The Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (J-AIM) is an open-access, peer reviewed journal published jointly by The Institute of Trans-disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU) and The World Ayurveda Foundation (WAF), and published on Elsevier. It provides trans-disciplinary platform for publishing on integrative health sciences. J-AIM publishes articles that explore the relationships between Ayurveda, biomedicine, biology and other contemporary natural and social sciences. All manuscripts contributed to J-AIM are evaluated by expert reviewers for originality and innovation. This journal is published quarterly and available in both print and electronic formats.



The World Ayurveda Foundation (WAF) is an initiative by Vijnana Bharati aimed at global propagation of Ayurveda. It is platform for propagation of Ayurveda related scientific activities and to support research, health-care programs, documentation, and other knowledge initiatives for global propagation of Ayurveda.

The University of Trans-disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU) is an innovation oriented autonomous State Private University. The University is founded by the Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions (FRLHT) Trust and has evolved from 22 years of FRLHT’s pioneering work. The scope of TDU includes Indian traditional health sciences, Biomedicine, Life sciences, Social sciences, Environmental studies, Design & Architecture, Performing and Fine arts, Engineering and Management. TDU focuses on research and education and most importantly, the translation of knowledge for societal change.

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