Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine

Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal, scientifically supported by the University of Health Sciences, Türkiye, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Application and Research Centre (GETAT UAM).

The journal targets researchers, educators, and healthcare practitioners, including those interested in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine, who seek impartial and critical knowledge in these fields. It aims to build a scientifically grounded bridge between the wisdom of traditional medicine and the evidence-based approach of modern medicine. In line with this aim, Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine provides an innovative, interdisciplinary, and international academic platform.

• It aims to be a leading journal in the field of integrative medicine and to promote communication and integration between traditional medical systems, complementary medicine, traditional Anatolian, Chinese, and European medicine. The editorial board is committed to publishing high-quality articles on integrative medicine and forming an open forum where the international scientific community can exchange views, share research and clinical experiences, discuss integrative medicine education, and address issues in our disciplines. Thanks to its international scope, the journal allows for the widespread handling of research and progress from all regions of the world.

• Topics covered include all aspects of integrative medicine, such as acupuncture and burning, traditional Anatolian medicine, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, chiropractic, mind-body medicine, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, and any other form.

• The journal focuses primarily on original research articles, basic science studies, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled studies; while pre-clinical and clinical studies, patient-centered efficacy studies, case series and reports, clinical trial protocols, qualitative, observational, and epidemiological studies, meta-analyses, and articles regarding methodology studies can also be published in the journal. In the journal, review articles can be published. Moreover, there is the possibility to publish medical history or training, conference proceedings, editorials, commentaries, short reports, book reviews, letters to the editor, articles on healthcare and policy, health economics, and psychology.

• See https://www.icmje.org/
  

Before submitting your article, please carefully read the author guidelines, ethical principles, and publication policy.

Manuscript Submission and Review Process

• Manuscript submission is conducted online by clicking the "Submit a Manuscript" button on the journal's DergiPark page.

• Submitted manuscripts must not have been published previously, submitted exclusively to this journal, and not under consideration elsewhere.

• The articles to be published in this journal must be within the rules of scientific ethics. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the international guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the Council of Science Editors (CSE).
  

• All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to ensure an impartial and objective assessment. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, thorough, and timely evaluations, adhering to principles of academic integrity, methodological rigor, and ethical standards. Editors make final decisions based on reviewer reports and academic assessment. Editors act in accordance with the above mentioned international guidelines in cases of fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other ethical breaches. Additional reviewer input or advisory evaluation may be sought if deemed necessary. Authors are required to monitor and respond to all notifications and requests throughout the peer review and editorial process via the online system.

Language of Writing: The language of writing should be Turkish and/or English, and the text of the article should be written in an understandable, simple, and fluent style with technical expressions in the relevant field. Unnecessary and well-known information, and unnecessary sources should be avoided; previously published data, formulas, and results should be cited and quoted properly.

• The study must comply with the rules of grammar. In the article, attention should be paid to the use of punctuation marks, spelling of words, and abbreviations; a clear and simple way of expression should be followed, and unnecessary information that goes beyond the aim and scope should not be included. Valid scientific methods should be followed in the preparation of the article, and information such as the subject, aim, scope, reason for preparation, etc. of the study should be given sufficiently and in a certain order.

• Nomenclature, abbreviations, signs and symbols should comply with international standards; authors are required to use the International System of Units (SI). Abbreviations specific to the article or used in the related field should be indicated in parentheses at the first mention.
  

• Genus and species names should be written in italics.

File Format: It is preferred that articles should be written using MS Word program (with .doc or .docx extension), not exceeding fifteen (15) pages for research articles and twenty (20) pages for review articles.

• In the journal, "Aptos" font is used; all formatting details are specified in the following journal templates.

Title Page 

Click to download the appropriate title page template for your article language:

Title Page Template (EN)

Başlık Sayfası Şablonu (TR)

Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine employs a double-blind peer review system. Through this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain mutually anonymous; to ensure impartiality and fairness throughout the evaluation process. Accordingly, at the time of submission, the title page containing all required information must be uploaded separately from the main manuscript. The main manuscript must not include the author's name, institutional affiliation, or any other identifiable information. Strict adherence to this requirement is essential for the double-blind peer review process to be valid.

