MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

1. General Submission Requirements

  • All manuscripts must strictly conform to the latest APA Style Handbook.

  • The preferred word length is 3000–4000 words, inclusive of the abstract and Works Cited and Consulted.

  • Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word format (Windows 7 or 10). PDF submissions are not accepted.

2. Format of the Manuscript

Title

  • Provide a full title (and subtitle if any) in Times New Roman, size 14, bold, using appropriate capitalization (avoid all caps except for proper usage).

Author’s Name & Affiliation

  • Clearly mention the author’s full name, institutional affiliation (complete official address), and email.

    (e.g., Department, College, University, City, Country).

3. Abstract & Keywords

  • Include an abstract of 150–200 words with 5–6 keywords.

  • “Abstract” should be bold, size 12.

Structured Abstract

Please organize your abstract under the following sub-headings (max 200–300 words):

  • Aims:

  • Methodology and Approaches:

  • Outcome:

  • Conclusion and Suggestions:

  • Keywords:

Also provide your ORCID ID (generate at: https://orcid.org/register) as demonstrated in the sample paper.

4. Main Text & Formatting

  • Use Times New Roman, size 12, justified.

  • Ensure double-line spacing throughout the document.

  • Paragraphs: Indent first line by 5 spaces or ½ inch.

  • Headings, subheadings, and illustrations should be seamlessly incorporated into the text.

5. Works Cited and Consulted

  • Start on a new page with the heading ‘Works Cited and Consulted’ centered one inch from the top.

  • If citing only one source, use ‘Work Cited and Consulted’.

  • Align the first line of each entry to the left margin; subsequent lines should have a ½ inch hanging indent.

6. Tables & Figures

  • Present tables, figures, graphs, and diagrams professionally with appropriate titles and numbering, placed within the text or referenced in the Works Cited and Consulted.

7. Page Numbers & Citations

  • Insert page numbers at the upper right corner, ½ inch from the top.

In-text Citations

  • Use the author’s last name and page number in the text or in parentheses.

  • For quotations:

    • Up to three lines: Enclose within quotation marks, place period after the parenthesis.

    • More than three lines: Use a block quotation indented ½ inch, period before the parenthesis.

8. Language & Style

  • Ensure syntactic and grammatical correctness.

  • Follow British English conventions (e.g., ‘organisation’ vs ‘organization’).

  • Avoid mixing British and American spelling.

9. Plagiarism & Originality

  • Submissions must be plagiarism-free, duly acknowledging all sources.

  • Attach a plagiarism report (checked via Urkund, Turnitin, Viper, etc.) and a self-declaration:

“This is my original and plagiarism-free contribution and has not been published elsewhere.”

10. Editorial Policy & Peer Review

  • The editorial team reserves the sole right to accept, reject, or suggest modifications to manuscripts.

  • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity and scholarly merit.

11. Ethical & Inclusive Forum

  • Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual merit, without regard to race, gender, caste, creed, religion, nationality, or political ideology.

12. Brief Bio Note

  • Include a short bio note with designation, achievements, email, and other relevant details.

  • Avoid embellishments like lines, borders, or special characters.

13. Additional Creative & Interdisciplinary Submissions

  • While VJES primarily focuses on economics, interdisciplinary papers exploring economic implications across literature, culture, or policy studies are welcome.

  • Fiction (up to 10,000 words) and poetry (20–50 lines) may be accepted if they offer profound socio-economic or philosophical insights.

Submission Checklist

✅ Manuscript in Word format (Windows 7/10, not PDF)
✅ Structured abstract with keywords and ORCID ID
✅ Plagiarism report + signed declaration
✅ Works Cited and Consulted per MLA
✅ Short bio note
✅ Submission form duly signed

Contact & Submission

For manuscript submissions and queries, please contact the editorial office at:
📧 [Insert your journal’s submission email here]

✍ By submitting your manuscript, you agree to abide by these guidelines and uphold the highest standards of academic integrity

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