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Author Guidelines

Spicer Adventist University Research Articles Journal www.sauraj.in

                                                                                 Author Guidelines

Scope

The purpose of SAURAJ is to provide platforms for academicians to express themselves scholarly. SAURAJ strives to provide a venue for all academic fields to publish papers that have the potential to be scholarly arguments. The journal assesses the legitimacy of each article's research techniques and accepts papers entirely on the basis of the research. The journal's objective is to support a global exchange of new knowledge and contemporary advancements in all fields of study.

Journal SAURAJ: Author Guidelines

Thank you for being so interested in submitting your research to SAURAJ (Spicer Adventist University Research Articles Journal). To ensure a smooth and efficient review process, we kindly request that authors adhere to the following guidelines when preparing their manuscripts for submission:

Manuscript Preparation:

• Manuscripts should be written in English and prepared according to the American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines (7th edition).
• The document should be formatted as a Microsoft Word file, using 12-point Times New Roman font, with double spacing throughout.
• The manuscript must be between 4000-8000 words, excluding the reference list.
• The manuscript should include a title page, abstract, keywords, main text, references, tables, figures, and appendices (if applicable).

Title Page:

• The title page should include the manuscript’s title, the names and affiliations of all authors, their email addresses, and the corresponding author’s contact information (including address and phone number).
• Clearly indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) and provide their ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) if available.

Abstract and Keywords:

• The abstract should concisely summarize the purpose, methods, results, and implications of the study in 150-250 words.
• Include 3-5 relevant keywords or phrases that describe the content of the manuscript.

Main Text:

• Start the main text on a new page after the abstract.
• Organize the manuscript into sections, such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
• Ensure clarity, coherence, and logical flow in presenting the research objectives, methodology, findings, and interpretation.

References:

• Include a comprehensive list of all cited references in APA style.
• Cite all sources accurately and provide complete information, including authors' names, publication year, title, journal name (for articles), publisher (for books), and page numbers.
• Ensure that all references cited in the text are listed in the reference section and vice versa.

Tables and Figures:

• Number tables and figures consecutively and provide clear titles.
• Ensure that all tables and figures are mentioned and discussed in the main text.
• Tables should present data clearly and be easily interpretable.
• Figures (graphs, charts, images) should be of high quality and have appropriate captions.

Ethical Considerations:

• Authors must adhere to ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data.
• Include a statement of ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees, if applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality and anonymity when reporting data and personal information.

Submission Process:

• Manuscripts should be submitted online through the SAURAJ submission system.
• Ensure that all required fields and metadata are completed accurately during submission.
• Manuscripts should be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Review and Publication Process:

• All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by experts in the relevant field.
• The review process may take several weeks, and authors will be notified of the outcome (acceptance, revision, or rejection).
• Accepted manuscripts will be published online and indexed in appropriate databases and repositories.

Plagiarism Policy

SAURAJ is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. Plagiarism, in any form, is a serious violation of these principles. This policy outlines our stance on plagiarism and the actions we take to address it.

1. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism refers to the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own without proper attribution or acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to, copying and pasting text, paraphrasing without proper citation, and using others' data or images without permission or acknowledgement.

2. Originality and Attribution: Authors submitting manuscripts to SAURAJ are expected to ensure the originality of their work and provide appropriate references for all sources consulted or cited. Proper citation must be used for direct quotes, paraphrased content, and any borrowed ideas or concepts.

3. Plagiarism Detection: SAURAJ employs various tools and techniques to detect potential instances of plagiarism. Submitted manuscripts are rigorously screened for similarities with previously published works and other sources. If plagiarism is suspected, the manuscript will be thoroughly investigated.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected, SAURAJ will take appropriate actions, which may include:

   a. Rejection: The manuscript will be rejected and not considered for publication.
   b. Notification: The author(s) will be informed about the plagiarism and provided with the evidence supporting the claim.
   c. Blacklisting: The author(s) may be barred from submitting future manuscripts to the journal. d. Reporting: Plagiarism cases may be reported to relevant institutions, funding agencies, or other appropriate bodies.

5. Self-Plagiarism: Authors are also expected to avoid self-plagiarism, which involves reusing substantial portions of their own previously published work without proper citation or acknowledgment. If there is a need to include any previously published material, it should be appropriately cited and its relevance to the current work should be clearly justified.

6. Author Responsibilities: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work is original, properly attributed, and free from any form of plagiarism. It is their duty to thoroughly check their manuscripts for any potential plagiarism and to acknowledge all sources appropriately.

7. Education and Awareness: SAURAJ is committed to raising awareness about plagiarism and promoting ethical publishing practices. We provide resources and guidelines to authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure a clear understanding of plagiarism-related issues.

By adhering to this plagiarism policy, SAURAJ aims to uphold the principles of academic integrity and maintain the quality and credibility of the published work.

Please note that this policy is subject to revision and may be updated as needed. Authors are advised to review the journal's current plagiarism policy before submitting their manuscripts.

We strongly recommend that authors carefully review their manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the guidelines before submission. Manuscripts that do not comply with the guidelines may be returned for revision or rejected.

For any further inquiries or clarifications, please get in touch with the SAURAJ editorial office at research@sau.edu.in or visit our website, https://www.sauraj.in/.

Thank you for considering SAURAJ as the outlet for your research. We look forward to receiving your submission and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in your field.

Sincerely,
SAURAJ EDITORIAL BOARD