Manuscript Submission Checklist
Authors are required to check their manuscript against the journal’s criteria during the submission process. Manuscripts that do not adhere to the following guidelines may be returned to the authors:
- The submission has not been previously published or submitted for consideration in another journal.
- All submission files must be in Microsoft Word format.
- The URLs for the references should include the date and place from which the data was retrieved, along with the full link to the source. References should only include relevant sources that are directly cited in the text.
- All illustrations, figures, and tables should be included within the text at the appropriate place, rather than at the end. Authors should also provide the source files for all tables, figures, and images.
- The text complies with the journal’s format and bibliographic requirements.
- The manuscript has been approved by all co-authors, if any, as well as by the responsible authorities – tacitly or explicitly – at the institute where the work has been carried out. The publisher will not be held legally responsible in the event of any compensation claims.
Author Guidelines
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Manuscript Submission
Submitting a manuscript implies that:
- The work described has not been published before.
- The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- Publication has been approved by all co-authors (if any) and by the relevant authorities—tacitly or explicitly—at the institution where the work was conducted.
The publisher assumes no legal responsibility for any claims regarding compensation.
Data Availability
The data availability statement should outline how the data supporting the results presented in your paper can be accessed.
- If your data is stored in a repository, please include hyperlinks and persistent identifiers (e.g., DOI or accession number) for the data when available.
- If your data cannot be shared publicly, for instance, to safeguard the privacy of study participants, this should be clarified.
- Include both the original data generated from your research and any secondary data reuse that supports your results and analyses.
Figure Permission Declaration
The author needs to provide the figure permission if portions of your work, text/figure(s)/table(s), are taken from other sources, and you, the author, will obtain written permission from the copyright owner for the content that has been published before.
Online Submission
Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts online. Electronic submission significantly reduces editorial and review times, expediting overall publication. To submit, please follow the “Submit online” link on the right side of the journal’s webpage and upload all required files as instructed on the screen.
The following information should be included for online submission:
- Corresponding Author: Full name
- Postal Address: Complete mailing address for correspondence during processing
- Contact Information: Email address, and phone and fax numbers
- Article Title: Full title of the manuscript
- Authors: Complete list of authors and co-authors (Note: Once the referee’s decision is made, no changes in author names, sequence, or additions/removals will be allowed)
- Article Type: Specify as Letter, Regular Research Article, Review, etc.
- Abstract: Summary of your article
- Article Status: Indicate whether it is new, revised, resubmitted, or accepted
- Classification Scheme: Field or domain classification
- Keywords: List of keywords relevant to your article
- Permission: Approval to reproduce any previously published material
- File Format: Only .docx files are accepted, prepared in Word.
- Figures/Tables: Indicate the number of figures and tables included
Instructions for a Special Issue
Before submitting a proposal for a Special Issue, please contact the Editor. Proposals should be submitted as a Word document and should include the following information:
- Names and Details of Guest Editors: Provide the names, affiliations, institutional email addresses, and CVs of all Guest Editors, highlighting their relevant expertise and editorial experience.
- Title and Theme of the Special Issue: Clearly state the proposed title and provide a summary of the theme, including its significance, originality, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.
- Call for Papers: Include a copy of the proposed Call for Papers.
- Proposed Articles: Provide the names of the proposed authors and abstracts of the proposed articles (100–200 words each).
- Proposed Reviewers: Provide a proposed list of reviewers, including their affiliations and institutional email addresses.
- Schedule: Provide a proposed timeline covering manuscript submission, peer review, revision, and finalization.
- Proposal Background: Clearly indicate whether the proposal is based on a Call for Papers or on selected/extended papers from a conference.
All Special Issues are subject to the journal’s peer-review, editorial, ethical, and publication policies. The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Editorial Board, will evaluate each proposal and may accept, request revisions, or reject the proposal.
Contact for Permissions
For permission to reproduce material in other publications, please contact: editor.tmg@chitkara.edu.in
Submission Guidelines
To ensure a seamless submission and review process, kindly adhere to the following guidelines:
| Format |
Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word format. |
| Article Length |
Articles must be between 5,000 and 7,000 words, encompassing all content. |
| Title |
Provide a concise title, preferably 15-25 words. |
| Author Details |
List all authors in your desired order.
Each author should have an email (preferably institutional), full name (with desired middle names/initials), and affiliation at the time of research. |
| Biographies and Acknowledgements |
Submit the title page as a separate Word document. Limit biographies to 100 words per author.
