Submissions

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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • • 1. Declaration: I/we, the author(s), declare that we will not request a refund of Article Submission charges (Rs.2500.00) in the event of article rejection due to the use of AI-generated content, plagiarism, poor reporting standards, or failure to comply with the JAHM submission guidelines.
    JAHM charges Article Submission charges (Non-refundable) as below-
    Indian Nationals=2500.00 INR.
    Foreign Nationals=40.00 USD.
    After receiving the Article Submission charges receipt by email, the article will be sent for Plagiarism check, AI generated content check, editorial review and Section editor review.
    Please note: The Article Submission Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
    Article Processing Fees (APC)- For Peer reveiw, Layout eiditing, Galley editing, Pusblishing
    Indian Nationals=3500.00 INR
    Foreign Nationals=80.00 USD
    Payment Details- visit https://jahm.co.in/index.php/jahm/fees
  • 2. Read and follow the author guidelines carefully; compliance with all JAHM guidelines is mandatory, failing which the article will be rejected.
    The use of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.
    I/We declare that if any AI-generated content is detected, the editor reserves the full right to reject the article without providing any opportunity for revision.
  • •3. If author fails to enter all Author data completely, then he/she needs to resubmit the article once again. In JAHM web - online Submission - 3rd Step " Enter Metadata" adding all author's complete names (First name followed by Sur name) is mandatory.
  • • 4.1.The blinded article file in MS word file format is prepared after careful reading of the author guidelines and declaring that all the guidelines are followed. The author and designation will be uploaded in a separate file as 1st page.
    2. For all Clinical Research IEC letter and for Invitro, In Vivo research - IAEC letter is mandatory.
    3. For Case report and Case series article- consent of the patient is mandatory.
    4. Read carefully complete Author guidelines; Must comply all JAHM Guidelines otherwise article will be rejected.
    5. Adding abstract, Keywords and list of references is mandatory in 3rd Step of Submission is Mandatory.
    6. All the references (list of references) should have clickable, DOI link download link of the articles cited
  • • Declaration of Zero AI-Generated Content
    I/we hereby declare that the submitted manuscript contains no AI-generated content. All sections, including the abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, tables, figures, and references, have been entirely conceptualized, written, and prepared by the listed authors without the use of generative AI tools for text, image, data, or code creation. I/we take full responsibility for the authenticity, originality, and integrity of the work
  • • Declaration of Non-Copyrighted Images/Figures
    I/we hereby declare that all images, photographs, graphics, or figures included in this manuscript are original or have been sourced from non-copyrighted, open-access materials, or used with appropriate permissions and acknowledgments as required by copyright law. No copyrighted material has been used without authorization. The authors accept full responsibility for any copyright issues arising from the submitted images/figures.

Author Guidelines

Before submitting the article, read the guidelines completely; otherwise, your article may be rejected. 

Quick links for downloading checklist and reporting guidelines 

https://jahm.co.in/index.php/jahm/authorguidelines

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Prerequisites, considerations, and criteria for publication in JAHM

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) must ensure that their work is not concurrently under consideration by any other journal. However, manuscripts may have been previously deposited on a preprint server.

Authors are required to confirm that any experimental research reported in their submission has received approval from an appropriate ethics committee. This ensures that research involving human or animal subjects adheres to ethical standards and guidelines.

Authors affiliated with pharmaceutical companies must adhere to the Good Publication Practice (GPP) guidelines for Pharmaceutical companies. These guidelines, available on http://www.gpp-guidelines.org/, outline best practices for the ethical publication of research sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.

Authorship Criteria:

Authorship credit in submitted manuscripts should be based solely on contributions to the following elements:

  • Concept and design of the study, or collection of data, or analysis and interpretation of data.
  • Drafting the article, or revising it critically for important intellectual content.
  • Final approval of the version of the manuscript to be published.

All individuals who meet these criteria should be listed as authors, while those who do not meet all criteria but have contributed to the research in other ways should be acknowledged appropriately in the manuscript.

Open Access and Copyright Policy

The Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) follows a strict Open Access policy in accordance with the principles laid out by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

JAHM fulfills the DOAJ definition of open access-

  • Immediate and Free Access:
    All articles published in JAHM are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication, without any subscription or paywall barriers.

  • Usage and Distribution Rights:
    JAHM allows users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of its articles, and to use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author, provided proper citation is given.

  • License:
    JAHM publishes all content under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license, unless stated otherwise. This permits:

    • Sharing — copying and redistributing the material in any medium or format

    • Adapting — remixing, transforming, and building upon the material
      for non-commercial purposes only, with proper attribution and under the same license.

  • Author Rights:
    Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant JAHM the right to publish, archive, and disseminate it in all forms and media.

  • No Embargo Period:
    JAHM does not impose any embargo period. All articles are freely accessible from the day of publication.

  • Archiving Policy:
    JAHM ensures long-term archiving and digital preservation of its content through regular backup and inclusion in LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

Copyright policy

  1. Copyright and Licensing: Authors will retain the copyright to their work submitted to the Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM). By submitting their work, authors grant the journal the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 License. This license permits others to share the work with proper acknowledgment of the author and initial publication in JAHM.

  2. Copyright Protection: While the entire contents of JAHM are protected under Indian and international copyrights, the journal grants free, irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual access to, and a license to copy, use, distribute, perform, and display the work publicly. This license allows for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution of authorship and ownership of rights is maintained. Additionally, limited printed copies for personal non-commercial use are permitted under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 License.

