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The Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine

Aim and Scope

Aim and Scope

The Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine is a scholarly publication that undergoes a rigorous peer-review process. It is published twice a year by the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, affiliated with the University of Colombo. The journal provides a platform for disseminating scientific publications pertaining to various disciplines, such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Traditional Medicine, Herbal Science, Allied Science, and pharmaceutical science, among others, with a specific focus on Indigenous Medicine. Additionally, it aims to positively impact the health and well-being of the Sri Lankan community. The JPGIIM is dedicated to disseminating scholarly content in the field of Indigenous Medicine, encompassing a wide range of academic contributions, such as original research articles, case reports, review articles, short communications, book reviews, editorials, letters to the editor, and other scientific content.
All submissions are scrutinized by the editorial board and then peer-reviewed by experts in each subject specialty. The journal is an “Open Access” Journal. It maintains high-quality indicators and internationally recognized ethics to provide disciplined results of work done by the authors. The journal is led by outstanding academics and professionals appointed by the Board of Management of PGIIM.
The JPGIIM will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN). It will initially be made available on the PGIIM website and, upon submission of a select number of journals, will also be published on the Sri Lanka Journal Online platform.

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Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Emeritus Professor Jayantha Jayewardene
Former Director – Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Professor Parneeth Abhaysundara
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
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Professor Ravinarayan Acharya
Director General, Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, India
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Professor H.M. Chandola
Former Dean, IPGT and RA, Gujarat Ayurveda University, India
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Senior Professor Chrishantha Abeysena
Former Director- Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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Dr. MCM Maheez
Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Department of Ilmul Advia, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Dr. N. Zaheer Ahmed
Director General, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Ministry of AYUSH. Government of India, New Deli, India
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Dr. N. Varnakulendran
Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Faculty of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
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Dr. (Ms.) V. Sathiyaseelan
Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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Prof. (Dr) R. Meenakumari
Director, National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Tambaram Sanitorium, Chennai, India
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Editorial Board

Editorial Board

Professor S.K.M.K. Herapathdeniya

Department of Dravyaguna Vignana and Swastavritta, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Dr. (Mrs) E.D.T.P. Gunarathna

Department of Ayurveda Medicine and Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Professor Nisha Kumari Ojha

Dean, Fellowships and Post-Doctoral Studies, Head-Department of Kaumarbhritya, …, India

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Professor MUZN Farzana

Department of Unani Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Professor N. Fahamiya

Department of Ilmul Advia, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Professor MSM Shiffa

Department of Unani Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Assistant Professor Shahid Shah Chaudhary

Department of Ilmul Saidla, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi- 110062, India

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 Dr. (Ms.) K.Sounthararajan

Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Dr. (Ms.) A. Sritharan

Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Dr. P. Selva Shunmugam

President-Global Center for Siddha Medicine and Research, Chennai, India

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Author Guidelines

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Submissions

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