Dr Nikunj Jani, 
Joint Editor

Starting Over, New Beginnings and the Road Ahead…

“I.C.R. has been most active: last two years.
Thanks to the learners, lay as well as from the profession. Who try their best to teach us most critically, what we know not: that despite our best efforts and beliefs, they are finding it as difficult as ever to learn!
For us, that is the best thing that can happen: it launches us on better innovations, representations, explanations and so forth.
Our close friends: brand us as selling old wine in new bottles dazzling bright with shapes fantastic and diverse! It is difficult: even for us: to have new wine bubbling forth from the fountain-head of Totality.
Our appreciation remains the same as ever.
We respond to the demand,
Law –abiding that we are: our supply reflects the Learner, ever changeable.
Good teaching demands accommodation: on our part.
Hence a new PRESENTATION: of TOTALITY and its ESSENCE. We have found it useful as a device in promoting better clarity.
We hope you find it likewise.”

– Dr. M. L. Dhawale, Perceiving 1

After a long hiatus, there is a journal coming out of the ICR stables. Just like what MLD sir wrote in Perceiving, MLDMHI has been quite active in these years in the areas of education, patient care, research and community care. There was a long-felt need to present our work to the profession and hence the idea of the Journal of Integrated Standardized Homoeopathy (JISH) was born.

Today an individual is inseparable from his “device”; all across the globe print media has been slowly downing shutters and online is now the new print. Hence it was decided that we come out with an e-journal rather than a printed one.

The Journal of Integrated Standardized Homoeopathy (JISH), an e-Journal of the MLDMHI, is planned as a Quarterly publication of the MLDMHI which intends to provide an opportunity to the students & the staff of the Institute (PG and UG), Alumni and our Associates to publish their clinical experiences, results of their pilot research projects, reports on innovative methods of education and to communicate academic and social events to all within the Institute.

Great advances in Homoeopathy are occurring, but the world today talks of evidence. At JISH, we have a vision to bring out the best possible research based articles on Homoeopathy. We will also try and bring out interesting case reports and studies which will enhance our knowledge. MLDMHI has been practicing a lot of innovations in Educational Methodology and Teaching. We will try and bring well-researched articles on educational methodology so that we may help enhance the teaching methodology in Homoeopathic colleges.

In this very first issue itself, there is a well-researched Educational Methodology paper which will demonstrate the utility of Multimedia for enhancing observational skills during Homoeopathic case-taking in Homoeopathic post-graduate students.

We also bring to you an original research paper based on our work in the interior and tribal area of Bhopoli and Vikramgarh, which explores the role of Homoeopathy in the management of malnutrition in children in the age group of 1 year to 4 years.

We also have a few interesting case reports and wonderful papers on the impact of our community initiatives and their benefits to the community at large both in Bhopoli and Karjan. Along with this there is campus news, updates and much more.

So, with the rains and the dark clouds receding, the sun shining and the festive season already started, we hope the newer beginnings of the launch of this Journal will add to your learning and celebration.

We are at the start of a new journey and hope to have you along with us on this ride. While I write this, two things strike me: one is this lovely painting titled ‘Lancaster County’ by a popular contemporary American artist Karin Jurick.

The beautiful road must be leading to a destination which is bound to be equally attractive. Hope and positivity

at the beginning of the journey is what I am sure all of us are filled with which appears to be symbolically represented in this painting.

 

And two, the wonderful song by the famous Irish composer Van Morrison (Sir George Ivan Morrison), which goes like this:

“When all the dark clouds roll away
And the sun begins to shine…
…Well it shines so bright and it gives so much light
And it comes from the sky above

…And it seems like (seems like), yes it feels like (feels like),
A brand new day”.

All of us at the JISH have enjoyed creating this new journal. Hope you enjoy reading it as well.

A happy festive season to you and all your loved ones!

 

EDITORIAL BOARD

Dr Manoj Patel, M.D. (Hom)
Professor and Head, Dept. of Psychiatry & Director, Community Health Services,
Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: drpatelmanoj@gmail.com

Dr Anoop Nigwekar, M.D. (Hom), MBA, Adv. Dip Mgmt,
Professor and Head, Dept. of Repertory & Director, Projects, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email:shriclinic25@gmail.com

Dr Shama Rao, M.D. (Hom),
Professor and Head, Dept. of Medicine, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: rao.shama@rediffmail.com

Dr Mihir Parikh, M.D. (Hom), MBA (Education Mgmt),
Professor and Head, Dept. of Organon of Medicine &Campus Director, Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homoeopathic Medical College, Karjan
Email: drmihir10@gmail.com

Dr Ami Majmundar, M.D. (Hom), MBA (HR),
Professor and Head, Dept. of Homoeopathic Pharmacy,Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homoeopathic Medical College, Karjan
Email: ami.majmundar@gmail.com

Dr Amita Agrawal, M.D. (Hom)
Reader, Dept. of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homoeopathic Medical College, Karjan
Email: dramitaagrawal63@gmail.com

EDITORIAL ADVISORS AND PRINCIPALS

Smt. Rohini Belsare, M.A., M.Ed.
Advisor, Publications, Dr. M. L. D. Trust
Email: r.m.belsare@gmail.com

