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Authors's Giuidelines

Article Types & Review Procedure

  • Original Research: Articles must be original and unpublished. Submission of an article will imply that it is not being considered for publication elsewhere.  

  • Abstract: Please provide a short abstract of 150 to 250 words along with 4-5 Keywords. The abstract should not contain any undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.

  • Manuscript: The journal considers manuscripts within 3500-6500 words. A book review manuscript should be around 1500-2500 words. Each manuscript will receive reviews from well-known and designated academicians. The final decision remains with the Editor-in-Chief.

  • Language: The Article must be written in English only.

  • Plagiarism: Authors are requested to submit a plagiarism report (from a well known plagiarism checker platform) along with the manuscript. 

Instruction for author's

Submission Guidelines

Manuscript Submission

Submission of a manuscript implies that the work described has not been published before; that it is not under consideration for publication anywhere else; that its publication has been approved by all co-authors, if any, as well as by the responsible authorities – tacitly or explicitly – at the institute where the work has been carried out. The publisher will not be held legally responsible should there be any compensation claims.

Permissions:

Authors wishing to include figures, tables, or text passages that have already been published elsewhere are required to obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) for both the print and online format and to include evidence that such permission has been granted when submitting their papers. Any material received without such evidence will be assumed to originate from the authors.

Title Page

Please make sure your title page contains the following information.

Title

The title should be concise and informative.

Author information

  • The name(s) of the author(s)

  • The affiliation(s) of the author(s), i.e., institution, department, city, state, country

  • A clear indication and an active email address of the corresponding author

If address information is provided with the affiliation(s) it will also be published.

For authors that are (temporarily) unaffiliated we will only capture their city and country of residence, not their e-mail address unless specifically requested.

Abstract

Please provide an abstract of 150 to 250 words. The abstract should not contain any undefined abbreviations or unspecified references.

Keywords

Please provide 4 to 5 keywords that can be used for indexing purposes.

Text

Text Formatting

Manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word DOC. file and along with a PDF format.

  • Use a normal, plain font (e.g., 12-point Times Roman, line space: 1.5; margin: 1 inch on each side) for text.

  • Use italics for emphasis.

  • Use the automatic page numbering function to number the pages.

  • Don't use unnecessary tables, data, diagrams, graphics, and functions.

  • Save your file in docx format (Word 2007 or higher) or doc format (older Word versions).

    Abbreviations

    Abbreviations should be defined at first mention and used consistently thereafter.

    Footnotes

    Footnotes can be used to give additional information, which may include the citation of a reference included in the reference list. They should not consist solely of a reference citation, and they should never include the bibliographic details of a reference. They should also not contain any figures or tables.

    Footnotes to the text are numbered consecutively; those to tables should be indicated by superscript lower-case letters (or asterisks for significance values and other statistical data). Footnotes to the title or the authors of the article are not given reference symbols..

How to Submit? 

To submit your manuscript please visist: https://nbpajournal.com/nbpajahs. Author can submit paper only after a successfull  registration. 

Peer Review Policy

1. Purpose

The peer review process is a vital component of scholarly publishing that ensures the quality, validity, and originality of research published in the NBPA Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. It provides an objective evaluation of manuscripts and helps authors improve their work through constructive feedback.

2. Type of Peer Review

The NBPA Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process:

  • The identity of the reviewers is concealed from the authors.

  • The identity of the authors is also concealed from the reviewers.
    This approach maintains impartiality and reduces potential bias in the evaluation process.

3. Review Process

  1. Initial Screening:
    Each submission is first assessed by the Editorial Team for suitability, originality, ethical compliance, and adherence to journal guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet basic standards may be returned or rejected before peer review.

  2. Reviewer Selection:
    Qualified experts in the relevant field are invited to review the manuscript. Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, publication record, and absence of conflict of interest.

  3. Evaluation Criteria:
    Reviewers evaluate manuscripts on the basis of:

    • Originality and significance of the research

    • Clarity of objectives and methodology

    • Soundness of analysis and interpretation

    • Relevance and contribution to the field

    • Appropriateness of references and language quality

  4. Review Timeline:
    Reviewers are typically given 2–4 weeks to complete their review. Extensions may be granted upon request.

  5. Decision Categories:
    Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial decision may be:

    • Accept

    • Minor Revision

    • Major Revision

    • Reject

  6. Revision and Resubmission:
    Authors are expected to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers’ comments and submit a detailed response letter indicating how each issue has been addressed.

  7. Final Decision:
    The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewers’ comments, authors’ revisions, and the journal’s editorial standards.

4. Confidentiality

All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use the manuscript content for personal advantage.

5. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest (e.g., personal, financial, or professional relationships with the author(s)) and decline to review if necessary.

6. Ethical Considerations

The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practice will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

7. Acknowledgment of Reviewers

The journal acknowledges the valuable contributions of its reviewers annually, while maintaining reviewer anonymity.

8. Appeals and Complaints

Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision or lodge a complaint about the review process may contact the Editorial Office at nbpajournal@gmail.com. Appeals will be considered objectively and reviewed by an independent editorial member if required.

9. Transparency and Accountability

The NBPA Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences is committed to transparency in its review process and strives to maintain the highest academic integrity and fairness in editorial decisions.

Plagiarism Policy

The NBPA Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are entirely original and that any sources or references used are properly cited.

All submissions are screened for plagiarism using reliable similarity detection software. Manuscripts found to contain more than 10% similarity (excluding references and standard phrases) may be returned to the author for revision or rejected outright.

If plagiarism or duplicate publication is detected after publication, the article may be retracted, and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy and originality of their work.

References

Authors are encouraged to follow the official APA latest version guidelines on the number of authors included in reference list entries (i.e., include all authors up to 20; for larger groups, give the first 19 names followed by an ellipsis and the final author’s name).

Citation

Cite references in the text by name and year in parentheses.

Article Processing Fees (APC)

To maintain the quality, sustainability, and smooth operation of our publication process, the Editorial Board has introduced a nominal publication contribution of ₹1500 for all Indian citizens, $35 for any foreign Scholar, and ₹1000 for all Life members of NBPA. This APC charge is only applicable for accepted articles.

This contribution will assist in covering editorial, technical, and administrative costs, ensuring that our journal continues to uphold high academic and ethical standards in publishing.

We are deeply grateful for your cooperation and invaluable contribution to the growth of our journal and the academic community it serves.

To Pay the fees, please contact nbpajournal@gmail.com.

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