JRAMS

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

Journal for Researches in Ayurveda and Medical Sciences (JRAMS)

Open Access Statement

JRAMS follows a fully Open Access Monthly publication model. All articles published in the journal are freely accessible online without subscription fees or paywalls. Readers may read, download, search, or link to the full text of articles without prior permission, in alignment with the global principles of open knowledge dissemination and scholarly transparency.

Licensing Policy

All articles in JRAMS are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license, readers and researchers may:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
• As long as proper attribution is given to the authors and JRAMS.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain full copyright of their published work.

Upon acceptance, authors grant JRAMS a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, distribute, and index the article.

Authors are free to deposit and share:

• Preprints
• Accepted manuscripts
• Final published PDF

on institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic networks.

No embargo period applies to any version.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Article Processing Charges (APC): ₹2,000 for authors based in India and ₹2,999 for international authors. Any applicable charges will be communicated clearly to authors before publication.

If APC is applicable, it covers: Manuscript handling and editorial workflow Technical production DOI registration Long-term digital preservation Online hosting and indexing support APC has no influence on editorial decisions or peer-review outcomes.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

JRAMS maintains digital copies of its published articles on its journal website and through secure server backups. Participation in external digital preservation services, including LOCKSS or CLOCKSS, will be stated here only after activation is confirmed. DOI information will be provided for articles when a DOI has actually been registered and assigned.

Access and Reuse Rights

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, users may: Access articles immediately upon publication. Reuse or distribute contents for teaching, research, or academic purposes. Translate, adapt, or extend the work with attribution. Use the content commercially, provided credit is given. The journal promotes ethical, responsible, and transparent reuse of scholarly content.

Ethical and Legal Considerations

Open Access at JRAMS does not permit: Plagiarism Misrepresentation or distortion of the original work Violating authors' moral rights Unethical or deceptive reuse Using content in a manner contrary to academic integrity JRAMS follows COPE, ICMJE, WAME, and UGC ethics guidelines to maintain the highest publication standards.

Transparency with Funding Agencies

JRAMS supports compliance with the policies of: ICMR AYUSH DBT DST NIH / PubMed Central mandates cOAlition S / Plan S requirements Authors must clearly acknowledge funding bodies, grant numbers, and disclosure statements.

Policy Review & Updates

JRAMS may revise this Open Access Policy periodically to align with evolving standards. Any updates will be publicly notified and will not affect previously published articles.

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Policy

Journal for Researches in Ayurveda and Medical Sciences (JRAMS). JRAMS adheres strictly to the COPE, ICMJE, and WAME guidelines. The journal expects ethical behavior from authors, reviewers, and editors at all stages of publication.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

• Submit original and authentic research work.
• Provide accurate data and avoid fabrication or manipulation.
• Mention all contributors and obtain their consent prior to submission.
• Disclose conflicts of interest.
• Acknowledge funding sources.
• Obtain proper approvals (ethical committee clearance, informed consent).
• Cite all sources appropriately.
• Ghostwriting or gift authorship is strictly prohibited.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must: Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts Provide unbiased, constructive, and timely feedback Declare conflicts of interest Not use unpublished information for personal benefit Evaluate based only on academic merit Reviewers play a vital role in ensuring scientific quality and integrity.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of JRAMS will: Ensure fair, impartial, and timely review. Maintain confidentiality of submissions. Make decisions based solely on academic value. Avoid conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts. Take necessary action in cases of ethical misconduct. Uphold journal transparency and quality standards.

4. Misconduct and Penalties

Misconduct includes: Plagiarism. Data fabrication or falsification. Duplicate publication. Unethical experiments. Breach of confidentiality. Undisclosed conflicts of interest. Actions may include: Rejection or withdrawal of manuscript. Retraction of published papers. Blacklisting of authors or reviewers. Notification to institutions or funding agencies. May attract legal actions.

5. Article Retraction & Correction Policy

A published article may be retracted if: Plagiarism or data manipulation is confirmed. Unethical research practices are discovered. Significant errors affect conclusions. Corrections (Errata/Corrections) will be published for: Minor errors not affecting scientific validity. Author name errors. Affiliation or formatting issues.

