INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
- Research papers based on original researches and concepts are welcomed.
- The papers/ articles should be written in English.
- The contributors should have to submit research papers both in soft and hard copy.
- The font size of the text of the paper must be 12 points and in Bookman Old Style.
- The paper must be accompanied by an Abstract that should not exceed 500 words.
- Abbreviations should not be used. In case abbreviations are incorporated, a complete list of abbreviations used in the text should be given at the end of the References.
- Photographs should be of high definition or resolutions and should be logically connected in Text.
- Photographs should be placed at the proper place in the Text in the form of plates and figures. Captions should be written below the Photographs.
- References should be given in the form of Footnotes.
- Proper acknowledgement should be mentioned.
- Non-English words/ Vernacular words should be typed in Italic.
- The Editorial Board reserves the right to evaluate contents, curtail the number of words, including editing of Language.
- The standard pattern to be followed is as follows:
- References to Journal should include author’s name (surname in capitals followed by the initials), year of publication, title of the Book (in Italics), volume, number, edition, name and address of the publisher and page number cited.
An example of Journal citation:
Fuhrer, A.A., 1891, The Monumental Antiquities and Inscriptions in the North Western Provinces and Oudh, Superintendent Government Press NW and Oudh, Allahabad, pp. 152-53.
- References to articles in periodicals should include author’s name, year of publication, title of article (within double inverted comma), title of periodical (italics), volume, number, and page number.
An example of Journal citation:
Sanderson, A., 2009, “The Shaiv Age”, Genesis and Development of Tantrism, ed. Einoo, S. Institute of Oriental Culture, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, p. 45.