Journal to publish approved abstracts and receive articles for a special issue
The 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (3rd WCTCIM) will feature a high-impact scientific platform for disseminating knowledge generated at the event. In partnership with Frontiers in Public Health, one of the most recognized international public health journals, the congress will offer two publication opportunities: the official 3rd WCTCIM abstract book and a themed special issue.
Publication of the 3rd WCTCIM Proceedings
All abstracts approved for presentation at the 3rd WCTCIM — whether in the research, clinical case report, or experience report categories — will be published in the official 3rd WCTCIM abstract book by Frontiers in Public Health, ensuring broad international visibility. The scientific research category includes quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies, including systematic reviews, clinical trials, or population-based studies, with a focus on robust methodologies and results relevant to policies or integrative health practices. The clinical case report category is designed for presenting unique and relevant cases in TCIM clinical practice, highlighting interventions, outcomes, and insights. Experience reports showcase practices implemented in public, community, or hospital health services, including actions in promotion, prevention, or integrative care with observable impacts.
Each submission must follow specific technical guidelines and will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee based on thematic relevance, originality, methodological rigor, and alignment with the congress’s thematic axes. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters or oral communications, at the discretion of the organization, and will be part of the official digital collection of the event.
Special Issue on TCIM
The journal has an open call for full article submissions for the special issue “Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine – Advancing Knowledge for Sustainable Health Worldwide,” which will be published as part of the 3rd WCTCIM scientific activities. This special issue will gather original contributions from researchers, health professionals, policymakers, and traditional knowledge holders, aiming to deepen the congress’s central themes, such as knowledge diversity, integrative practices across the lifespan, planetary health, sustainable systems, and evidence-based policies. The goal is for the issue to serve as a scientific legacy of the event, consolidating recent advances and future perspectives for TCIM on a global scale.
The publication will be carried out continuously throughout 2025 and highlighted during the congress. Article submissions must follow the editorial guidelines of Frontiers in Public Health, meeting standards of quality, methodological rigor, and public health relevance.
Publication will occur on a rolling basis throughout 2025, with a featured launch during the event. Submission is not contingent on in-person participation in the congress. Specific submission guidelines and deadlines will be announced soon on the congress’s official platforms.
About the Journal Frontiers in Public Health
Frontiers in Public Health is an international open-access scientific journal dedicated to the dissemination of advances in all areas of public health. Part of the Frontiers platform — which hosts academic journals across various fields — the publication stands out for its editorial quality, rigorous peer-review system, and commitment to open science.
Focusing on topics such as global health, public policy, disease prevention, equity, sustainability, and innovation, the journal welcomes articles that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. Its articles aim to impact research, policy-making, and public health practice.
The special call for the 3rd WCTCIM will accept original studies, reviews, case reports, conceptual contributions, and community-based research related to the congress’s central themes. Submission to the Frontiers in Public Health special issue is open to all researchers, professionals, and interdisciplinary teams, regardless of registration at the congress. Manuscripts must be submitted directly through the journal’s website via the dedicated 3rd WCTCIM Research Topic link.
The exact submission deadline will be defined after the event and announced in due course. There is no submission fee, but an Article Processing Charge (APC) will apply upon article acceptance. Authors are encouraged to seek institutional support or funding resources.
See full details at: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health
About the 3rd WCTCIM
The 3rd WCTCIM will be held from October 15 to 18, 2025, at the Riocentro Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro. This will be the first edition of the event in Latin America, bringing together representatives from over 50 countries to discuss traditional practices, scientific innovation, sustainability, and public policy in TCIM.
The congress is organized by the Consórcio Acadêmico Brasileiro de Saúde Integrativa (CABSIN), in partnership with the International Society for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Research (ISCMR) and the European Society of Integrative Medicine (ESIM). In addition to scientific discussions, the event will mark the official launch of the new WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.
Congress Thematic Axes
- (A) Diversity in the field of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
- (B) Integration of TCIM into health systems across the six regions
- (C) Evidence-informed contributions of TCIM to public health
- (D) Lifecourse care with TCIM
- (E) Education and training in TCIM
- (F) Planetary health, One Health, and healthy societies
These axes guide both the congress program and the editorial criteria for the partner journal’s special issue.
Abstract Submission for the 3rd WCTCIM
The deadline to submit scientific abstracts to the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (3rd WCTCIM) is May 21, 2025.
Submissions must be made exclusively in English through the congress’s official platform: https://wctcim.cabsin.org.br/new/submission/, where all detailed rules, submission limits, and specific instructions are available.
Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in the largest global TCIM congress in 2025, contribute to knowledge production, and expand the international reach of your research or practice. More information and access to the official call will be available at:
👉 Abstract submission:
Abstract Submission
👉 Frontiers in Public Health journal page:
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health
📩 Questions:
general@wctcim.cabsin.org.br
