AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Submissions to RASĀVYAAN Journal of Transdisciplinary Discourses must be original, unpublished and aligned with the journal’s Scope and Focus. By submitting, authors confirm that their work transcends traditional academic silos and addresses complex global challenges through integrative approaches.

Manuscript Types & Word Limits

Word counts include references, tables and figures. The minimum word limit for each manuscript is given below.

• Research Articles: 3,000 words
• Review Papers: 4,000 words
• Conceptual Essays: 2,500 words
• Case Studies: 2,500 words
• Interdisciplinary Analyses: 3,000 words
• Critical Discourses: 2,000 words
• Technical Reports: 2,000 words

File Format

• Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx ).
• Paper size: A4

Page Layout

• Margins: 2.54 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
• Text alignment: Justified.
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Paragraph spacing: 10 pt before and after.
• First-line indentation: 0.25
• Do not use page borders, text boxes, or decorative formatting.

Font and Text Style

• Font: Times New Roman
• Body text: 12 pt
• Article title: 16 pt, Bold, Centred
• Sub Headings: 14 pt
• Figure and table captions: 12 pt
• Footnotes (if used): 10 pt
• Use italics only where appropriate. Do not underline text except for URLs.

General Requirements

• Double-anonymous review: All identifying information must be removed from the manuscript document and file properties.
• Keywords: Provide 4–7 relevant keywords.
• Ethics: IRB approval (or equivalent ethical clearance/justification) is required for research.
• Files to Submit: Submit two separate files: (1) a blinded manuscript and (2) a title page with full author details.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Please review this checklist before submitting. All submissions must meet the following requirements:

• Originality: The submission must be original, have not been published previously, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Formatting: The manuscript complies with APA 7th edition  formatting and citation requirements.
• Length: The manuscript meets the word limit for the selected submission type (including references, tables, and figures).
• Anonymisation: All identifying information has been removed from the manuscript and file properties to ensure double-anonymous review.
• Transdisciplinary Focus: The manuscript clearly articulates its interdisciplinary methodology and situates the study within current global challenges.
• Literature: The manuscript engages with relevant, up-to-date scholarly literature, including appropriate citations bridging the fields discussed.
• Methodology: Where applicable, the manuscript clearly reports methodological approaches, sample sizes, and appropriate analytical measures.

Plagiarism Policy

Our journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin before being considered for peer review. Authors are expected to submit original, unpublished work that is free from plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and inappropriate text overlap.

Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism or unethical duplication may be rejected without proceeding to the peer-review process. Authors are advised to ensure proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources before submission. 

Publication Charges

Article Processing Charges (APC) 

Submission and publication are completely free of  APC.

DOI Fee:

A separate charge applies for assigning a unique DOI to an article. DOI fee deatails will be communicated directly by the editorial office.

*No submission fee is charged at the time of manuscript submission. The Editorial Board reserves the right to revise the APC policy whenever necessary.

Detailed Submission Categories

Research Articles 

Submissions in this category use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods to make a demonstratively significant advancement in transdisciplinary research. They must showcase strong conceptual grounding, analytical depth, and clear relevance to emerging global concerns.

Review Papers 

Comprehensive reviews that synthesize existing literature across multiple disciplines to identify gaps, propose new integrative frameworks, or offer fresh perspectives on complex global issues.

Conceptual Essays 

Thought-provoking essays that challenge conventional disciplinary boundaries. These pieces should propose innovative theoretical convergences or critically reflect on the intersection of the humanities, the social sciences, and emerging technologies.

Case Studies 

Detailed examinations of specific, real-world problems or innovation ecosystems where interdisciplinary methodologies were applied. Must demonstrate a clear bridge between theory and practice.

Interdisciplinary Analyses 

Analytical pieces that explicitly take a concept, methodology, or problem and examine it through the lens of two or more distinct academic disciplines (e.g., Human-Technology Interaction, Health Humanities).

Critical Discourses 

Shorter, reflective pieces designed to provoke dialogue. These submissions should address current debates in public policy, cultural studies, or the ethics of technology.

Technical Reports 

Concise reports detailing the outcomes of collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects, sustainable resource developments, or public sphere initiatives.

Copyright Notice

All articles published in RASĀVYAAN Journal of Transdisciplinary Discourses are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right to publish, distribute, and archive the article. By submitting to the journal, authors confirm that:

• The work is original and does not infringe on any existing copyright.
• All necessary permissions for copyrighted material (e.g., tables, figures, images) have been obtained.
• The manuscript may be published under the journal’s open-access license upon acceptance.
• Authors agree to comply with all copyright and licensing requirements as part of the submission process. All published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 Unported License.

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