Guidelines for Author

A manuscript will be reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that it is being submitted to Gyanmanjari Journal of Engineering and Technology alone at that point in time and has not been published anywhere, simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere. The journal expects that authors would authorize one of them to correspond with the Journal for all matters related to the manuscript. All manuscripts received are duly acknowledged. On submission, editors review all submitted manuscripts initially for suitability for formal review. Manuscripts with insufficient originality, serious scientific or technical flaws, or lack of a significant message are rejected before proceeding for formal peer-review. Manuscripts that are unlikely to be of interest to the Gyanmanjari Journal of Engineering and Technology readers are also liable to be rejected at this stage itself.

Manuscripts received from Editorial Board members will be screened by the Editor in Chief and sent to external peer reviewers. The editorial board members who are authors will be excluded from publication decisions.

Manuscripts that are found suitable for publication in Gyanmanjari Journal of Engineering and Technology are sent to two or more expert reviewers. The journal follows a double-blind review process, wherein the reviewers and authors are unaware of each other's identity. Every manuscript is also assigned to a member of the editorial team, who based on the comments from the reviewers makes a final decision on the manuscript. The comments and suggestions (acceptance/ rejection/ amendments in manuscript) received from reviewers are conveyed to the corresponding author. If required, the author is requested to provide a point by point response to reviewers' comments and submit a revised version of the manuscript. This process is repeated till reviewers and editors are satisfied with the manuscript.

Manuscripts accepted for publication are copy-edited for grammar, punctuation, print style, and format. Page proofs are sent to the corresponding author. The corresponding author is expected to return the corrected proofs within three days. It may not be possible to incorporate corrections received after that period. The whole process of submission of the manuscript to the final decision and sending and receiving proofs is completed online.

• Double spacing
• Margins 2.5 cm from all four sides
• Page numbers included at bottom
• Running title provided (not more than 50 characters)
• Title page contains all the desired information
• Abstract page contains the full title of the manuscript. Abstract provided (structured abstract of 250 words for original articles, unstructured abstracts of about 150 words for all other manuscripts excluding letters to the Editor)
• Keywords provided (three or more)
• Introduction of 75-100 words
• Headings in title case (not ALL CAPITALS)
• The references cited in the text should be after punctuation marks, in superscript with square brackets.
• References according to the journal's instructions, punctuation marks checked
• Send the article file without 'Track Changes'
• Manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format, formatted in "Times New Roman" font, size 12, in black.
• A valid email address must be provided with the manuscript submission.
• The first page of the manuscript (cover page) should include the following details:
  • Author’s Name
  • Designation
  • Institution’s Name and Full Address (with PIN/ZIP code)
  • Email Address
• To maintain anonymity during the peer-review process, the author’s name and affiliations should not appear elsewhere in the manuscript.

Manuscripts should not exceed 6,000 words. The abstract should be concise, summarizing the objectives, methodology, and key results of the study. It must not exceed 250 words, be written in the past tense, and should avoid abbreviations or references.

Tables should be numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2, etc.), with titles placed above and sources listed below. Figures should be numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.) and include relevant titles, with sources indicated where necessary. Tables, charts, and figures should be presented in high-resolution.

Manuscripts must clearly outline the research methodology. For surveys, authors must specify the sampling method, sample size, and study period. References should be listed alphabetically at the end of the paper, following APA 7th Edition guidelines. Every reference must be cited in the text, and authors are required to include DOIs for all references.

Mathematical equations should be numbered sequentially, and footnotes, italics, and quotation marks should be used sparingly. Primary headings should be capitalized and bold, while subheadings should be in title case, bold, and italicized.

Style and Punctuation Guidelines:

The manuscript must adhere to the following formatting and style standards:

Uniform Font:
• Use "Times New Roman", font size 12, in black.

Tables:
• Use "Times New Roman", font size 12, in black for table content.
• The table title should be placed above the table and italicized.
• Example: Table 1. Sugarcane Disease Information.

Figures:
• Use "Times New Roman", font size 12 for figure labels.
• The figure title should be placed above the figure and italicized.
• Example: Figure 1. The Conversion Funnel.

Main Headings:
• Should be written in uppercase and bold.
• Example: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION .

Sub-headings:
• Should be in title case, bold, and italicized.
• Example: Interpretation.

Table and Figure References:
• Reference tables and figures by their appropriate number (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2).
• Avoid using phrases like "the table below" or "the figure above."
• Ensure tables and figures are numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2).
• Avoid decimal numbering (e.g., Table 1.1, Figure 1.2).




Referencing Guidelines:

All table and figure numbers should be included in the discussion section of the text. Avoid using phrases like “the table below” or “the figure above”; instead, refer to the specific table or figure number (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2). Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2) without decimal notation (e.g., Table 1.1, Figure 1.2).

References:
• Include a reference list at the end of the paper.
• Ensure that only cited references are listed, not a full bibliography.
• References should be arranged in alphabetical order.
In-Text Citations:
• References to sources in the text should be made by citing the author’s last name followed by the publication year in parentheses.
• Example: (Smith, 2020) or Smith (2020) stated that...
APA Style:
• Follow the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide for all references.
• Ensure consistency in formatting references and citations.
DOIs:
• It is mandatory to include Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for all cited references.
• Format:Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)
• For reference examples, refer to the official APA resource: APA Reference Examples.




Evaluation Criteria:

The following criteria will be considered while evaluating the manuscripts.

• Contribution to the fields of Engineering and Technology.
• Relevance and significance of the topic.
• Depth and thoroughness of the literature review.
• Originality and quality of research.
• Clarity in writing and organization.
• Logical consistency and technical robustness of the methodology.
• Implications for theory, practice, or policy.
• Identification of the study's limitations and suggestions for future research.
• Proper referencing and adherence to citation standards.
• Compliance with the Guidelines for Authors of Gyanmanjari Journal of Engineering and Technology.
• Manuscripts will not be returned if not accepted, and the review process may take several months due to the high volume of submissions. Authors will be informed of the editorial decision via email.