Manuscript Submission – Prabodh International Journal of Languages & Social Sciences

1. Manuscript Preparation

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in English.
  • Title Page: Include the title, author names, affiliations, contact information for the corresponding author, and any acknowledgments or funding sources.
  • Abstract: Provide a concise abstract (150-250 words) summarizing the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: List 4-6 keywords that accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.
 

2. Manuscript Formatting

  • File Format: Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX (.tex) format.
  • Text Layout: Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt), double-spacing, and 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Sections: Organize the manuscript into the following sections:
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • References
  • Headings: Use consistent and clearly defined headings and subheadings.
  • Figures and Tables: Include figures and tables within the text, numbered consecutively with descriptive captions.
 

3. References

  • Citation Style: Use APA (American Psychological Association) style for citations and references for papers of Social Sciences and MLA (Modern Languages Association) papers of Languages
  • Reference List: Include a complete list of references cited in the text, formatted according to APA guidelines.
 

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Ethical Approval: Include a statement confirming that ethical approval was obtained for research involving human or animal subjects.
  • Informed Consent: State that informed consent was obtained from all human participants.
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
 

5. Supplementary Materials

  • Supporting Information: Submit any supplementary materials (e.g., datasets, additional figures) as separate files.
 

6. Submission Process

  • Online Submission: Submit the manuscript via email.
  • Cover Letter: Include a cover letter addressing the editor, highlighting the significance of the work and its suitability for the journal.
  • Declarations: Provide declarations regarding authorship, originality, ethical considerations, and conflicts of interest.
 

7. Peer Review

  • Review Process: Manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  • Reviewer Suggestions: Authors may suggest potential reviewers, but the final selection is at the editor’s discretion.
 

8. Revisions and Resubmission

  • Revision Submission: If revisions are requested, submit the revised manuscript along with a detailed response letter addressing each reviewer comment.
  • Resubmission: Use the email to resubmit revised manuscripts.
 

9. Proofs and Publication

  • Proofreading: Authors will receive proofs for final proofreading before publication.
  • Publication: Upon final approval, the manuscript will be published online and in the next available print issue.
 
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR PRABODH INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
 
  1. General Requirements
    • Language: English (Punjabi, Hindi as per Language specific Research Paper)
    • Length: Manuscripts should not exceed 8000 words, including references and appendices.
    • Structure: Include Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, and References.
  1. Formatting
    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
    • Spacing: Double-spaced.
    • Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
    • Headings: Use APA heading styles for Social Sciences Papers and MLA for Languages Papers
  1. References/Works Cited
    • Follow APA 7th edition/MLA 9th edition guidelines.
    • Example: Ramesh, F.J. (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume (Issue), page numbers (APA)
    • Example: Ramesh, F.J. “Title of the Article.” Journal Name, vol. Volume, no. Issue, 2020, pp. page numbers.(MLA)
  1. Figures and Tables
    • Include within the text at the appropriate points.
    • Number consecutively (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1).
    • Provide descriptive captions.
  1. Submission Process
    • Submit via email.
    • Cover Letter: Include a cover letter detailing the manuscript’s importance and relevance.
    • Ethical Declarations: Include statements on ethical approval, conflicts of interest, and funding.
  1. Review and Publication
    • Peer Review: Double-blind process.
    • Revisions: Submit revised manuscripts with a response to reviewer comments.
    • Proofs: Authors will receive proofs for final corrections before publication.

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