What does JIHP mean in PSYCHOLOGY

The Journal of Indian Health Psychology (JIHP) is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to publishing research papers, articles, and reviews that focus on the health psychology of Indian populations. JIHP is published twice a year and is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research with an emphasis on understanding the psychological and cultural factors that contribute to improved health outcomes for Indians.

JIHP welcomes submissions from researchers, practitioners, and students in any field related to health psychology as it applies to Indian populations. Submissions can include empirical studies, conceptual studies, literature reviews, and theoretical pieces. All submissions must use rigorous scientific methods and are subject to rigorous peer review processes before being accepted for publication.

JIHP publishes research that covers topics such as mental health issues within Indian populations; cultural influences on mental health; stressors faced by indigenous communities; resilience factors in relation to health outcomes; traditional healing practices; socioeconomic disparities in access to healthcare; gendered perspectives on healthcare; legal frameworks involving indigenized people’s rights with regards to healthcare or otherwise; and public policies targeting indigenous populations.

If you would like your article to be considered for publication in JIHP please ensure that all documents are prepared according to our author guidelines prior to submission via our online portal. The authors must also ensure that the manuscript contains no bias or misinformation before submitting it for consideration. Further details can be found on our website.

This depends upon various factors such as how quickly reviewers respond after being requested as well as how well prepared the manuscript is prior to submission. Typically most manuscripts receive a decision within 2-3 months from submission date however this timeframe may vary depending upon individual circumstances.

Yes, when submitting a manuscript, authors must adhere strictly to the formatting guidelines set out by JIHP which can be found on our website along with instructions regarding language structure, article length etcetera. It is important that authors ensure their work meets these criteria before submitting it for consideration.

Yes absolutely! All articles should follow international ethical protocols with regards human rights standards during data collection or analysis and also ensure objectivity during research writing/discussion/interpretation of results etcetera so as not to lead readers astray from the core concepts or underlying ideas described within your work. We recommend consulting relevant industry guidelines prior submission which can be located on our website too.