AUTHOR GUIDELINES
- Introduction
SELP JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE / RESEARCH EXPLORER / SCIENCE EXPLORE / TAMILAIVU SANGAMAM are the official journals of Indian Academic Researchers Association which provide an opportunity to academicians to explore their research skill through publication in our journals. IARA Journals invite original, high-quality, and unpublished research work from academicians, researchers, professionals, and scholars. Authors are required to adhere strictly to the following guidelines to ensure quality, transparency, and ethical publishing standards.
- Types of Manuscripts Accepted
- Original Research Articles
- Review Papers
- Conceptual Papers
- Case Studies
- Short Communications
- Book Reviews
- Conference Papers (Extended Versions)
- Submission Requirements
3.1 Originality
- Manuscripts must be original and unpublished
- Should not be under consideration elsewhere
3.2 Language
- Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English
- Avoid grammatical and typographical errors
3.3 Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: Standard (1 inch on all sides)
- Alignment: Justified
3.4 Structure of Manuscript
Manuscript should be 5000-8000 words with the following details
- Title Page
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (4–6 words)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Objectives of the Study
- Research Methodology
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Findings
- Suggestions / Recommendations
- Conclusion
- References (Minimum 20)
- Citation and Referencing
Authors should use APA reference style and should ensure Accuracy, Consistency and Proper citation of all sources
- Plagiarism Policy
- Similarity index must be ≤10–15%
- Manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening
- Authorship Criteria
Only individuals who contributed significantly should be listed as authors. All authors must Approve the final manuscript and agree to submission
- Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose financial support, Institutional affiliations and any potential conflicts
- Ethical Requirements
- Research involving humans/animals must have ethical approval .
- Data must be Authentic, Reliable and no fabrication or falsification allowed
- AI Usage Policy
- Any use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed
- AI detection should be less then 20 %
- Authors are fully responsible for content
- Peer Review Process
- Double-blind review system
- Reviewed by at least two experts
Decision categories such as Accept , Minor Revision , Major Revision and Reject
- Revision Guidelines
- Authors must address all reviewer comments
- Submit revised manuscript with Highlighted changes and Response to reviewers
- Article Processing Charges (APC)
- APC will applicable only for the article accepted for publication
- No hidden charges
- Copyright and Licensing
- Authors retain copyright form
- License terms clearly specified in the form
- Withdrawal Policy
- Allowed before peer review
- Restricted after acceptance
- Publication Ethics Compliance
Authors must adhere to Ethical publishing standards, Transparency in research and UGC-aligned guidelines
- Submission Process
Online submission through journal website with single word file including Manuscript, Author details and Declaration form
- Contact Information
For queries, authors may contact the editorial office through the official website:
https://iaraindia.com/