Guideline for Authors: Submitting Multimedia-Based Manuscripts
2025-03-31
About the Journal
Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices (JTFP)
Biannual | Peer-Reviewed | Open Access | ISSN: 2278-5906
Peer-reviewed, open access journal (est. 2013), published by the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), an institute under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Government of Kerala, India.
Publishes research on traditional knowledge systems, ethnomedicine, nutrition, and sustainable development.
| Double-blind review | DOI assigned | No submission charges | APC: INR 4,500 (INR 2,500 concessional) |
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Announcements
Current Issue
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
Cover photo: Hedychium spicatum Sm.
Photo Credit: Dr. Sr. Sinjumol Thomas, Assistant Professor & Research Guide, Department of Botany, Carmel College, Mala, Thrissur, Kerala
Published:
2025-07-01
Research Articles
Announcements
The Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices welcomes submissions for upcoming issues. Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished research manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s submission guidelines.
Submission Guidelines
All manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal’s formatting and ethical standards. Submissions should be original, properly referenced, and free from plagiarism. Detailed author instructions are available in the Author Guidelines section.
Editorial Process
Each submission undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process. The editorial board ensures that all published content meets high academic and ethical standards, contributing to the advancement of scholarly research.
Focus Areas
- Ethnobotany and traditional medicinal knowledge
- Indigenous cultural practices and heritage studies
- Folk science, beliefs, and ecological knowledge systems
- Interdisciplinary studies in traditional knowledge systems
Access and Archiving
The journal is committed to ensuring open access to scholarly work and long-term digital preservation of published articles. All content is archived to facilitate academic referencing and research continuity.
Contact Information
For queries related to submissions, editorial policies, or subscriptions, authors and readers may contact the editorial office through the official contact page.
