Instructions for Author
Peer Review Process
All research articles, review articles and policy papers are reviewed by two peer reviewers using a double blind reviewing process. This includes submissions from the editors or from reviewers. Care is taken to ensure that submissions are reviewed by members of the team with knowledge of the subject area but who do not have a conflict of interest. The anonymous review process has been ensured by Preparing Anonymous Review
- The contributors are requested to submit their manuscripts electronically through OJS submission link:
- All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the editors, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent / anonymous expert referees (one foreign from technologically developed country and one local expert)
- The reviewing process takes approximately two to three months to complete
- The author / authors of selected papers is/are required to submit a Certificate of Proof Reading from an English Language Expert & Declaration Certificate.
Printing and Publication Charges
The Journal do not charge any processing, publication or printing fees from the author/s.Manuscript Requirements
The authors are directed to follow these guidelines to submit their manuscripts:
Format |
The files should be in Microsoft Word format (docx). The font style and size should be Times New Roman and 12with Double Line spacing. |
Manuscript Length |
Articles should be between 4000 to 8000 words including all text (references, appendices etc.) |
Article Title |
A tile of not more than 19 words should be provided. The title should clearly represents the manuscript avoiding ambiguities |
Author Details |
The author/authors details should be provided in not more than 100 words. In case of co-authorship, the authors should be mentioned in order of their authorship.The following information is required:
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Abstract |
Abstract should be consisted of 150 to 200 words explaining the main intent, scope and significance of the paper. It should clearly explain the employed methodological procedures, major findings and conclusions of the paper |
Keywords |
Author should provide relevant and short keywords to represent their work. The maximum keywords are 12. |
Headings |
The headings should be concise, clear and followed by APA (6th Ed.) as:
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Notes, Endnotes |
Notes or Endnotes should be used only if absolutely necessary and must be identified in the text by consecutive numbers, enclosed in square brackets and listed at the end of the article |
References |
The author should cite publications in the text: (Adams, 2006) using the first named author's name or (Adams & Brown, 2006) citing both names of two authorsor (Adams et al., 2006), when there are three or more authors. At the end of the paper a reference list in alphabetical order should be supplied:
Strunk, W., Jr., & White, E. B. (1979). The guide to everything and then some more stuff.New York, NY: Macmillan.
Paivio, A. (1975). Perceptual comparisons through the mind's eye. Memory & Cognition, 3,635-647. doi:10.1037/0278-6133.24.2.225
Becker, E. (2001, August 27). Prairie farmers reap conservation's rewards. The New YorkTimes. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
Brislin, R. W. (1984). Cross-cultural psychology. In R. J. Corsini (Ed.), Encyclopedia ofpsychology (Vol. 1, pp. 319-327). New York, NY: Wiley.
Hershey Foods Corporation. (2001, March 15). 2001 Annual Report. Retrieved fromhttp://www.hersheysannualreport.com/2000/index.htm
Census data revisited. (n.d.). Retrieved March 9, 2009, from Harvard, Psychology ofPopulation website, http://harvard.edu/data/index.php |
For further guidance on APA 7th Edition, please follow the link: Reference guide