  3. Notification of Non-Publication: In the event that JAHM decides not to publish a submitted work, the author(s) will be promptly notified.

  4. Publication Permissions: By submitting their work, authors declare that they are the sole author(s), that all authors have contributed to and agree with the content and conclusions of the work, that the work is original, and does not infringe upon any copyright, proprietary, or personal rights of any third party. Furthermore, authors confirm that no part of the work or any related work has been submitted to another journal.

PLAGIARISM POLICY 

The Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in scholarly publishing. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and unacceptable. These guidelines outline JAHM’s policies regarding plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and text similarity checks.

Plagiarism is the practice of using someone else’s work, ideas, or words without proper attribution. This includes:

  • Verbatim copying of text without citation.
  • Paraphrasing without proper acknowledgment.
  • Reusing one’s own previously published work (self-plagiarism) without citation or journal permission.
  • Unattributed use of figures, tables, or images from another source.
  • Improper attribution of data, concepts, or findings from prior research.
  1. Acceptable Similarity Thresholds

JAHM follows international plagiarism detection standards and considers the following similarity thresholds:

  • Less than 15%: Generally considered acceptable if citations are properly provided.
  • 15% - 25%: authors will be asked to revise overlapping sections and provide appropriate citations.
  • Above 25%: The manuscript will be rejected due to a high similarity index.
  • Single-source match above 5%: If any single source contributes more than 5% to the similarity score, the manuscript will be flagged for further review.
  1. Plagiarism Detection & Review Process
  • All submissions to JAHM are screened using Crossref Similarity Check Powered by iThenticate/Turnitin for text similarity checks.
  • Manuscripts flagged for high similarity undergo manual editorial review to determine the nature of overlap.
  • Authors will be notified if revisions are required to reduce text similarity.
  • If plagiarism is suspected, JAHM follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for further investigation and actions.

Zero AI Generated Content Policy

The Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) maintains a strict Zero AI-Generated Content Policy to uphold the integrity of scholarly publishing. Authors must ensure that all submitted content—text, figures, data, analysis, and references—is totally their original work and not generated by using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or comparable platforms. The use of AI for drafting, paraphrasing, or creating scientific content material is strictly prohibited. Any submission found to consist of AI-generated content will be rejected.

JAHM uses Originality AI detection tool.

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

The primary objective of the Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) is to serve as a robust platform for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge within the Ayurveda and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research communities. JAHM is proud to be indexed in over 15 international databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of its published content.

Authors may submit Original Research Articles, Review articles, Short Reviews, Case Report, Case series, Letter to the editor in the following disciple:

Ayurveda: Kayachikitsa, Roganidana, Panchakarma, Rasayana, Vajikarana, Samitha, Moulika Siddhanta, Prasooti & Striroga, Kaumarabhritya, Bhuta vidya, Manasa Roga, Shalakyatantra, Shalyatantra, Swasthavritta, Agada Tantra, Sharira Rachana, Sharira Kriya, Dravyaguna, Rasashastra, Bhaishajya Kalpana, .

Allied Sciences: naturopathy, yoga, medicinal plants sciences, pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, Pharmaceutics, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, biotechnology.

SUBMISSION OF MANUSCRIPTS:

All manuscripts must be submitted on-line through the website https://jahm.co.in   

The files should be uploaded as follows-

1. Blinded article file - no author, place, college name, research center name should be added. Write XXX  in place of place name, college name, research center name; after acceptance you need to decode them. 

2. Author information page  

3. CTRI approved PDF- for original research articles including pilot studies 

4. IEC approval letter-for original research articles

5. Patient consent letter- for Case report 

New users must have to register at JAHM website. Registration is free but mandatory. After registration, login and click on new submission and complete 5 step submission process. Registered authors can know the status of articles after logging into the site. If you experience any problems, please contact the editorial office by e-mail at  ayurvasant@gmail.com.

Word limits

1. For Original Research Articles (Clinical and Experimental) - 5000 words (max 80 references) and six tables and six photos. 

2. For Review Articles - 5000 words (max 80 references) and six tables and six photos.

3. Short Review Articles - 2500 words (max 30 references) four tables and four photos.

4. Case Studies - 2400 words (max 15 references)-four tables and four photos.

5. Book Review - 2000 words (max 15 references) and four tables and four photos.

6. Case Series- 2600 words (max 20 references) - four tables and four photos.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM) must adhere strictly to the "Instructions to Authors" provided by the journal. Any submissions that do not meet these guidelines will either be rejected outright or returned to the authors for necessary corrections prior to undergoing editorial and peer review.

[1] Title Page:

This file should provide

(a)    The type of manuscript (original article, case report, review article, Letter to editor etc.), title of the manuscript, names of all authors (must include academic degrees, designation and affiliations) and name of the department and/ or institution to which the work should be credited.

(b)    Source of support in the form of grants, equipment, drugs, or all of these;

(c)   Acknowledgement 

(d)   Ethics committee approval letter no. with a scanned copy of the letter is mandatory for all original research articles. Write the CTRI registration number and its URL in case of a clinical trial.

(g)   Conflicts of interest of each author/contributor. 

(i)     The name, address, e-mail, and telephone number of the corresponding author, who is responsible for communicating with the other authors about revisions and final approval of the proofs, if that information is not included in the manuscript itself.

[2] Blinded Article file: The article must not contain any mention of the author’s name or the institution name. The main text of the article, starting from the abstract to the references (including tables), should be in this file. Insert the tables and images in the article file itself at the relevant place.

Manuscripts Preparation

Manuscripts must be written as per the "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals" developed by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (October 2006).  

