Guidelines for Authors

The Academic Journal of Hooghly Mohsin College is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary, multilingual journal. AJHMC welcomes the submission of original research articles, review papers, case studies, and other scholarly contributions relevant to the scope of the journal.

All submissions must adhere to the following guidelines to be considered for peer review and publication.

  1. Scope and Aims

    Manuscripts must align with the aims and scope of the journal. Submissions that fall outside the thematic focus may be rejected without external review.

  2. Manuscript Preparation

    General Format

    • Language: English (for other languages, Unicode should be used)
    • File Type: Submit in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
    • Font: Times New Roman, 11-point, 1.15 spacing
    • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
    • Line Numbers: Include line numbers for ease of review
    • Word Limit: 2500 words including tables, figures, and references (maximum five pages)

    Structure

    The manuscript should typically include the following sections:

    • Title Page (title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author contact)
    • Abstract (150–250 words)
    • Keywords (4–6 words)
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Acknowledgements (if any)
    • References

    Tables and Figures: Include tables and figures at the end of the manuscript or in a separate file. Each must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text. Provide descriptive captions.

  3. Referencing Style

    Use the preferred citation style as prescribed by the journal. Ensure consistency throughout the manuscript.

  4. Ethical Considerations

    Authors must confirm that the manuscript is original, plagiarism-free, and has not been published elsewhere.

    All authors must have made a significant contribution to the work.

    Research involving human participants or animals must include appropriate ethical approval and informed consent statements.

  5. Peer Review

    All manuscripts undergo a peer-review process.

  6. Conflict of Interest

    Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may bias the work.

  7. Contact Information

    For further inquiries, please contact the editorial office at:

    journalhmc25@gmail.com