The Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine

    Overview

    The Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (JPGIIM) is a biannual scholarly journal that employs a double-blind peer review process. Specializing in the field of indigenous medicine, the journal publishes issues in February and August each year.

    ISSN

    3051-522X

    Research papers

    Original research articles
    Case reports
    Review articles
    Short communications
    Book reviews
    Editorials
    Letters to the editor
    Other scientific content

    Open Access

    The PGIIM offers open access to its content, adhering to the principle that free availability of research fosters the exchange and dissemination of new knowledge in the field of indigenous medicine.

    Fees

    The JPGIIM does not impose any fees for submission, processing, or publication.

    Publisher

    The JPGIIM is published by the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. All the decisions of the JPGIIM is take by Editorial Board, Advisory board and the Journal committee.

    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.

    Advisory Board

    Emeritus Professor Jayantha Jayewardene
    Former Director – Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email:

    Professor Parneeth Abhaysundara
    Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
    Email: praneeth@sjp.ac.lk

    Professor Ravinarayan Acharya
    Director General, Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, India
    Email: dg-ccras@nic.in

    Professor H.M. Chandola
    Former Dean, IPGT and RA, Gujarat Ayurveda University, India
    email:

    Senior Professor Chrishantha Abeysena
    Former Director- Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine
    Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
    Email: chrishantha-abeysena@kln.ac.lk

    Dr. MCM Maheez
    Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Department of Ilmul Advia, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email: drmaheez@fim.cmb.ac.lk

    Dr. N. Zaheer Ahmed
    Director General, Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Ministry of AYUSH. Government of India, New Deli, India
    Email: unanimedicine@gmail.com

    Dr. N. Varnakulendran
    Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Faculty of Siddha Medicine, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
    Email: drvarnan@gmail.com

    Dr. (Ms.) V. Sathiyaseelan
    Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
    Email: dr.viviyan@ymail.com

    Prof. (Dr) R. Meenakumari
    Director, National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Tambaram Sanitorium, Chennai, India
    Email:nischennaisiddha@yahoo.com

    Editorial Board

    Executive Editor

    Professor (Mrs) K.P.P. Peiris
    Department of Shalyashalakya, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka
    Email: priyanip@gwu.ac.lk

    Associate Editor

    Mr. D.G.R.L.Gunarathna
    Assistant Librarian – Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email: ruchira@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk

    Professor S.K.M.K. Herapathdeniya
    Department of Dravyaguna Vignana and Swastavritta, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email: sajeewakmk@fim.cmb.ac.lk

    Dr. (Mrs) E.D.T.P. Gunarathna
    Department of Ayurveda Medicine and Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email: priyangiedtp@fim.cmb.ac.lk

    Professor Nisha Kumari Ojha
    Dean, Fellowships and Post-Doctoral Studies, Head-Department of Kaumarbhritya, …, India
    Email: nisha.balroga@nia.edu.in

    Professor MUZN Farzana
    Department of Unani Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email: muznfarzana@fim.cmb.ac.lk

    Professor N. Fahamiya
    Department of Ilmul Advia, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email: nfahamiya@fim.cmb.ac.lk

    Professor MSM Shiffa
    Department of Unani Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Email: drshiffa@fim.cmb.ac.lk

    Assistant Professor Shahid Shah Chaudhary
    Department of Ilmul Saidla, School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi- 110062, India
    Email: sschaudhary@jamiahamdard.ac.in

     Dr. (Ms.) K.Sounthararajan
    Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
    Email: ksrajan@univ.jfn.ac.lk

    Dr. (Ms.) A. Sritharan
    Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
    Email: gsritharan09@gmail.com

    Dr. P. Selva Shunmugam
    President-Global Center for Siddha Medicine and Research, Chennai, India
    Email: siddhaselva@yahoo.co.in

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    Submission

    Please submit your research papers through the designated Google Form, ensuring that you fill out all required fields and attach the document. Submissions made through any other method will not be accepted. The Google Form will close after the submission deadline. For any inquiries regarding the online submission process, please contact us.

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