The Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine
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
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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Email: library@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk
Phone: 0112681287
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