The International Journal for Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Research in Homoeopathy (IJFIRH) invites the submission of original, high-quality, and unpublished manuscripts in the field of homoeopathy and interdisciplinary health sciences. Authors are requested to carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure smooth editorial processing and peer review.
Manuscripts should be prepared in clear academic English using Microsoft Word format. The text must be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with double spacing and standard margins on all sides. Pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the manuscript.
The manuscript should be organized in the following order:
- Title Page
- Abstract and Keywords
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgement (if applicable)
- References
- Tables and Figures
To maintain the integrity of the double-blind peer review process, author-identifying information should not appear within the main manuscript file.
The title page should include:
- Full title of the manuscript
- Author names and institutional affiliations
- Corresponding author details, including email address and contact information
- ORCID iD (if available)
The title should be concise, informative, and reflective of the study content.
The abstract should clearly summarize the objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions of the study. Abstracts should generally not exceed 250 words.
Authors should provide 3–6 relevant keywords immediately following the abstract to facilitate indexing and discoverability.
Introduction
The introduction should provide essential background information, clearly state the research problem or hypothesis, and explain the significance of the study.
Materials and Methods
This section should describe the study design, materials, procedures, analytical methods, and statistical techniques in sufficient detail to enable reproducibility. Ethical approval details should be included where applicable.
Results and Discussion
Results should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate statistical analysis. Tables and figures should not duplicate information already described in the text. The discussion should interpret findings in relation to existing scientific literature and current understanding in the field.
Conclusion
The conclusion should summarize the principal findings and emphasize the relevance and implications of the study.
References should be cited consistently using Vancouver style. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting of all references.
Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and appropriately cited within the manuscript. Images must be of high quality and submitted in standard formats such as JPG, JPEG, or PNG. Captions and legends should be clear and informative.
Human Subjects and Patient Consent
Research involving human participants must comply with accepted ethical standards and include appropriate ethics committee approval where required. Informed consent must be obtained for clinical studies, case reports, and identifiable patient information.
Animal Studies
Animal experiments must follow recognized ethical standards for laboratory animal care and must receive approval from the appropriate ethics committee.
Clinical Trial Registration
Authors are encouraged to register clinical trials in publicly accessible clinical trial registries.
All authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research or publication process. Sources of funding and financial support should also be clearly acknowledged.
Submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished. The journal follows strict plagiarism screening procedures, and manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical content may be rejected.
Authors retain copyright of their published work. All accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
A duly signed Copyright and Author Declaration Form must be submitted during the submission process.
All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system hosted on Open Journal Systems.
Authors are advised to carefully review all journal policies and submission requirements before submitting their manuscript.