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Author Guidelines

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Author Guidelines

Please prepare your manuscript according to the following common requirements before submission.

Important: Before submitting, confirm that the selected journal accepts your subject, language and publication type. Journal-specific fees and service options shown in the current APC Calculator or official submission form take priority over old screenshots or copied information.
Online Journals2,500–5,000 words
Online + Print Journals2,500–4,000 words
File FormatMicrosoft Word (.doc/.docx)
APC CalculatorAccepts up to 25,000 words for fee calculation only

1. Before You Submit

  • Submit only original and unpublished work.
  • Submit the manuscript to only one journal at a time.
  • Choose a journal that accepts the manuscript's subject area and language.
  • AI tools may be used for limited assistance, but the manuscript must not be generated entirely by AI. Material AI assistance should be disclosed where appropriate.
  • Proofread the manuscript carefully for language, spelling, grammar and typing errors.

2. General Formatting

Article title16-point font
Headings and subheadings12-point, bold, title case
Main text12-point
English fontTimes New Roman
Page sizeA4
Margins1 inch on all sides

3. Manuscript Structure

  1. Title: Keep the title clear, concise and relevant to the study.
  2. Author details: Provide author name(s), affiliation(s), designation and the corresponding author's email address.
  3. Abstract: Summarize the purpose, method, major findings and conclusion in approximately 200–250 words.
  4. Keywords: Add relevant keywords immediately after the abstract. Follow the current journal template or submission form for the required number of keywords.
  5. Introduction: Explain the background, research problem, objectives and scope.
  6. Main body: Organize the paper in logical sections such as literature review, methodology, results and discussion, wherever applicable.
  7. Conclusion: Present the main findings, significance and relevant implications.
  8. References: List all cited sources consistently in a recognized style appropriate to the subject.
  9. Declarations: Include funding, conflict of interest, ethics approval, consent, acknowledgements and data statements wherever applicable.

4. Word Limit and File Requirements

  • Online journals: Keep the manuscript between 2,500 and 5,000 words.
  • Online + Print journals: Keep the manuscript between 2,500 and 4,000 words.
  • The APC Calculator can accept up to 25,000 words for fee calculation. This is a calculator/system limit and does not change the normal manuscript-length guidelines above.
  • Submit the manuscript as a Microsoft Word file in .doc or .docx format.
  • Keep the file size within the limit shown on the selected journal's official submission form.
  • Use the current paper template if the selected journal provides one.

5. Originality, Similarity and Ethics

  • All manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism or similarity.
  • Follow the current plagiarism policy published on the selected journal's official website.
  • Plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated or falsified data and undisclosed self-plagiarism are not allowed.
  • Give proper credit for quotations, data, tables, figures, images and ideas taken from other sources.
  • List as authors only those who made a genuine scholarly contribution and ensure that all authors approve the final manuscript.
  • For research involving human participants, animals or sensitive data, include the required ethics approval and consent information.
  • Disclose relevant funding and conflicts of interest.

6. References, Tables and Figures

  • Use a consistent reference style appropriate to the subject, such as APA, MLA, Chicago or IEEE.
  • Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list, and every listed reference should be cited in the text.
  • Number and title tables, figures, charts and illustrations, and refer to them in the manuscript text.
  • Use clear, high-quality images and provide source acknowledgement or permission where required.
  • Check all references for completeness and accuracy before submission.

7. Submission and APC

  • Submit the manuscript only through the selected journal's official online submission form.
  • No publication fee is payable at the time of submission. APC is payable only after formal acceptance.
  • Use the current APC Calculator for the applicable fee, additional-word charges, author charges, DOI options and print-copy options.
  • Make payment only through the official payment method communicated by Sabad Prakashan or the selected journal.

8. Final Checklist

  • The selected journal accepts the manuscript's subject, language and publication type.
  • The manuscript follows the correct word limit, structure, formatting and paper template.
  • The Word file meets the upload-size requirement.
  • All citations, declarations, permissions and author approvals are complete.
  • The current plagiarism policy and APC Calculator have been checked.
  • The manuscript has been proofread and is ready for editorial review.