6. Ethical Approval for Ayurveda & Biomedical Studies

Authors submitting Ayurveda or integrative medical research must ensure: Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) approval, CTRI (if necessary) for clinical studies. Animal ethics committee approval when applicable. Proper informed consent for human participants. Compliance with AYUSH, WHO, and ICMR research guidelines.

7. Data Sharing and Transparency

Authors should be prepared to: Provide raw data when requested. Maintain research records for minimum 5 years. Ensure transparency in methodology and reproducibility.

8. Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose: Financial relationships. Institutional affiliations. Sponsorships. Any factor influencing objectivity. Failure to disclose conflicts may result in manuscript rejection or retraction.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal details: Name, academic affiliation, designation. Email address, phone number, postal address. ORCID ID, researcher identifiers. Manuscript submission details and correspondence. Reviewer information (kept confidential).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes: Manuscript Processing: peer review, editorial decision-making, publication. Communication: responding to queries, sending notifications, updates, and announcements. Verification: confirming identity, academic authenticity, and research integrity. Improvement: enhancing website functionality and journal services. Indexing & Archiving: sharing published content with indexing databases. Legal Compliance: maintaining publication ethics and preventing misconduct.

3. Manuscript & Author Data Confidentiality

Unpublished manuscripts and reviewer identities are strictly confidential. Reviewers' comments and details are not disclosed publicly. Editorial decisions and communications remain private to the concerned parties. Submitted manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection tools.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade personal information. Information may be shared only with: Editorial board members and reviewers (under confidentiality norms). Plagiarism detection and publication management systems. Indexing and abstracting services (for published articles only). Legal authorities if required by law.

5. Data Retention

Manuscript and publication records are retained permanently as part of scholarly archives. Reviewer and editorial data are retained as long as relevant to journal operations. Website analytics data may be stored for a limited period as required for maintenance.

6. Data Security

We follow reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Rights of Users

Depending on your region, you may have the right to: Access, correct, or update your personal data Request deletion of personal information (where applicable) Withdraw consent for communications Request information on how your data is processed Requests can be sent to: chandogyaayurvedics21@gmail.com.

8. Policy for Minors

Our journal is intended for academic and professional users. We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18 years of age.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact: chandogyaayurvedics21@gmail.com

PEER REVIEW POLICY

Journal for Researches in Ayurveda and Medical Sciences (JRAMS) (All AYURVEDA terms will be in italics and capitalized.)

1. Purpose of the Peer Review Process

Peer review is an essential part of the mission of JRAMS. It ensures that all manuscripts—whether rooted in AYURVEDA, modern biomedicine, or integrative sciences—are evaluated for scientific quality, originality, ethical integrity, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Our peer review process aims to: Support authors in improving the clarity and quality of their work Maintain the highest academic and ethical standards Ensure the publication of trustworthy, meaningful, and clinically or academically relevant research

2. Type of Peer Review Used

JRAMS follows a Double-Blind Peer Review System, where: Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers. Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors. This system minimizes bias and allows for fair, independent evaluation.

3. Selection of Reviewers

Reviewers are chosen based on: Subject expertise in AYURVEDA, modern medical science, or integrative research. Previous publications and academic contributions. Prior experience in peer review. No conflict of interest with the authors.

The journal may invite clinicians, academicians, researchers, biostatisticians, pharmaceutical experts, and subject-matter specialists from different branches of AYURVEDA (e.g., KAYACHIKITSA, SHALYATANTRA, DRAVYAGUNA, RASASHASTRA) or modern medical sciences for the review process.

4. Peer Review Workflow

Step 1: Initial Screening (Editorial Desk Review) The editorial team checks for: Fit within the journal's scope. Adherence to submission guidelines. Ethical approval and documentation. Similarity reports are reviewed by editors, who assess the nature and extent of text overlap, proper attribution, quotations, and references. Quality of AYURVEDA terminology formatting (Italics and capitalization). Manuscripts failing initial checks may be returned for correction or rejected.

