Guidelines for Manuscript Submission
1. General Formatting:
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. Abstract:
- The abstract should be no more than 200-300 words and must clearly summarize the main points of your research paper. The abstract should briefly explain the research question, methodology, results, and conclusions.
3. Keywords:
- Provide 3-6 keywords that best represent the main themes of your paper. The keywords should be listed in lowercase and should appear immediately after the abstract.
4. File Format:
- Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
5. Plagiarism Check:
- All submitted manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism. Papers with a high similarity percentage (above 15%) may be rejected.
6. Heading and Footer Settings:
- Do not change the default margin settings of the header and footer.
- Do not insert section breaks in the header or footer of the Word file.
7. Font for Hindi Authors:
- Hindi authors are requested to submit their research papers only in Unicode or Krutidev 10 font.
8. 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.
9. Submission Process:
- Ensure that your manuscript is formatted according to the guidelines above before submission.
- Follow the specific submission instructions provided for the journal.
10. 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:
- Article Title: Font size 16
- Text: Font size 12
- Headings: Title Case
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Page Size: A4
- Abstract: 200-300 words
- Keywords: 3-6, in lowercase
- Word Count: 2000 – 5000 words
- File Format: .doc or .docx
- No plagiarism (less than 15%)
- Font for Hindi: Unicode or Krutidev 10
By following the above guidelines, you ensure that your manuscript is in proper format and ready for submission to the journal.