The Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development is dedicated to the dissemination of research information on the use of plants and plant products for economic and social development especially in the developing world. It publishes original research papers, critical reviews and communications on the latest developments in phytomedicine with strong emphasis on originality and scientific quality. View our Editorial Team.
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LATEST ARTICLES
Review Article |
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| Exploring the social impacts of different treatment approaches towards diabetes mellitus: Contemporary versus complementary | |
| Karishma Singh, Kuben Naidoo, Abdulhakeem Sulyman | |
| 06 February 2026 | |
Correction |
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| Corrigendum: The impact of extract of mistletoe on tumour cells and hemostasis of human plasma | |
| Rostyslav Y. Marunych, Denis L. Kolesnik, Olga N. Pyaskovskaya, Galina I. Solyanik, Andrew V. Rebriev, Tamara M. Chernyshenko, Natalia E. Lugovska, Tetiana V. Kozytska, Andriy V. Gudzenko | |
| 27 January 2026 | |
Original Research |
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| Antioxidant, antibacterial and antidiarrhoeal properties of Combretum imberbe Wawra leaf extracts | |
| Rose A. Bih, Maropeng C. Monyama, Adewale O. Oladipo, Olabisi T. Obafemi, Sogolo L. Lebelo | |
| 15 December 2025 | |
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| Blueberry cultivation under different nitrogen sources: A review | |
| Asemahle Mshweshwe, Nonkululeko Mfeka, Francis B. Lewu, Mbappe Tanga | |
| 09 December 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Cytotoxic activities of Hypoxis hemerocallidea, Helichrysum caespititium and Dicoma anomala extracts on DU145 prostate cancer cell line | |
| Lerato M. Toona, Julian Mthombeni, Polo-Ma-Abiele H. Mfengwana | |
| 20 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| A factorial design to optimise the extraction of phytochemicals from Carpobrotus edulis | |
| Unisa Terblanche, Cornelius C. Ssemakalu, Neelan Laloo, Michael Pillay | |
| 14 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Ethnomedicinal survey of coastal plants for economic development in the Eastern Cape province | |
| Zimbini Soganga, Graeme Bradley, Hildegard Witbooi | |
| 13 November 2025 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 27 October 2025 | |
Review Article |
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| Insights into the botany, medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Combretum caffrum | |
| Alfred Maroyi | |
| 05 September 2025 | |
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| Table of Contents Vol 8 No 1 (2024) | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 15 August 2025 |
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Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 8 |
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| A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. | |
| Posted: 2026-01-30 | |
Notification: Included in Web of Science Core Collection and Other Coverage |
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The open-access Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED) was recently included in the Web of Science Core Collection, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Web of Science Other Coverage: Biological Abstracts, and Web of Science Other Coverage: BIOSIS Previews. This recognition is evidence of the journal’s quality and its dedication to furthering rigorous scholarly research. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-10 | |
Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing. Be part of the transformation today! |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 |
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