Topics & Guidelines

Topics

The broad spectrum of the journal includes the following topics but not limited to:

Ethics and Instructions to Authors

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of work of the author and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behaviour.
Ethics topics to consider when publishing:

• Authorship of the paper: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. Transparency about the contributions of authors is encouraged.
• Data access and retention: Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data.
• Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication: An author should not in general publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. 
• Acknowledgement of sources: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.
• Disclosure and conflicts of interest: All submissions must include disclosure of all relationships that could be viewed as presenting a potential conflict of interest.
• Fundamental errors in published works: When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.
• Reporting standards: Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance.
• Hazards and human or animal subjects: Statements of compliance are required if the work involves chemicals, procedures or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, or if it involves the use of animal or human subjects.
• Use of patient images or case details: Studies on patients or volunteers require ethics committee approval and informed consent, which should be documented in the paper.
• Originality and plagiarism: The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others, that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.

Submission & Acceptance Guidelines

Frequency of Publication:

Half Yearly Peer Reviewed Research Journal.

Submission :

• Submission of articles, research papers and case studies shall be through email at academics.vpggc@gmail.com
• No correspondence is possible for articles not selected for publication
• Acceptance or rejection of a paper after assessment by both referees and editorial team will be communicated to the communicating author.
• Accepted manuscripts will be published in the journal and authors will receive one copy of journal; additional copies if required may be send on payment of the additional cost.
• All manuscripts are subject to double blind peer review process. Decision of publication would be finally of editors and review board
• Only original research work is welcome. Copyright form is mandatory to be submitted by the authors.
• The paper must be in APA format in the following order:
  o Abstract with keywords (Max. 300 words)
  o Introduction
  o Literature Review
  o Research Methodology and Research Design
  o Analysis/ Discussions
  o Finding/ Conclusion
  o Annexure
      References (APA reference styling)
      Tables and Graph (If Any)
      Analytical Master Charts (If Any)
      Article should generally be no more than 9,500 words in length (Including footnotes and bibliography).

Typing Instructions:

• Font Type – Times New Roman
• Font Color – Black Only
• Language – English
• Font Size – Uniform & Consistent throughout the research paper
• Chapter Heading – 16 (Bold)
• Titles – 14 (Bold)
• Normal Text – 12 (Regular)
• Line Spacing – 1 (Regular)
• Graphical Presentation – Color / Black & White

Reference Number – Each and every Table / Exhibit / Figure must be assigned its reference number. E.g. – Table 1.1, Fig 1.1, etc.

Acceptance of Paper :

• Submitted papers will go through double blind review and plagiarism tests before approval for publication.
• Acceptance will be issued within two weeks of submission of article positively.
• Journal will be published half yearly.
• Authors can download their copy from the website directly.