Aims and Scope
The Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (JAMS) is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed and open access journal. JAMS aims to disseminate evidence-based scientific findings on the acupuncture and meridian to to researchers, clinicians, and engineers in the complementary and alternative medicine, and other health-related fields. JAMS publish scientific and technological studies on the biomedical, clinical, and humanities and social science aspects of acupuncture and meridians.
The journal welcomes the original articles on the acupuncture and related approaches including manual acupuncture, acupressure, electroacupuncture, laser acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping, pharmacopuncture and veterinary acupuncture. Articles on general health science and other modalities, such as anthroposophy, ayurveda, bioelectromagnetic therapy, chiropractic, herbology (herbal medicine), homeopathy, neural therapy and meditation, are also eligible for consideration if the articles are related to acupuncture and meridian studies.
The journal is indexed in MedLine/PubMed/Index Medicus, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), SCOPUS, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Google Scholar, DOAJ, Korea Citation Index (KCI), SHERPA/RoMEO, EZB, and Research Bible. Its abbreviated title is J Acupunct Meridian Stud. This journal was supported by the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) grant funded by the Korean Government (Ministry of Education).
JAMS is an open access journal: JAMS is supported by Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute for Article Publishing Charge (APC). There is no charge to publish in this journal. Therefore, all articles will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. All articles published by Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without registration barriers.
Scope
| Acupuncture and Related Approaches (Acupressure, Electroacupuncture, Laser Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Veterinary Acupuncture) |
| Meridian |
| Pharmacopuncture |
JAMS Classification
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10 Biomedical Science
10 Biomedical Science 10.1 Meridian (general) 10.2 Acupuncture 10.2.1 Acupressure
10.2.2 Auricular acupuncture/acupressure
10.2.3 Electroacupuncture
10.2.4 Laser acupuncture
10.2.5 Pharmacopuncture
10.2.6 TENS
10.2.99 Other acupuncture-related techniques10.3 Moxibustion 10.4 Anatomy 10.5 Pathology 10.6 Pharmacology 10.7 Physiology 10.8 Molecular and cell biology 10.9 Biotechnology 10.10 Biochemistry 10.11 Herbal medicine 10.12 Toxicology 10.13 Brain and neuroscience 10.14 Liver and hepatology 10.15 Heart and cardiovascular system 10.16 Stomach, intestine and digestive system 10.17 Lung and pulmonary system 10.18 Kidney and urinary system 10.19 Imaging 10.20 Animal disease model 10.99 Others -
20 Clinical Science
20 Clinical Science 20.1 Accident and emergency medicine 20.2 Acupuncture 20.2.1 Acupressure
20.2.2 Auricular acupuncture/acupressure
20.2.3 Manual acupuncture
20.2.4 Electroacupuncture
20.2.5 Laser acupuncture
20.2.6 TENS
20.2.7 Pharmacopuncture
20.2.99 Other acupuncture-related techniques20.3 Anaesthetics 20.4 Autoimmune disease 20.5 Cancer 20.6 Cardiovascular disease 20.7 Cerebrovascular disease 20.8 Dermatological disease 20.9 Diabetes 20.10 Endocrinology 20.11 Epidemiology 20.12 Gastroenterology 20.13 Genetourinary medicine 20.14 Genetics 20.15 Geriatric medicine 20.16 Haematology 20.17 Health economics 20.18 Health services research 20.19 Hepatology 20.20 Herbal medicine 20.21 HIV and AIDS 20.22 Immunology 20.23 Infectious diseases 20.24 Intentive and critical care 20.25 Internal medicine 20.26 Moxibustion 20.27 Myofascial pain 20.28 Neonatology 20.29 Nephrology 20.30 Neurology 20.30.1 Dementia
