1. Manuscript Formatting & Typography
Standard Setup
All manuscripts must be submitted in editable Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Strict adherence to standard scholarly typography ensures seamless peer review and processing:
Headings must be clear: Level 1 (14 pt Bold), Level 2 (12 pt Bold), and Level 3 (12 pt Italic). Botanical binomial nomenclature (e.g., Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) and Sanskrit terms must be italicized with standard diacritical transliteration where appropriate.
2. Structural Blueprints by Article Type
Manuscript Anatomy
Title Page → Structured Abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion - 250 words) → Keywords (4–6 MeSH terms) → Introduction → Materials & Methods (Ethics & Plant Authentication) → Results → Discussion → Conclusion → References.
Title Page → Structured Abstract → Introduction (Rationale & Review Objectives) → Methods (Search Strategy, Study Selection, Risk of Bias Assessment) → Results (Study Flow Diagram, Meta-Synthesis) → Discussion (Evidence Quality) → Conclusion.
Title Page → Unstructured Abstract (150 words) → Introduction → Patient Information & Clinical Findings → Timeline → Diagnostic Assessment → Therapeutic Intervention (Ayurvedic/Integrative) → Follow-up & Outcomes → Discussion → Patient Consent.
3. Standard Reporting Guidelines (Mandatory Checklist)
EQUATOR EndorsedAuthors must prepare their manuscripts according to globally accepted reporting guidelines consolidated by the EQUATOR Network. Completed reporting checklists must be uploaded as supplementary files:
For clinical case studies and patient series in traditional and integrative medicine.
Official CARE Website →Mandatory for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating herbal or integrative interventions.
Official CONSORT Website →Standard reporting framework and flow diagram for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Official PRISMA Website →For cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, and epidemiological healthcare studies.
STROBE Statement →4. Reference Citation (Vancouver Style)
ICMJE Standard
IJTIHS strictly follows the Vancouver referencing system. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively in order of first appearance using square brackets, e.g., [1] or [2,3]. List all authors up to six; if more than six, list the first six followed by et al.
[1] Chouhan PN, Sharma K, Verma R. Evaluation of standardized Withania somnifera formulations on bone mineral density in postmenopausal models. Int J Trad Integr Health Sci. 2026;1(1):14-22.
Classical Treatise Reference:
[2] Susruta. Susruta Samhita, Sutrasthana, Chapter 15, Verse 41. Edited by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia; 2018; p. 75.
Book / Monograph:
[3] Chouhan PN. Ayurveda Osteology: Integrative Insights into Bones, Marma, and Holistic Healing. New Delhi: Susruta Academic Publisher; 2025.
5. Plagiarism & AI Usage Policy
Integrity FirstTo uphold authentic academic rigor, manuscripts undergo automated similarity screening prior to peer review.
Plagiarism Limit: Strictly Below 10%
The total similarity index (excluding references, standard quotes, and botanical formulae) must remain below 10%. Submissions demonstrating verbatim overlap, paraphrased plagiarism, or redundant publication will be summarily rejected.
Generative AI Limit: < 10% & Mandatory Declaration
Text generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) or LLM tools must be less than 10%. Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Mandatory Requirement: If AI-assisted tools were utilized to generate or edit content in excess of 10%, the authors must submit a formal Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies detailing the tool, version, prompt logic, and sections affected.