Information For Authors

Manuscript Requirements Manuscript Structure Referencing (APA 7th) Downloads Pre‑submission Checklist Article Processing Charge APC Pricing What’s Included Waiver Policy Payment Methods

Author Guidelines

Please read carefully before preparing your manuscript

Manuscript Requirements

File format Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx)
Word limit 3,000 – 8,000 words (including references)
Font Times New Roman, 12pt
Line spacing Double‑spaced throughout
Margins 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Abstract 150 – 250 words, structured
Keywords 5 – 8 keywords
Referencing APA 7th Edition
Figures & tables Embedded in text, numbered sequentially, with captions
Language English (British or American, consistent throughout)
Anonymisation Author names and affiliations must not appear in the manuscript body (double‑blind review)

Manuscript Structure

Title Page (separate file)

  • Full title of the manuscript
  • All authors’ full names
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Corresponding author email
  • ORCID iDs (if available)
  • Funding acknowledgement
  • Conflict of interest declaration

Main Manuscript (anonymised)

  • Title (no author details)
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • Keywords (5–8)
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology
  • Results & Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References (APA 7th)

Referencing — APA 7th Edition

Journal article:
Angelou, M. (1969). I know why the caged bird sings. Random House.

Book chapter:
Spivak, G. C. (1988). Can the subaltern speak? In C. Nelson & L. Grossberg (Eds.), Marxism and the interpretation of culture (pp. 271–313). University of Illinois Press.

Journal with DOI:
Crenshaw, K. (1991). Mapping the margins. Stanford Law Review, 43(6), 1241–1299. https://doi.org/10.2307/1229039

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Paper Template

Use the official IJEAE manuscript template to ensure correct formatting, margins, and heading levels from the start.

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Declaration & Copyright Transfer Form

To be signed by the corresponding author and submitted along with the manuscript. Confirms originality, discloses conflicts of interest, and transfers copyright to IJEAE upon publication under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

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Pre‑submission Checklist

  • Manuscript within 3,000–8,000 words
  • Formatted in Times New Roman 12pt, double‑spaced
  • Abstract is 150–250 words with 5–8 keywords
  • Manuscript fully anonymised (no author names in body)
  • Title page prepared as separate file
  • All references follow APA 7th edition
  • Figures and tables are numbered and captioned
  • Manuscript not published or under review elsewhere
  • Conflict of interest statement included on title page
  • Declaration & Copyright Transfer Form completed and signed
Important: Ensure your manuscript meets all requirements before submission to avoid delays in the review process.
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Article Processing Charge (APC)

Transparent and fair pricing to support open access publishing

APC Pricing

Standard APC

₹3,000

≈ USD 36 per accepted article

Charged only upon acceptance. No fee for submission or review.

Introductory Reduced APC

₹1,500

A reduced APC is available for original research articles submitted before 31 December 2026. This applies to first‑time submitting authors with no prior publication in IJEAE. The reduced rate is applied automatically at the invoice stage — no waiver request needed.

What’s Included in the APC

Peer Review Management

Assignment of qualified reviewers and editorial coordination

Copyediting & Typesetting

Professional language editing and PDF formatting

DOI Assignment

Permanent digital object identifier for each article

Zenodo Archiving

Long‑term preservation and open repository deposit

Indexing Submission

Submission to databases and academic search engines

Perpetual Open Access

Immediate and permanent free access for all readers

APC Waiver Policy

IJEAE is committed to equitable access to academic publishing. Authors from low‑ and middle‑income countries (as defined by the World Bank) may apply for a full or partial APC waiver. Decisions are based on demonstrated financial need, not on manuscript quality.

To apply, include a request letter in your covering email at the time of submission, stating your country, institutional affiliation, and reason for the waiver request.

Note: Waiver decisions do not influence the peer review or editorial decision process in any way.

Payment Methods

  • Bank transfer (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS) — India
  • UPI / Google Pay / PhonePe — India
  • International wire transfer — for authors outside India
  • PayPal — international authors (additional PayPal fee applies)

Invoice and bank details will be provided in the acceptance letter. Publication is scheduled only after APC payment is confirmed.