ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Open Access, Multidisciplinary, Peer-reviewed, Monthly Journal

Call For Paper - Volume: 2, Issue: 4, April 2025

DOI: 10.70558/SPIJSH

Follows UGC Care Guidelines

Impact Factor: 6.54

Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Manuscript Submission

General Formatting:

1. Font Size and Style:

  • Article Title: The title of the article should be in font size 16.
  • Heading: All headings and sub-headings should be formatted in bold, with a font size of 12, and in title case. Capitalize the first letter of each major word in headings.
  • Main Text: The font size for the entire paper, excluding the title, is 12.
  • Font Type: Use Times New Roman for the entire manuscript.
  • Page Size: Keep the page size as A4.
  • Margins: Set page margins to 1 inch on all sides.

2. Paper format:

  • Title of the Paper:
  • Author Details: Author(s) Name(s), Affiliation(s)
  • Abstract: The abstract should be no more than 200-250  words and must clearly summarize the main points of your research paper.
  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords that best represent the main themes of your paper. The keywords should be listed in lowercase and should appear immediately after the abstract.
  • Introduction: Introduce the research topic, its significance, and the problem or question being addressed. Provide background context, state the objectives, and outline the paper’s structure. Keep it engaging and relevant, typically 1-2 pages.
  • Main Body: Organize into logical sections with clear headings (e.g., Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion).
  • Conclusion: Summarize key findings, restate the significance of the research, and suggest implications or future research directions.
  • References: List all sources cited in the paper, formatted according to the required style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago). Ensure accuracy and consistency. Example (APA):
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page range. DOI or URL

3. File Format:

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

4. Word Count:

  • The manuscript must contain between 2000 to 5000 words. The word count includes the abstract, keywords, and the main content of the paper.

5. Font for Hindi Authors:

  • Hindi authors are requested to submit their research papers only in Unicode.

6. Plagiarism Check:

  • All submitted manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism. Papers with a high similarity percentage (above 15%) may be rejected.

7. Submission Process:

  • Ensure that your manuscript is formatted according to the guidelines above before submission.
  • Follow the specific submission instructions provided for the journal.

8. Additional Instructions (if any):

  • Ensure that all tables, figures, and charts are numbered and titled appropriately.
  • All references should follow the specified citation style (e.g., APA, IEEE).
  • The paper should be proofread for grammatical and typographical errors before submission.

Formatting Checklist:

  1. Article Title: Font size 16
  2. Text: Font size 12
  3. Headings: Title Case
  4. Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  5. Page Size: A4
  6. Abstract: 200-250 words
  7. Keywords: 3-6, in lowercase
  8. Word Count: 2000 – 5000 words
  9. File Format: .doc or .docx
  10. No plagiarism (less than 15%)
  11. Font for Hindi: Unicode

By following the above guidelines, you ensure that your manuscript is in proper format and ready for submission to the journal.