ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities (SPIJSH)

ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Open Access, Multidisciplinary, Peer-reviewed, Monthly Journal

Call For Paper - Volume: 2, Issue: 2, February 2025

DOI: 10.70558/SPIJSH

Follows UGC Care Guidelines

Impact Factor: 6.54

Author Guidelines

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:

  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: 200-300 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 or Krutidev 10

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