The Journal
Acta Balneologica is a specialized scientific journal of the Polish Association of Balneology and Physical Medicine, published since 1905. It publishes peer-reviewed original papers, review articles, and case reports in thermal medicine (balneology, bioclimatology, balneogeology, balneochemistry) and physical medicine and physical therapy (physiotherapy, cryotherapy, kinesiotherapy, pressotherapy, rehabilitation).
The journal is unique in Poland and one of the few in Europe with such a broad and interdisciplinary scope. Poland, with its own Spa Act and officially recognized medical specialization in balneology and physical medicine, provides a natural scientific background for the development of this field.
Acta Balneologica serves as a unique and indispensable platform for scientific exchange and collaboration among physicians, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, spa managers, and researchers in Poland and abroad.
Aims and Scope
Acta Balneologica aims to promote scientific research and clinical practice in thermal medicine, balneology, and physical medicine, with particular focus on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation using natural therapeutic resources and physical methods.
The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies combining medicine, geology, chemistry, climatology, and physiology, contributing to the advancement of evidence-based spa medicine.
The scope of Acta Balneologica covers all aspects of thermal medicine (balneology, bioclimatology, balneogeology, balneochemistry), physical medicine and physical therapy (physiotherapy, cryotherapy, kinesiotherapy, pressotherapy, rehabilitation), and related scientific fields concerning the use of natural and physical factors in therapy and prevention.
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, and case reports presenting new data, clinical experiences, and practical applications of thermal medicine.
The Editorial Board particularly encourages submissions from authors in European countries, such as Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and other Central European regions where thermal medicine remain an important part of healthcare practice.
Audience
Every year, Acta Balneologica provides media patronage for numerous national and international scientific events in the field of thermal medicine, spa and rehabilitation. The journal is addressed to physicians, specialists in rehabilitation and physiotherapy, spa and sanatorium staff, hospital directors, and researchers interested in the clinical applications of balneological and physical medicine.
Indexing and Evaluation
The journal is listed in the register of scientific journals published by the Polish Ministry of Education and Science.
Acta Balneologica is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI), EBSCO, Index Copernicus, and the Polish Medical Bibliography.
The journal has received an Impact Factor, awarded since 2023.
The print version is considered the primary (referential) edition
License and Open Access
Articles published online in open access are provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license, allowing users to download and share articles with appropriate credit to authors and publisher, without modification or commercial use.
All articles are published entirely in English, ensuring unrestricted access to content and promoting its international dissemination.
Rules and Guidelines
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