Author Guidelines

Kavya Setu is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research articles, review papers, and case studies in various fields. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines for successful submission and publication.

1. General Submission Requirements

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in English or Hindi.
  • Originality: Submissions should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism Policy: Manuscripts with plagiarism exceeding 10% (excluding references) will be rejected. Authors must ensure proper citations.
  • Manuscript Format: Submissions should follow the prescribed formatting guidelines (see Section 5).

2. Types of Submissions Accepted

  • Research Articles: Empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and methodological advancements (4,000–8,000 words).
  • Review Papers: Comprehensive reviews of existing literature on a specific topic (3,000–6,000 words).
  • Case Studies: Detailed case analyses with practical implications (3,000–5,000 words).
  • Short Communications: Brief reports on ongoing research or novel findings (1,500–3,000 words).

3. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via Online Submission Portal present on the website (Make a Submission Column) in MS Word format (.doc/.docx).
  • The submission should contain:
    • Cover letter (mentioning manuscript type, research significance, and declaration of originality).
    • Manuscript file (formatted as per Section 5).
    • Author details (Name, affiliation, ORCID ID, email).
    • Copyright declaration (see Section 7).

4. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process:

  1. Initial Screening: Checked for plagiarism, formatting, and adherence to journal scope.
  2. Editorial Review: Evaluated by the editorial board for relevance and research quality.
  3. Peer Review: Sent to two independent reviewers for evaluation.
  4. Decision: Based on reviewers' feedback, manuscripts are either:
    • Accepted with minor or major revisions.
    • Rejected if deemed unsuitable.
    • Requested for resubmission after significant revision.

Review duration: 4-6 weeks. Authors are notified of the decision via email.

5. Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

5.1 Document Setup

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).
  • Font & Size: Times New Roman (English) or Kruti Dev 010 (Hindi), 12 pt.
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1-inch on all sides.
  • Page Numbers: Bottom center.

5.2 Manuscript Structure

  • Title Page:
    • Title (bold, 14 pt)
    • Author(s) full name, affiliation, email, and ORCID ID.
  • Abstract: 250-300 words, summarizing objectives, methodology, findings, and significance.
  • Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords.
  • Introduction: Background, significance, research problem, and objectives.
  • Literature Review: Discussion of previous studies and research gaps.
  • Methodology: Detailed research design, data collection, and analysis approach.
  • Results & Discussion: Presentation of findings with relevant tables/figures.
  • Conclusion & Recommendations: Summary of key insights, limitations, and future research directions.
  • References: Follow APA (7th edition) or MLA (for humanities and Hindi manuscripts).
  • Appendices (if any).

5.3 Figures & Tables

  • Numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
  • Clearly labeled with captions.
  • High-resolution images (if applicable).

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Plagiarism Check: Authors must ensure originality and provide proper citations.
  • Authorship Declaration: All listed authors must have contributed to the work.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal interests.
  • Human & Animal Research: Studies involving human/animal subjects must comply with ethical guidelines and include approval details.

7. Copyright & Licensing

  • The journal retains the copyright for all published works.
  • Authors grant non-exclusive publishing rights to Kavya Setu under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.
  • Authors can share their published work for non-commercial purposes with proper citation.

8. Post-Acceptance Process

  • Accepted papers undergo final formatting and proofreading before publication.
  • Authors receive galley proofs for approval before final publication.
  • Published papers are indexed in relevant databases.