Guidelines for Authors

Guidelines for Authors

1. Originality

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Similarity (plagiarism) must be below 10–15%.

2. Language & Format

  • Written in English, in MS Word (DOC/DOCX).
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, 1-inch margins.

3. Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page (Title, Authors, Affiliation, Email, ORCID if any)
  • Abstract (200–300 words) + 4–6 Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Results & Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References (APA 7th Edition)

4. Types of Submissions

  • Research Articles (3000–7000 words)
  • Review Papers (4000–8000 words)
  • Short Communications (1500–3000 words)
  • Case Studies / Book Reviews (if relevant)

5. Peer Review

  • Double-blind review by at least 2 reviewers.
  • Authors may be asked to revise before acceptance.

6. Ethics

  • Follow COPE guidelines.
  • Proper acknowledgments & ethical approvals (if applicable).

7. Publication Policy

  • Open Access – free for readers worldwide.
  • Copyright: Authors retain rights, with citation of SIJRI.

8. Submission

  • Submit via official email or online submission portal.
  • Acknowledgement within 3–5 working days.

9. Contact

  • Email: paradoxpublisher@gmail.com
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