Author Guidelines
Thank you for considering VIDYAWAN (Volume of International Discoveries and Youth Academic Works, Achievements, and Novelties) for the publication of your scholarly work.
Authors are requested to read these guidelines carefully before submitting a manuscript. Compliance with these requirements will facilitate an efficient editorial and peer-review process.
Before Submission
Prior to submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript satisfies the following requirements.
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Originality | The manuscript is original and has not been previously published. |
| Exclusive Submission | The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal, conference, or publisher. |
| Author Approval | All authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript before submission. |
| Ethical Compliance | The research has been conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards and regulations. |
| Permissions | Permission has been obtained for any copyrighted material used in the manuscript where required. |
| References | All sources, figures, tables, and borrowed material have been properly cited. |
Article Types
VIDYAWAN considers the following categories of scholarly manuscripts.
| Manuscript Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Original Research Articles | Reports of original research findings. |
| Review Articles | Comprehensive reviews of existing literature. |
| Technical Papers | Engineering and technology-oriented research. |
| Case Studies | Analytical studies of practical applications. |
| Survey Papers | Comparative and systematic analyses of published work. |
| Project Reports | Research-based academic or industrial projects. |
| Short Communications | Brief reports presenting significant findings. |
| Methodological Papers | Articles introducing or evaluating research methods. |
| Interdisciplinary Research | Research integrating multiple academic disciplines. |
Manuscript Preparation
Authors should prepare manuscripts using a clear and logical structure. Depending on the nature of the study, the manuscript should normally include the following sections.
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | A concise and informative title reflecting the content of the manuscript. |
| Author Information | Full names, affiliations, departments, institutions, country, and corresponding author's email address. |
| Abstract | A structured summary of the objectives, methodology, principal findings, and conclusions (approximately 150–300 words). |
| Keywords | Four to eight relevant keywords. |
| Introduction | Background, objectives, and significance of the study. |
| Literature Review | Relevant previous work, where applicable. |
| Methodology | Research methods, materials, and procedures. |
| Results and Discussion | Presentation and interpretation of findings. |
| Conclusion | Summary of findings and implications. |
| Future Work | Recommendations for future research, where applicable. |
| Acknowledgements | Optional. |
| References | Complete list of cited sources. |
Formatting Requirements
Unless otherwise specified for a special issue, manuscripts should comply with the following formatting requirements.
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Font | Times New Roman |
| Font Size | 12 pt |
| Line Spacing | 1.5 |
| Paper Size | A4 |
| Margins | Standard (approximately 1 inch / 2.54 cm on all sides) |
| File Format | Microsoft Word (.DOCX) or PDF |
| Figures & Tables | Sequentially numbered with descriptive captions and cited within the text. |
References
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all references are complete, accurate, and consistently formatted.
VIDYAWAN accepts manuscripts prepared using any of the following citation styles, provided that a single style is used consistently throughout the manuscript.
| Accepted Citation Styles |
|---|
| APA |
| IEEE |
| Harvard |
| MLA |
| Chicago (where appropriate) |
Ethical Responsibilities
Authors submitting manuscripts to VIDYAWAN are expected to adhere to accepted standards of research and publication ethics.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted work is original, all sources are appropriately acknowledged, data are presented accurately, conflicts of interest are disclosed where applicable, and all applicable ethical approvals have been obtained.
The journal does not accept manuscripts involving plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, or any other form of academic misconduct.
Plagiarism Policy
All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software before editorial evaluation.
Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism, inappropriate text duplication, or improper attribution may be rejected without entering the peer-review process. Authors remain solely responsible for the originality of submitted work.
Editorial and Peer Review Process
Each submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment to determine its suitability for the journal's scope and compliance with submission requirements. Manuscripts that pass the preliminary evaluation are forwarded for peer review.
The review process considers several factors, including originality, scientific merit, methodological quality, relevance, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field.
Following peer review, the Editor may reach one of the following decisions.
| Editorial Decision | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Accept | Manuscript accepted for publication. |
| Minor Revision | Minor modifications are required before acceptance. |
| Major Revision | Significant revisions are required and the manuscript may undergo further review. |
| Reject | The manuscript is not suitable for publication in its current form. |
Copyright and Author Responsibility
Authors retain responsibility for the content of their submitted manuscripts. Submission confirms that the authors possess the necessary rights to publish all included text, figures, tables, images, datasets, and other materials.
Where applicable, authors must obtain permission for any copyrighted material reproduced from other sources.
Submission Checklist
Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that all of the following requirements have been met.
| Checklist | Status |
|---|---|
| Manuscript is original and unpublished | □ |
| Manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere | □ |
| Formatting requirements have been followed | □ |
| References are complete and consistent | □ |
| Figures and tables are properly numbered and captioned | □ |
| All authors have approved the submission | □ |
| Ethical requirements have been satisfied | □ |
| Corresponding author information is complete and accurate | □ |
Submission and Editorial Queries
Questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission requirements, editorial policies, peer review, or publication procedures may be directed to the VIDYAWAN Editorial Office using the official contact information provided on the journal's Contact Us page.
Author Declaration
By submitting a manuscript to VIDYAWAN, the corresponding author confirms that all authors have approved the submission, the manuscript complies with the journal's ethical and editorial policies, and the information provided during submission is accurate to the best of their knowledge.
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