Reporting Guidelines for Specific Study Designs

JAHM requires a completed SPIRIT 2025 checklist as a condition of submission when reporting a protocol of a randomized trial and a completed CONSORT 2025 checklist and flow diagram as a condition of submission when reporting the results of a randomized trial. Templates for these can be found on the SPIRIT–CONSORT website: consort-spirit.org . At a minimum, your article should report the content addressed by each item of the checklist. Meeting these basic reporting requirements will greatly improve the value of your trial report and may enhance its chances for eventual publication.

Standard name

Acronym

Website

Consolidated Standards Of Reporting Trials

CONSORT

https://tinyurl.com/4fyn3kw5

https://www.consort-spirit.org/

https://tinyurl.com/3um2cw3y 

https://tinyurl.com/mr4cuah7

Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology

STROBE

www.strobe-statement.org

Standards for Reporting Studies of Diagnostic Accuracy

STARD

www.stard-statement.org

Quality assessment of diagnostic accuracy studies

QUADAS

www.bris.ac.uk/quadas

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

PRISMA

www.prisma-statement.org  

Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research

COREQ

https://academic.oup.com/intqhc/article-abstract/19/6/349/1791966?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Statistical Analyses and Methods in the Published Literature

SAMPL

 

Consensus-based Clinical Case Reporting Guideline Development

CARE

www.care-statement.org/

Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence

SQUIRE

www.squire-statement.org  

Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards

CHEERS

www.ispor.org/taskforces/EconomicPubGuidelines.asp   

Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research

ENTREQ

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23185978/

Transparent Reporting of Evaluations with Nonrandomized Designs (TREND) statement 

TREND

https://www.cdc.gov/hivpartners/php/trend-statement/index.html

 

Specific Requirment:

For Systematic Review: A pre-registered protocol (e.g., PROSPERO registration) is Mandatory. For the scoping review it is desirable.

For all review articles: The exact search terms, Boolean operators, and filters used in each database are essential. Including a full search strategy as an appendix would improve transparency and replicability.

Copies of any permission(s)

It is the duty of authors to take permission for reproducing any copyrighted material (photo or image of flow chart, table, etc.). A copy of the permission obtained must accompany the manuscript. 

Writing References in JAHM

Use Reference generator for generating references 

https://www.mybib.com/tools/vancouver-citation-generator

References should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text (not in alphabetic order).

Don't use the automatic referencing (endnote) tool in MS world. Reference no. should be added manually.

Vancouver Style – Placement of Reference Numbers

  • Reference numbers should be in square brackets: [1]

  • They should be placed after punctuation marks with single space (full stop, comma, colon, or semicolon).  E.g., Ayurveda is the science of life. [1]

  • One space should follow the reference number before continuing the sentence (if it continues).

Don’t use prefix Dr, Prof, Vaidya, Pt (Pandit), Acharya etc.

For classical text references the mentioning of chapter no., verse no., edition no.  & page no. is mandatory.

Follow all punctuations as per JAHM style for writing references

Write the complete name of a journal for non-indexed journals.

Referencing Ayurvedic Classics

  1. A verse in a classic:

Yadavaji Trikamaji (editor). Charaka Samhita of Charaka, Sutrasthana, chapter 27, verse no.349. 2nd edition, Varanasi; Chowkhambha Sanskrit Sansthan;2002;174 

  1. Verse /Text in a commentary on classic:

Yadavaji Trikamaji (editor). Commentary: Ayurveda Deepika of Chakrapani on Charaka Samhita of Charaka, Sutrasthana, chapter 11, verse no.54, 2nd edition, Varanasi; Chowkhambha Sanskrit Sansthan;2002;174 

Referencing Articles in Journals

Adding of download link URL or DOI link is mandatory.   

Standard journal article (for up to six authors)

Kulkarni Reena, K J Girish. Scientific Review of Bala Chaturbhadra Churna in Pediatric Practice. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM). 2025 Apr;13(3):56–71. Available from: https://jahm.co.in/index.php/jahm/article/view/1587

Standard journal article (for more than six authors): List the first six contributors followed by et al.

Gupta MA, Gupta AK, Kirkby S, Schork NJ, Gorr SK, Ellis CN, et al . A psychocutaneous profile of psoriasis patients who are stress reactors: A study of 127 patients. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 1989;11:166-73

Books and Other Monographs

  1. Personal author(s):
1. Patil Vasant. Principles & Practice of Panchakarma (A Comprehensive Book For UG, PG, Researchers & Practitioners); 4th edition, Choukhamabha Sanskrit Sansthan; Varanasi; 2012;283
  1. Editor(s), compiler(s) as author:

Christopher Haslett, Editor. Davidson’s principles & practice of medicine, 18th ed, Harcourt publisher Limited;2000;900

  1. Chapter in a book:

Upadhyay SN. Therapeutic potential of immunomodulatory agents from plant products. Immunomodulation. In: Upadhyay SN, Editor. New Delhi: Narosa Publishing House; 1997;149-54

Electronic Sources as reference

  1. Journal article on the Internet:

Kulkarni Reena, K J Girish. Scientific Review of Bala Chaturbhadra Churna in Pediatric Practice. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM). 2025 Apr;13(3):56–71.Available from: https://jahm.co.in/index.php/jahm/article/view/1587

  1. Monograph on the Internet:

Foley KM, Gelband H, editors. Improving palliative care for cancer [monograph on the Internet]. Washington:

National Academy Press; 2001 [cited 2002 Jul 9]. Available from: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309074029/html/.

