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Call for Papers: Volume 3, Issue 1 — manuscript submission open till 31 December 2026.
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Author Guidelines

Everything you need to prepare and submit a manuscript to BSPM Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies — formatting rules, manuscript structure, references, ethics and templates.

Format
MS Word (.docx)
Font
Times New Roman 12 pt
Spacing
1.5 line spacing
Margins
1 inch all sides
Abstract
150–250 words
Keywords
4–6 keywords
References
APA 7th edition
Plagiarism
Below 15%
Before you submit: Please read these guidelines carefully. Manuscripts that do not follow the required format may be returned without review. For any questions, contact the editorial office at journal@bspmahavidyalaya.org.

Article Types Accepted

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts. Choose the one that best fits your work.

Research Articles
Original empirical or theoretical work (3,000–8,000 words).
Review Articles
Critical and systematic reviews of existing literature (4,000–10,000 words).
Case Studies
Field-based studies with practical findings (2,000–5,000 words).
Short Communications
Brief reports of new results (1,500–3,000 words).
Book Reviews
Reviews of recent academic publications (800–1,500 words).

Manuscript Structure

Organise your manuscript in the following order. Each section should begin on a new page where appropriate.

Tip: Keep the title page as a separate file. Author details must not appear anywhere else in the manuscript.
  1. Title Page

    Separate page with title, author names, affiliations, corresponding author email, and ORCID (if available).

  2. Abstract

    A concise summary of 150–250 words covering objective, methods, key findings and conclusion. No citations in the abstract.

  3. Keywords

    4–6 keywords separated by commas, reflecting the core themes of the paper.

  4. Introduction

    Background, problem statement, research gap, objectives and significance of the study.

  5. Methods

    Research design, sample, instruments, procedure and analysis techniques — detailed enough for replication.

  6. Results

    Clear presentation of findings using tables and figures. Avoid interpretation here.

  7. Discussion

    Interpretation of results, comparison with existing literature, implications and limitations.

  8. Conclusion

    Summary of key findings, contributions and future research directions.

  9. References

    All cited works in APA 7th edition. Every citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Formatting Rules

Follow these formatting requirements strictly. They ensure a smooth review and faster production.

File Format
Submit manuscript as MS Word (.docx). PDF files are not accepted for review.
Font & Size
Times New Roman, 12 pt for body text; 14 pt bold for headings; 10 pt for footnotes.
Line Spacing
1.5 line spacing throughout, with 6 pt space after each paragraph.
Margins
1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. A4 page size.
Headings
Use numbered headings (1., 1.1, 1.1.1) — bold and left-aligned.
Page Numbers
Insert page numbers in the footer, right-aligned.
Tables & Figures
Number consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1), provide captions, and cite them in the text.
Images
High resolution (minimum 300 dpi), JPG or PNG format. Obtain permission for third-party material.

References — APA 7th Edition

All references must follow APA 7th edition. Here are examples of the most common reference types.

Journal Article
Sharma, A., & Patel, R. (2026). Impact of digital learning tools on student outcomes. BSPM Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(2), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.5281/bspmj.2026.0201
Book
Singh, R. P. (2024). Foundations of psychological research. Oxford University Press.
Book Chapter
Kumar, A. (2023). Cognitive development in adolescence. In S. Sharma (Ed.), Developmental psychology (pp. 45–68). Sage Publications.
Conference Paper
Verma, M. (2025). Soil health and traditional farming. In Proceedings of the National Conference on Environmental Science (pp. 22–30). B.R.A.Bihar University.
Website
BSPM Journals. (2026). Author guidelines. Retrieved October 2026, from http://bspmahavidyalaya.org/portal/guidelines
Thesis
Mehta, P. (2025). Women self-help groups and economic development [Doctoral thesis, B.R.A.Bihar University].

Submission Checklist

  • Manuscript is in MS Word (.docx) format.
  • Title page is a separate file with author details.
  • Abstract is 150–250 words with no citations.
  • 4–6 keywords are provided.
  • All tables and figures are numbered, captioned and cited.
  • References follow APA 7th edition style.
  • Plagiarism is below 15% (excluding references).
  • All authors have approved the submission.
  • Conflicts of interest are declared.
  • Ethical approval is mentioned (if applicable).
  • Corresponding author email and phone are provided.
  • Manuscript is not under review elsewhere.

Publication Ethics

All authors, reviewers and editors are expected to adhere to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Originality
The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.
Plagiarism
All submissions are screened. Similarity above 15% (excluding references) may lead to rejection.
Authorship
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions. Gift or ghost authorship is not permitted.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that could influence the work.
Ethical Approval
Studies involving human or animal subjects must include approval from an institutional ethics committee.
Corrections
Errors discovered after publication must be reported promptly for correction or retraction.

Downloads & Templates

Download the official templates and forms to prepare your submission correctly.

Ready to submit your manuscript?

Follow the guidelines above, prepare your files, and submit through the journal portal. Our editorial office is here to help.