Guideline for Authors: Submitting Multimedia-Based Manuscripts
2025-03-31
About the Journal
The Journal of Traditional and Folk Practices (JTFP) is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal published biannually by the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Government of Kerala, India. Established in 2013, the journal is dedicated to the advancement of scholarly research on traditional knowledge systems and their relevance in contemporary science.
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, and case studies that explore the scientific, cultural, and interdisciplinary dimensions of traditional and folk practices, with particular emphasis on health, nutrition, medicine, and sustainable development. It serves as a platform for researchers, academicians, and practitioners to contribute to the documentation, validation, and dissemination of indigenous knowledge.
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance. The journal follows an open access policy, providing immediate and unrestricted access to its content, and does not levy any submission charges. Articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure persistent accessibility and citation tracking.
The journal welcomes contributions from national and international authors and promotes interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches.
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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 Authors are encouraged to submit original, unpublished research manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s submission guidelines.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.
