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JHHWB Journal of Holistic Health & Well-Being

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About the Journal

Overview

The Journal of Holistic Health and Well-Being (JHHWB) is envisaged to be a peer-reviewed academic journal that explores the multifaceted aspects of human health and well-being. Encompassing both traditional and contemporary approaches, the journal aims to promote a comprehensive understanding of human consciousness, well-being, and the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

Mission

JHHWB aims to:

  • Advance the science of holistic health and well-being.
  • Promote interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
  • Disseminate high-quality research findings to a diverse audience.
  • Inform and educate healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public.
  • Foster a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
  • Contribute to the development of more effective and holistic approaches to healthcare.

Scope

JHHWB welcomes submissions spanning the following areas of holistic health and well-being:

Mind-Body Connection, Consciousness and Medicine

Mind, body, and consciousness; philosophical inquiries into consciousness, cognitive neuroscience of its neural correlates, phenomenological and existential analyses, cultural/anthropological studies of embodied practice, medical considerations, and artistic expressions. Mindfulness and meditation, yoga, psychoneuroimmunology, integrative oncology, psychotherapy and counselling.

Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Ayurveda; Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine; Homeopathy; Naturopathy; Aromatherapy; Herbal medicine.

Nutrition and Holistic Health

Mind-gut connection; chronic disease prevention; personalised and plant-based nutrition; nutrition education; phytochemicals; diet in aging; nutrition and mental health in children/adolescents/women; immune system; sustainable food systems and ethics.

Spirituality and Well-Being

Philosophical, theological, and religious perspectives on spirituality; comparative studies; phenomenological explorations vis-à-vis well-being; consciousness and spirituality; religion and health; meaning and purpose; transpersonal psychology.

Lifestyle, Social and Environmental Implications

Exercise science, sleep hygiene, stress management, functional medicine, ecopsychology, exposure to environmental toxins and sustainable living.

Technology and Holistic Health

AI-powered personalised wellness, telemedicine, wearables; integration of technology with mind-body-spirit practices (mindfulness apps, VR for stress reduction, AI-assisted mental health); personalised nutrition and fitness; AI-assisted diagnosis and drug discovery; bioinformatics and computational biology; medical imaging and computer vision; bioprinting; ethical considerations in digital health.

Public Health and Community Wellness

Health disparities, social determinants of health, health-promotion programmes, community-based interventions.

Attitude, Approach and Holistic Health

Mindsets, optimism, self-efficacy; health literacy, risk perception, motivation; social and cultural factors; mindfulness, compassion, prosocial behaviour.

Ambience and Holistic Health

Architectural design, nature exposure, soundscapes, colour; healing environments in healthcare; home and work environments; interplay with individual differences.

Target Audience

The journal will be of interest to a wide range of readers, including:

  • Healthcare professionals: physicians, nurses, therapists, nutritionists, dieticians
  • Researchers: scientists, academics, and scholars in health and well-being
  • Students: undergraduate and graduate students in health sciences, psychology, and related disciplines
  • Policymakers: government officials and healthcare administrators
  • Public health practitioners: community health workers, health educators
  • General public interested in improving personal health and well-being

Publishing Model

Platform
Online only
Access model
Gold Open Access — APC paid by authors
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. S. K. Ray, Tezpur University
Indexing
Yet to be done

For full Article Processing Charge details and inaugural discounts, see the Open Access Policy and APC section.