20.30.2 Epilepsy
20.30.3 Migraine
20.30.4 Multiple sclerosis
20.30.5 Neurological pain
20.30.6 Neuromuscular disease
20.30.7 Neuroradiology
20.30.8 Parkinson's disease
20.30.9 Stroke20.31 Nursing 20.32 Obstetrics and gynaecology 20.33 Ophthalmology 20.34 Orthopaedics 20.34.1 Back pain
20.34.2 Bone diseases
20.34.3 Joints
20.34.4 Musculoskeletal disorders
20.34.5 Orthopaedic sports trauma
20.34.6 Paediatric orthopaedics
20.34.7 Spine20.35 Otolaryngology 20.36 Paediatrics 20.37 Pain medicine 20.38 Primary care 20.39 Palliative care 20.40 Psychiatry 20.40.1 Anxiety disorders
20.40.2 Depression and mood disorders
20.40.3 Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
20.40.4 Substance misuse20.41 Psychology 20.42 Public health 20.43 Radiology and imaging 20.44 Rehabilitation medicine 20.45 Respiratory disease 20.46 Rheumatology 20.47 Sexual medicine 20.48 Sleep medicine 20.49 Social medicine 20.50 Sports medicine 20.51 Statistics and research methods 20.52 Systematic reviews and meta-analyses 20.53 Toxicology 20.54 Transplant medicine and surgery 20.55 Trauma management 20.56 Tropical medicine 20.57 Ultrasonography 20.58 Urology 20.59 Wound management 20.99 Others -
30 Veterinary Medical Science
30 Veterinary Medical Science 30.1 Acupressure 30.2 Acupuncture 30.3 Animal diseases 30.4 Electroacupuncture 30.5 Food therapy 30.6 Herbal medicine 30.7 Laser acupuncture 30.8 Moxibustion 30.9 Palliative care 30.10 Pharmacopuncture 30.11 Rehabiliation 30.99 Others -
40 Humanities and Social Science
40 Humanities and Social Science 40.1 History, society and culture 40.2 Regulations 40.3 Education 40.4 Theory 40.99 Others -
90 Others (Miscellaneous)
90 Others (Miscellaneous) 90.1 Anthroposophy 90.2 Aromatherapy 90.3 Ayurveda 90.4 Bioelectricomagnetic therapy 90.5 Biophoton 90.6 Chiropractic 90.7 Meditation 90.8 Neural therapy 90.99 Others
Journal Info
Editorial Office
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E-mail.journalams@gmail.com
Society.http://www.mapi.or.kr/
Most Read / Downloaded
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Brief Report2023-12-31
Effect of Needling at Selected Acupuncture Points (GB39, BL17, LR13) on Hemoglobin Levels in Anemia: a Randomized Placebo Controlled Study
K. Gayathri Devi1, A. Mooventhan1,2,*, N. Mangaiarkarasi1, N. Manavalan3J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023; 16(6): 263-267 https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.6.263AbstractIron deficiency anemia (IDA) is an important public health issue in India. This study was performed to determine the impact of acupuncture at the GB39, BL17, and LR13 points on hemoglobin levels, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and red cell distribution width (RDW) in people with IDA. One hundred women with IDA were randomly allocated to the acupuncture group (AG) or placebo control group (PCG). For 30 minutes per day, daily for 2 weeks, the AG received acupuncture at GB39, BL17, and LR13, while the PCG received needling at non-acupuncture points. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention. We found a significant increase (p < 0.001) in hemoglobin level (AG 10.39-11.38 g/dl, effect size 0.785; PCG 10.58-10.40 g/dl, effect size 0.191), MCH (AG 25.69-27.50 fl, effect size 0.418; PCG 27.43-27.23 fl, effect size 0.058), and RDW (AG 15.12-16.41 fl, effect size 0.626; PCG 14.91-14.94 fl, effect size 0.017) in the AG compared to the PCG. Results suggest that needling at the GB39, BL17, and LR13 acupuncture points is more effective in treating people with IDA than needling at non-acupuncture points.
