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Aims & Scope

Scope & Themes

IJTK welcomes original research, reviews, and perspectives on (but not limited to):

• Ethnic practices & codified Indigenous knowledge systems
• Indigenous ecological knowledge & sustainability
• Traditional agriculture & food systems
• Epistemologies, languages, and knowledge revitalization
• Cross-cultural frameworks for translational research
• Innovation & intellectual property in traditional contexts
• Ethnomedicine & Indigenous health practices

Why Publish with IJTK?

• No Article Processing Charges (APCs)
• Rapid, double-blind peer review by domain experts
• Global visibility via Elsevier’s Digital Commons
• Commitment to ethical publishing, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement

Article Types

IJTK publishes:

• Research Articles (4,000–6,000 words)
• Review Articles (6,000–8,000 words)
• Short Communications (1,500–2,500 words)
• Perspectives / Commentaries (1,500–2,500 words)

(For detailed author guidelines, please see the Guide for Authors)

Ethical Commitment

All submissions must follow:

• Informed consent & community consultation
• Nagoya Protocol compliance for biodiversity & knowledge use
• Cultural sensitivity in handling traditional practices and sacred knowledge