  1. Homepage/Web site:

Cancer-Pain.org [homepage on the Internet]. New York: Association of Cancer Online Resources, Inc.; c2000-01

[updated 2002 May 16; cited 2002 Jul 9]. Available from: http://www.cancer-pain.org/.

  1. Part of a homepage/Web site:

American Medical Association [homepage on the Internet]. Chicago: The Association; c1995-2002 [updated 2001

Aug 23; cited 2002 Aug 12]. AMA Office of Group Practice Liaison; [about 2 screens]. Available from:

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1736.html

For other types of references such as newspaper, items please refer to ICMJE Guidelines (http://www.icmje.org or http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/uniform_requirements.html).

Language and formatting 

  • Language- Use US English only.   
  • Use English translation in the bracket for all non-popular Sanskrit words for the first appearance in the article. 
  • Use English words for self-explanatory (e.g. use ‘sleep’ instead of ‘Nidra’)
  • Do not use Sanskrit Shloka in Devanagari script
  • Do not use Diacritcs for Sanskrit terms   
  • All Sanskrit words should be in italics 
  • Remove capitalization (CAPS) of headings in doc and table. 
  • Capitalization (CAPS) for only these headings Introduction, objectives, material & methods, Results, Discussion, conclusion, references.
  • Remove capitalization (CAPS) done for English terms used in the bracket for Sanskrit terms
  • Remove special formatting for bullets, page border, upper and lower margin, etc.

Tables

  • All tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end
  • Tables should be self-explanatory and should not duplicate text matter.
  • Tables with more than 8 columns and 16 rows are not acceptable.
  • Number the tables within Arabic numerals, consecutively in the order of their first citation in the text, and write a brief title.
  • Provide no. and heading at the top of the table 
  • Write explanatory matter in footnotes, not in the heading.
  • Explain all non-standard abbreviations that are used in each table in the footnotes.
  • Obtain permission for all fully borrowed, adapted, and modified tables and write a credit line in the footnote.
  • For footnotes use the following symbols, in this sequence: *, †, ‡, §, ||,¶ , **, ††, ‡‡

Illustrations (Figures)

  • Upload the images in JPEG format with a file size below 1024 kb.
  • Figures should be numbered consecutively according to the order in which they have been first mentioned in the text.
  • Write the number and heading at the top 
  • All illustrations and figures are placed within the text at the appropriate place, instead of at the end or separate files.
  • If photographs of individuals are used, attach the written consent to use the photograph.

Checklist

Authors Page (First Page)

  • Last name and given name with Middle name initials
  • Author for correspondence, with the e-mail address and mobile no. provided
  • Author Contributions: To be added after Conclusion

    Recommended format (example):

    • Conceptualization and clinical management: Dr. A, Dr. B
    • Data collection and literature search: Dr. C
    • Writing – original draft: Dr. A, Dr. D
    • Reviewing & Editing: Dr. B, Dr. D
    • Approval of final manuscript: All authors
  • Identity should not be revealed in the paper (blinded article file) (e.g. name of the institute or center in Methods, mentioning the previous study as 'our study', names on figure labels, name of the institute in photographs, etc.). After acceptance you have to add the institute details.

Mandatory for all types of articles

Write MORBIDITY CODES - AYURVEDA for all diseases in the bracket. search morbidity codes by clicking the below link-

http://www.namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/Ayurveda

Write STANDARDIZED AYURVEDIC TERMINOLOGIES CODES-for all ayurvedic terms in the bracket. search Ayurvedic terms Codes by clicking the below link-

http://www.namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat 

Presentation and format

  • Single spacing; dont give space between paragraphs 
  • Page numbers at the bottom
  • The title page should contain all the required information
  • Running title not more than 50 characters can be mentioned
  • The abstract page contains the full title of the manuscript
  • Abstract provided (structured abstract of 300 words for original articles, unstructured abstracts of about 200 words for all other manuscripts excluding letters to the Editor)
  • Keywords provided (three to seven)

Language and grammar

  • Uniformly US English
  • Write the full term for all abbreviations at their first use in the title, abstract, keywords, and text separately unless it is a standard unit of measure.
  • Check the manuscript for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
  • If a brand name is cited, supply the manufacturer's name and address (city and state/country).
  •  Latin names and Species names should be in italics
  • Add list of abbreviations above the list of references  

Article Submission charges:

Indian Nationals=2500.00 INR
Foreign Nationals=40.00 USD
After receiving the Article Submission charges, the article will be sent for Plagiarism check, AI generated content check, editorial review and Section editor review.

Please note: The Article Submission Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Please send the Transaction (Payment) receipt (name file with Submission ID) by email to ayurvasant@gmail.com  

Article Processing Charges (APC)- Author needs to pay after acceptance.

A. For Indian Authors - article processing charges = Rs.3500(INR)  

B. For Foreign Authors- article processing charges of US$80.00  

Please send the Transaction (Payment) receipt (name file with Submission ID) by email to ayurvasant@gmail.com  

Payment Details:

Account No.: 13241000003510

IFSC:  PSIB0021324

PSB bank, Branch-HUBLI

Original Research Article- Clinical Research

Checklist for ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE – CLINICAL RESEARCH

  1. Manuscript Compliance

☐ The manuscript complies with JAHM author guidelines (format, style, structure).
Blinded article file (title, abstract, and full paper) is submitted without author details.
A separate title page with author names, affiliations, and contact details is provided.
Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) approval letter is attached.
CONSORT 2025 Checklist & Flow Diagram 2025 included for randomized trials.
Patient consent forms are attached if patient data or images are included.

