The journal publishes research on alternative medicine, complementary therapies, traditional healing systems, and mind body interventions. We welcome interdisciplinary work spanning clinical practice, neuroscience, behavioral science, and public health.

Article types include original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, qualitative studies, brief reports, and case series.

• Original research with full methods and outcomes
• Systematic reviews with protocol and search strategy
• Short reports with focused findings and limitations
• Case series with clear clinical learning points

Confirm that the manuscript fits the journal scope and that all authors agree on the submission and authorship order. Early preparation reduces delays after review.

• Verify the article type and reporting guideline
• Check ethics approvals, consent statements, and registrations
• Prepare data availability and funding statements
• Review reference accuracy and include DOIs when available

A concise cover letter helps editors understand the contribution, novelty, and clinical relevance of the work. Highlight why the findings matter for integrative care or mind body practice outcomes.

• Summarize the main contribution and practical relevance
• Explain why the work fits the journal scope
• Disclose prior dissemination, including preprints if applicable
• Identify any special considerations for reviewers

• Title page with author details and affiliations
• Structured abstract with objectives, methods, results, and conclusion
• Keywords aligned with integrative health outcomes
• Main text with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
• Funding, conflict of interest, and author contributions
• References with complete citation details and DOI when available

Use consistent terminology for interventions, outcomes, and diagnostic criteria. Define abbreviations at first use and maintain consistent units.

Use clear headings, consistent numbering, and readable formatting that supports reviewers. Line numbers and page numbers are recommended for efficient feedback.

• Use a standard, readable font and consistent spacing
• Define abbreviations and use them consistently
• Keep tables and figures close to their first citation
• Ensure captions are complete and understandable on their own

The title page should include full author names, affiliations, and corresponding author contact details. Disclose funding and conflicts when required by institutional policy.

Abstracts should be structured and report key numerical findings, effect sizes when appropriate, and conclusions tied to the data.

Provide ORCID identifiers when available to support accurate attribution and indexing. Include complete institutional affiliations and department names to improve discovery.

All studies involving human participants require ethics approval and informed consent. Report trial registration details for interventional studies.

• Ethics approval identifiers and oversight body
• Informed consent statements and privacy protections
• Clinical trial registration before enrollment
• Conflict of interest and funding disclosures

Research involving vulnerable populations should include additional protections and justification for inclusion.

Interventional studies should be registered prior to enrollment. Provide registry identifiers and explain any protocol changes or deviations that occurred during the study.

For complementary therapies, clearly describe practitioner training, intervention dose, and any co interventions that could influence outcomes.

Include a data availability statement describing where data can be accessed or why access is restricted.

• Public repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, Dryad, or OSF
• Institutional repositories with persistent identifiers
• Controlled access repositories for sensitive clinical data

If code or analytical scripts were used, provide repository links and version details. Cite datasets in the reference list when possible.

When data cannot be shared, explain the restriction clearly and provide a process for qualified access when feasible.

Cite datasets and software in the reference list with persistent identifiers. Clear citation supports reuse, replication, and recognition for data creators.

• CONSORT for randomized trials
• PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta analyses
• STROBE for observational studies
• CARE for case reports

Provide a clear statistical methods section and report key assumptions. Describe any missing data handling and sensitivity analyses.

Mind body and complementary therapy interventions should be described in enough detail for replication. Include session length, frequency, practitioner qualifications, and adherence monitoring.

Describe study setting, recruitment, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and sample size rationale. Provide sufficient detail for replication of clinical protocols and mind body interventions.

Define primary and secondary outcomes before analysis and report any protocol deviations with their impact on interpretation.

• Describe blinding and randomization procedures where applicable
• Report missing data handling and sensitivity analyses
• State software versions and statistical packages
• Justify subgroup analyses and multiple comparison adjustments

When using patient reported outcomes, specify the validated instruments, scoring approaches, and clinically meaningful thresholds. Report baseline values and change scores with confidence intervals.

If interventions combine multiple modalities, describe the contribution of each component and how outcomes were attributed. Provide adherence measures and any co interventions that may influence results.

• Describe practitioner training and setting
• Report session frequency and duration
• Explain adherence monitoring methods
• Specify outcome time points and follow up period

Submit figures in high resolution formats such as TIFF, JPEG, or PNG. Provide descriptive captions and reference every figure in the text.

Tables should be self explanatory with clear units and statistical reporting. Supplementary files can include extended methods, additional analyses, or intervention protocols.

Images should accurately reflect the original data. Any adjustments must be applied uniformly and described in the methods.

For clinical images, obtain consent for publication and remove identifying features unless explicit consent is documented.

Authors must obtain permission for any third party figures, tables, or instruments. Provide documentation with the submission and acknowledge sources in captions.

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation. Provide a clear contributions statement for transparency.

Corresponding authors must confirm that all co authors approve the final manuscript and any changes during revision.

State all funding sources, grant numbers, and sponsor roles. Disclose financial or non financial relationships that could influence interpretation.

If a sponsor had a role in study design or analysis, describe the role clearly in the manuscript.

If the manuscript has appeared as a preprint or conference abstract, disclose this in the cover letter and cite the source. Transparency helps editors assess novelty and compliance requirements.

Supplementary files can include protocols, extended analyses, or multimedia materials that support mind body interventions. Provide clear file names and describe each item in the manuscript.

Audio or video files should be accompanied by written descriptions and consent documentation when participants are identifiable.

Authors may request optional language editing before submission. Editing improves clarity but does not influence editorial decisions.

Manuscripts receive editorial screening followed by peer review. Provide a point by point response to reviewer comments and include a clean revised manuscript.

Include a marked version showing changes when possible. Clear responses accelerate decisions and improve quality.

Accepted manuscripts move through copyediting, proof review, and production. Authors should verify accuracy of data, figures, and author details.

Prompt proof review accelerates publication timelines and supports accurate indexing.

• Missing ethics approval details
• Inconsistent outcome definitions or measurement periods
• Insufficient details for replication
• Figures without clear captions or unit definitions
• Incomplete funding or conflict disclosures

Clear reporting and complete documentation reduce review delays and support stronger outcomes.

Before submission, verify that all files are complete, consistent, and aligned with the journal scope.

• Cover letter summarizing contribution and novelty
• All figures and tables cited in the text
• Supplementary files labeled and referenced
• Data availability and ethics statements included