Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Guidelines:

1. The manuscript must be original and has not been previously published or submitted to be published elsewhere.
2. The manuscript must be submitted in English and MS Word (.doc/.docx) format only.
3. The first page should mention title of the manuscript and author(s) details. The title of the manuscript should be bold-faced, centered and fully capitalised in a 12 point-Times New Roman font style.
4. Author(s) details should contain name, designation, affiliation, address, mobile number and email address.
5. The manuscript must be accompanied by a brief abstract. The abstract should elucidate in brief the background, objectives, methodology, findings and conclusion. Abstract including key words (preferably 3-6 nos.) must not exceed 300 words.
6. An appropriate number of JEL codes should be provided.
7. Manuscript should be typed in 12 point-Times New Roman font style with a single space and single column with 1 inch margin on a standard A4 size portrait setting paper. The text should be fully justified. The length of the manuscript should not exceed 5000 words.
8. The titles of the tables and figures must be bold, centered and above the respective tables and figures. Source(s) must be mentioned below the respective tables and figures.
9. All in-text citations and references must follow APA 7th Edition only.
10. Author(s) of the manuscript should submit a plagiarism report along with the manuscript.

Declaration and Copyright form
Upon intimation of acceptance of manuscript for publication, the author (s) of the concerned manuscript will have to submit a Declaration and Copyright Form(Download Form).

Review process
Manuscripts are subjected to a double-blinded review process. The decision of the Internal Editorial Board is final regarding publication of articles.

Plagiarism
Manuscripts following similarity score below 10% are considered acceptable, with suggestions for minor revisions, if necessary.

Article processing charges
Your publication will be freely accessible online on our journal’s webpage, ensuring maximum visibility and reach.
If you wish to receive a printed copy of the journal, it will be available for a nominal fee. Details regarding the payment shall be shared in due course.