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Author Guidelines

The author guidelines for the Indian Studies Review (ISR) are as follows:

  1. Manuscript preparation: Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the journal.
    The Manuscript title template can be Downloaded here.
    The Manuscript template can be Downloaded here.
  2. Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted online through the journal’s website.
  3. Authorship: All authors should have made significant contributions to the manuscript, and all listed authors should have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  4. Originality: Manuscripts should be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  5. Plagiarism: When submitting plagiarism reports, especially in academic contexts, it is essential to use reputable plagiarism detection software like Turnitin, Urkund, or DrillBit. Please ensure that the content of your manuscript is original and has not been plagiarized from other sources and abide by the terms and conditions of the UGC Plagiarism Policy.
  6. Length: Manuscripts should be between 5,000 and 6,000 words, including references and appendices. Make sure the total number of pages does not exceed 6 pages in the New 2 Column Format.
  7. References: References should be cited in-text using the author-date system and listed in alphabetical order at the end of the manuscript. The journal follows the APA referencing style. It is recommended to limit the number of references to around 15 sources per article.
  8. Formatting: Manuscripts should be formatted according to the Indian Studies Review (ISR) , including headings, subheadings, and reference formatting.
  9. Abstract and keywords: Manuscripts should include an abstract of no more than 250 words and up to five keywords describing the manuscript’s main themes.
  10. Figures and Tables: Figures and tables should be included in the manuscript and should be numbered and labelled appropriately. They should be placed within the text at the appropriate locations.
  11. Ethics: Authors should follow ethical principles in academic publishing and should ensure that their research does not violate ethical standards.