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Brief Report2022-12-31
Acupuncture Treatment of a Patient with Bradycardia and Idioventricular Rhythm
Oksana Strakhova*, Alexey Ryzhov*J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2022; 15(6): 356-360 https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.6.356AbstractA patient with bradycardia and an idioventricular rhythm was observed. According to cardiologists, there is no reliable drug treatment for bradycardia with an idioventricular rhythm; instead, the sole treatment is a pacemaker. In the course of this case, it was shown that acupuncture can restore the heart rhythm from bradycardia to normocardia, and from idioventricular with third-degree atrioventricular node block and an average heart rate of 34 BPM, to normal sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 71 BPM. Additionally, at the end of the treatment, the patient’s number of episodes of ventricular extrasystole decreased 36 times (3289 versus 91 episodes). These results show that research on this technique should be continued.
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Review Article2023-12-31
Acupuncture in Sports Medicine
George G.A. Pujalte1,2,*, Michael Malone3, Akhil Mandavalli1, Davong David Phrathep4, Neil P. Shah5, Adam I. Perlman6J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023; 16(6): 239-247 https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.6.239AbstractAcupuncture is gaining popularity and wider acceptance as a treatment modality within the field of sports medicine. Our objective was to provide a comprehensive review of the existing literature pertaining to acupuncture in sports medicine to shed light on approaches utilized in acupuncture while revealing its personalized nature and its impact on athletes’ preparation, performance, and recovery. We evaluated acupuncture research in the context of medicine and sports-related injury treatment, assessing its impact on athletic performance across demographics of athletes. Athletes participating in most sports have shown positive outcomes from acupuncture interventions. Acupuncture improves peak oxygen levels, maximum heart rate, delayed-onset muscle soreness, pain, swelling, explosive force production, and joint mobility. Furthermore, the efficacy of acupuncture appears to be similar regardless of age and sex. Lastly, the acceptance of acupuncture is influenced by cultural factors, with Western and traditional East Asian cultures exhibiting distinct perspectives on its rationale and mechanisms of action. Traditional East Asian acupuncturists typically employ qi and meridian theories in their acupuncture practices, with the recent incorporation of Western concepts. Acupuncture shows promise as an effective treatment for musculoskeletal pain and neuropathies in athletes across different age groups and for addressing injuries in various sports. Our comprehensive review will enhance our understanding of acupuncture’s potential as a complementary or distinct therapeutic approach compared to conventional therapies. Additionally, our review explores its specific applications within different sports and delves into the cultural dimensions involved in integrating this practice into modern sports medicine.
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Review Article2023-12-31
Acupuncture in Sports Medicine
George G.A. Pujalte1,2,*, Michael Malone3, Akhil Mandavalli1, Davong David Phrathep4, Neil P. Shah5, Adam I. Perlman6J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2023; 16(6): 239-247 https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.6.239AbstractAcupuncture is gaining popularity and wider acceptance as a treatment modality within the field of sports medicine. Our objective was to provide a comprehensive review of the existing literature pertaining to acupuncture in sports medicine to shed light on approaches utilized in acupuncture while revealing its personalized nature and its impact on athletes’ preparation, performance, and recovery. We evaluated acupuncture research in the context of medicine and sports-related injury treatment, assessing its impact on athletic performance across demographics of athletes. Athletes participating in most sports have shown positive outcomes from acupuncture interventions. Acupuncture improves peak oxygen levels, maximum heart rate, delayed-onset muscle soreness, pain, swelling, explosive force production, and joint mobility. Furthermore, the efficacy of acupuncture appears to be similar regardless of age and sex. Lastly, the acceptance of acupuncture is influenced by cultural factors, with Western and traditional East Asian cultures exhibiting distinct perspectives on its rationale and mechanisms of action. Traditional East Asian acupuncturists typically employ qi and meridian theories in their acupuncture practices, with the recent incorporation of Western concepts. Acupuncture shows promise as an effective treatment for musculoskeletal pain and neuropathies in athletes across different age groups and for addressing injuries in various sports. Our comprehensive review will enhance our understanding of acupuncture’s potential as a complementary or distinct therapeutic approach compared to conventional therapies. Additionally, our review explores its specific applications within different sports and delves into the cultural dimensions involved in integrating this practice into modern sports medicine.
