Authors Guidelines

Manuscript Template (Authors are instructed to submit the formatted manuscript excluding the authors’ identifying details such as affiliations, funding information, acknowledgments, and author declarations, etc.)

• Manuscript template
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• Cover Letter Template (Please provide all the necessary details mentioned in the template accordingly and do not include the same in the manuscript)
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• Title Page
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Manuscript Submission Process

Details required during Online Submission:

• Full name of the corresponding author
• Complete postal address of the corresponding author
• E-mail address and phone or fax number/s of corresponding author
• ORCID ID of all the authors
• Full title of your article
• Authors: Full list of author and co-authors (No changes will be possible in the sequence of the author(s) names and/or adding/ deleting the names after the review report decision, in any case)
• Article type: Original research articles, case studies, short communications, reviews & mini-reviews, and invited editorials
• Abstract (maximum 300 words)
• Status of the article: Original, revised, resubmitted, or accepted
• Classification scheme: Name of the research area
• Keywords (maximum 5)
• Permission to reproduce published material
• Article file format: Microsoft Word files only
• Number of figures/tables
• Length of the manuscript to be submitted: There is no limit to the length of regular articles.
• The article should include all possible technical details, including tables, figures, notes, and references

Abstract

Manuscripts should include an abstract (maximum 300 words). It should be informative and emphasize the novel findings of the study. It should be divided into five categories:

• Background: The phenomenon, survey, reviews and origin of the problem. The abstract should give readers concise and accurate information about the material of the article under the given headings.
• Purpose: Explain the purpose of carrying out this study/analysis
• Methods: The framework of the calculations/observations
• Results: Prediction/analysis or comparisons; a short overview with existing theories or experimental results
• Conclusions: In the context of new results, its significance

Supplementary Information

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Keywords

Please provide 3-5 keywords relevant to the submitted manuscript

Abbreviations

Abbreviations should be mentioned at their first instance in the text and be used consistently thereafter

Text

Manuscripts should be submitted in a Microsoft Word and PDF file format (template enclosed above). Use normal, plain text for font setting (e.g., 10-point, Times New Roman) and provide italics for emphasis in the text. Use the automatic page numbering function to number the pages and do not use field functions. Use tab stops or other commands for indents, not the space bar. Use the table function, not spreadsheets, to create tables. Use the equation editor or MathType for writing/inserting equations. The text of the manuscript should be divided into sections such as Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and Future Scope, with the use of section headings and sub-headings. The manuscript should follow a sequential numerical scheme for the equations, tabular material, figures, and references.

Data Availability

The data availability statement should outline how the data supporting the results presented in your paper can be accessed.

• If your data is stored in a repository, please include hyperlinks and persistent identifiers (e.g., DOI or accession number) for the data when available.
• If your data cannot be shared publicly, for instance, to safeguard the privacy of study participants, this should be clarified.
• Include both the original data generated from your research and any secondary data reuse that supports your results and analyses.

Figure Permission Declaration

The author needs to provide the figure permission if portions of your work, text/figure(s)/table(s), are taken from other sources, and you, the author, will obtain written permission from the copyright owner for the content that has been published before.

References

Citation(s):

Cite references in the text using Roman numerals like [1], [2-4], and/or [6-7, 9-11]. Example: as mentioned in the earlier sentence [1], you have to include the reference. If you need to quote two or three references for a particular point or information, use them in this manner [2-4]. For non-sequential references, you can use the following format: [2-4, 6-8].

References List

The list of references can include works cited in the text that have been published, accepted for publication, communicated, or submitted. Personal communications, unpublished works, and thesis can also be included in the Reference List.

Article from Journal:

• Harris, M., Karper, E., Stacks, G., Hoffman, D., DeNiro, R., Cruz, P., et al. (2001). Writing labs and the Hollywood connection. Journal of Film Writing, 44(3), 213–245.

Article by DOI:

• Slifka, M. K., &Whitton, J. L. (2000). Clinical implications of dysregulated cytokine production. Journal of Molecular Medicine, doi:10.1007/ s001090000086.