Dr Kumar Dhawale, M.D. (Psych Med), DPM, M.F. Hom (London),
Former Principal & Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: icrkumar@gmail.com

Dr Bipin Jain, M.D. (Hom), MBA (Education Mgmt)
Principal & Academic Director, Professor and Head, Dept. of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: drjainbipin@gmail.com

Dr Hitesh Purohit, M.D. (Hom), MBA (Education Mgmt),
Principal, Professor and Head, Dept. of Homoeopathic Materia Medica, Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homoeopathic Medical College, Karjan
Email: drhiteshp@gmail.com

 

TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS

Dr Bhavik Parekh, M.D. (Hom),
Reader, Dept. of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Head, Clinical Academics, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: drparekhbhavik@gmail.com

Dr Dilip Nandha, M.D. (Hom), MBA (Education Mgmt)
Professor and Head, Dept. of Medicine, Head, Clinical Services & Hospital Superintendent, Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homoeopathic Medical College, Karjan
Email: dgnandha@gmail.com

RESEARCH CONSULTANT

Dr Prashant Tamboli, M.D. (Hom),
Reader, Dept. of Repertory & Head, Research and Medical Informatics, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: drtamboli@gmail.com

QUALITY CONSULTANT

Dr Shruti Palaye, M.D. (Hom), ELS,
Freelance Medical Editor and Content Writer
Email: palaye.sa@gmail.com

JOINT EDITORS

Dr Nikunj Jani, M.D. (Hom),
Reader, Dept. of Repertory,
Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: drnikunj@gmail.com

Dr Bharat Panchal, M.D. (Hom),
Vice- Principal, Professor and Head, Dept. of Anatomy, Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homoeopathic Medical College, Karjan
Email: bharatpanchal1970@gmail.com

Editorial Assistants

Dr Madhavi Tamboli, M.D. (Hom),
Lecturer, Dept. of Repertory, Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Palghar
Email: madhavitamboli@gmail.com

Dr Pankaj Bhatt, M.D. (Hom),
Professor, Dept. of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homoeopathic Medical College, Karjan
Email: princehomoeo1@gmail.com

Media Consultant

Ms Sayli Walke, BFA (Applied Art), PGDM (Strategic Design)
Manager- Marketing,  Dr M. L. Dhawale Memorial Organizations
Email: walkesayli1986@gmail.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

            The journal shall be published quarterly in the second week of the month. The manuscripts must be primarily the work of the authors and must not have been previously published or under consideration of any other journal.

            All papers submitted to the JISH will undergo review and editing from the concerned subject, technical and language experts. The comments of the reviewers shall be conveyed to the authors for compliance/comments. All accepted papers will be suitably edited before publication. However, the decision of the Editorial Board of JISH regarding the publication of the article(s) or any other matter will be final.

• Articles contrary to the principles of Homoeopathy shall not be accepted.

• The writing will adhere to the plagiarism policy of the

• If any article is accepted but cannot be published in the forthcoming volume of JISH due to space constraint or other reasons, it may be considered for the next volume of the journal.

AUTHORSHIP CRITERIA

Authorship credit should be based only on substantial contributions to each of the three components mentioned below:

1. Concept and design of study or acquisition of data or analysis and interpretation of data;

2. Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and

3. Final approval of the version to be published.

Participation solely in the acquisition of funding or the collection of data does not justify authorship. General supervision of the research group/ clinical activity is not sufficient for authorship. Each contributor should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for appropriate portions of the content of the manuscript.

The order of naming the contributors should be based on the relative contribution of the contributor towards the study and writing of the manuscript. Once submitted the order cannot be changed without written consent of all the contributors. The journal prescribes a maximum number of authors for manuscripts depending upon the type of manuscript, its scope and number of institutions involved (vide infra). The authors should provide a justification if the number of authors exceeds these limits.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST/ COMPETING INTERESTS

All authors are requested to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest including any financial, personal, or other relationships with other people or organizations within three years of beginning the submitted work that could inappropriately influence or be perceived to influence, their work. All authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest they may have with an institution or product that is mentioned in the manuscript and/or is important to the outcome of the study presented. Authors should also disclose conflict of interest with products that compete with those mentioned in their manuscript.

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION, PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION CHARGES

The Journal does not charge the authors or authors’  institutions for the submission, processing and/or publications of manuscripts. It also does not pay any compensation to the authors whose articles are published.

COPYRIGHT

The entire contents of the JISH are protected under Indian and international copyrights. The Journal, however, grants to all users a free, irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual right of access to, and a license to  copy, use, distribute, perform and display the work  publicly and to make and distribute derivative  works in any digital medium for any reasonable non-commercial purpose, subject to proper  attribution of authorship and ownership of the  rights. The journal also grants the right to make  small numbers of printed copies for their personal non-commercial use under Creative Commons Attribution – Noncommercial – Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

PUBLISHER’S DETAILS

JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED STANDARDIZED HOMOEOPATHY (JISH) 

Name of Publisher: Dr Kumar Dhawale

Designation: Director, Dr M L Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute.

Address for Correspondence: Dr M L Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute, Opp ST workshop, Palghar- Boisar Road, Palghar – 401404, Maharashtra, India

Email: jish.mldmhi@gmail.com