  1. Title & Abstract

☐ The title is clear, concise, and relevant to the study.
☐ Abstract is structured (<300 words) with Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
☐ Keywords (minimum 3) are provided.

  1. Study Design & Methodology

☐ Study design follows CONSORT 2025 guidelines (randomization, blinding, control groups).
☐ Sample size is adequate and justified (including calculations if applicable).
☐ Inclusion and exclusion criteria are clearly defined.
☐ Ethical approval and patient confidentiality are addressed.
☐ Data collection and statistical methods are clearly described.
☐ Statistical analysis is appropriate and correctly applied.
☐ Adherence to random allocation sequence and allocation concealment is detailed.

  1. Results & Interpretation

☐ Results are presented logically and clearly.
CONSORT 2025 Flow Diagram is included to illustrate the study process.
☐ Tables and figures are relevant, properly labeled, and high quality.
☐ Data is not duplicated in tables/figures and text.
☐ Statistical significance is clearly reported (p-values, confidence intervals).

  1. Discussion & Conclusion

☐ The discussion is well-structured and relates findings to existing literature.
☐ Study limitations and potential sources of bias are acknowledged.
☐ Conclusion is justified and aligned with study results.
☐ Clinical relevance and implications for future research are discussed.

  1. Language & Formatting

☐ Manuscript follows Calibri 12 font, single-spacing, and correct formatting.
☐ Capitalization used only for major headings (INTRODUCTION, METHODS, etc.).
Sanskrit words are italicized and translated in brackets for first appearance.
☐ No special formatting (bullets, page borders) is used.
☐ Word limit: ≤5000 words (excluding references and abstract).

  1. References & Citation Style

☐ References follow JAHM referencing style.
☐ References are numbered in order of appearance in the article body [1] format.
List of references at the end – do not enter number manually. Select all ref and numbering should done using MS word- Home menu.  
☐ Maximum 80 references for original research articles.
☐ Classical Ayurvedic references include chapter, verse, edition, and page numbers.

  1. Ethical & Editorial Considerations

☐ Plagiarism check completed (Acceptable similarity: <15%).
☐ No evidence of self-plagiarism or redundant publication.
☐ No conflicts of interest or funding bias.
☐ No ghost authorship or undisclosed contributors.

Upload IEC approval letter   

CTRI registration -Mandatory  with online link 

Clinical Research- Pilot Study

Ref - Clinical Research

Clinical Research- Observational Study

STROBE- COHORT STUDY 

Clinical Research- Cross Sectional Study

STROBE- Cross sectional study

Clinical Research- Case Control Studies

STROBE- Case control

Original Research Article- Experimental Research

Checklist for ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE – ANIMAL EXPERIMENT

  1. Manuscript Compliance

☐ The manuscript complies with JAHM author guidelines (format, style, structure).
Blinded article file (title, abstract, and full paper) is submitted without author details.
Separate title page with author names, affiliations, and contact details is provided.
Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) approval letter is attached.
ARRIVE Checklist is included for animal research studies.
Animal welfare and ethical considerations are well-documented.

  1. Title & Abstract

☐ The title is clear, concise, and relevant to the study.
☐ Abstract is structured (<300 words) with Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
☐ Keywords (minimum 3) are provided.

  1. Study Design & Methodology

☐ Study design follows ARRIVE guidelines (randomization, blinding, control groups).
☐ Sample size is adequate and justified (including calculations if applicable).
☐ Inclusion and exclusion criteria for animal subjects are clearly defined.
☐ Ethical approval and humane treatment of animals are addressed.
☐ Animal species, strain, sex, and housing conditions are documented.
☐ Experimental procedures are clearly described and replicable.
☐ Outcome measures are well-defined and relevant.
☐ Statistical methods are appropriate and correctly applied.

  1. Results & Interpretation

☐ Results are presented logically and clearly.
☐ Tables and figures are relevant, properly labeled, and high quality.
☐ Data is not duplicated in tables/figures and text.
☐ Statistical significance is clearly reported (p-values, confidence intervals).

  1. Discussion & Conclusion

☐ The discussion is well-structured and relates findings to existing literature.
☐ Study limitations and potential sources of bias are acknowledged.
☐ Conclusion is justified and aligned with study results.
☐ Generalizability and relevance to human health or broader scientific context are discussed.

  1. Language & Formatting

☐ Manuscript follows Calibri 12 font, single-spacing, and correct formatting.
☐ Capitalization used only for major headings (INTRODUCTION, METHODS, etc.).
Sanskrit words are italicized and translated in brackets for first appearance.
☐ No special formatting (bullets, page borders) is used.
☐ Word limit: ≤5000 words (excluding references and abstract).

  1. References & Citation Style

☐ References follow JAHM referencing style.
☐ References are numbered in order of appearance in the article body [1] format.
List of references at the end – do not enter number manually. Select all ref and numbering should done using MS word- Home menu.
☐ Maximum 80 references for original research articles.
☐ Classical Ayurvedic references include chapter, verse, edition, and page numbers.

  1. Ethical & Editorial Considerations

☐ Plagiarism check completed (Acceptable similarity: <15%).
☐ No evidence of self-plagiarism or redundant publication.
☐ No conflicts of interest or funding bias.
☐ No ghost authorship or undisclosed contributors.

AEC approval Must

CTRI registration -Mandatory 

Original Research Article- Analytical Study

  1. Manuscript Compliance

☐ The manuscript complies with JAHM author guidelines (format, style, structure).

☐ Blinded article file is submitted without author/institution identifiers.

