Author Guidelines

  1. Submission Process
  • Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal’s online submission system available on the journal website.
  • Ensure that the manuscript adheres to the journal’s formatting guidelines outlined below.
  • A cover letter should be included with the submission, providing a brief overview of the significance of the work and any relevant conflicts of interest.
  1. Manuscript Preparation
  • Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the journal’s specified style guide, which follows the APA (American Psychological Association) style.
  • Include a title page containing the title of the manuscript, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact information.
  • Abstract: Provide a structured abstract of no more than 250 words summarizing the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions of the study.
  • Main Text: Organize the manuscript into sections such as Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • References: Follow the APA style guidelines for formatting citations and references.
  1. Figures and Tables
  • All figures and tables should be cited in the text and numbered consecutively.
  • Ensure that figures are of high quality with clear labelling and captions.
  • Tables should be formatted for clarity and ease of understanding.
  1. Ethical Considerations
  • Authors should adhere to ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or funding sources that may have influenced the research.
  1. Peer Review Process
  • All manuscripts will undergo a thorough peer review process by experts in the field.
  • Authors may suggest potential reviewers, but the final selection is at the discretion of the editor.
  1. Copyright and Licensing
  • Authors retain copyright of their work published in the journal.
  • The journal may require authors to grant a license for the dissemination of their work.
  1. Publication Charges
  • The Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services does not impose any publication charges or article processing fees. Open access charges are applicable.
  1. Contact Information
  • For inquiries regarding the submission process or manuscript status, contact the editorial office at [email protected].
  1. Additional Information
  • Additional information regarding the journal’s policies and requirements can be found on the journal website or by contacting the editorial office.
  1. Disclaimer
  • The views and opinions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services.

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions if they believe there has been a misunderstanding or error in the review process. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the editor-in-chief, who will review the case and make a final decision. Complaints about the editorial process or ethical issues can also be directed to the editor-in-chief for resolution.