Step 2: Assignment to Reviewers Usually, two reviewers are invited. For specialized topics (e.g., PANCHAKARMA trials, RASASHASTRA pharmaceutical studies), additional expert reviewers may be included.

Step 3: Review Process Reviewers evaluate the manuscript for: Originality and scientific strength. Rigor of methodology. Proper description of AYURVEDA concepts, formulations, and processes. Ethical standards. Statistical validity. Clarity and consistency of conclusions. Relevance to integrative medicine. References for the matter provided by the authors. Reviewers provide detailed, constructive feedback meant to help authors improve their work.

Step 4: Editorial Decision Based on reviewer comments, the Editor may choose: Accept without revision. Minor revisions required. Major revisions required. Resubmit for review. Reject.

Step 5: Revision by Authors Authors must submit: A revised manuscript. A point-by-point response to reviewer comments. Highlighted changes version. Failure to respond adequately may lead to rejection.

Step 6: Final Review and Acceptance The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision. If required, the revised manuscript may undergo a second round of peer review.

5. Expected Timelines

Initial screening: 3–7 days. Reviewer assignment: 3–5 days. First review cycle: 2–4 weeks. Revisions from authors: 1–4 weeks. Final decision: 1–2 weeks. Total time to decision may vary based on revisions and reviewer availability.

6. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to: Provide unbiased, objective, and evidence-based comments. Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts. Declare conflicts of interest. Avoid using content from the manuscript for personal advantage. Assess AYURVEDA components accurately and respectfully. Provide constructive suggestions rather than dismissive or harsh criticism.

7. Confidentiality

All manuscripts, review comments, and editorial decisions are confidential and will not be shared outside the journal's editorial system.

8. Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must decline assignments if they have: Personal or professional relationships with authors. Financial or academic conflicts. Direct competitive interest. Editors also follow strict declarations of conflict of interest.

9. Ethical Oversight

JRAMS follows COPE, ICMJE, WAME, and EQUATOR Network principles. Reviewers may flag issues such as: Plagiarism. Data manipulation. Fabricated results. Unethical research. Improper reporting of classical AYURVEDA formulations. Missing ethical approval or patient consents. Such cases will be reviewed using COPE flowcharts.

10. Recognition for Reviewers

Reviewers receive: Annual certificate of appreciation. Mention (optional) in the journal's list of reviewers. Invitation to join Editorial Board if consistently high-quality reviews are provided. Previously decided reviewer's fees.

11. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions with justification. Appeals are reviewed by a senior editorial committee not involved in the original decision.

PLAGIARISM POLICY

Journal for Researches in Ayurveda and Medical Sciences (JRAMS)

1. Purpose

The Journal for Researches in Ayurveda and Medical Sciences (JRAMS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening to ensure originality and ethical research conduct.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying another work verbatim without proper citation
• Paraphrasing substantial parts of another work without attribution
• Using images, tables, charts, or data without permission or citation
• Self-plagiarism (reusing one's own previously published work without disclosure)
• Using AI-generated text without acknowledgment, if it contains unoriginal or unverified content

Plagiarism is considered a serious breach of academic ethics.

3. Plagiarism Detection Process

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism-detection software where available. Similarity scores are screening indicators and are not, by themselves, a determination of plagiarism. Editors assess the nature and extent of overlap, proper attribution, quotations, references, and other relevant circumstances before making a decision.

4. Actions in Case of Plagiarism

Depending on severity:

• Manuscript rejection.
• Request for revisions and resubmission.
• Blacklisting of authors for future submissions.
• Notification of the author's institution or employer (in serious cases).
• Retraction of published articles if plagiarism is detected post-publication.

JRAMS follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for all misconduct investigations.

5. Self-Plagiarism / Duplicate Publication

Authors must ensure:

• The manuscript is original and not published elsewhere.
• Any overlapping content with prior work is properly cited.
• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

6. AI-Generated Content Policy

AI tools may be used for:

• Grammar correction
• Language clarity

AI must not be used for:

• Generating research data
• Fabricating results
• Creating substantial original content

Authors must disclose any use of AI tools in the "Acknowledgment" section.