General Guidelines

Submission Format

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (2009 or later) and prepared in a manner suitable for double-blind peer review (no author-identifying information in the main document).

  • Submissions should be made through the official online portal at (Online Portal)

  • In case of technical difficulties with the online system, manuscripts may be emailed directly to submission@xijir.com

Manuscript Preparation General Guidelines

Language

  • All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.

  • Authors who are non-native English speakers are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed for language and clarity before submission.

  • Affordable professional proofreading services are available through Expert Novice Group. For assistance, contact: proofr@xijir.com.

 

Word Count Guidelines

  • Full-Length Research Articles: Manuscripts should generally not exceed 9,000 words (±), including footnotes, tables, figures, and references, but excluding appendices.

  • The minimum word count is 3,700 words, excluding references and appendices (read specific Research Articles guidelines).

  • Short Communications & Review Articles: Manuscripts should be between 1,700 to 3,000 words, inclusive of references.

  • Book Reviews: Typically 1,300 to 1,500 words. However, longer submissions may be considered if they offer critical or in-depth analysis (read specific book review guidelines).

  • Thesis/Dissertation Abstracts: Should be between 150 to 250 words, including keywords (read specific abstract submission guidelines).

Formatting Guidelines

General Layout

  • Page Size: A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches), Portrait Orientation

  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides (top, bottom, left, right)

  • Line Spacing: 1.5 spacing throughout the manuscript, including references and tables

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Paragraphs: Justify alignment; avoid excessive spacing between paragraphs

  • Indentation: First line of each paragraph must be indented

Structure & Headings

  • Main Headings: Bold

  • Subheadings: Bold and Italic

  • Heading Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Authors may use numeric structuring (e.g., 1.0, 1.1, 1.2) for clarity, especially in long papers.

  • Avoid overly fragmented headings (no more than three levels deep).

Page Numbers, Headers, and Footers

  • Do not include page numbers, headers, or footers. These will be added by the editorial team during production.

Tables & Figures

  • Include all tables and figures within the main document, placed close to where they are first cited.

  • Each table and figure must have a clear title and source (if applicable).

  • Ensure figures are of high resolution (minimum 300 DPI).

References

  • All references must follow the journal’s prescribed citation style (APA latest edition unless stated otherwise).

  • Use consistent in-text citation and reference list formatting.

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references cited.

Ethics & Plagiarism

  • All submissions must adhere to ethical guidelines regarding authorship, data integrity, and academic honesty.

  • Copyright and Plagiarism: Contributors are solely responsible for any international copyright violations and/or plagiarism. The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards these issues (click to read).

Additional Notes

  • Authors must disclose funding sources, conflicts of interest, or acknowledgments where applicable.

  • Appendices should be placed at the end of the manuscript.

  • Supplementary materials (data sheets, audio/video files, etc.) may be submitted separately.

Authorship Limits & Contribution Policy: (click to read)

 

Corresponding Author

For manuscripts with multiple authors, the name, affiliation, and e-mail of the corresponding author must be indicated.

 

Author Details

The name, affiliation with country, and email of all contributors/authors must be provided.

 

Double-Blind Review: All submissions are scrutinized by specialized referees based on the double-blind review principle. Our peer review process is conducted in three structured phases to ensure fairness, subject alignment, and publication quality (click to read).

 

Originality Requirement: Submissions must be original works not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere. If accepted, the contribution cannot be published in the same form in any language without written consent from the editor-in-chief.

 

No Submission Fee: There is no fee for submitting a manuscript.