About the Journal

International Journal of Homeopathic Research (IJHR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated primarily to the advancement and dissemination of research in Homeopathy. The journal provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, academicians, healthcare professionals, educators, and students to communicate scientific and scholarly work related to Homeopathy and allied AYUSH disciplines. IJHR welcomes original research articles, review articles, case reports, case series, clinical communications, short communications, and other scholarly contributions that are relevant to the journal's scope. The journal encourages scientifically sound, ethically conducted, and clinically relevant research that contributes to the development of knowledge, education, and evidence-based practice.

Focus and Scope

The journal primarily focuses on Homeopathy (Homoeopathy) and welcomes research and scholarly contributions addressing various aspects of homeopathic theory, clinical practice, pharmacology, materia medica, repertory, therapeutics, drug proving, research methodology, public health, education, and related areas. The journal may also consider relevant interdisciplinary research involving AYUSH disciplines, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and allied healthcare fields, particularly where such work has relevance to Homeopathy, integrative healthcare, or broader healthcare research.

Open Access Policy

IJHR follows an open-access publishing model, providing readers with free and immediate access to published articles. The journal supports the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge and encourages the use of published research for academic, educational, and research purposes in accordance with the applicable copyright and licensing terms.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The International Journal of Homeopathic Research (IJHR) follows an open-access publishing model. To support editorial processing, peer review, production, online hosting, DOI registration, and other publishing services, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable to manuscripts accepted for publication.

Authors from India: INR 6,500 per article

Authors from countries other than India: USD 80 per article

The APC is payable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. The payment or non-payment of the APC does not influence the editorial decision, peer-review process, or acceptance of a manuscript. The APC covers the journal's standard publication services, including article processing, online publication, and DOI registration.

A unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is assigned to every article published in the International Journal of Homeopathic Research (IJHR). The DOI provides a permanent and persistent identifier for each published article and facilitates reliable citation, discovery, and linking of published research. Authors are advised to review the applicable APC before submitting a manuscript to the journal.

Peer Review All manuscripts submitted to IJHR are subject to editorial assessment and peer review. Manuscripts are evaluated for their scientific quality, originality, relevance, ethical standards, methodological soundness, and overall contribution to the field. The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal's editorial and scholarly requirements.

Publication Ethics

IJHR is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and research integrity. Authors are expected to ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, properly referenced, ethically conducted, and not simultaneously submitted to another journal. Where applicable, studies involving human participants, patient information, or other ethical considerations should comply with relevant ethical requirements and obtain appropriate ethical approvals. The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, accountability, and responsible scholarly conduct throughout the publication process.

Copyright and Author Rights

Copyright and licensing arrangements for published articles shall be governed by the journal's applicable publication and licensing policies. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon the copyright or other rights of third parties. Authors should review the journal's applicable copyright and licensing terms before submitting their manuscripts. The journal aims to facilitate the responsible dissemination and reuse of scholarly work while protecting the rights of authors and other rights holders.