The title page must include the following information:

• Article type

• Article language

• Article title: The title should be informative and concise (in both Turkish and English).
  

• Running title: A short version of the title, limited to a maximum of 60 characters

• Author information (for each author): Full name, affiliation(s) (i.e., department [if applicable], institution, city, and state/country), and ORCID iD

• Corresponding author: Clear indication of the corresponding author and contact details are required.

• Author contributions: All authors must clearly specify their individual roles in the preparation of the article.

• Declaration of interests
  

• Funding statement

• Ethics committee approval (if applicable): Ethics committee approval for this study was obtained from the [Name of Ethics Committee] (Date: …, No: …). Ethics committee approval must also be stated in the "Materials and methods" section of the article and uploaded to the DergiPark system.

- Consent to participate (if applicable): All research involving human participants requires that freely given, informed consent is obtained from each participant prior to inclusion in the study. A clear statement confirming that informed consent has been obtained must be included in the "Materials and methods" section of the article.

- Consent to publish (if applicable): For case reports or any article that includes identifiable patient data, photographs, or other materials, authors must obtain written informed consent for publication from the patients or their legal guardians. The consent form must clearly indicate that the patient understands that their personal data and/or images may be published in a scientific journal and made publicly accessible online. A clear statement confirming that written informed consent has been obtained must be included in the "Materials and methods" section of the article. The consent form must be available to editors upon request.

• Acknowledgments (if applicable)
  

International author(s) are not required to submit Turkish title, abstract, and keywords; the editorial board will provide support in this regard.

Main Manuscript

Click to download the appropriate main manuscript template for your article language:

Main Manuscript Template (EN)

Ana Makale Şablonu (TR)

Title: Each article should have a title in both Turkish and English. They should be short, clear and adequately reflect the content of the article, written with first letter capitalized.

Abstract and Keywords: The abstract should reflect the purpose, scope and results of the study. It should be at least 100 and at most 250 words, and keywords of at least 3 and at most 6 words should be written below the abstract. It is recommended that Turkish keywords be provided according to "Türkiye Bilim Terimleri (TBT)" and English keywords according to "Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)".

• The title, abstract and keywords should be written in both Turkish and English. International author(s) are not required to submit Turkish title, abstract, and keywords; the editorial board will provide support in this regard.

Main Headings: They should be written with first letter capitalized; left justified and bold. Without numbering; make your research article structured as Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion or Results and discussion, and Conclusion. In review articles, the main headings other than Introduction and Conclusion sections are left to the discretion of the author(s).

Figures, tables, maps and photographs should not extend beyond the text area and, if necessary, may be placed on separate pages. All figures, illustrations, and photographs must be submitted in high resolution to ensure publication quality. Figures and tables should be numbered and titled in Turkish and/or English according to their content. Numbers and titles should be centered, placed below figures and above tables, and written in sentence case (with only the first letter of the sentence capitalized). Figure and table captions must be numbered consecutively (e.g., Figure 1., Figure 2., …; Table 1., Table 2., …).

References: The APA 7th edition citation style is used for in-text citations and references list. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references are complete and accurate. The reference list should be ordered alphabetically. If a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is available, it must be included in the reference list entry and presented as an active hyperlink in the format. Click here for more information about APA style citation.

Reference Format Examples for APA 7th Edition:

Note on number of authors

• If a source has 1-20 authors, list all of them with an ampersand (&) before the last.
• If a source has 21 or more authors, list the first 19, insert an ellipsis (...), and then the final author.

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Article

• Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the journal, volume(issue), page range. https://doi.org/xxxxx

> Ali, S. I., Gopalakrishnan, B., & Venkatesalu, V. (2017). Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Achillea millefolium L.: A Review. Phytotherapy Research, 31(8), 1140–1161. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.5840

Book

• Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the book (Xth ed.). Publisher.

