AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

1. Manuscript Types: We encourage the following types of submissions:

• • Original Research Articles
  • Reviews of Books or Exhibitions
  • Biographical Essays
  • Correspondences with Jain Scholars or Practitioners
  • Translations of Texts from South Asian Languages
  • Notes on Museum Collections, Libraries, and Manuscript Archives
  • Field Reports from Archaeological Sites
  • Ethnographic Fieldwork Notes
  • Studies of Technical Terms

2. Submission Process: Manuscripts should be submitted via the links at the top of this page.

• • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) and pdf format.
  • Text should be in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced.
  • Margins should be 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • Include continuous line numbering throughout the manuscript.

3. Manuscript Structure

        Cover Letter: A cover letter should be submitted along with the manuscript, briefly  describing:

• • The manuscript’s originality and contribution.
  • Its relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Confirmation that the manuscript has not been published or is not under consideration elsewhere.

        Title Page: The title page of the paper should include:

• • Complete contact information for each author: first and last name, academic degree(s), honorary title/designation(s), affiliation, address, phone and e-mail address.

        Abstract & Keywords

• • Abstract: A concise summary (150–250 words) highlighting the research purpose, methodology, key findings, and conclusion.
  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords in alphabetic order for indexing purposes.

         Main Text 

• • This is the main content of the paper

         Acknowledgements

• • The author is free to note any acknowledgments

         References

• • All citations and references must follow the MLA style.
  • The Works Cited section must be in alphabetical order and formatted according to MLA 9th edition. Examples:
  • Book: Smith, John. Jain Ethics and Contemporary Society. Springer, 2020.
  • Journal Article: Jones, Sarah. “Non-Violence in Jain Philosophy.” Journal of Jain Studies, vol. 35, no. 2, 2019, pp. 78–92.
  • Online Source: Doe, Richard. “Preksha Meditation in Jainism.” Jainism Research Institute, 5 May 2021, www.jainismresearch.org/articles/preksha. Accessed 12 Jan. 2024.

4. Figures, Tables, and Supplementary Materials

• • Figures should be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
  • Tables should be numbered consecutively and included within the manuscript text.
  • Supplementary materials (datasets, appendices) should be submitted as separate files.

5. Ethical Considerations

• • Manuscripts should be original work.
  • If AI has been used, it must be disclosed. Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
  • Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical guidelines and include approval from an institutional ethics committee.

6. Peer Review Process

• • This journal follows a double-blind peer review process.
  • The editorial team assesses the manuscript for scope, originality, and quality.
  • Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts. Based on reviewer feedback, the manuscript may be accepted, revised, or rejected.

7. Open Access & Copyright

• • All the articles are published in Open Access publication.
  • Authors retain the copyright to their articles.

8. Post-Acceptance and Proofs

• • Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, typesetting, and final proof approval. Authors will receive page proofs for final corrections before publication.