THE TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS WE ACCEPT
RJAR publishes work on Ayurveda and the other AYUSH systems, including their integration with contemporary science.
|
Type |
Main text (words) |
Abstract |
References |
Tables |
Figures |
|
Original Research (clinical, experimental, survey) |
3000–7000 |
Structured, up to 250 words |
20–60 |
Max. 6 |
Max. 6 |
|
Conceptual Review |
4000–8000 |
Unstructured, up to 250 words |
30–80 |
Max. 6 |
Max. 4 |
|
Integrative Medicine Research |
Follows Original Research (or Conceptual Review if it is a review) |
As per parent type |
As per parent type |
As per parent type |
As per parent type |
|
Classical Textual Review (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, and other AYUSH systems) |
3000–6000 |
Unstructured, up to 200 words |
15–60 |
Max. 4 |
Max. 2 |
|
Clinical Case Study |
1500–3000 |
Structured, up to 150 words |
10–30 |
Max. 5 |
Max. 3 |
|
Pharmacognosy / Phytochemical Studies |
2000–5000 |
Structured, up to 200 words |
15–50 |
Max. 5 |
Max. 4 |
|
Short Communication |
1000–2000 |
Structured, up to 150 words |
8–20 |
Max. 2 |
Max. 2 |
|
Book Review |
Up to 1500 |
None |
As needed |
Optional |
Optional (cover image) |
|
Letter to the Editor |
Up to 800 |
None |
Up to 10 |
Max. 1 |
Max. 1 |
NOTE :-
Word limits refer to the main text (Introduction to Conclusion).
They exclude the title page, abstract, references, tables and figure legends. Abstract format and length follow this table.
The accepatance of manuscript exceeding the mentioned limits will be decided by the Editor-in-Chief.
About each type
- Original Research: clinical trials, observational or survey studies, and laboratory or experimental studies.
- Conceptual Review: a critical analysis of a concept, theory or body of literature. It must include a short “Literature search and selection” subsection (sources, classical texts and editions, years, inclusion criteria).
- Integrative Medicine Research: research or review that studies Ayurveda or AYUSH practice together with biomedicine or contemporary science.
- Classical Textual Review: a critical study of classical texts, with verse references and commentary sources.
- Clinical Case Study: a single case or a small case series with a clear learning point, following the CARE guidelines.
- Pharmacognosy / Phytochemical Studies: identification, standardisation and chemical or pharmacological characterisation of drugs and formulations.
- Short Communication: preliminary findings or novel observations.
- Book Review and Letter to the Editor: brief and evidence-based, by invitation or open submission as the editors decide.
