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The Editorial Board of Research Churning (अन्वेषण मंथन) invites researchers, academicians, educators, professionals, and research scholars to submit original and unpublished manuscripts for consideration. The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, ethical publishing, and editorial transparency through a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process.

Registration and Online Submission

·      Authors must Register or Log In through the journal's online submission system before submitting a manuscript.

·      Only registered authors can submit manuscripts, track the progress of submissions, receive editorial notifications, and communicate with the Editorial Office.

·     Manuscripts should be submitted exclusively through the journal website. Submissions through email or any other mode may not be considered unless specifically requested by the Editorial Office.

Scope and Types of Manuscripts

The journal welcomes high-quality contributions from multidisciplinary fields, including but not limited to Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Law, Science, Technology, Environmental Studies, Library and Information Science, and other emerging areas.

The following categories of manuscripts are accepted:

·         Original Research Articles

·         Review Articles

·         Case Studies

·         Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

·         Short Communications

·         Book Reviews

·         Scholarly Essays and Perspectives

General Manuscript Requirements

Authors should ensure that:

·         The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publisher.

·         The work represents the genuine intellectual contribution of the author(s).

·         The manuscript is written in clear and scholarly English or Hindi.

·         The content is free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and any form of academic misconduct.

·         The manuscript strictly follows the journal's formatting and referencing guidelines.

Manuscript Structure

A standard research article should include the following sections:

1.      Title of the Manuscript

2.      Author Name(s), Affiliation(s), and ORCID ID (if available)

3.      Corresponding Author Details (Email and Contact Information)

4.      Abstract (150–250 words)

5.      Keywords (4–6 keywords)

6.      Introduction

7.      Review of Literature (where applicable)

8.      Objectives / Research Questions / Hypotheses

9.      Research Methodology

10.  Results and Discussion

11.  Conclusion

12.  Acknowledgements (if applicable)

13.  Funding Information (if applicable)

14.  Conflict of Interest Declaration

15.  References

Formatting Guidelines

·         File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

·         Paper Size: A4

·         Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

·         Font: Times New Roman (English), Mangal or Unicode font (Hindi)

·         Font Size: 12 pt for text; 14 pt bold for the title

·         Line Spacing: 1.5

·         Text Alignment: Justified

·         Page Numbering: Bottom centre or bottom right

·         Tables and Figures: Number consecutively and provide clear captions. All figures and tables must be cited within the text.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should clearly state:

·         Purpose of the study,

·         Research methodology,

·         Key findings,

·         Major conclusions.

The abstract should be concise, self-contained, and between 150–250 words. Authors should also provide 4–6 relevant keywords immediately below the abstract.

Citation and Referencing Style

Authors should use a consistent and internationally recognized citation style. The journal recommends the APA (7th Edition) referencing style unless otherwise specified.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

·         Every in-text citation appears in the reference list.

·         Every reference listed has been cited within the manuscript.

·         References are accurate, complete, and formatted correctly.

Ethical Requirements

Before submission, authors must ensure that:

·         The manuscript is entirely original.

·         All co-authors have significantly contributed to the research and approved the final version.

·         Appropriate permissions have been obtained for copyrighted materials, images, figures, tables, or datasets.

·         Research involving human participants or animals has received approval from the relevant ethics committee or institutional review board, where applicable.

·         All applicable legal, institutional, and ethical standards have been followed.

Plagiarism and AI Policy

Research Churning follows a strict policy against plagiarism and unethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Plagiarism

·         All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

·         Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, self-plagiarism, fabricated data, or manipulated citations may be rejected immediately.

AI-Generated Content

·         Authors must prepare manuscripts through their own scholarly and intellectual efforts.

·         The use of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, or any other generative AI tool to create substantial manuscript content, research findings, analysis, conclusions, images, or references is strictly prohibited.

·         AI tools may only be used for limited language editing or grammar assistance and must not replace the author's original academic contribution.

·         AI systems or language models cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

Editorial Screening (Desk Review)

All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment to evaluate:

·         Suitability to the journal's aims and scope,

·         Originality and academic significance,

·         Compliance with formatting requirements,

·         Language quality and presentation,

·         Adherence to ethical and publication standards.

The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fail to meet these minimum requirements before peer review.

Double-Blind Peer Review Process

Manuscripts passing the editorial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers under the journal's Double-Blind Peer Review system. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the process.

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the manuscript may be:

·         Accepted without revision,

·         Accepted with minor revisions,

·         Returned for major revisions,

·         Rejected.

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should confirm that:

✓ The manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
✓ The submission complies with the journal's formatting and author guidelines.
✓ All authors have approved the manuscript and consented to its submission.
✓ The abstract and keywords are included.
✓ All references are complete and correctly formatted.
✓ Tables, figures, and illustrations are properly labeled and cited.
✓ Necessary permissions have been obtained for third-party materials.
✓ The manuscript complies with the journal's Publication Ethics, Copyright Policy, Plagiarism Policy, and AI Policy.
✓ No substantial portion of the manuscript has been generated using AI tools or language models.

Copyright and Open Access

Authors retain the copyright of their published work while granting the journal a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the article. All published articles are made freely available under the journal's Open Access Policy, encouraging the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge.

Author Responsibility

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, authenticity, and integrity of the submitted manuscript and for maintaining communication with the Editorial Office throughout the review and publication process.

Contact Information

For queries regarding manuscript preparation, submission, or publication, authors may contact the Editorial Office through the official journal website or email. The editorial team is committed to providing timely support and maintaining a transparent, ethical, and professional publication process.

Important Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to Research Churning (अन्वेषण मंथन), the author(s) certify that the work is original, has not been published or submitted elsewhere, is free from plagiarism and unethical AI-generated content, complies with all applicable ethical standards, and agrees to abide by the journal's editorial and publication policies.