The author shall present an accurate and complete account of the research performed. The author should have conducted the research leading to the paper in accordance with generally accepted ethical standards.
The corresponding author shall have obtained the approval of all co-authors of the paper before submission.
Ghost authorship and gift authorship are not allowed.
The material submitted in the form of the paper shall be original.
Papers based on prior research work shall be honestly attributed.
The manuscript shall contain figures or materials copied from other sources with proper written permission for such use.
The author shall find and cite original publications that have presented similar work.
The author shall not make personal references to an earlier author.
The author has the ethical obligation to notify the editor should any of the statements in the above list cease to be true.
For Peer Reviewers:
The peer reviewer should agree to review manuscripts for which they have subject expertise.
The peer reviewer should respect the confidentiality of peer review and not reveal any details of the manuscript or its review.
The peer reviewer should not use the information in the paper for personal gain.
The peer reviewer should disclose all potential conflicts of interest (personal, professional, and financial) to the editor.
The peer reviewer should not allow his views to be influenced by the origins of a manuscript, by nationality, religion, political belief, gender, or other characteristics of the author.
The peer reviewer shall be objective and constructive in his views and avoid derogatory remarks in reviews.
The peer reviewer shall ensure meticulous timeliness in forwarding the review to the editor.
The peer reviewer should keep all manuscripts and review details confidential.
Author Guidelines
A. Article title page:
Title page should consist of Article title, Author(s) name with designation and full affiliation including address(es) of establishment(s) where the work has been carried out, Corresponding author’s contact information (Contact Number and Email id).
B. Abstract:
This section displays the objective of the article and also outlines the results and conclusions and elucidates the significance of the results. (up to 250 words for original research and review articles; up to 150 words for other types, Note that no references should be cited in the abstract).
Keywords: There should be at least 3-5 relevant keywords that best describe your articles.
C. Main Text:
Introduction
Background Information: Context for the study, including relevant literature.
Objectives: Clearly state the purpose and significance of the research.
Methods
Study Design: Describe the type of study (e.g., experimental/observational).
Participants/Subjects: Detail on the study population, sample size, and selection criteria.
Materials: Any tools, instruments, or software used.
Procedure: Step-by-step description of the methodology.
Other details: Provide the methodology as per the research design.
Results
Findings: Present key results, often with the use of tables and figures.
Statistical Analysis: Outline the statistical methods used for data analysis.
Data Presentation: Use tables & figures to illustrate findings, if applicable.
Discussion
Interpretation: Discuss the implications of the results.
Comparison with Previous Work: Relate findings to existing literature.
Limitations: Acknowledge any limitations of the study.
Future Directions: Suggest areas for further research.
Conclusion
A brief summary of the main findings and their significance.
References:
Follow the Vancouver Style, Ensure all references are cited in the text and listed at the end of the manuscript.
D. Formatting Guidelines
Font and Size: Times New Roman, heading will be 14 with bold and subheading will be 12 bold and content 12-point size.
Line Spacing: Usually double-spaced, with no extra spaces between paragraphs.
Margins: Standard one-inch margins on all sides.
Page Numbers: Include page numbers, typically in the top right corner.
Headings and Subheadings: Use a clear hierarchy for headings (e.g., bold for main headings, italic for subheadings).
Tables and Figures: Each table and figure should be numbered and have a title. Place them at the end of the manuscript or upload them as separate files.
Ethical Considerations: Ensure compliance with ethical standards for research involving human subjects or animals. Include a statement of ethical approval and informed consent where applicable.
