Manuscript Submission Guidelines
General Submission Requirements
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Authors should ensure their work adheres to ethical research and publication standards.
Manuscript Formatting
Font & Size
- Main text: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Titles and headings: Bold, 14 pt (Title), 12 pt (Headings)
- Captions (Figures & Tables): Times New Roman, 10 pt
Line Spacing & Alignment
- Main text: 1.5 line spacing
- Abstract, Footnotes, References: Single line spacing
- Alignment: Justified
- Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Word Limit
- Research Articles: 5,000 –8,000 words
- Review Articles: 6,000 –10,000 words
- Short Communications: 2,000 –3,500 words
Manuscript Structure
Title Page
- Title(Concise & informative)
- Author(s) full name(s), affiliation(s), ORCID ID, and corresponding author details (email, contact)
Abstract
- 250–300 words (structured with Purpose, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion)
- Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords
Introduction
- Background, significance, research gap, and objective of the study
Methodology
- Detailed research design, data collection, and analysis methods
- Data interpretation, supported by tables, figures, and references
- Summary, contributions, limitations, and future research directions
- Must follow APA (7th edition) / IEEE / Harvard referencing style (as per journal policy)
Figures & Tables
- Figures: Must be high resolution (300 dpi minimum), in JPEG/PNG/TIFF format
- Tables: Numbered sequentially, placed within the text, and titled properly
- Citation in Text: (Figure 1), (Table 2)
Citation & Bibliography
- All in-text citations must match references in the bibliography
- Use a reference manager (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero)
- Follow the prescribed citation style (APA/IEEE/Harvard)
Plagiarism & Ethical Considerations
- Plagiarism must be below 10-15% (checked via Turnitin/iThenticate)
- Ethical approval is required for studies involving human or animal subjects
- Data integrity and proper acknowledgment of sources are mandatory
File Format & Submission
- Manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx/.doc) format
- Figures can be submitted separately in a ZIP file if needed
- Submit via journal’s online submission system or email
Review Process & Publication
- Double-blind peer review (typically 6-8 weeks)
- Authors must respond to reviewers’ comments within the given time
- Accepted papers undergo professional copyediting and typesetting
Open Access & Copyright
- Authors may be required to pay an article processing charge (APC) for open-access publishing.
- Copyright transfer or Creative Commons licensing as per journal policy.
Contact Information
For queries regarding manuscript preparation and submission, contact:
Email: editor@dravidianpublication.com
Website:www.dravidianpublication.com