For authors
Submit your research paper.
Steps, checklist, guidelines and forms — everything you need before sending a manuscript to Shodh Drishti.
Author guidelines
Prepare your manuscript.
Manuscript formatLength, layout, abstract, keywords and references.
Format
- Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx), A4 size
- Font: Times New Roman 12 (English) or Unicode Mangal / Kokila (Hindi), 1.5 line spacing
- Usually 3,000–6,000 words including references
Order of the paper
- Title page — title, all author names, designation, institution, email, mobile and ORCID iD
- Abstract (150–250 words) and 4–6 keywords
- Introduction, objectives, method, results / discussion, conclusion
- References in one style (APA is preferred)
Tables and figures
Number them, give each a title, and mention the source.
How to submitFrom enquiry to publication.
- Send an enquiry from this website with your paper title — or call / WhatsApp the office.
- The office shares the submission details, the copyright form and the publication charges.
- Send the manuscript with the originality declaration.
- Track the status: received → in review → revision → accepted → published.
- After publication you receive the article link (and the DOI once DOIs are active).
Guidelines for reviewersWhat we ask from subject experts.
- Review only papers in your area and declare any conflict of interest.
- Keep the manuscript confidential.
- Comment on originality, method, results, clarity and references.
- Recommend: accept, minor revision, major revision or reject — with reasons the authors can act on.
- Send the report within the time agreed with the editor.