Submission Guidelines for Authors
[Submission Guidelines can be downloaded as a PDF file here>>]
Submission Process:
We accept only electronic submissions via e-mail as attached documents. Authors are requested to preserve one copy of soft file and send the same file as attachment both to the Chief Editor and Executive Editor at: chiefeditor@rupkatha.com and rupkathajournal@gmail.com.
The authors need to send a declaration via e-mail that they have read the “Terms and Conditions” and will go by the same, and that the attached article is not being currently considered for publication by other publishing agencies.
Since we adhere to blind review process, the authors should avoid entering their name, designation, address and notable works on the attached file. Instead they are requested to send a brief bio-note in a separate document.
Authentication of Affiliation for Research Scholars:
Since we print institutional affiliation information Research Scholars need to send Authentication Certificate issued by Supervisor/Head of the Department/Head of the Institution certifying that the scholar is working under the Supervisor in that particular institution. The certificate can be either in the form of a scanned Certificate or an email sent directly Supervisor/Head of the Department/Head of the Institution to chiefeditor@rupkatha.com and rupkathajournal@gmail.com. The certificate must be sent within 15 DAYS from the date of submission.
File Types:
We process the following doc (text) and image files:
Text formats: Ms Word 97—2007, Open Office Documents. Image format: Jpeg.
Format of the Articles:
We want authors to follow strictly the MLA style while preparing the articles. (Consult the quick references for MLA Style: MLA, Wikipedia, Purdue University). Authors are requested to include the following in the format of their articles:
- Full Title with subtitle, if any.
- An abstract of the article of about 100-150 words.
- Authors should note that the main body of the text should be prepared in such a way that no formatting is needed afterwards. Heading, sub-headings, illustrations should be well accommodated within the main body of the article.
- 5000, inclusive of notes and references.
- All portions of the articles should be double line-spaced.
Book Review
Word-limit: 1500-2000 words
Format: MLA
Editorial Help
We help authors in preparing their articles. For this, author needs to specify this in advance. Our editorial staff will contact the author and try to solve problem.
Language
The journal is published in the English language and we accept both UK and US spellings. Authors should refrain themselves from using racist and sexist terms.
Visual Images
We encourage the authors to incorporate visual images like diagram, maps and pictures in their writings in innovative ways so that the reader get some sort of multimedia experience. All kinds of visual images should be treated as ‘Figures’, and if possible, authors are requested to present the figures in hyperlinked state.
Authors should note that they should get, before submission, the permission from the concerned person or authority for reproducing the visual images. We will not remain responsible for any kind of copyright violation on the part of the authors.
Peer Review Process:
We follow a strict double-blind reviewing of the submitted works. We promise to conceal always the identity of both the reviewers and the author from both parties. Primarily the submitted articles will be considered by the editors for the confirmation of the standard and the scope of the journal. If any submitted article fails to fulfil primary standard, the same will be rejected and the author will be communicated the decision promptly. If the editors are satisfied, they will select two or more reviewers for detailed consideration of the articles. Receipt of works is acknowledged as soon as possible (within 3 days). If you do not get any reply, resend the mail . Decision on a submitted article along with reviewers’ comments will be communicated to the author within 3 months. The editors may advise the author to revise the article for publication.
