THE JOURNAL OF RESEARCH & EDUCATION IN INDIAN MEDICINE  (JREIM) has been established and launched to aid the dissemination of important researches and theoretical works in different area of common interest to the educators, researchers, specialized and general therapists of  Indian Medicine, which includes Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Sidhha, Homeopathy (AYUSH) and other Traditional / Alternative / Oriental  Systems of Medicine.  

The  inaugural issue (Jan.-March 1982) of JREIM was released by Dr.Sombhong Kutranon, Regional  Director, W.H.O. during International conference on “Role of Practitioners of Indian Medicines in Primary Health Care” at  Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 20-22 February’1982.

 An universal need has been felt since long by the scientific community with high expectations from organized institutions like the Banaras School of Indian medicine, for the academicians, researchers and specialized therapists of the Faculty of Indian Medicine, Banaras Hindu University have been pioneer in the field of education, research and hospital services, their enormous contributions in the field of research along international standards are now recognized.

 In recent past, there has been an awakening of International consciousness towards Indian Medicine. The curiosity of health caretakers, medical institutions, social scientists and pharmaceutical concerns is fast changing into serious interest in Indian Medicine. India and its neighbouring countries are now fully alive towards the potentialities of Indian Medicine- Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Sidhha, Homeopathy (AYUSH) and other alternative traditional systems of Medicine.

 It is believed that an International journal from Banaras is the right media for propagating and popularizing this unique Indian heritage- the knowledge of life sciences across the frontiers of our country. It also aims that by monitoring up-to-date data with news and view of medical sciences, it will help the various education and research institutions of Ayurvedic Medicine in particular and Indian medical community in general, to keep abreast of time.

 The journal will maintain highest academic standard, for eminent academicians and researchers of India and abroad, with extensive editorial experiences in the field of Indian Medicine are contributing their academic services to it.

 The journal also aims to encourage the exchange of ideas and information throughout the world among the workers of different disciplines who are focusing their attention on important aspects of the inter-relationship between various systems of medicines, like Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga, Siddha, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Western systems of medicine and allied socio-medical sciences.

 Publishers of the journal hope that with willing co-operation and good will of educationists, researchers, Ayurveda/pharmaceutical industry and elites of the society, the journal shall be able to emphasize the legitimate relevance of Ayurveda/Indian medicine for the betterment of global health care delivery systems.

Aims’ and Scope

 The Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine i.e Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Sidhha, Homeopathy and other alternative traditional / oriental  systems of Medicine.  has been established to aid the dissemination of important research and theoretical works in all areas of common interest to the doctors, researchers and therapists of Indian Medicine and allied sciences. The Editors and the Publishers hope to encourage the exchange of ideas and information throughout the world among those engaged in different disciplines who are focusing their attention on aspect of the inter-relationships between the various systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Naturopathy, Homoeopathy, Western system of medicine and allied bio-medical and socio-medical sciences. Papers will be published covering all those aspects of medical anthropology economics, education, psychology, social work and sociology which directly relate to any of the problems of mental and physical health, and all those aspects of medicine including epidemiology, medical education and practice, psychiatry, public health and nursing which directly relate to any of the medical sciences. The Editors, invite for editorial review and rapid publication original reports of systematic studies and research in which at lease one variable in concerned with Indian Medicine, medical education or medical services. They are equally interested in receiving significant and theoretical contributions. Additional features will include: book reviews, proceedings of symposia, monograph supplements, details of research (planned and progress), correspondence.

 Information for Contributors

 Research Papers/ contributions for editorial consideration can be sent, on CD with three printed copies , directly to the Editors or to the relevant Consultant/Associate Editors. Books review and other enquiries regarding publication of symposia and monographs should be sent to the Executive Editor.

 It is a condition of publication that manuscripts submitted this Journal have not been published and will not be simultaneously submitted or published elsewhere. By submitting manuscript, the authors agree that the copyright of their article is transferred to the publisher if and when the article is accepted for publication.

 Style of Manuscript

 Manuscripts should be typewritten on one side of the paper (290x215mm) with double spacing and liberal margins and should be submitted in Triplicate. The title of the paper and the author’s name, address and a running title (not more than 50 letters) should be given on a separate covering sheet. 

Abstract and Keywords: A short abstract (in triplicate) not exceeding 250 words and 4 to 6 key words must accompany the manuscript on a separate sheet.

 Reference: Correct references are the responsibility of the author(s). References should be cited in alphabetical order and list placed at the end of article. This should be abbreviated in the style of the World List of Scientific Periodicals. For Example :

 Journals

1. Tripathi, S.N. and Kumar, Suresh: Integration of Ayurvedic Pharmacy in Modern Pharmaceutical Education : A proposal. Jour. Res. Edu. Ind. Med. Vol. IV: 1-2,iii-vii (1985).

 Illustrations: Illustrations and tables accompanying manuscripts should be numbered provided with suitable legends, and marked lightly on the back with the author’s name, Author should indicate on the manuscript the appropriate Positions of table and text figures. Special arrangements must be made with the Executive Editor for, colour plates, or extra illustrations, and payment made in advance.

 Language : English.

 Referring Procedure

To ensure fairness, each manuscript will be assessed anonymously by two independent reviewers. Constructive criticism provided by the assessors will be forwarded to the author

Proofs will not be sent to the author(s). Typed scripts on MS Word should be carefully checked before submission on CD  with three print outs on A4 Size paper.

Reprints  : Reprints can be ordered on payment of a nominal cost after the paper is accepted for publication.