AUTHOR INFO

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Key Components to Be Included in the Research Paper

Authors must ensure that the following sections are clearly covered in the manuscript:

  1. Abstract
  2. Statement of Problems / Research Objectives
  3. Scope and Limitations of the Study
  4. Research Methodology
  5. Statistical Tools and Techniques Used
  6. Findings and Conclusions
  7. Recommendations
  8. References

Important Note:
If any of the above essential components are missing, the manuscript will be rejected.

Manuscript Style Guidelines

  • English Language:
    • Font Size: 12 pt
    • Font Style: Times New Roman
  • Hindi & Marathi Languages:
    • Font Size: 12 pt
    • Font Style: Kruti Dev 010 / Shivaji, etc.

The paper must begin with an Introduction and conclude with a Conclusion that clearly summarizes the key findings of the study.

Length of the Manuscript

  • Research Articles: 6–8 pages (including tables, figures, and references)
  • Book Reviews: 3–5 pages

Submission & Publication Schedule

  • Online Submission: Open throughout the year (no deadline)
  • Publication Months:
    • February
    • April
    • June
    • August
    • October
    • December
  • Journals are published/updated on the 5th of the publication month.

Research Paper Formatting Guidelines

General Format

  • Manuscripts must be typed double-spaced
  • All pages should be numbered, starting from the title page

Title Page

  • The title should be concise and reflect the content of the paper
  • Include:
    • Full names of all authors
    • Institutional affiliations
    • Corresponding author’s mobile number and email address
  • Any current or alternate author addresses should be included as a footnote

Abstract

  • Length: 100–150 words
  • Must be self-contained and informative
  • Should briefly cover:
    • Research topic
    • Scope of the study
    • Key data and results
    • Major conclusions
  • Written in past tense, third person, using complete sentences and active voice
  • Avoid abbreviations and use standard terminology
  • Include 3–5 keywords immediately after the abstract for indexing purposes

Introduction

The introduction should clearly define the research problem, review relevant literature, and explain the proposed approach or solution. It should be written in a manner that is accessible to researchers from different academic disciplines.

Materials and Methods

  • Provide sufficient detail to allow reproducibility
  • Describe only new or modified procedures in detail
  • Previously published methods should be cited
  • Trade names must be capitalized and include manufacturer details
  • Use appropriate sub-headings
  • Standard methods need not be explained in detail

Results

  • Present findings clearly and concisely
  • Results from the current study should be written in past tense
  • Previously published findings may be written in present tense
  • Do not include interpretations or discussions in this section

Discussion

  • Interpret and analyze results in relation to previous studies
  • Highlight the significance of the findings
  • The paper should conclude with a brief statement summarizing the conclusions
  • Results and Discussion may be combined if appropriate, with clear sub-headings

Tables

  • Use tables sparingly and keep them simple
  • Tables should be double-spaced, including headings and footnotes
  • Each table must be self-explanatory
  • Avoid duplication of data in tables, graphs, and text

Figure Legends

  • Provide figure captions on a separate page in numerical order
  • Figures should be prepared using high-resolution formats (GIF, TIFF, JPEG, or PowerPoint)
  • Use Arabic numerals (e.g., Figure 1) and uppercase letters for parts

References

  • References must be listed in alphabetical order
  • Follow standard referencing format:

Author(s), Year, Title, Publication, Page Number(s)

Examples:

  1. Bonnie, R. J., Jeffries, J. C., Jr., & Low, P. W. (2000). A case study in the insanity defense: The trial of John Hinckley, Jr. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Foundation Press.
  2. Cannon, A. (2003, November 17). Sniper insanity? U.S. News & World Report, 135(17), 35.
  3. Parzen, M. D. (2003). Toward a culture-bound syndrome-based insanity defense. Culture, Medicine & Psychiatry, 27, 131–155.