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GUIDLINES FOR AUTHORS

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Submission Guidelines:

1. Scope of the Magazine

We accept research articles in the following disciplines:

  • Humanities and Social Sciences: History, Literature, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.

  • Natural Sciences and Technology: Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, etc.

  • Interdisciplinary Studies: Any work that bridges disciplines and presents new perspectives.

Articles can be submitted in Assamese, English, and Hindi.

2. Originality and Plagiarism

  • Submissions must be original and unpublished. Manuscripts under consideration elsewhere will not be accepted.

  • Authors are responsible for checking for plagiarism and ensuring the authenticity of their work.

  • Submissions with more than 10% plagiarism will be automatically rejected.

3. Manuscript Preparation

3.1 Formatting

  • Font: Times New Roman (for English), Kruti Dev (for Hindi), and Unicode Assamese (for Assamese). 

  • Languages: Contributions are accepted in Assamese, English, Hindi, and other regional languages. Please provide an abstract in English (for non-English articles).

  • Font Size: 12-point for the main text and 10-point for footnotes.

  • Line Spacing: 1.5 for the main text, single-spaced for block quotes and footnotes.

  • Margins: 1-inch on all sides.

  • Word Limit:

    • Research Articles: 3000–6000 words.

    • Short Research Notes: 1500–2500 words.

    • Article/Essays: 1500-3000 words

    • Book Reviews: 800–1200 words.

    • Shot Stories: 1000-2000 words

    • Poems: Maximum 40 lines

    • 3.2 Structure

  • Title Page: Include the title, author’s name, affiliation, and email address.

  • Abstract: 150-250 words summarizing the research objectives, methods, and key findings.

  • Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords.

  • Main Text: Include an introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, and conclusion.

  • Footnotes: Use sparingly and for explanatory purposes, not for citations.

  • Artwork/Photographs: Must be submitted in high-resolution format with a brief description.

  • Formatting: Submissions should be in Word format (.doc or .docx), using Times New Roman 12-point font for English and appropriate fonts for other languages.

  • References: Follow MLA/APA style for citations where applicable.

  • Originality: All submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized content will not be accepted.

  • Deadline for Submission: on going

  • 4. Figures, Tables, and Illustrations

  • All figures, tables, and illustrations must be appropriately captioned.

  • Ensure that images/illustrations are of high quality (at least 300 DPI) and placed within the text, not at the end.

  • Number tables and figures sequentially and refer to them in the text (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2).

  • Artwork/Photographs: Must be submitted in high-resolution format with a brief description.

5. Submission Process

  • Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

  • Email submissions to: Please email your submissions to majuliemagazine@gmail.com/ majuliejournal@umkcollege.in with the subject line: “Submission for MAJULI e-magazine – [Your Name]”.

  • Authors should include a brief biography (max 100 words) and a declaration of originality in the submission email.

  • References: Follow MLA/APA style for citations where applicable.
    Originality: All submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized content will not be accepted.

7. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.

  • Authors will be informed of the acceptance, rejection, or required revisions within 6-8 weeks of submission.

  • Revised articles should be resubmitted within the time frame specified in the editor's communication.

8. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must disclose any conflict of interest.

  • The research must adhere to relevant ethical standards, especially when dealing with human participants or sensitive topics.

  • Authors should ensure that all co-authors are credited appropriately.

9. Copyright and Open Access

  • Upon acceptance, the copyright for the article will remain with the author, but Majuli reserves the right to publish it online.

  • Articles will be published under a Creative Commons license, making them freely accessible to the public.

10. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding submissions, please contact:

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