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- Guidelines for Authors
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- Important Dates:
Important Dates for Author(s)
For July 2023 Issue,
Paper Submission Deadline: March 15th, 2024
Intimation for Acceptance/Modification: April 15th, 2024
Final draft submission deadline: April 30th, 2024
For January 2025 Issue,
Paper Submission Deadline: September 15th, 2024
Intimation for Acceptance/Modification: October 15th, 2024
Final Draft Submission Deadline: October 30th, 2024
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- Ethical Guidelines
- Plagiarism Policy
Guidelines for Authors
SHEPA Journal of Academic Research (SJAR)
1. Manuscript classification and words limit:
Research articles: 6,000
Perspectives: 6,000
Management case: 3,000
Colloquium: 5,000
Book review: 2,000
2. Language and Format:
British English.
Microsoft Word
Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.15 line spacing, and 1.5-inch margins.
Pages to be numbered.
3. Title page:
Concise title, author name (s), and email id.
About 100-word of biographical sketch.
4. Abstract & Keywords:
About100-words.
3-5 keywords.
5. Text of the article:
Concise headings in bold up to three levels.
Define all abbreviations at the first mention.
Use italics sparingly for emphasis.
Long quotations should be presented as separate blocks.
6. Footnotes:
Avoid using footnotes unless absolutely necessary.
7. Tables and Figures:
Tables and figures in a separate file with numbers and titles.
Mark their positions in the manuscript.
Explain superscripts or asterisks with notes below the tables/figures.
Avoid copying and pasting tables from software.SJAR 2
Construct tables using Microsoft Word’s table feature.
8. Annexures:
To be labeled as Annexure I, Annexure II.
9. References:
Follow the APA style for in-text citations and reference lists.
1. Book:
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of Book. Publisher. Example: Smith, J. A. (2005). The Art of Programming. Tech Press.
2. Journal Article:
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number (issue number), page range. DOI or URL
Example: Johnson, M. B. (2010). The effects of sleep on memory consolidation. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 22(8), 1678-1691. doi:10.1080/xxxxxxxx
3. Webpage:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day of publication). Title of webpage. Website Name. URL
Example: Doe, J. (2021, June 15). The impact of climate change on biodiversity. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/climate-change/biodiversity/
4. Edited Book:
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year of publication). Title of Book. Publisher.
Example: Smith, J. A. (Ed.). (2010). Advances in Artificial Intelligence. Academic Press.
5. Conference Proceedings:
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of paper. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of Proceedings (pp. xxx-xxx). Publisher.
Example: Johnson, M. B. (2018). Natural language processing: A review. In S. White & T. Black (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (pp. 45-56). Springer.
10. General Instructions:
Submit manuscripts via email: editor_sjar@icst.ac.in
Certify that the material is not published, copyrighted, accepted, or under review
elsewhere.
Authors must observe high academic and ethical standards.
The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism.
Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions where necessary.
Editorial Office Address
The Editor
SHEPA Journal of Academic Research (SJAR) Institute of Computer Science & Technology,
SHEPA Campus, Nibia Bachchaon, NH-2, Varanasi – 221011, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Email and Phone Number
E-mail: editorsjar@icst.ac.in
Website: www. shepa.org.in/ www.icst.ac.in Contact: +918400022298, 8957026103
MESSAGE FROM PATRON
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FROM THE DESK OF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Necessity of research is gaining more importance in existing business world which is the core under the multidisciplinary research programme. I am pleased to know that Department of Management, Institute of Computer Science & Technology, SHEPA, Varanasi is publishing a new journal SHEPA Journal of Academic Research (SJAR) from the current year. On behalf of our editorial team, I would like to offer a word of thanks to our readers, contributors, authors, editors and anonymous reviewers, all of whom have volunteered to contribute to the success of the journal.
We are publishing our journal twice a year with a particular emphasis on quality and better outcomes of research. I am equally elated to inform you all that an enormous amount of work has been done to publish this journal in past days. SJAR is dedicated to the rapid dissemination of high quality research papers.
Finally, we encourage contributions from all concerned communities to ensure continuity. Authors and reviewers are always welcome. We also welcome comments and suggestions that could improve the quality of the journal.
Being Editor-in-Chief of this journal I extend my hearty thanks to all on behalf of my Editorial Team for being with us. SJAR team also extends thanks to Authors who have contributed their articles and research papers for publication. At the same time our special thanks are due to the blessings and cooperation extended from time to time by the Custodians, Experts and Members of Advisory Board. We hope you will find SJAR more informative in the future endeavor.
Enjoy reading………
Prof. (Dr) Prithvish Nag
(patron)
SHEPA Journal of Academic Research
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FROM THE DESK OF EDITOR
Indeed by writing a research paper we erudite, we explore, we trigger, we enchant the world with “what we know”?
Success in any endeavour is highly dependent upon providing for and managing the independence of various business segments and functions. This calls for focus on integrative research in various aspect of business and how they can influence or be influenced by the environment they operate in.
We are extremely pleased to put forth Volume 1, Number 1, Issue of the SJAR, where we have included only ten papers dealing with various facets of Business Management and Computer Science. Today worldwide spectrum has changed the face of practicing business world to meet the challenges of economy that focused business transformation, process streamlining, cost cutting, technological innovation and adaptability.
Really it gives me immense pleasure to inform that readers will find every new issue more valuable than previous one. Here we endeavour to publish quality and relevant research in our journal with the hope that we would be able to influence or stimulate the business practitioners in that area where they are searching for answers and also stimulate our academicians and researchers to undertake more contemporary and challenging research interest.
Promise to continue the voyage of knowledge in the form of SJAR will grow with your love through contribution in form of reading this journal and sharing your views via research papers and articles.
Enjoy reading………