RARJ Guidelines
How to prepare, submit and publish your research
Submission Guideline
- Authors are invited to submit unpublished, original research articles, review papers, and case studies.
- Formatting Requirements:
- Manuscript must be in MS Word format
- Font in English: Times New Roman, Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5
- Font in Hindi: Krutidev Size 12, Line Spacing 1.5
- APA (latest) citation style to be followed
- Submission Process:
- To submit via the portal please log in or create an account, then use the "Submit Manuscript" form in your dashboard.
Author Warranties and Definitions
- The work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
- All authors have significantly contributed and approved the final version.
- All sources have been appropriately acknowledged.
- Ethical approvals have been obtained where required.
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
- Anusandhaniki follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
- The journal takes plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, and unethical research practices seriously and acts accordingly if such issues are identified.
Author Responsibilities
- Ensure that their submissions are original and properly referenced
- Follow the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines
- Disclose conflicts of interest
- Cooperate with editors during the revision and review process
Dealing with Potential Misconduct
- If suspected misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data falsification) arises:
- It will be thoroughly investigated by the editorial board.
- Authors will be contacted for clarification.
- Articles may be retracted or corrected as necessary.
- Institutions may be informed when appropriate.
Plagiarism Policy
- The journal uses reliable plagiarism detection software.
- Any article showing signs of plagiarism (above acceptable thresholds) will be immediately rejected or sent back for revision.
- Permissible Similarity Index: Maximum 10–15% (excluding references and standard terms).
- Any proven academic misconduct may lead to blacklisting of the author(s). All submissions are screened for similarity. Thresholds:
- 0–10% — Accepted (proceed normally).
- 10–40% — Returned for revision / clarification (author action required).
- >40% — Desk reject for plagiarism / similarity.
Ethical Oversight
- All human or animal studies must include a statement of ethical approval.
- Any suspected unethical behavior will be investigated.
- Consent for publication should be obtained when applicable.
Intellectual Property Rights
- Authors retain the copyright of their articles.
- The journal and the University hold the right to publish, archive, and disseminate content digitally.
- Proper citation is mandatory when research articles are used or referenced.
Manuscript Template
Download or view the official manuscript template before submitting your article.
Copyright Form
Authors must submit a signed copyright form along with their manuscript.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions