Author Guidelines

Note:

Some help can be taken from AI (ChatGPT) in writing a research paper, but the paper should not be completely written by AI.
Use headings as needed in the manuscript.
Do not use too many sub-headings.
The manuscript must be written in proper paragraph form and should not be presented in bullet points or note-style format.

शोध पत्र को लिखने में AI (ChatGPT) की मदद ली जा सकती है, किंतु शोध पत्र पूरी तरह से AI से लिखा हुआ नहीं होना चाहिए।
शोध पत्र में आवश्यकतानुसार Headlines का प्रयोग करें।
बहुत अधिक Sub-Headings का प्रयोग न करें।
कृपया शोध पत्र को नोट्स की तरह बिंदुओं (bullets) में ना लिखें।
शोध-पत्र वेबसाइट पर सबमिट करना होगा तथा प्रकाशन शुल्क (APC) शोध-पत्र स्वीकार होने के बाद ही जमा करना होगा।

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:

(The manuscript must strictly follow the standard format of either a Research Paper or a Review Paper; otherwise, it will be rejected.)

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

संदर्भ: (हिन्दी माध्यम के शोध पत्र के लिए)

शोध-पत्र में प्रयुक्त सभी स्रोतों का क्रमबद्ध विवरण देना आवश्यक है।
यह अपेक्षित है कि हिन्दी माध्यम के शोध पत्रों में अधिकांश (50% से अधिक) संदर्भ हिन्दी भाषा में प्रकाशित स्रोतों से लिए गए हों। केवल अंग्रेज़ी संदर्भों पर आधारित शोध-पत्रों पर विचार नहीं किया जाएगा।
संदर्भ सूची में ब्लॉग या सामान्य वेबसाइटों या किसी भी वेबसाईट के सिर्फ URL का प्रयोग न करें। केवल विश्वसनीय पुस्तकों, शोध-पत्रों और अकादमिक स्रोतों का ही उपयोग करें।

संदर्भों को निम्नलिखित प्रारूप के अनुसार लिखा जाए:

पुस्तक का प्रारूप: शर्मा, रामविलास. (2001). हिन्दी साहित्य का इतिहास. दिल्ली: राजकमल प्रकाशन।
शोध-लेख का प्रारूप: वर्मा, नरेन्द्र. (2022). आधुनिक हिन्दी कविता में सामाजिक चेतना. हिन्दी साहित्य शोध पत्रिका, 15(2), 45–52।

3. File Format:

4. Word Count:

The manuscript must contain between 2000 to 5000 words (With References). The word count includes the abstract, keywords, and the main content of the paper.
After 5000 words, an additional payment of Rs 200 will have to be made for every 1000 words.

5. Font for Hindi Authors:

Hindi authors are requested to submit their research papers only in Unicode (Mangal).

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, MLA).
The paper should be proofread for grammatical and typographical errors before submission.

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