> Panini, S. R. (2021). Medical biochemistry: An essential textbook (2nd ed.). Thieme.

Book chapter

• Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book chapter. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.

> Zeleke, W. A., Hughes, T. L., & Drozda, N. (2020). Home–school collaboration to promote mind–body health. In C. Maykel & M. A. Bray (Eds.), Promoting mind–body health in schools: Interventions for mental health professionals (pp. 11–26). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000157-002

Conference proceedings

• Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the paper. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of the proceedings (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.

> Cismas, S. C. (2010). Educating academic writing skills in engineering. In P. Dondon & O. Martin (Eds.), Latest trends on engineering education (pp. 225-247). WSEAS Press.

Thesis/dissertation

• Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the thesis (Publication No. #) [Type of Thesis/Dissertation, Name of the institution]. Name of the database. URL (if available)

> Kabir, J. M. (2016). Factors influencing customer satisfaction at a fast food hamburger chain: The relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty (Publication No. 10169573) [Doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

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In-Text Citation for APA 7th Edition:

• 1–2 authors: All authors' last names and the year of publication are included.
  > (Yılmaz & Kaya, 2020)

• 3 or more authors: Only the first author's last name is included, followed by "et al." and the year of publication.
  > (Yılmaz et al., 2020)

Plagiarism Policy

• Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine, in accordance with the international publication standards, requires plagiarism check to ensure the integrity of all work. In this context, the editorial board will review both the Turkish and English versions of manuscripts for plagiarism.
  

• Plagiarism check is performed using intihal.net software. The journal accepts manuscripts with a maximum similarity index of 20%. Submissions exceeding this threshold are returned to the author(s) for revision.

• Once plagiarism is detected, the similarity reports are carefully examined; the matches with correct references and cross-references are sorted. Any remaining matching errors are then identified and presented to the editorial board. The board decides on a final course of action in the light of plagiarism report. The manuscript may be returned to the author(s) or the author(s) may be asked to correct the errors mentioned in the report.

Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal, published online three times a year (in April, August, and December) by the University of Health Sciences, Türkiye. Before submitting your article to the journal, please carefully read the author guidelines, ethical principles, and publication policy.

Ethical Principles

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine strictly adheres to internationally recognized research and publication ethics standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and Council of Science Editors (CSE). All parties — authors, reviewers, and editors — are required to comply with principles of research and publication ethics, including objectivity, transparency, accuracy, reliability, confidentiality, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

Authors' Responsibilities

• Authors must submit original research presenting an authentic scientific contribution.
• All data, analyses, and results must be reported accurately and transparently.
• Proper citation and acknowledgement are required when using others' ideas, data, or text.
• All listed authors should have made substantial academic contributions and share collective responsibility.
• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals or resubmission of previously published work is prohibited.
• (If applicable) Authors must provide a clear statement confirming that the research has obtained ethical committee approval and all necessary legal permissions.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

• Reviewers accept manuscripts only within their expertise and complete evaluations objectively, constructively, and confidentially to enhance the scientific quality of the manuscript.
• Confidential information in reviewed manuscripts must not be shared or used for personal benefit.
• Reviewers must declare any real or perceived conflict of interest (e.g., collaboration, competition, financial ties) and decline the review if such a conflict exists.
• Suspected plagiarism, ethical violations, or major methodological issues must be reported to the editor.
  

Editors' Responsibilities

• Editors evaluate all submissions fairly, impartially, and within a reasonable time frame, based solely on scientific merit and relevance.
• Editors are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of the review process.
• Editors must disclose and manage any personal, institutional, or financial conflicts of interest.
  
• Peer review follows a double-blind process.
• Allegations of misconduct (plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate or salami publication, etc.) are handled in accordance with the COPE guidelines and above mentioned internationally recognized standards. Possible actions include rejection, correction, retraction, or expression of concern.
• Editorial independence is guaranteed; decisions are free from commercial or institutional influence.