☐ Separate title page with author names, designations, and affiliations and Author contributions.

☐ Institutional approval or QA certification, if applicable, is attached.

☐ Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API) references are cited where applicable.

  1. Title & Abstract

☐ Title is concise, specific, and reflective of the analytical scope.

☐ Abstract is structured (300 words) summarizing Background, Aim, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion.

☐ 3-7 Keywords provided.

  1. Study Design & Methodology

☐ Source of raw material/Prepared medicine clearly mentioned (authenticated with voucher specimen or herbarium reference).

☐ Analytical method used is clearly described and validated (if applicable).

☐ Ayurvedic parameters (Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava) documented as classical references.

☐ Pharmacopeial methods (as per API or relevant national/international standards) are referenced.

☐ Instruments used (make, model, and method) are clearly documented.

☐ Analytical standards and reference materials (if used) are identified.

☐ Quality control parameters like organoleptic, physicochemical, chromatographic, microbial, and safety data are reported.

☐ Replicates and sampling methods are specified.

☐ Statistical methods are applied appropriately for analysis and validation.

  1. Results & Interpretation

☐ Results are presented clearly with relevant tables and figures.

☐ Data comparisons are made with API standards or literature wherever applicable.

☐ Graphs and images are of publication quality (300 dpi or higher).

☐ Statistical interpretation (mean, SD, % error, RSD etc.) is reported clearly.

  1. Discussion & Conclusion

☐ Discussion includes interpretation of key findings in relation to Ayurvedic principles and modern pharmacopoeial standards.

☐ Relevance (implications) of findings to clinical or industrial application is highlighted.

☐ Study limitations are mentioned.

☐ Conclusion is supported by data and relates to the study objectives.

  1. Language & Formatting

☐ Calibri 12 pt, single spacing, justified alignment used.

☐ Sanskrit terms are italicized and translated at first appearance.

☐ No diacritics or Devanagari script used.

☐ Proper use of headings (capitalized only for INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, etc.).

☐ Word count within 4000–5000 words (excluding references and abstract).

  1. References & Citation Style

☐ References follow Vancouver style as per JAHM (numbered in [ ] format).

☐ Ayurvedic classical references include chapter, verse, edition, and page number.

☐ Online references include DOI or permanent download link.

☐ All references are cited in order of appearance and managed via Word numbering (not manual).

  1. Ethical & Editorial Considerations

☐ Ethical practices related to raw drug sourcing and analysis are declared.

☐ Plagiarism check completed (Similarity index <15%).

☐ Conflict of interest and funding support declared.

☐ No duplicate publication or self-plagiarism.

Original Research Article- Literary Study

Follow Review article guidelines 

Study Protocol

Read and must comply SPIRIT checklist

We accept study protocols for proposed or ongoing prospective clinical research, offering a detailed account of the study's hypothesis, rationale, methodology, and ethical considerations. Publishing your protocol with us ensures it becomes a fully citable, open-access article.

We review study protocol submissions individually and accept only those for studies that have not completed participant recruitment at the time of submission. We encourage authors to submit protocols well before participant recruitment is complete and to confirm the study status in the cover letter.

Please note, we do not accept study protocols for pilot or feasibility studies. Instead, authors are encouraged to submit pilot results as a research article and the protocol for the full study.

 

Systematic Review

Checklist for SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW CHECKLIST

PROSPERO Registry for Systematic Reviews 

  1. Manuscript Compliance

☐ The manuscript complies with JAHM author guidelines (format, style, structure).
Blinded article file (title, abstract, and full paper) is submitted without author details.
Separate title page with author names, affiliations, and contact details is provided.
PRISMA 2020 Checklist & Flow Diagram included.

  1. Title & Abstract

☐ The title is clear, concise, and relevant to the review topic.
☐ Abstract is structured (<300 words) with Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
☐ Keywords (minimum 3) are provided.

  1. Scope & Relevance

☐ The review aligns with JAHM’s scope (Ayurveda, holistic medicine, and related fields).
☐ The research question is clearly defined and justified.
☐ The study is methodologically robust and contributes to existing knowledge.

  1. PRISMA Guidelines & Literature Search

PRISMA 2020 Checklist adhered to for systematic review structure.
PRISMA Flow Diagram included (documents the study selection process).
☐ Databases used (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) are clearly mentioned.
☐ Boolean operators and filters used for literature searches are specified.
☐ Inclusion and exclusion criteria for selecting studies are well-defined.
☐ Risk of bias assessment is included.

Boolean Operators & Filters Used in Literature Search

Boolean Operators: AND, OR, NOT used effectively.
Databases Used: (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science).
Filters Applied: Date range, language, peer-reviewed sources.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Clearly Stated.

Table: Search Strategy Used for Identifying Relevant Literature

Database

Search Terms Used

Filters Applied

Results Retrieved

Notes

PubMed (via MEDLINE)

"Nigella sativa" AND ("Cosmetics" OR "Traditional Uses" OR "Phytochemistry" OR "Adulteration" OR "Allied Species")

Language: English
No time restriction

XXXX

Searched in Title/Abstract/Keywords

PubMed Central

"Nigella sativa" AND ("Cosmetics" OR "Traditional Uses" OR "Phytochemistry" OR "Adulteration" OR "Allied Species")

Language: English
No time restriction

XXXX

Full-text free articles only

Google Scholar

"Nigella sativa" AND ("Cosmetics" OR "Traditional Uses" OR "Phytochemistry" OR "Adulteration" OR "Allied Species")

Language: English
No time restriction

XXXX

First 200 results screened manually

  1. Data Extraction & Synthesis

☐ The study selection process is transparent and replicable.
☐ Data extraction methods are clearly explained.
☐ Risk of bias assessment is performed for included studies.
☐ The synthesis of results is logical and structured.
☐ Meta-analysis (if applicable) follows appropriate statistical methods.

