Author's guidelines
At Research Rival, we are committed to providing a seamless and transparent experience for authors, reviewers, and readers. Below is an overview of our key guidelines, policies, and resources to help you navigate the submission and publication process.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTRIBUTORS
- Research papers should be typed in 1.5 line spacing on A4-sized paper. Use Arial Unicode MS (12-point font) for Hindi and Sanskrit, Gurmukhi font for Punjabi, and Times New Roman (12-point font) for English, in MS Word (Office 2016-2022).
- The paper should not exceed 8,000 words.
- An abstract of 200-400 words must accompany the research paper.
- Contributors must certify that the paper has not been published or submitted elsewhere, either wholly or in part.
- The Editorial Board is not responsible for the opinions, facts, or ideas expressed in the published papers. The responsibility lies entirely with the author(s).
- Authors should provide a brief introduction and focus primarily on the main theme. The journal prefers papers based on original data and fresh theoretical insights.
- The journal follows a peer-reviewed and refereed process. Manuscripts undergo review, and decisions are made based on feedback. Authors will be notified of the status: acceptance, revision, or rejection. The final publication decision rests with the Editor.
- Authors must ensure the accuracy of data and references.
- Plagiarism Policy: The journal strictly evaluates plagiarism. If plagiarism is detected before publication-whether by editors, peer reviewers, or the editorial board authors will be required to rewrite or properly cite the content. If more than 10% of the manuscript is plagiarized, the article may be rejected, and the author’s institution/employer may be notified.
- Accepted research papers are subject to editorial revisions.
• All manuscript-related correspondence should be addressed to the