Author Submission Guidelines
Please read all guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript
- Online Submission
- Manuscript Preparation
- Plagiarism Policy
- Peer Review Process
- Copyright
- Publication Ethics
Online Submission
Authors are requested to submit manuscripts electronically through our online submission portal. The submission process is straightforward and includes the following steps:
- Register or log in to the Journal India Publication portal.
- Select the target journal from the journal list.
- Fill in all required author and manuscript information accurately.
- Upload the manuscript file in DOC, DOCX, or PDF format (max 20 MB).
- Upload supplementary files if applicable.
- Submit and save your submission ID for tracking.
Manuscript Preparation
General Format
- File Format: MS Word (.doc / .docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Line Spacing: 1.5 or Double spacing
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Page Limit: Typically 8–20 pages (varies by journal)
Manuscript Structure
- Title: Concise, informative, 15 words max.
- Author Details: Full name, affiliation, ORCID (if available), corresponding author email.
- Abstract: 150–250 words, structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion).
- Keywords: 4–8 keywords.
- Introduction: Context, problem statement, and objectives.
- Literature Review: Background and related work.
- Methodology: Research design and methods.
- Results & Discussion: Findings with analysis.
- Conclusion: Summary and implications.
- References: APA 7th edition format.
Tables & Figures
Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially, have descriptive titles/captions, and be placed within the text where referenced.
Plagiarism Policy
Journal India Publication has a strict zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are checked using advanced plagiarism detection software.
Self-plagiarism (recycling one's own previously published work) is also considered a violation and will result in rejection.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process:
Initial Screening
Editorial team checks for scope, format, and plagiarism (2–3 days).
Reviewer Assignment
Minimum 2 expert reviewers assigned (blind to author identity).
Review Period
Reviewers evaluate and provide detailed feedback (2–4 weeks).
Editorial Decision
Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject communicated to authors.
Revision & Re-review
Revised manuscripts re-reviewed if needed.
Final Decision & Publication
Accepted manuscripts move to production.
Copyright
Upon acceptance, authors grant Journal India Publication a license to publish the article. Authors retain the copyright to their work under a Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license.
Authors confirm that:
- The work is original and not submitted elsewhere simultaneously.
- All co-authors have approved the submission.
- Any required permissions for third-party material have been obtained.
Publication Ethics
JIP follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. We expect authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold the highest ethical standards.
Author Responsibilities
- Report accurate and honest data; no fabrication or falsification.
- Properly acknowledge all sources and avoid plagiarism.
- Disclose all conflicts of interest.
- List only those who have made significant contributions as co-authors.
Reviewer Responsibilities
- Provide objective, constructive reviews within agreed timelines.
- Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
- Declare any conflicts of interest.