Information for Authors
The Nexus International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (NIJMS) welcomes original, unpublished research papers, critical essays, book reviews, and academic commentaries. While the journal operates under a multidisciplinary framework, its primary focus is on advancing scholarly discourse within the Humanities and associated social contexts.
To ensure a smooth peer-review process and potential indexing in international databases such as Google scholar, all contributors must strictly adhere to the structural and formatting guidelines outlined below.
1. General Submission Requirements
Exclusive Submission: Manuscripts must be original and should not be under consideration by any other journal simultaneously.
Language: Submissions are accepted in both English and Hindi. The text must be clear, grammatically correct, and maintaining academic rigor.
Length: Full-length research articles should typically range between 3,000 to 7,000 words, including references, footnotes, and tables. Book reviews should be between 1,200 and 1,800 words.
2. Manuscript Structure and Layout
All submissions must be uploaded as a single Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) formatted according to these specifications:
• Font & Spacing: Times New Roman, 12-point font size, with 1.5 line spacing. Margins must be set to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• Title Page: To maintain the integrity of our Double-Blind Peer-Review process, the main manuscript file must not contain any author identification (names, affiliations, or contact details). A separate Title Page must be submitted containing:
– Full Title of the Paper (concise and informative)
– Author(s) Name, Institutional Affiliation, and ORCID iD (optional)
– Corresponding Author’s email address and contact number
• Abstract and Keywords: The first page of the main manuscript must include a structured Abstract (150-250 words) outlining the research objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusion. Provide 4 to 6 precise Keywords immediately below the abstract.
3. Citation and Reference Styles
Depending on the specific disciplinary focus of the paper, authors must consistently implement one of the following standard style manuals throughout the manuscript:
• For Literature, Cultural Studies, and Language Arts: Use the MLA Style Manual (9th Edition) for in-text citations and the “Works Cited” list.
• For History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences: Use the APA Style Manual (7th Edition) for in-text parenthetical citations and the “References” list.
4. Plagiarism Policy and Academic Integrity
NIJMS maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of academic misconduct.
• Pre-Screening: Every manuscript is subjected to rigorous plagiarism screening using professional detection software before being sent to peer reviewers.
• Threshold: Manuscripts exhibiting a similarity index exceeding 10% (excluding standard citations and references) will be rejected immediately without further review.
5. Submission Process
Manuscripts should be submitted directly via the official editorial email: rmshkpn2025@gmail.com. Submissions must include the main manuscript file, and a signed Author Declaration Form confirming the originality of the work.