The title page should include:
- A concise and informative title
- The name(s) of the author(s)
- The affiliation(s) and address (es) of the author(s)
- The e-mail address, telephone number, and fax number of the corresponding author
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| Research Funding |
Disclose funding sources in the acknowledgements section. |
| Structured Abstract |
Must be included and follow this format:
Always include: purpose, methods, findings, implications, and originality.
Within the range of 250 words to 350 words, including 4-8 keywords |
| An example of the structured abstract: |
Purpose:
What is the main research question or problem you’re addressing?
Why is this research important or needed?
Example: “This study aims to explore the effects of remote work on employee productivity and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Methods:
Describe the research design, data collection methods, and analysis.
Are you using a qualitative or quantitative approach? Or both?
Example: “A mixed-methods approach was employed, collecting data through online surveys (n = 500) and semi-structured interviews (n = 50) among remote workers.”
Findings:
Summarize the main results of your research.
What did you discover or conclude?
Example: “Results indicate a 15% increase in productivity among remote workers, though 30% reported feelings of isolation.”
Implications:
How can academicians and researchers benefit from this research? How does the subject domain get contributed?
How can practitioners or policymakers use your findings?
What are the real-world applications?
Example: “Organizations should consider implementing regular virtual social events to combat feelings of isolation among remote workers.”
Originality:
Explain what makes your research unique.
How does your work differ from or build upon previous studies?
Example: “Unlike previous studies that focused on remote work in tech industries, this study broadens the scope, capturing diverse sectors during an unprecedented global event.”
Keywords: 4-6 essential keywords, separated by colons.
Note:
Maintain clarity and conciseness. Use an active voice where possible. Avoid jargon and complex terminologies. Refer to the journal’s specific guidelines. |
| Headings |
Must be concise. First level is in bold; subsequent levels are in italics. |
| Abbreviations |
Abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter. |
| Footnotes |
Footnotes can be used to give additional information, which may include the citation of a reference included in the reference list. They should not consist solely of a reference citation, and they should never include the bibliographic details of a reference. They should also not contain any figures or tables.
Footnotes to the text are numbered consecutively; those to tables should be indicated by superscript lower-case letters (or asterisks for significance values and other statistical data). Footnotes to the title or the authors of the article are not given reference symbols.
Always use footnotes instead of endnotes. |
| Acknowledgments |
Acknowledgments of people, grants, funds, etc. should be placed in this section before the reference list and at the end of the text of a manuscript. The names of funding organizations/society should be written in full. |
| Figures and Tables |
Tables
All tables must be numbered using Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Table 3). Tables should always be cited in the text in consecutive numerical order. For each table, please provide a table caption (title) explaining the components of the table. Identify any previously published material by providing the original source as a reference at the end of the table caption.
Artwork and Illustrations Guidelines
It is highly recommended that you submit all of your artwork – photographs, line drawings, etc. – in electronic format. Your artwork will then be produced to the highest standards with the greatest accuracy to detail. The published work will directly reflect the quality of the artwork provided. Supply all figures electronically. Name your figure files with “Figure” and the figure number (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
Figure Lettering
To add lettering, use Times New Roman font. Keep lettering consistently sized throughout your final-sized artwork, preferably at 10 pt. The variance in type size within an illustration should be minimal. Avoid effects such as shading, outlined letters, or other decorative effects.
Appendix Numbering
All appendices should be numbered using Arabic numerals (Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3, etc.). Appendix parts, where applicable, should be denoted by lowercase letters (a, b, c, etc.). If an appendix appears in your article and contains one or more appendix sections, continue the consecutive numbering of the appendices.
Figure Captions
Each figure should have a concise caption accurately describing what the figure depicts. Include all figure captions in the text file of the manuscript. Figure captions should begin with the term “Figure”, followed by the figure number and a colon (e.g., Figure 1:), followed by the figure caption text. Identify all elements found in the figure in the figure caption. Where applicable, use boxes, circles, or other symbols as coordinate points in graphs. Identify previously published material by providing the original source as a reference citation at the end of the figure caption. |
| Permissions |
If you include figures that have already been published elsewhere, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both the print and online formats. Please be aware that some publishers do not grant electronic rights for free, and Chitkara University Publications will not be able to refund any costs incurred to obtain these permissions. In such cases, material from other open and free sources should be used. |
| Electronic Supplementary Material |
The journal accepts electronic multimedia files (animations, movies, audio, etc.) and other supplementary files to be published online along with an article or book chapter. This feature can add dimension to the author’s article, as certain information cannot be printed or is more convenient in electronic form.
