Volume 3, Issue 1 (Jun 2026 - Sep 2026)
"Bridging classical Ayurvedic concepts with contemporary neuro-developmental research and evidence-based Kaumarabhritya practices."
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Journal Profile
The International Journal of Ayurved Pediatrics (IJAP) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, online-only triannual journal. It is dedicated to disseminating high-quality research in the specialized field of Kaumarbhritya (Ayurvedic Pediatrics).
The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academicians, and clinicians to share evidence-based studies and reviews that focus on the scientific validation of traditional Ayurvedic pediatric wisdom for better global child healthcare.
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Aims and Scope
Aim
The International Journal of Ayurvedic Pediatrics (IJAP) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing original research, systematic investigations, and critical analyses in the field of Ayurvedic Pediatrics (Kaumarbhritya).
The journal aims to promote scientific accuracy, methodological transparency, and clinical relevance by encouraging research that bridges classical Ayurvedic pediatric principles with modern biomedical and public health perspectives. IJAP provides an international forum for researchers, clinicians, and academicians to contribute evidence that advances child health, growth, development, disease prevention, and therapeutic outcomes through Ayurveda.
Scope
The journal publishes high-quality contributions across a broad spectrum of pediatric Ayurvedic research, including but not limited to:
Ayurvedic Pediatrics (Kaumarabhritya)
- Growth, development, and developmental assessment in children
- Pediatric healthcare across infancy, childhood, and adolescence
- Traditional pediatric care models and their contemporary relevance
Clinical and Translational Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies on pediatric disorders
- Outcome-based evaluations of Ayurvedic interventions like Baalpanchkarma
- Case series and practice-based clinical evidence
Ayurvedic Neonatology
- Neonatal care and management (Navajata Shishu Paricharya)
- Preventive and therapeutic neonatal practices
- Integrative approaches in neonatal health
Preventive Pediatrics and Immunity
- Preventive pediatric healthcare strategies
- Immunomodulation and Bala Vriddhikara Chikitsa
- Concepts of Lehana, Rakshavidhi, and child disease prevention
Nutrition, Growth, and Development
- Pediatric nutrition and dietary principles (Bal Ahara & Poshana)
- Growth monitoring, nutritional disorders, and intervention strategies
- Age-specific dietary and lifestyle guidelines
Pediatric Disease Management
- Ayurvedic management of acute and chronic childhood illnesses
- Respiratory, gastrointestinal, dermatological, and metabolic disorders
- Evidence-based approaches to common pediatric conditions
Pediatric Neurology & Mental Health
- Cognitive development, behavior, and mental health in children
- Role of Medhya Rasayana in neurodevelopment and learning
- Ayurvedic approaches to pediatric neurological and developmental disorders
Pharmacological & Experimental Studies
- Pharmacological evaluation of pediatric Ayurvedic formulations
- Safety, efficacy, dosage, and standardization studies
- Preclinical and experimental research relevant to pediatric use
Literary, Conceptual, & Review Studies
- Critical analysis of classical Ayurvedic texts related to pediatrics
- Conceptual frameworks and theoretical interpretations
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Integrative & Public Health Perspectives
- Integrative pediatric healthcare models
- Ayurveda in child public health and preventive medicine
- Translational research linking traditional knowledge with modern science
Journal Perspective
IJAP seeks to foster international academic discourse by supporting methodologically sound, ethically conducted, and clinically meaningful research in Ayurvedic pediatrics. The journal encourages submissions that contribute to global child health research, evidence-based traditional medicine, and integrative pediatric care.
Editorial Board
Dr. Vinayak Galatage MD, PhD
Professor and HOD, Department of Kaumarabhritya
SBSS Krishna Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital,
Sankeshwar, Belgaum, India
Managing Editor
Dr. Mithila Amin
Associate Professor, Department of Kaumarabhritya
Yerala Medical Trust Ayurved Medical College and Research Centre,
Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210
Editorial Team
Dr. Aziz Arbar MD, (PhD)
Professor & HOD, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya
KLE, Shri BMK Ayurved college and Hospital, Belgaum
azizarbar.kaher@kleayurworld.edu.in
Dr. Swapnil Rasakar MD, PhD
Professor & HOD, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya
Parul Institute of Ayurved, Vadodara, Gujarat
swapnil.raskar@paruluniversity.ac.in
Dr. Akshay Gaurav MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Dept of Kaumarabhritya
SDM Ayurved College, Hassan, Karnataka
akshaygurav@sdmcahhassan.org
Dr. Amol Sheshrao Patil MD(Balrog), PhD
Professor & HOD
Shri Gurudeo Ayurvedic College, Amravati, Maharashtra
dramoltpty@gmail.com
Dr. Veena K H
Associate Professor, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya
KLE SHRI B.M.K Ayurvedic Medical college, Belgaum
veenatonne.kaher@kleayurworld.edu.in
Deepthi Viswaroopan
Research Coordinator
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, UTHealth Houston, Texas, USA
Deepthi.viswaroopan@uth.tmc.edu
Dr. Kishan Singh MD
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rachana Sharir
All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa
drkishansingh93@gmail.com
Advisory Board Members
Dr. B. Srinivasa Prasad
Former President, Board of Ayurveda, NCISM, New Delhi (Ministry of Ayush)
Dr. Raghuram Bhatta U
Former President, MARBISM, NCISM, New Delhi (Ministry of Ayush)
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Prajapati
Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi
Dr. Shrinivas Bannigol
Former CCIM Member; President, Sanjeevani Ayurvedic Medical College, Hubbali
Dr. Hemant Toshikhane
Dean, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Vadodara
Dr. Namani Krishnaiah Krishnaiah
Ayurveda Practitioner; Former Professor & HOD, Govt. Ayurveda College, Tirupati
Dr. Venkata Narayan Joshi MD, PhD
Senior Lecturer, College of Ayurveda Milton Keynes, UK; Practitioner at Croydon Ayurveda Centre, UK
Dr. Manjunath S. Gavimath
Principal, SBSS Krishna Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Sankeshwar
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Journal Policy
IJAP publishes original research, systematic reviews, and clinical case reports. All manuscripts are double-blind peer-reviewed.
Submission Format
- Document: MS Word (.docx) format only.
- Structure: Structured abstract (250 words max), Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.
- Citation: Vancouver referencing style is mandatory.
Academic Resources
Official international reporting standards for scientific publication integrity.
CONSORT 2025
Clinical Trials Reporting
CARE Guidelines
Case Reports Reporting
PRISMA 2020
Systematic Reviews Checklist
STROBE Guidelines
Observational Studies Reporting
COPE Ethics
Publication Ethics Committee
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Contact
Editorial Office
Dr. Vinayak Galatage MD, PhD
Department of Kaumarabhritya,SBSS Krishna Ayurvedic Medical College,
Sankeshwar, Belgaum,
Karnataka, India - 591313
Direct Email
ijapjournal@gmail.com