Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

All manuscripts must be original and unpublished. Each author may submit a maximum of three papers, regardless of authorship order. Requests to modify author names, author order, or affiliations will not be accepted after submission. Submissions may employ any research methodology. The designated track code must be included at the beginning of the title (e.g., Track code #: Title).

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Guidelines for Abstract Submission (Strictly Up To 250 Words)

  • Purpose

  • Study design/methodology/approach

  • Findings

  • Research limitations

  • Practical implications

  • Managerial/ Social implications

  • Originality and Value

Guidelines for Full Paper Submission

  • Manuscripts should be prepared in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins on all sides and a page size of 8.5” × 11”. The references may be single spaced. (Appendices, tables, figures, citations, and references must be prepared in accordance with the APA - American Psychological Association Style Guide)

  • The complete submission, including the title page (in Title Case), abstract, main text, figures, tables, and references must be compiled into a single document in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format only

  • Headings: Use only three levels, all in bold.

    • First level: ALL CAPS, centered
    • Second level:Title Case, aligned left
    • Third level: Sentence case, indented, italicized, and run into the paragraph
  • Word Count: Submissions should be between 6000 to 8000 words. (including abstract, references, tables, and figures).

  • Do not include page numbers or running heads. If notes are necessary, footnotes are used on the same page. Endnotes should not be used.

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Please Note:

  • Full Research Paper submission is mandatory for publication.
  • Selected manuscripts will be recommended for publication to Journal indexed in Scopus/Web of Science or listed in ABDC subject to fulfillment of terms and conditions of the journals. APC (in case) will be applicable accordingly.