Chintan: A Space for Thought

Author Guidelines

Multidisciplinary E-Research Journal of Furkating College (Autonomous)

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About the Journal

The Multidisciplinary E-Research Journal of Furkating College (Autonomous) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original and high-quality research in the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Commerce, Management, Sciences, Environmental Studies, and other interdisciplinary areas.

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Submission Requirements

Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
The submission should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted materials used in their manuscripts.
All submissions must be accompanied by an Author Declaration regarding originality and ethical compliance.
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Manuscript Preparation

Language: Manuscripts may be submitted in English, Assamese, Hindi, Bodo or other languages approved by the Editorial Board.

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Formatting

All research papers and articles should be submitted by e-mail in soft copy along with a PDF file tested by a plagiarism checker. Soft copy should be in MS Word or Page Maker.

For English
FontTimes New Roman
Font Size12 pt
Line Spacing1.5
Margins1 inch on all sides
Page SizeA4
AlignmentJustified
For Assamese
FontGeetanjali Light
Font Size13 pt
SoftwareRamdhenu Software
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Structure of the Manuscript

The manuscript should contain:

Title of the Paper
Author Name(s)
Institutional Affiliation(s)
Email Address
Abstract (150–250 words)
Keywords (4–6 keywords)
Main Text
Acknowledgements (if any)
References
Appendices (if applicable)
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Citation and Referencing Style

Authors should follow any one of the following styles consistently throughout the manuscript:

MLA (Latest Edition)

For Literature and Humanities

APA (7th Edition)

For Social Sciences and Education

Chicago Style

For History and related disciplines

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Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
The identity of authors and reviewers shall remain confidential.
Editorial decisions are based on originality, scholarly merit, methodology, relevance, and contribution to knowledge.
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Publication Ethics

Authors must:

Ensure originality of their work.
Properly acknowledge all sources.
Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication.
Disclose any conflict of interest.
9.

Plagiarism Policy

Manuscripts with plagiarism exceeding 10% (excluding references, quotations, and common phrases) may be rejected.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to use plagiarism-detection software.
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Copyright and Open Access Policy

Authors retain copyright of their work.
Authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article electronically.
The journal follows an open-access policy to ensure free availability of research to readers worldwide.
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Submission Procedure

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's submission portal or via the official journal email.

Correspondence

Chintan: A Space for Thought
Furkating College (Autonomous)
Furkating, Golaghat, Assam – 785610