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The International Journal of Evidence-Based Traditional and Integrative Medicine (IJETIM) published by TSI-SORG is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the scientific foundation and clinical relevance of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine systems worldwide.

The journal aims to foster global collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and academicians to develop evidence-based frameworks that validate and modernize traditional healing practices. IJETIM bridges the gap between ancient medical wisdom and modern biomedical science, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and translational research.

Aims and Scope

IJETIM publishes high-quality original research, reviews, and case studies in the following focus areas:

  • Clinical trials and observational studies on herbal, Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, and traditional Chinese medicine

  • Pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and standardization of traditional medicines

  • Translational medicine linking traditional therapies with modern diagnostics and molecular biology

  • Integrative and functional medicine models

  • Nutraceuticals, ethnomedicine, and pharmacological validation

  • Preventive and holistic health approaches

  • Clinical safety, efficacy, and pharmacovigilance studies

  • Digital health applications in traditional and integrative systems

Editorial Policy

IJETIM upholds the highest standards of academic integrity, peer review, and ethical publication.
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process and must comply with international ethical guidelines such as the ICMJE, COPE, and WMA Helsinki Declaration.

The journal strongly promotes transparency, reproducibility, and methodological rigor, ensuring that every published article contributes meaningfully to the evidence base of integrative medicine.

Our Mission

To promote scientifically validated traditional knowledge and foster global research collaborations that enhance the credibility, accessibility, and integration of traditional and complementary medicine into mainstream healthcare.

Publication Information

  • Frequency: Quarterly (4 Issues per Year)

  • Publication Mode: Online and Print (Hybrid Open Access)

  • Article Types: Original Research, Review Articles, Short Communications, Systematic Reviews, Case Reports, and Editorials.

At a glance

  • Peer review: double-blind, by at least two independent experts. The first decision is typically made within 12 to 14 weeks.
  • Quality assurance: every manuscript is screened for similarity with iThenticate, and ethical standards follow COPE guidance.
  • Access and rights: immediate open access under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Authors retain copyright.
  • Identifiers and preservation: Crossref DOIs are assigned, and content is archived for the long term through the PKP Preservation Network.
  • Costs: an Article Processing Charge applies only after acceptance, tiered by country and article type. Full waivers are available.
  • Contact: editor@tsisorg.com