AUTHOR GUIDELINES
1. Scope and Scholarly Standards
Manuscripts must present original, scholarly research. Submissions must not have been previously published or be under review elsewhere. Conceptual, empirical, interdisciplinary, and methodological research papers are acceptable. Purely opinion-based or non-academic writings will not be considered.
2. Manuscript Originality and Ethics
All submissions must comply with academic integrity and publication ethics. Manuscripts with plagiarism exceeding 10% will be rejected automatically as per UGC norms. Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources are mandatory. Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy of data, citations, and references.
3. Submission Policy
- Only one (1) manuscript per author is permitted.
- Manuscripts cannot be withdrawn unless officially rejected.
- Submissions must be made exclusively through the OJS (PKP) online system.
- No identifying information should appear in the main manuscript file to ensure double-blind peer review.
4. Language
Manuscripts must be written only in English. Authors are responsible for linguistic accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
5. File Format
Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Supported versions: MS Word 2003–2019.
6. Length of Manuscript
Minimum length: 3,000 words
Maximum length: 10,000 words
(Word count includes references but excludes tables and figures.)
7. Manuscript Structure
- Title
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (4–6 keywords)
- Introduction
- Review of Literature (where applicable)
- Objectives / Research Questions
- Methodology
- Analysis / Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
8. Formatting Specifications
| Component | Font Size | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Title / Main Heading | 14 pt | Bold |
| Author Name(s) | 11 pt | Bold |
| Subheadings | 11 pt | Bold |
| Main Text | 10 pt | Regular |
| Table Title & Content | 9 pt | Regular |
Font: Tahoma
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Text alignment: Left-aligned
Titles and headings must be in sentence case; unnecessary capitalization should be avoided.
9. Tables and Figures
- Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).
- Table titles should appear above tables; figure captions below figures.
- Sources must be clearly mentioned where applicable.
- All tables and figures must be cited in the text.
10. Review Process
The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process. Author details must be entered only in the OJS metadata fields. Editorial decisions regarding acceptance or rejection are final.
11. Copyright
Upon submission, copyright is transferred to the journal. If the manuscript is rejected, copyright automatically reverts to the author.
REFERENCE STYLE GUIDELINES
Chicago Manual of Style – 18th Edition (Author–Date System)
In-text Citations
Single author: (Ashu 2020)
Two authors: (Ashu and Verma 2022)
Three or more authors: (Ashu et al. 2021)
Direct quotation: (Ashu 2019, 87)
Reference List
- Title the section “References”
- Arrange entries alphabetically by author surname
- Use hanging indentation
- Double-space all entries
- Use sentence case for titles
Reference Examples
Book
Ashu, J. 2019. History and Historiography: From Ancient to Modern World. New Delhi: VIJ Publications.
Journal Article
Ashu, J. 2020. “An Ephemeral Conceptualization of Phule’s Understanding of Socio-Cultural Structure: Brahman Supremacy, Caste & Tradition and Role of Education.” Journal of Asiatic Society for Social Science 2 (1): 39–44.
Edited Book Chapter
Ashu, J. 2022. “Bipin Chandra Pal.” In Reappraising Modern Indian Thought: Themes and Thinkers, edited by R. Sharma, 169–202. Germany: Palgrave Macmillan.
Online Source
Journal of Asiatic Society for Social Science Research. 2025. “Article Style and Guidelines.” Accessed December 30, 2025. https://asssr.in/index.php/jasssr/guidelines
Newspaper Article
Ashu, J. 2023. “Title of the Article.” Title of the Newspaper, August 12, 2023.
Tables and Figures (Chicago Style)
Source example: Source: Ashu (2021).
If original: Source: Author’s own compilation.