Aims & Scope

Aims & Scope

Health Nexus is an interdisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to advancing integrative health science through the convergence of Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The journal aims to foster rigorous academic dialogue, promote translational research, and support evidence-based integration across diverse medical systems.

Aims

Health Nexus seeks to:

  • Bridge medical paradigms by integrating biomedical science with traditional and complementary medicine, particularly TCM.
  • Promote methodological rigor in interdisciplinary research, including clinical trials, systems biology, and real-world evidence.
  • Advance translational medicine, connecting bench research, clinical practice, and public health applications.
  • Support global health and sustainability goals, emphasizing accessible, preventive, and patient-centered care.
  • Encourage open science practices, including data transparency, reproducibility, and ethical research conduct.

Scope

The journal welcomes high-quality submissions across, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Integrative and Complementary Medicine

  • Mechanistic and clinical studies on TCM (e.g., herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion).
  • Comparative effectiveness research between traditional and conventional therapies.
  • Standardization and modernization of traditional medical practices.

2. Clinical and Translational Research

  • Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and real-world data analyses.
  • Precision medicine and personalized treatment approaches.
  • Biomarker discovery and validation in integrative contexts.

3. Systems Medicine and Holistic Health

  • Systems biology, network pharmacology, and multi-omics approaches.
  • Mind-body medicine, lifestyle interventions, and preventive healthcare.
  • Chronic disease management using integrative strategies.

4. Public Health and Global Medicine

  • Integrative approaches to population health and disease prevention.
  • Health policy, healthcare delivery models, and cross-cultural medicine.
  • Sustainable healthcare systems and equity in access to care.

5. Methodology and Theory

  • Research methodology for complex interventions.
  • Evidence synthesis, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
  • Theoretical frameworks bridging Eastern and Western medical epistemologies.

6. Case Reports and Clinical Practice Insights

  • Well-documented case reports demonstrating integrative treatment outcomes.
  • Clinical protocols and practice-based evidence.

Article Types

Health Nexus publishes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
  • Narrative Reviews and Perspectives
  • Case Reports
  • Methodological and Theoretical Papers

Editorial Standards

All submissions must adhere to:

  • International ethical guidelines (e.g., CONSORT, PRISMA, CARE).
  • Robust statistical and methodological standards.
  • Transparency in data reporting and availability.
  • Clear relevance to integrative and interdisciplinary medicine.

Publication Policy

  • Health Nexus is published annually as an open-access journal.
  • Article Processing Charges (APC): Applicable starting from 2027 for accepted manuscripts.
  • Authors should consult the official guidelines for updated fee details.

Editorial Insight (for Authors)

From a reviewer’s perspective, manuscripts are most competitive when they:

  • Demonstrate true integration, not parallel reporting of TCM and Western findings.
  • Provide mechanistic plausibility alongside clinical outcomes.
  • Use internationally recognized reporting standards.
  • Clearly articulate global relevance and translational value.