Author Guidelines

Instructions / Guidelines for Research Papers 

Preparation of Manuscript 

∙ Word limit for the manuscript should be minimum 3000 to maximum 6000 words.  The word limit for Introduction/ Review of Literature should not be more than 30%.  

∙ Research paper should be in English Language. 

∙ Formatting of the content should be as per the following guidelines: o Page Margin: 1 inch all the sides 

o Text Font Type: Times New Roman 

o Text Font Size: 12 points 

o Heading Font Type and Size: Verdana Bold and 14 points 

o Line Spacing: 1.5 

o Scientific Names: Italics as suggested by Taxonomy 

The manuscript should have the following sections: 

Title Page 

The title should be followed by the author name, institution name, email and complete  address by indicating suitable superscripts for authors. For example “*Abc1and Xyz2” 

∙ The full title of the paper should be clear, brief and informative without abbreviations  specifying the content of the article. 

∙ Full names of all co-authors and their affiliations should be included in title page. ∙ Mention corresponding author in asterisk mark (*). Corresponding author contact Information (address, telephone-mail). 

∙ Paper Title: CAPITAL LETTERS, 14 point type, Bold (Verdana) 

∙ Author (s): First Letter Capital, 12 point type, Bold (Verdana) 

∙ Affiliation (s): Word case, 10 point type (Times New Roman) 

∙ Corresponding author has the responsibility to ensure that all co authors are aware  and approve the contents of the submitted manuscript.

Example: 

TOURISM IN INDIA 

*Raj Pandey1 and Prabhat Srivastava2 

1Senior Lecturer, 2Lecturer, Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied  Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi 

rajpandeyrp@ymail.com 

Abstract 

Abstract should not exceed 200 words. It should represent the total paper by providing  objectives, methodology, results and conclusion very briefly. Abstract should be typed in  single-space to distinguish it from the Introduction. The abstract should be in italics. 

Key Words 

The keywords should be provided at the end of the abstract. List 4 to 6 relevant key words  after abstract. These should be theme of the paper or most commonly used words. 

Example: 

ABSTRACT 

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Key Words: xxxxxxxx, zzzzzzzzz, aaaaaaa, aaaaaaaaa, cccccccccc 

INTRODUCTION 

The Introduction is a clear statement of the problem, with relevant background most recent  literature on the subject, and the proposed approach or solution. It should be understandable 

to reviewers from a multi- disciplinary area. Mention the relevant references. Introduction  should not be more than 30% of the total research paper.  

METHODOLOGY 

The subheads to be included are Research Design, Locale, Sampling Design, Tools and  Technique and Data and Statistical Analysis. The main methods used should be briefly  described, citing references. All important materials and equipment (the manufacture’s name,  if possible), the location of the sample should be provided. New methods or substantially  modified methods may be described in sufficient detail. Efforts should be made to mention  adaptation or standardization of the methods. The statistical method and the level of  significance chosen shall be clearly stated. 

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 

Results and Discussion should be presented together. The results of the work should be  clearly stated and illustrated where necessary by tables and figures. The statistical methods  used to analyze data and significance level of the factors should be stated wherever  necessary. The interpreted results should be explained clearly in discussions and should relate  theme to the existing knowledge in the field as clearly as possible. Table, Graphs, photo and  figures (Illustrations) should be inserted at the end of the manuscript and should be  appropriately numbered and titled with an explanatory heading. Color photographs and  illustrations (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs etc.) must be clean originals.  Those photographs must be clear and sharp. Digital files are recommended for highest quality  reproduction and should follow the following guidelines. 

∙ 300dpi or higher sized to fit journal page 

∙ JPEG, GIF, TIFF and PDF formats are preferred 

∙ Acknowledgement (if any) 

CONCLUSION 

Concisely summarizes the conclusion of the work and highlight the wider implications. The  section should not merely duplicate the abstract. 

 

Acknowledgement as well as information regarding funding sources may be provided. 

RECOMMENDATIONS  

In this section, the research may give recommendations to the industry, academicians,  students and any other stakeholders.  

REFERENCES 

Follow the latest APA style. Please refer to the below link: 

https://guides.library.uq.edu.au/referencing/apa6/about 

Tables  

Tables should be numbered with Arabic numerals and placed accordingly in the order which  they are cited in the text. They should have a brief descriptive title placed at the top of the  table. Footnotes can be included below the table. Table caption should be 12 point Time  Roman italic. For example 

Table 2: Sample Table 

S. No.	Name of Student	Marks Obtained (%)
1	Aakash Agarwal	84.00

Figures 

Figures should be numbered with Arabic numerals and placed accordingly in the order which  they are cited in the text. Each figure must be accompanied by legend explaining in detail the  contents of the figure and are to be typed under the figure. 

Example:

Figure 1: Frequency of Visit to 5 star Hotels 

Legends /Captions for figures 

Text type should be 12 point Times Roman italic (eg; Figure 1 .Caption). A caption should be  provided for each figure. The legend should be typed into the manuscript, directly beneath the  figure. Legends are to be listed in numerical order, labeled as “Figure 1”, “Figure 2”,etc.