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Review Article2022-10-31
Acupuncture for Osteoporosis: a Review of Its Clinical and Preclinical Studies
Yimiao Tian1,†, Lili Wang2,†, Tianshu Xu1, Rui Li1, Ruyuan Zhu1, Beibei Chen1, Hao Zhang1, Bingke Xia1, Yiwen Che3, Dandan Zhao1,*, Dongwei Zhang1,*J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2022; 15(5): 281-299 https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.5.281AbstractAcupuncture has gained growing attention in the management of osteoporosis (OP). However, a comprehensive review has not yet been conducted on the efficacy and challenges of acupuncture in preliminary research and clinical trials. Therefore, an extensive literature search was conducted using electronic databases, including PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed), CNKI (www.cnki.net), and Web of Science, for studies published from the beginning of 2000 to the end of May 2022. Combinations of synonyms for OP, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, clinical trial, preclinical study, and animal experiments were searched. A total of 290 papers were consulted, including 115 reviews, 109 clinical observations, and 66 preclinical studies. There is accumulating evidence to support the beneficial role of acupuncture in preserving bone quality and relieving clinical symptoms based on clinical and preclinical investigations. The top ten most commonly used acupoints are BL23, ST36, BL20, BL11, CV4, GV4, SP 6, KI3, BL18, and GB39. The underlying mechanisms behind the benefits of acupuncture may be linked with the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (adrenal) axis and activation of the Wnt/β-catenin and OPG/RANKL/RANK signaling pathways. In summary, strong evidence may still come from prospective and well-designed clinical trials to shed light on the potential role of acupuncture in preserving bone loss. Future investigations are needed to explore the potential underlying mechanisms, long-term clinical efficacy, and compliance of acupuncture in OP management.
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Research Article2022-12-31
Comparison of the Effects of Myofascial Meridian Stretching Exercises and Acupuncture in Patients with Low Back Pain
Dilek Eker Büyükşireci1,*, Nesrin Demirsoy1, Setenay Mit2, Ersel Geçioğlu2, İlknur Onurlu1, Zafer Günendi1J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2022; 15(6): 347-355 https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.6.347AbstractBackground: Acupuncture and myofascial meridians show great anatomical and clinical compatibility.Objectives: We aimed to compare the effects of myofascial meridian stretching exercises and acupuncture in patients with low back pain.Methods: We randomized 81 subjects with acute/subacute low back pain into three groups: an acupuncture (A) group, a myofascial meridian stretching (MMS) group, and a control (C) group. We recorded the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and Roland- Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMQ) scores at baseline and weeks two and six. We evaluated posterior pelvic tilt and transversus abdominis muscle strenghth with a pressure biofeedback unit, back extensor muscle strength by the Sorenson test, and lumbar range of motion (ROM) with an inclinometer. Group A received acupuncture (BL 57 and BL 62 acupoints) and stretching exercises according to the posterior superficial line were applied to the MMS group.Results: Improvements in the NRS score were more prominent in group A than in group C (p = 0.004). The RMQ score improvement between baseline and weeks two and six was more prominent in groups A and MMS (p < 0.001, p = 0.001, respectively). The Sorenson test showed significant improvement between the baseline and week two in groups A and MMS (p = 0.004, p < 0.001, respectively). The increase in lumbar ROM measurement in the MMS group between baseline and week two was significantly higher than in groups A and C (p = 0.009, p < 0.001, respectively).Conclusion: Stretching exercises according to the myofascial meridian system and acupuncture contributed to improved symptoms in the first two weeks in patients with acute/subacute low-back pain.
