Author Guidelines

Article Submission

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that it follows all journal guidelines. These instructions apply to new submissions only and not to revised manuscripts.

Basic Manuscript Requirements

  • Maximum 5,000 words (excluding abstract, references, tables, and figure legends).
  • Maximum 15 pages.
  • File size should not exceed 10 MB.
  • Title should be 50 words or fewer.
  • Abstract should be 200-300 words.
  • Include 10-15 keywords.
  • Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-column format, and justified text.
  • Maximum 15 figures (300 dpi resolution).
  • Maximum 10 tables, each limited to one page.
  • Maximum 80 references.
  • Avoid footnotes.
  • Ensure proper English grammar and spelling.
  • Use not more than 15 abbreviations and define them at first use.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should normally contain:

  1. Title
  2. Authors and Affiliations
  3. Abstract
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Materials and Methods
  7. Theory/Calculation (if applicable)
  8. Results
  9. Discussion and Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgements
  11. Declaration Statement
  12. Conflict of Interest and Funding
  13. References
  14. Appendices (if applicable)

Title Guidelines

  • Keep the title clear, informative, and concise.
  • Avoid abbreviations, jargon, and vague wording.
  • Indicate whether the manuscript goes in which conference theme (Subject).

Authors and Affiliations

  • Provide full author names (not initials only).
  • List complete affiliations, including organization, city, and country.
  • Identify the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) and provide an email address.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

  • AI tools such as ChatGPT cannot be listed as authors.
  • Authors are responsible for verifying all AI-generated content.
  • Any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the manuscript's Acknowledgements or Methods section.
  • AI-generated content must be free from plagiarism and factual errors.

Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract must summarize the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Length: 200-300 words.
  • Do not include references, tables, or figures.
  • Provide 10-15 relevant keywords.

Figures and Tables

  • Include figures and tables within the manuscript file.
  • Figures must be clear and of high quality (minimum 300 dpi).
  • Number all figures and tables consecutively.
  • Provide descriptive captions and legends.

References

  • References must be cited in the text and listed at the end of the manuscript.
  • Use sequential numbering.
  • Include complete bibliographic details.
  • Ensure all references are accurate and properly formatted.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo a double-anonymized peer-review process, where author and reviewer identities remain confidential.

Revised Manuscripts

For revised papers:

  • Submit a single MS Word file.
  • Include all text, tables, and figures.
  • Use page numbers.
  • Maintain figure quality at 300 dpi.

Conflict of Interest and Funding

Authors must disclose:

  • Any conflicts of interest.
  • All funding sources supporting the work.

Final Checklist Before Submission

✅ Manuscript follows the conference template.
✅ Word count and page limits are met.
✅ Abstract and keywords are included.
✅ Figures and tables are properly numbered.
✅ References are correctly formatted and cited in the text.
✅ Declaration and conflict of interest statements are included.
✅ All authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript.

Following these guidelines will help ensure a smooth review and publication process in the Anusandhan – Research Repository of ARAI.