GUIDE TO AUTHORS


The journal cordially invites the submission of original research articles and review papers, in either English or Bengali, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogues. This initiative aims to significantly enrich the academic community, comprising scholars and students across diverse fields, and contribute meaningfully to the realm of multidisciplinary research. Contributors are earnestly encouraged to carefully follow the specified submission guidelines.

Guide for Authors/Contributors:

Word Limit:
  1. Research articles: 3000 to 6000 words (excluding references and tables)
  2. Review articles: 1500 to 2500 words (excluding references and tables)
Manuscripts Format:
  1. MS Word doc/docx format
  2. Font: Times New Roman 12 point (Title: 16 point, Sub-heading: 14 point), 1.5 line spacing
  3. For manuscripts in Bengali: Abhro Kalpurush font, 12 point
Structure of Manuscripts:
  1. Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References (cited in scientific style)
Figures & Tables:
  1. Limit to 4 tables/figures per article
  2. Authors are requested to submit images separately as JPG/PNG files with good resolution (300 dpi).
References:
  1. In-text parenthetical citations in ‘author-date’ format
  2. Reference list in alphabetical order
  3. Follow APA style guide 6th Edition.
Author Details:
  1. Submission to include details of the corresponding author and co-authors (names, affiliations, ORCID and VIDWAN ID if available).
  2. Authors are expected to provide proper attribution and cite sources appropriately.
Peer Review:
  1. Submissions will undergo rigorous peer review by expert referees.
  2. Reviews are intended to provide constructive comments and suggestions to enhance the quality of research dissemination.
Certification:
  1. Authors should certify that the submitted article has not been published and is not under consideration elsewhere for publication.
Copyright Agreement:

Upon submission of a paper for publication, the author agrees to transfer the copyright to the Editor/Publisher. This transfer encompasses any subsequent use, reprint, or reproduction by any party. The purpose is to facilitate the dissemination and distribution of scholarly work.

Submission Guidelines:

Articles that do not adhere to the outlined guidelines may not be considered for publication. Manuscripts, including articles and book reviews, will only be accepted with the explicit approval of the editorial board of the Journal. The adherence to these guidelines ensures the quality and consistency of content published in the journal.

All articles must be submitted to scintia@nsmashoknagar.ac.in

For further assistance or queries, contributors can reach out to the editors at scintia@nsmashoknagar.ac.in We look forward to your valuable contributions and engagement in advancing scholarly discourse

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