About the Journal
About Journal
TAIJA - Tatwachintanam - International Journal of Ayurveda is distinguished international peer reviewed quarterly Journal, explores scientific thoughts from thrust areas of Surgical disciplines of Ayurveda viz. Shalyatantra (Ayurveda Surgery), Shalakyatantra (Ayurveda Eye, ENT, Oral Cavity, Head and Scalp), Prasutitantra (Ayurveda Gynecology and Obstetrics) and other related basic sciences of Ayurveda viz. Samhita Siddhanta (Basic principles of Ayurveda) and Shareera (Ayurveda Anatomy and Physiology).
The Journals full text is available at https://taija-journal.com/TAIJA. The journal allows free access to its contents and permits authors to self-achieve final accepted version of the articles.
Aims and Scope:
TAIJA- Tatwachintanam International Journal of Ayurveda aims to propagate research outcome in the surgical branches of Ayurveda and enhance evidence based Ayurveda practices.
The articles are invited from surgical management that includes Shalyatantra, Shalakyatantra, Prasuti Tantra, medical management of surgical conditions and also the basic anatomico-physiological concepts from the supportive branches like Shareera and Samhita-siddhanta.
TAIJA aims to encourage the collaboration and communications between professional, academic and scientific communities focused on surgical branches of Ayurveda and biomedicine to facilitate integrative approaches to generate concrete evidence base for Ayurveda.
Articles published in TAIJA explains and explores theoretical, experimental & clinical researches and it promotes future scope in different research areas.
Frequency of publication:
Quarterly - January–March (Issue 1), April–June (Issue 2), July–September (Issue 3), October–December (Issue 4)
Language: English
Starting year : 2025
Format of publication: Online (https://taija-journal.com/TAIJA)
Publisher details :
Owner Name: Dr Shobha Patil
Sushruta Publisher is committed to advancing scholarly communication in the field of Ayurveda by producing high-quality, peer-reviewed academic content that meets international publishing standards. The publishing house focuses on promoting evidence-based Ayurvedic research and fostering academic exchange among scholars, clinicians, and researchers worldwide.
Registered Address:
Sushruta Publisher,
Dr Shobha Patil, w/o Siddanagouda
#42/2 Sorbada math Galli
Victoria Road, Hubli, 580028, Karnataka
Email address: drsapatilms@gmail.com
Contact Number: 9448565198
Author guidelines: https://taija-journal.com/index.php/TAIJA/about/submissions
Submission details : https://taija-journal.com/index.php/TAIJA/about/submissions
Editor-in-Chief
Dr Siddangouda A Patil
Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra
Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Hubballi, Karnataka, India
Email - drsapatilms@gmail.com
Phone: 94485 65198, 9448646855, 9480193373
Review policy
All manuscripts submitted to TAIJA – Tatwachintanam: International Journal of Ayurveda must be initially blinded by the authors. The manuscript file should exclude any author identifiers, institutional affiliations, acknowledgments, or any other information that could compromise anonymity. A separate title page must be uploaded containing author details and affiliations.
Upon submission, the editorial board conducts an initial screening for scope, plagiarism, and formatting. Manuscripts that meet TAIJA’s editorial standards are forwarded for double-blind peer review.
Reviewer Invitation and Process
- Editors invite appropriate reviewers by sending them the manuscript title, abstract, and a secure login link to the TAIJA submission portal.
- Invited reviewers are requested to accept or decline the assignment within 3 days.
- Upon acceptance, reviewers can access the blinded manuscript, download it, and submit comments using the official TAIJA Review Template.
- Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within 7 days, with a possible extension of up to 15 daysupon request.
- TAIJA endeavors to complete the peer review and editorial decision process within 4 weeksof initial submission, provided authors respond promptly to review comments.
Guidelines for Reviewers
All reviewers must adhere to the following standards established by the TAIJA Editorial Board:
- Timely Evaluation: Reviewers must complete the review within the assigned timeframe or notify the editor in case of delays.
- Double-Blind Confidentiality: The peer review process is strictly double-blind. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and avoid any conflicts of interest.
- Objective Critique: Reviews should be based solely on academic merit, without bias or personal judgment.
- Constructive Feedback: Feedback should be clear, respectful, and designed to improve the scientific quality of the manuscript, even if the overall recommendation is to reject.
- Revision Follow-Up: Reviewers who reviewed the initial version may be invited to assess the revised manuscript to ensure that suggested changes were appropriately addressed.
- Adherence to Journal Format: Reviewers should not suggest reformatting that contradicts TAIJA’s official style and structure unless justified academically.
Editorial Authority: While reviewer feedback is critical, the final decision rests with the TAIJA Editors, who may override recommendations in exceptional circumstances.
Plagiarism policy
TAIJA enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, or the use of AI-generated content in research articles. Any manuscript found violating ethical norms will be rejected or retracted, and necessary action will be taken, including notifying the concerned institutions or funding bodies.