  1. Discussion & Conclusion

☐ The discussion is well-structured and relates findings to existing literature.
☐ Study limitations and potential sources of bias are acknowledged.
☐ Conclusion is justified and aligned with study results.
☐ Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

  1. Figures, Tables, and Formatting

☐ Tables and figures are clear, high quality, and relevant.
☐ Data is properly formatted and does not duplicate text.
☐ Adheres to JAHM formatting guidelines (Calibri 12, single spacing).
☐ Sanskrit words are italicized and translated in brackets for first appearance.
☐ Headings are capitalized only for major sections (INTRODUCTION, METHODS, etc.).
☐ Word limit: ≤5000 words (excluding references and abstract).

  1. References & Citation Style

☐ References follow JAHM referencing style.
☐ References are numbered in order of appearance in the article body [1] format.
List of references at the end – do not enter number manually. Select all ref and numbering should done using MS word- Home menu.
☐ Maximum 80 references for systematic reviews.
☐ Classical Ayurvedic references include chapter, verse, edition, and page numbers.

  1. Ethical & Editorial Considerations

☐ Plagiarism check completed (Acceptable similarity: <15%).
☐ No evidence of self-plagiarism or redundant publication.
☐ No conflicts of interest or funding bias.
☐ No ghost authorship or undisclosed contributors.

Add PRISM flow chart

Scoping Review

Checklist for SCOPING REVIEW

Scoping Review

Scoping Review 2

  1. Title & Abstract

☐ The title identifies the report as a scoping review.

☐ The abstract provides a structured summary including background, objectives, eligibility criteria, sources of evidence, charting methods, results, and conclusions.

  1. Introduction

☐ The rationale for the scoping review is clearly described, including its relevance to existing knowledge.

☐ The objectives and research questions are explicitly stated, covering key elements like population, concepts, and context.

  1. Methods

☐ The review protocol is mentioned, including registration details (if applicable).

☐ Eligibility criteria for sources of evidence (years, language, publication status) are well-defined and justified.

☐ Information sources (databases, websites, registers) are described, including search dates.

☐ The full electronic search strategy for at least one database is presented, including Boolean operators and filters used.

☐ The process for selecting sources of evidence (screening and eligibility) is clearly stated.

☐ The methods for data charting (extraction) are described, including whether it was performed independently or in duplicate.

☐ Variables for which data were sought are listed, along with any assumptions made.

☐ If critical appraisal was conducted, a rationale and method for assessing the quality of sources are provided.

☐ Methods for synthesizing and summarizing results are clearly described.

 

Literature Search & Boolean Operators

☐ The article specifies Boolean operators used in search strategies (AND, OR, NOT, etc.).

☐ Filters applied to databases (language, date range, study type) are clearly mentioned.

☐ Databases searched (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) are explicitly listed.

Table: Search Strategy Used for Identifying Relevant Literature- See Systematic Review

  1. Results

☐ The number of sources screened, assessed for eligibility, and included in the review is provided, with a PRISMA-ScR flow diagram.

☐ Characteristics of included sources are presented with appropriate citations.

☐ If critical appraisal was performed, data on quality assessment of sources are reported.

☐ Results of each included source are clearly presented in relation to the review questions.

☐ A summary of charting results is provided, aligning with the review objectives.

  1. Discussion

☐ Main findings are summarized, including an overview of key concepts and themes.

☐ Results are linked to the research questions and objectives.

☐ The relevance of findings to key stakeholders (e.g., clinicians, researchers) is discussed.

☐ Limitations of the scoping review process are acknowledged and discussed.

☐ The conclusions provide a general interpretation of results, implications, and next steps.

  1. Funding & Conflicts of Interest

☐ Sources of funding for the scoping review are disclosed.

☐ Any potential conflicts of interest are declared.

  1. General Criteria

☐ The manuscript follows JAHM formatting guidelines, including font size (Calibri 12), spacing, and structure.

☐ References are formatted correctly according to JAHM citation style.

☐ Tables and figures are appropriately labeled and enhance the clarity of results.

☐ The article does not contain plagiarism and adheres to ethical standards for academic publishing.

Review Article

Checklist for REVIEW ARTICLE

  1. Manuscript Compliance

☐ The manuscript complies with JAHM author guidelines (format, style, structure).
Blinded article file (title, abstract, and full paper) is submitted without author details.
Separate title page with author names, affiliations, and contact details is provided.

  1. Title & Abstract

☐ The title is clear, concise, and relevant to the topic.
☐ Abstract is structured (<300 words) with Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
☐ Keywords (minimum 3) are provided.

  1. Scope & Relevance

☐ The review article aligns with JAHM’s scope (Ayurveda, holistic medicine, and related fields).
☐ The research question or hypothesis is clearly defined.
☐ The topic is relevant and provides new insights into the field.

  1. Literature Search & Methodology

☐ Boolean operators and filters used for database searches are clearly mentioned.
☐ Literature review covers recent and relevant studies.
☐ Systematic methodology for literature selection is described.
☐ Sources are credible, peer-reviewed, and properly cited.

Boolean Operators & Filters Used in Literature Search

Boolean Operators: AND, OR, NOT used effectively.
Databases Used: (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science).
Filters Applied: Date range, language, peer-reviewed sources.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Clearly Stated.

