1. THE TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS WE ACCEPT

Type	Word Limit	Abstract	References	Tables	Figures
Original Research	3000–7000	Structured (250 words)	Min. 20	Max. 6	Max. 6
Conceptual Review Integrative Medicine Research	4000–8000	Structured (300 words)	Min. 30	Max. 6	Max. 4
Classical Textual Review on Yoga and Naturopathy studies	3000–6000	Unstructured (200 words)	Min. 15	Max. 4	Max. 2
Clinical Case Study	1500–3000	Structured (150 words)	Min. 10	Max. 3	Max. 3
Pharmacognosy/Phytochemical Studies	2000–5000	Structured (200 words)	Min. 15	Max. 4	Max. 4
Short Communication	1000–2000	Structured (150 words)	Min. 8	Max. 2	Max. 2
Book Reviews/Letters	≤1500	N/A	As needed	Optional	Optional

2. LANGUAGE AND WRITING STYLE

All manuscripts must be submitted in English using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.

Sanskrit terms relevant to AYUSH systems should be used accurately and be italicized upon first use, followed by an appropriate English translation or explanation in parentheses.

Authors may use Devanagari or regional script for Sanskrit verses or key phrases if essential, provided it is accompanied by accurate transliteration and translation along with reference (e.g., C.S. Sūtra 1/56)

3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON RESEARCH ARTICLE FORMAT

All manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (2007 or later) and typed on A4-size paper using 1.5 line spacing. Maintain 1-inch margins on all sides. Use Times New Roman, font size 12 for the main text. Number pages consecutively. The title should be in font size 12, bold, and sentence case. Major section headings must be in bold uppercase, and subheadings in bold sentence case.

Embed all tables and figures at appropriate locations within the text. All measurements should follow SI (International System of Units). Avoid borders, watermarks, or other decorative elements.

4. MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

Manuscripts should be shaped in following manner:

1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Keywords
4. Introduction
5. Methodology
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. Acknowledgements
10. Conflict of Interest
11. References

i) TITLE PAGE

The title must succinctly convey the essence of the research. Include full names of all authors, along with their institutional affiliations. The corresponding author should be listed first, marked with an asterisk (*), and must provide contact details (email and telephone). If authors are from different institutions, indicate this using superscript numbers. A maximum of 8 authors are permitted.

ii) ABSTRACT

The abstract should be 150–300 words, structured, and self-contained. It must include the background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion. Do not include abbreviations, references, or undefined terminology.

iii) KEYWORDS

Provide 4–6 keywords after the abstract, separated by commas. Use keywords that reflect the study’s core concepts and aid in indexing.

iv) INTRODUCTION

The introduction of a research article sets the stage by providing background information and highlighting the significance of the study. It identifies the knowledge gap or problem being addressed. Finally, it states the research objectives or hypotheses guiding the study.

v) METHODOLOGY

Describe all experimental procedures in detail. Cite any standard methods and mention any modifications. Provide manufacturer details for proprietary products. Use subheadings for clarity and ensure the section is reproducible.

vi) RESULTS

Present results clearly with appropriate tables, graphs, or figures. Avoid redundancy between text and visuals. All data visuals must be clearly labelled and referenced.

vii) DISCUSSION

Interpret findings in the context of existing knowledge. Emphasize novel insights, discuss limitations, and suggest future directions. Results and Discussion may be combined, if appropriate.

viii) CONCLUSION

Summarize the key findings and highlight their relevance. Avoid repeating data already presented in the Results section.

ix) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Acknowledge all contributors and institutions that supported the study. Mention funding bodies with grant numbers under a subheading "Funding", if applicable.

x) CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. If none exist, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

xi) REFERENCES

Use Vancouver style. References should be numbered in the order they appear in the text and cited using superscript in square brackets, e.g., [1].

Sample Reference Formats:

• Journal Article:
  Ramesh A, Gupta K. Herbal bioenhancers: An overview. J Ayurveda Med Sci. 2020;5 (2):123–129.
• Books:
  Kumar A. Principles of Dravyaguna. 2nd ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Bharati Academy; 2015.
• Websites:
  Ministry of AYUSH. Guidelines for Ayurveda Research. https://www.ayush.gov.in/guidelines.html. Accessed April 5, 2024.

5. TABLES

Tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1). Insert titles above the table in sentence case. Avoid vertical lines. Place all footnotes below the table in italic font.

6. FIGURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS

Figures should be referenced in the text as Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc., and placed at suitable locations. Captions must appear below each figure in bold sentence case. Submit high-resolution images. If previously published, submit written permission for reuse.

7. REVIEW ARTICLES

Review articles should be well structured and critical, offering a thorough analysis of the topic. They may be up to 30 pages, and must include an abstract and introduction. Methods and Results sections are not mandatory but may be included if relevant.

8. SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

These manuscripts (1000–3000 words) present concise research findings or novel observations. Structure should include: Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, and a combined Results and Discussion section. Maximum of 12 references allowed.

9. GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Use standard nomenclature for chemicals, enzymes, and herbs.
• Italicize scientific names (e.g., Tinospora cordifolia).
• Define all abbreviations at first use.
• Avoid using abbreviations in the title or abstract.
• Ethical approval and informed consent must be mentioned for human/animal studies.

10. ETHICAL STANDARDS

Human studies must have approval from Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). Clinical trials must be registered. Animal studies must comply with national/international guidelines. Informed consent is mandatory and must be declared. For case reports, written patient consent must be submitted. Follow Declaration of Helsinki and AYUSH Ministry norms.

11. AUTHORSHIP CRITERIA

Follow ICMJE 4 criteria for authorship. Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of the study should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work. Ghost authorship, honorary authorship, or gift authorship is unethical and strictly prohibited. Use the CRediT taxonomy to define each author's role.

12. PLAGIARISM & PUBLICATION ETHICS

Authors must ensure that the manuscript is entirely original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
All submissions will be checked via plagiarism detection software. A similarity index below 10% is generally expected. Manuscripts with >10% similarity (excluding references, classical quotes) will be rejected or returned. Fabrication, falsification, and duplicate submissions are grounds for rejection and blacklisting. Follow COPE guidelines.

13. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

All authors must disclose financial or personal relationships that could bias the work. Examples:
- “No conflict of interest”
- “Dr. X is a consultant for ABC Pharma”

14. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit through the journal’s submission portal or email. Include:
- Cover letter (with declaration of originality and exclusivity)
- Title page (with all author details)
- Blinded manuscript
- Figures and tables (as required)
- Ethics approval and patient consent forms in clinical/experimental studies
- Conflict of Interest disclosure

15. PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Double-blind peer review (author and reviewer identities concealed). Initial editorial screening (plagiarism, scope, formatting). 2–3 expert reviewers assigned. Review period: 3–6 weeks. Revisions to be submitted within 14–30 days. Final decision by Editor-in-Chief.

16. POST-ACCEPTANCE

Galley proofs sent to corresponding author. Must be corrected and returned within 72 hours. No major changes allowed at proof stage. Final version published online with DOI assignment.

17. ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC)

APC will be applied on all articles accepted. This will be applied for all category of articles except for invited articles. Currently: ₹2100 for Indian authors; $ 100 for others. Waivers/discounts available for researchers from low-resource institutions upon request.

No fees for peer review or submission.

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18. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING

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