Review Policy

Editorial and Peer Review Process

The editorial team and reviewers of Chronicles of AYUSH Studies focus on merit and quality of submissions free from commercial or organizational influence.

Each submission undergoes double blind peer review, that is, the authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.

Each submission is evaluated for originality, quality, significance, methodology, clarity, and relevance to the field. Reviewers provide feedback ensuring that the submitted study adheres to the journal guidelines and ethical guidelines. Based on reviewer feedback, editors decide whether the manuscript will be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Manuscript submission implies that it is not already published nor it is simultaneously submitted elsewhere for publication. The journal will have the right to first publication of the article.

After an article is submitted, the Editor-in-Chief/Editors will review all submitted articles initially for its suitability for formal review and plagiarism. Articles having more than 10% plagiarism, scientific or technical flaws, or outside the scope of the journal will be rejected before proceeding for formal peer review. The article that is found suitable for publication in this journal will be assigned to an editor belonging to the respective field of specialization. The editor will send the article to 2 or more reviewers.  Review will be double blind, that is, reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other. other’s identity. The reviewers’ queries/suggestions/decision are conveyed to the corresponding author. The author has to provide a response to all the queries/suggestions of the reviewer and, If needed, to revise the manuscript and resubmit it. When the editor and the reviewers are satisfied with the amendments in the manuscript, they send their recommendation to the Editor-in-Chief for final decision on the article. The authors will be informed of the final decision (acceptance/rejection) within 3 weeks. The articles that are accepted will be copyedited for spelling, grammar, print style and format.

Within 3 weeks, the authors will be informed about the reviewers’ comments and acceptance/rejection of their manuscript. Articles accepted would be copy edited for grammar, punctuation, print style, and format. The authors should closely follow the guidelines for writing and article.