About the Journal

Journal of Unani and Traditional Medicine (JUTM) is an open access, peer-reviewed quarterly publishing electronic journal. The journal serves as a vital bridge connecting academician, researchers, practitioners and scholars dedicated to advancing traditional healthcare systems, especially Unani Medicine through well-documented research, eperimentation, clinical observations, scholastic opinions and editorials. The journal is dedicated to advancement and propagation of evidence-based medicine across AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) systems of medicine.

The operates on a fully open-access model, ensuring that valuable researches and quality publications are freely available to the global healthcare community. Under this model, the copyright holder grants the usage rights to others through an open license — specifically, the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial -No Derivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) — allowing immediate and free access to all published content. This license permits users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to, or crawl the full texts of articles for indexing, or use them as data for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and source, and no modifications or derivatives are made. This policy promotes the global visibility and presence of Unani and Traditional Medicines and facilitates the safe, ethical, and open exchange of clinical knowledge.

The journal welcomes submissions in various formats including:

  • Editorial
  • Original article
  • Review article
  • Case report & case series
  • Brief report
  • Commentary
  • Letters to editor
  • Systematic review & meta-analysis

Every submission undergoes a rigorous peer review process, evaluated by our national as well as international editorial board members and subject experts who ensure the highest standards of scientific quality and clinical relevance in compliance with ICMJE, COPE, WMA and GCP guidelines. JUTM embraces contributions from healthcare professionals worldwide, recognizing that diverse geographical and cultural perspectives enrich our understanding of traditional medicine systems.

The Journal of Unani and Traditional Medicine (JUTM) is a peer-reviewed, international publication dedicated to the scientific advancement and rigorous validation of traditional healthcare systems. The journal provides a high-impact forum for the dissemination of original research that bridges classical medical paradigms with contemporary evidence-based science. By fostering a multidisciplinary approach, the journal aims to standardize traditional practices and integrate them into the global modern healthcare framework through empirical inquiry and clinical excellence.

The scope of the journal encompasses a comprehensive range of research areas, including:

  • Traditional Medicine Systems: Exploration of the fundamental principles, diagnostic methodologies, and historical foundations of the Unani system (Tibb-e-Unani) and other established traditional medical practices worldwide.

  • Herbal Pharmacy and Pharmacognosy: Research focused on the standardization, quality control, and pharmacological characterization of botanical substances to ensure the safety and efficacy of traditional formulations.

  • Integrative Medicine: Investigation into the synergy between traditional therapies and modern medical interventions, aiming to develop evidence-based protocols for managing chronic and complex diseases.

  • Phytochemistry and Natural Product Research: Empirical studies on the isolation, identification, and bioactivity of secondary metabolites derived from medicinal plants.

  • Clinical Research and Methodology: Development of robust clinical trial designs, statistical analyses, and ethical frameworks specific to the evaluation of traditional healthcare interventions.

  • Preventive and Social Medicine: The role of traditional lifestyle interventions and regimenal therapies in health promotion, disease prevention, and the formulation of public health policies.

Adhering to the highest standards of academic integrity, the journal follows the ethical guidelines mandated by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Through this rigorous peer-review process, the journal ensures that all published research contributes meaningfully to the scientific community and the global advancement of traditional medicine.