The following situations are considered serious ethical violations in academic publishing:

• Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, text, or data without appropriate citation or acknowledgement.
• Fabrication: Forming and publishing false data, results, or information.
• Falsification: Manipulating or altering research data or results.
• Duplicate publication: Submitting content that has been previously published elsewhere.
• Salami publishing: Publishing the same study in multiple smaller parts as separate articles.
• Honorary/Ghost authorship: Including individuals as authors who did not contribute significantly, or excluding contributors who did.

Detected ethical violations are handled in accordance with the COPE guidelines and above mentioned internationally recognized standards.

Conflict of Interest Policy

• Authors must report all funding sources, grants, institutional affiliations, sponsorships, and any relevant personal or academic interests.

• Reviewers and editors must recuse themselves from the evaluation process if a potential conflict of interest exists.

• All conflict of interest declarations are published alongside the manuscript to ensure transparency and trust.

• Any new conflicts that arise during the review or publication process should be reported to the editorial office.

• In cases where conflicts are not properly disclosed, the journal takes action in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Human and Animal Rights Policy

All studies involving human participants must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki. Research involving animals must adhere to the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) and follow the international guidelines above mentioned. Prior to the commencement of any study, appropriate ethics committee approvals and necessary consents must be obtained. Authors are responsible for declaring that ethical approval has been secured and that the research was conducted in line with both national and international standards and guidelines. Editors and reviewers are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts meet ethical standards and may request additional documentation or clarification from authors when necessary.

Ethics committee approval (if applicable): Ethics committee approval for this study was obtained from the [Name of Ethics Committee] (Date: …, No: …). Ethics committee approval must also be stated in the "Materials and methods" section of the article and uploaded to the DergiPark system.

Publication Policy

Editorial Procedure and Peer Review

All manuscripts submitted to Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine undergo rigorous evaluation in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and Council of Science Editors (CSE) guidelines.

1. Initial screening:
   Upon submission, the managing editorial team conducts a technical and formatting pre-check. Based on this, the manuscript may proceed to peer review, require revisions before review, or be rejected.
2. Peer review:
   Selected manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other, ensuring an impartial and objective assessment. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers critically assess the academic integrity, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and originality of the work.
3. Revisions:
   Authors are required to address reviewers' comments and make the necessary corrections. If needed, a second round of peer review may be conducted.
4. Final decision:
   The managing editorial team (Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors) or a member of the Editorial Board makes the final decision considering the peer-reviewed reports, which may result in acceptance, rejection, or further revision.
5. Publication process:
   Accepted manuscripts undergo professional editorial review, language polishing, and pre-publication layout, ensuring they meet the journal's quality standards. The article is then published online.

The typical manuscript review period is 4–6 weeks, subject to variation depending on reviewers' response times.

Open Access, Licensing and Copyright Policy

Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine is an open access journal that provides free and immediate worldwide access to all published content. In line with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), the journal supports the global sharing of scientific knowledge. All content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Everyone is free to reuse published materials for non-commercial purposes; however, proper and complete attribution to the original article is required for all uses.

The author(s) retain copyright of the manuscript under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the author(s) transfer the commercial rights to the Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine, granting the journal the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and commercially exploit the manuscript in all forms and media. Each author of the manuscript is required to carefully read and sign the Copyright Agreement Form (click to download). The completed form, bearing the original signatures, must be scanned and uploaded to the DergiPark system at the time of manuscript submission.

Archiving Policy

The journal permits all versions of the published article to be deposited in an institutional or other repository of the author's choice, without any embargo.

Disclaimer

The statements, opinions, and data contained in all articles published in Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal, the journal board, or the publisher. Journal of Integrative and Anatolian Medicine, its editors, and the publisher disclaim any liability for any injury, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from the use of information, methods, or products presented in the published material.

Our journal does not charge any submission or publication fees.

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