Supply all supplementary material in standard file formats. Please include the following information in each file:
article title, journal name, author names; affiliation, and e-mail address of the corresponding author.
To accommodate user downloads, please keep in mind that larger-sized files may require very long download times and that some users may experience other problems during downloading. Audio, Video, and Animations. Always use MPEG-1 (.mpg) format.
If supplying any supplementary material, the text must make specific mention of the material as a citation, similar to that of figures and tables. Refer to the supplementary files as “Online Resource”, e.g., “… as shown in the animation (Online Resource 3)”, “… additional data are given in Online Resource 4”.Name the files consecutively, e.g. “ESM_3.mpg”, “ESM_4.pdf”.
For each supplementary material, please supply a concise caption describing the content of the file. Electronic supplementary material will be published as received from the author without any conversion, editing, or reformatting.
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| Spreadsheets |
Spreadsheets should be converted to PDF if no interaction with the data is intended. If the readers should be encouraged to make their own calculations, spreadsheets should be submitted as .xls files (MS Excel). |
| References |
Use the American Psychological Association- 7th Edition (APA7) referencing style.
Ensure all citations are complete, accurate, and consistent. Remember to always uphold ethical standards regarding authorship and research presentation.
Provide each author’s email id (prefer to the institutions) and ORCID,. If you don’t have an ORCID profile then you can register yourself by using the following link https://orcid.org/ |
| After acceptance |
Upon acceptance of the article, the authors will receive a License to Publish Agreement. Once the agreement has been completed by the authors, the article will be processed, and the authors will receive the proofs. Authors will be asked to grant Chitkara University Publications the necessary rights to publish and disseminate the article. The accepted article will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). For the full terms and conditions of the license, please refer to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. |
| Colour illustrations |
Publication of colour illustrations is free of charge. |
| Galley Proof |
The purpose of the Galley Proof is to allow authors to check for typesetting and conversion errors and to verify the completeness and accuracy of the text, tables, and figures. Substantial changes to the content, such as new results, corrected values, changes to the title, or changes in authorship, are not permitted without prior approval from the journal editor.
After publication, if any inaccuracy or error is identified by readers, authors, or editors, it must be immediately reported to the publisher at journals@chitkara.edu.in. The editorial office will conduct a thorough review of the reported issue. If the concern is confirmed, an appropriate formal correction will be issued in accordance with the journal’s publication policies.
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| Language of the Paper |
The manuscript and all related communications must be in English. |
Acknowledgments
Acknowledge colleagues and scientific or technical staff for their support. This section should not be numbered.
Authorship contribution
Please provide the contribution of each author.
Funding
If financial support was received from any organization or agency, provide full details under this section. Include the full name of the funding agency, the initials, the country, the grant number, and the date the grant was sanctioned.
Author Guidelines
Author guidelines are available separately, in reference to the submission guidelines, paper formatting instructions, and the required reference style.
Research and Publishing Ethics Guidelines
Maintaining the integrity, transparency, and respectability of academic publishing is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all manuscripts published meet the highest ethical standards, in alignment with the guidelines stipulated by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). For more information, visit https://publicationethics.org/
Key Ethical Guidelines
Originality and Plagiarism:
All submissions must be original contributions. Manuscripts that have been published in their current or a substantially similar form should not be submitted. Specific exceptions, such as pre-prints or conference papers, are detailed in our policies. Disclosure of any significant overlap with previous work must be made to the journal editor at submission.
Exclusivity
Manuscripts should be submitted to this journal exclusively and should not be under consideration by any other publication simultaneously.
Conflict of Interest
All potential conflicts of interest, whether personal, financial, or academic, must be declared upon manuscript submission. This ensures transparency and helps the editor make informed decisions regarding the manuscript’s handling.
Copyright Adherence
By submitting your work, you confirm that it does not infringe on any existing copyrights.
Breaches of Ethics
Violations of the above guidelines are taken seriously. Authors found to be in violation may face actions ranging from manuscript rejection to reporting to their affiliated institutions.
We are devoted to promoting an academic environment where research is conducted ethically and responsibly. By adhering to these principles, authors contribute to the integrity and robustness of scholarly communication.
NOTE
- If authors do not respond to editorial correspondence after the peer-review process, and fail to respond to three reminder emails sent at regular intervals, the paper will be withdrawn from the active list.
- A withdrawn paper may be re-considered if the author submits a request explaining the genuine reason for the delay through the head of the affiliated department to the publisher.
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