Literature Search & Boolean Operators

☐ The article specifies Boolean operators used in search strategies (AND, OR, NOT, etc.).

☐ Filters applied to databases (language, date range, study type) are clearly mentioned.

☐ Databases searched (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) are explicitly listed.

Table: Search Strategy Used for Identifying Relevant Literature- Refer Systematic Reveiw

  1. Discussion & Critical Analysis

☐ The discussion provides a balanced, critical analysis of the literature.
☐ Contradictions or gaps in research are highlighted.
☐ The synthesis of findings is logical and well-structured.
☐ Limitations of the review are acknowledged.

  1. Figures, Tables, and Formatting

☐ Tables and figures are clear, high quality, and relevant.
☐ Data is properly formatted and does not duplicate text.
☐ Adheres to JAHM formatting guidelines (Calibri 12, single spacing).
☐ Sanskrit words are italicized and translated in brackets for first appearance.
☐ Headings are capitalized only for major sections (INTRODUCTION, METHODS, etc.).
☐ Word limit: ≤4000 words (excluding references and abstract).

  1. References & Citation Style

☐ References follow JAHM referencing style.
☐ References are numbered in order of appearance in the text [1] format.
List of references at the end – do not enter number manually. Select all ref and numbering should done using MS word- Home menu.
☐ Maximum 80 references for review articles.
☐ Classical Ayurvedic references include chapter, verse, edition, and page numbers.

  1. Ethical & Editorial Considerations

☐ Plagiarism check completed (Acceptable similarity: <15%).
☐ No evidence of self-plagiarism or redundant publication.
☐ No conflicts of interest or funding bias.
☐ No ghost authorship or undisclosed contributors.

Short Review Article

Same as Review article

Case Series

Case Series should be unique, not generic. It may be related to

1. Diagnosis, treatment protocol, therapy of critical or rare disease with rare presentation 

2. Rare presentation related to anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

3. Innovation in surgical intervention or modification of existing procedure 

4. Innovation in Panchakarma Procedure or modification of existing procedure

5. ADR reporting   

Guidelines-

Same as Case report 

Case Report

Checklist for CASE REPORT and CASE SERIES

Case reports should be unique, not generic. It may be related to

1. Diagnosis, treatment protocol, therapy of critical or rare disease with rare presentation 

2. Rare presentation related to anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

3. Innovation in surgical intervention or modification of existing procedure 

4. Innovation in Panchakarma Procedure or modification of existing procedure

5. ADR reporting   

  1. Manuscript Compliance

☐ The manuscript complies with JAHM author guidelines (format, style, structure).
Blinded article file (title, abstract, and full paper) is submitted without author details.
Separate title page with author names, affiliations, and contact details is provided.
Patient consent form is attached.
CARE Checklist is included for standardized case reporting.
De-identified patient data is presented.

  1. Title & Abstract

☐ The title is clear, concise, and includes the words "Case Report."
☐ Abstract is structured (<300 words) with Introduction, Clinical Findings, Intervention, Outcomes, and Conclusion.
☐ Keywords (minimum 3) are provided.

  1. Case Presentation & Clinical Details

☐ The case is unique and contributes to clinical knowledge.
☐ Patient history (medical, family, psycho-social) is well-documented.
☐ Physical examination findings are clearly described.
Diagnostic assessments (laboratory, imaging, clinical evaluation) are included.
Challenges in diagnosis (if applicable) are addressed.
Therapeutic interventions (Ayurvedic and/or modern) are explained with rationale.
☐ Timeline of events and treatment course is included (preferably in table form).
☐ Follow-up and patient outcomes are described.

  1. Discussion & Critical Analysis

☐ The discussion justifies the treatment approach.
☐ The mode of action of interventions is explained (preferably with a flowchart).
☐ Comparative analysis with previous literature is included.
☐ Limitations and potential biases are acknowledged.
☐ The primary “take-away” message is highlighted.

  1. Literature Search & Methodology

☐ Boolean operators and filters used for literature searches are specified.
☐ Databases used (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) are clearly mentioned.
Boolean Operators: AND, OR, NOT used effectively.
Filters Applied: Date range, language, peer-reviewed sources.
☐ Inclusion and exclusion criteria for literature are well-defined.

  1. Language & Formatting

☐ Manuscript follows Calibri 12 font, single-spacing, and correct formatting.
☐ Capitalization used only for major headings (INTRODUCTION, CASE REPORT, etc.).
Sanskrit words are italicized and translated in brackets for first appearance.
☐ No special formatting (bullets, page borders) is used.
☐ Word limit: ≤2000 words (excluding references and abstract).

  1. Figures, Tables, and Visuals

☐ Maximum four tables and four images/figures are used.
☐ Images are high quality and de-identified (if applicable).
☐ Flowcharts are formatted as high-resolution JPGs.
Proper permissions are obtained for any copyrighted images.

  1. References & Citation Style

☐ References follow JAHM referencing style.
☐ References are numbered in order of appearance in the article body [1] format.
List of references at the end – do not enter number manually. Select all ref and numbering should done using MS word- Home menu.
☐ Maximum 15 references for case reports.
☐ Classical Ayurvedic references include chapter, verse, edition, and page numbers.

  1. Ethical & Editorial Considerations

☐ Plagiarism check completed (Acceptable similarity: <15%).
☐ No evidence of self-plagiarism or redundant publication.
☐ No conflicts of interest or funding bias.
☐ No ghost authorship or undisclosed contributors.

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