Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines & Manuscript Specifications
GLOCAL SCHOLAR welcomes original, high-quality research manuscripts that have not been published previously nor are currently under evaluation elsewhere. Please review the formatting instructions below carefully to ensure rapid editorial screening.
Manuscript Publication Workflow
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Preparation
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Submission
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Peer Review
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Publication
📄 Manuscript Layout & Formatting
- • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF format.
- • Language Options: English, Marathi, or Hindi (Unicode Devanagari font for Marathi/Hindi).
- • Font & Size: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, 1-inch margins.
- • Length: 2,500 to 3,000 words (including tables, figures, and references).
- • Title: Concise, informative title (Max 20 words).
- • Abstract: Structured summary between 150 to 250 words.
- • Keywords: 8 to 10 relevant keywords separated by commas.
🏛️ Standard Manuscript Structure
- 1. Title Page: Title, Full Author Name(s), Designation, Institutional Affiliation, Email, & Mobile Number.
- 2. Abstract & Keywords: Concise summary of background, methodology, key findings, and conclusion.
- 3. Introduction: Context, research question, literature gap, and objectives.
- 4. Methods / Framework: Research design, sample size, tools, or conceptual model.
- 5. Results & Discussion: Analysis of findings with theoretical/practical implications.
- 6. Conclusion: Summary of findings, limitations, and future scope.
- 7. References: APA 7th Edition style referencing.
📚 Citation & Reference Style (APA 7th Edition)
All in-text citations and reference list entries must strictly adhere to the APA 7th Edition guidelines.
Example Journal Article Reference:
Jadhav, A. D. (2026). Artificial Intelligence and Digital Creativity. GLOCAL SCHOLAR, 1(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.5281/glocal.2026.01.001
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