AUTHOR’S

Welcome to the Author’s Guidelines for STAPS, a multidisciplinary journal indexed in Scopus and recognized in UGC Care Group II. We invite you to contribute your research and insights to our journal. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your submission meets our requirements.

Manuscript Submission

General Guidelines

1. Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work and not under consideration elsewhere.
2. Language: All submissions must be in English.
3. Formatting: Manuscripts should be typed in a clear, legible font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt) and formatted in Microsoft Word.
4. Length: Articles should typically be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including references.
5. Structure: The manuscript should be organized as follows:
   • Title Page: Title, authors’ names, affiliations, and corresponding author’s contact information.
   • Abstract: A concise summary (150-250 words) of the main findings and contributions.
   • Keywords: Up to 5 keywords relevant to the research.
   • Main Body: Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
   • Acknowledgments (if any) and Appendix (if applicable).

References

• Use APA style for citations and references.
• Ensure all references cited in the text are listed in the reference section and vice versa.

Submission Process

1. Online Submission: Submit your manuscript through our online submission portal. You will need to create an account if you do not already have one.
2. Review Process: All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
3. Revisions: Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

Publication Fees

• Indian Authors: ₹2000 per paper
• Foreign Authors: $50 per paper

Fees are payable upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication..

Ethical Considerations

• Authors must ensure that their work complies with ethical standards in research and publication.
• Any conflicts of interest should be disclosed.