STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the launch of the online version of the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (CJNM). Established in 2003, the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is now available for the first time in English on Elsevier's online scientific research platform, ScienceDirect.
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines is a peer-reviewed journal for pharmaceutical and medical scientists interested in the advancement of traditional Chinese medicines. The journal publishes papers on a broad spectrum of bioactive natural products, leading compounds and materials derived from traditional Chinese medicines.
Until now, much of Chinese research was only available in Chinese, but with the CJNM now available in English, new findings in the field of traditional Chinese medicine will now be accessible to a wider and more international audience. The journal is one of several journals published by the Chinese Pharmaceutical University. The University provides strong academic and financial support to CJNM.
China has, in recent years, made significant efforts to increase the visibility and use of Chinese Traditional Medicines. As part of these efforts, the Chinese central government has invested in Chinese hospitals and the State Council issued a policy to further support and develop the Chinese medical industry. The increased publication of Chinese focused medical research plays an important role in this overall effort.
