covers of each issue.
Digitalization
On February 1, 2015, the electronic submission system was officially launched. Since then, each article published in the journal is assigned with a DOI number. In May 2016, the WeChat platform was launched, which highlights selective articles to our subscribers. Online reading, online inquiry and WeChat Submission was introduced. Since 2022, the journal flipped to open access. All articles published in the journal can be read and downloaded from our website free of charge.
Indexing
Chinese Scientific and Technological Journal Database, Chinese Journal Full-Text Database, Chinese Academic Journal Comprehensive Evaluation Database, Chinese Scientific Citation Database, Chinese Core Journal (Selection) Database, Chinese Academic Journals (CD), SinoMed, Chinese Biological Abstracts, Chinese Scientific and Technological Catalogue (Chinese Herbal Medicine), Chinese Scientific and Technological Catalogue (Medicine and Health), Chinese Medical Abstracts (Chinese Medicine) Chinese Pharmaceutical Abstracts, National Newspaper Index (Natural Science and Technology), Chinese Journal of Scientific and Technological Papers, Key Magazine of China Technology.
Awards
Second prize of National Excellent Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2000)
Second prize of National Excellent Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2007)
"Excellent Journal" of University Journals in China (2011)
Second Prize of National Excellent Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2012)
"Excellent Journal" of University Journals in China (2016)
"Excellent journals" of China Association of Chinese Medicine (2018)