Dr. Abha Singh serves as the Editor of the Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy (IJRH), the official peer-reviewed publication of the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. She manages the journal’s editorial process, peer review, and publication strategy, ensuring academic integrity and international visibility. Through her leadership, IJRH has grown into a respected global platform for evidence-based Homoeopathy research, fostering scientific dialogue and credibility within the AYUSH community.
Editor, Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy (IJRH)
2017 – Present |
📅 Appointed: 2017
👔 Designation: Editor, IJRH
🏛️ Official Publication of: Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)
(Peer-reviewed, indexed journal disseminating Homoeopathy research globally)
🧾 Departments / Functions under charge:
Editorial Management & Peer Review –
Manages the end-to-end publication process — from manuscript submission to issue release.
Oversees peer review, editorial board coordination, and plagiarism screening.
Maintains quality, transparency, and academic rigor in published research.
Implements editorial best practices aligned with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and ICMJE guidelines.
Scientific Communication & Publication Strategy –
Promotes publication of clinical trials, drug standardization, public health research, and meta-analyses in Homoeopathy.
Encourages submissions from researchers across India and abroad.
Develops editorial policies for open access and digital indexing.
Coordinates with CCRH research divisions for timely dissemination of study findings.
Global Collaboration & Journal Outreach –
Expands IJRH’s international visibility through indexing in Scopus, DOAJ, and PubMed.
Engages reviewers and contributors from global institutions.
Represents CCRH’s research output at national and international scientific forums.
🌿 Key Responsibilities:
Upholding editorial integrity and scientific credibility of IJRH.
Streamlining publication timelines and reviewer engagement.
Bridging research outcomes with academic and practitioner communities.
Research Officer & Associate Editor, CCRH
2010 – 2017 |
🏛️ Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)
👔 Roles: Research Officer → Associate Editor, IJRH
🧩 Key Contributions:
Supported editorial management and peer review coordination for the Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy (IJRH).
Handled manuscript review, scientific editing, and correspondence with authors and reviewers.
Promoted evidence-based reporting and adherence to international publication standards.
🌱 Helped strengthen IJRH’s reputation as a leading peer-reviewed journal in AYUSH and integrative medicine research.
Academic & Clinical Foundation
2000 – 2010 |
🩺 Began career as a Homoeopathic practitioner and lecturer in medical colleges under the Ministry of AYUSH network.
📚 Taught subjects including Organon of Medicine, Research Methodology, and Case Analysis.
🧾 Published several papers on clinical Homoeopathy, public health, and medical education.
🌿 Developed interest in academic writing and journal publication ethics during early research involvement.
Early Life & Education
📍 Birthplace: Uttar Pradesh, India
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) – National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata
Doctor of Medicine (M.D. – Homoeopathy, Organon of Medicine) – Dr. M.P.K. Homoeopathic Medical College, Jaipur
Postgraduate Certification in Scientific Writing, Research Ethics & Publication Management
🏛️ A research scholar, clinician, and editor with a passion for promoting evidence-based Homoeopathy through scientific communication, peer review, and academic publishing.