Book:

• Calfee, R. C., & Valencia, R. R. (1991). APA guide to preparing manuscripts for journal publication. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Online Document:

• Abou-Allaban, Y., Dell, M. L., Greenberg, W., Lomax, J., Peteet, J., Torres, M., & Cowell, V. (2006). Religious/spiritual commitments and psychiatric practice. Resource document. American Psychiatric Association. Retrieved from http://www.psych.org/edu/ot her_res/lib_archives/archives/200604.pdf. (Accessed June 25, 2007).

Tables

All tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Table 3). Tables should always be cited in the text in consecutive numerical order. For each table, please provide a table caption (title) explaining the components of the table. Identify any previously published material by providing the original source as a reference at the end of the table caption.

Artwork and illustrations

It is highly recommended that you submit all of your artwork – photographs, line drawings, etc. – in electronic format. Your artwork will then be produced to the highest standards with the greatest accuracy to detail. The published work will directly reflect the quality of the artwork provided. Supply all figures electronically. Name your figure files with “Figure” and the figure number (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).

Figure lettering

To add lettering, use Times New Roman font. Keep lettering consistently sized throughout your final-sized artwork, preferably at 10 pt. The variance in type size within an illustration should be minimal. Avoid effects such as shading, outlined letters, or other decorative effects.

Appendix Numbering

All appendices should be numbered using Arabic numerals (Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3, etc.). Appendix parts, where applicable, should be denoted by lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.). If an appendix appears in your article and contains one or more appendix sections, continue the consecutive numbering of the appendices.

Figure Captions

Each figure should have a concise caption accurately describing what the figure depicts. Include all figure captions in the text file of the manuscript. Figure captions should begin with the term “Figure”, followed by the figure number and a colon (e.g., Figure 1:), followed by the figure caption text. Identify all elements found in the figure in the figure caption. Where applicable, use boxes, circles, or other symbols as coordinate points in graphs. Identify previously published material by providing the original source as a reference citation at the end of the figure caption.

Permissions

If you include figures that have already been published elsewhere, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both the print and online formats. Please be aware that some publishers do not grant electronic rights for free, and Chitkara University Publications will not be able to refund any costs incurred to obtain these permissions. In such cases, material from other open and free sources should be used.

After acceptance

Upon acceptance of the article, the authors will receive a License to Publish Agreement. Once the agreement has been completed by the authors, the article will be processed, and the authors will receive the proofs. Authors will be asked to grant Chitkara University Publications the necessary rights to publish and disseminate the article. The accepted article will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). For the full terms and conditions of the license, please refer to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Colour illustrations

Publication of colour illustrations is free of charge.

Galley Proof

The purpose of the Galley Proof is to allow authors to check for typesetting and conversion errors and to verify the completeness and accuracy of the text, tables, and figures. Substantial changes to the content, such as new results, corrected values, changes to the title, or changes in authorship, are not permitted without prior approval from the journal editor.

After publication, if any inaccuracy or error is identified by readers, authors, or editors, it must be immediately reported to the publisher at journals@chitkara.edu.in. The editorial office will conduct a thorough review of the reported issue. If the concern is confirmed, an appropriate formal correction will be issued in accordance with the journal’s publication policies.

Language of the Research Paper

The manuscript and all related communications must be in English.

Instructions for the Special Issue

Before submitting a proposal for a Special Issue, please contact the Editor. Proposals should be submitted as a Word document and should include the following information:

• Names and Details of Guest Editors: Provide the names, affiliations, institutional email addresses, and CVs of all Guest Editors, highlighting their relevant expertise and editorial experience.
• Title and Theme of the Special Issue: Clearly state the proposed title and provide a summary of the theme, including its significance, originality, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.
• Call for Papers: Include a copy of the proposed Call for Papers.
• Proposed Articles: Provide the names of the proposed authors and abstracts of the proposed articles (100–200 words each).
• Proposed Reviewers: Provide a proposed list of reviewers, including their affiliations and institutional email addresses.
• Schedule: Provide a proposed timeline covering manuscript submission, peer review, revision, and finalization.
• Proposal Background: Clearly indicate whether the proposal is based on a Call for Papers or on selected/extended papers from a conference.

All Special Issues are subject to the journal’s peer-review, editorial, ethical, and publication policies. The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Editorial Board, will evaluate each proposal and may accept, request revisions, or reject the proposal.