Manuscript Template

BHĀRATĀYANA | भारतायन | ভারতায়ন

AI-Assisted Interdisciplinary Journal of Indian Knowledge Systems

Overview

To facilitate a consistent, professional, and efficient editorial and peer-review process, authors are strongly encouraged to prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the official BHĀRATĀYANA Manuscript Template. Adherence to the prescribed format ensures clarity, readability, and uniform presentation across all published articles.

The template is intended as a guide for manuscript organization and formatting. While minor variations may be accepted to accommodate disciplinary conventions, all submissions must conform to the journal's general editorial standards.

General Formatting Requirements

File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Paper Size: A4
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Line Spacing: 1.5
Paragraph Alignment: Justified
Page Numbering: Bottom Centre
Language: English, Bengali, Hindi, or Sanskrit
Spell Check: Authors are requested to proofread carefully before submission.

Recommended Fonts

Language: English

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 12 pt

Language: Bengali

Font: Noto Serif Bengali

Size: 12 pt

Language: Hindi/Sanskrit

Font: Mangal

Size: 12 pt

Recommended Manuscript Structure

1. Title

Concise, informative, and specific.
Reflect the central theme of the study.
Avoid abbreviations whenever possible.

2. Author Details

Provide the following information for each author:

Full Name
Institutional Affiliation
Department
City and Country
ORCID iD (recommended)
Official Email Address

Clearly identify the corresponding author.

3. Abstract

Length: 150–250 words

The abstract should briefly present:

Background
Objective
Methodology
Key Findings
Significance

The abstract should not contain references, tables, or figures.

4. Keywords

Provide 4–8 keywords arranged alphabetically where possible.

Choose keywords that accurately reflect the subject matter and improve discoverability.

5. Main Text

Unless disciplinary conventions require otherwise, manuscripts should generally follow the structure below.

Introduction

Background
Research problem
Objectives
Significance

Literature Review

Summarize relevant scholarship and identify research gaps.

Research Methodology

Clearly describe:

Research design
Sources
Methods
Analytical framework

Analysis and Discussion

Present findings systematically.

Interpret results critically and support arguments with appropriate evidence.

Conclusion

Summarize major findings.

Discuss scholarly implications.

Suggest future directions where appropriate.

6. Acknowledgements (Optional)

Recognize individuals or institutions who contributed to the work but do not qualify for authorship.

7. Funding Statement

Clearly acknowledge financial support.

If none, state:

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

8. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

If none exist, state:

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

9. Human–AI Collaboration Statement

If Artificial Intelligence tools have been used during the preparation of the manuscript, authors must provide a brief disclosure indicating:

Name of the AI tool(s)
Purpose of use
Extent of assistance

AI tools must not be listed as authors.

10. SDG Alignment Statement

Authors are encouraged to include a brief statement (50–100 words) explaining how the research contributes to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

11. Tables

Number consecutively.
Provide concise titles.
Mention the source where applicable.
Ensure tables are editable.

12. Figures and Images

Use high-resolution images.
Number consecutively.
Include informative captions.
Obtain permission for copyrighted materials where required.

13. Footnotes

Use footnotes only when essential.

Avoid excessive explanatory notes.

14. Citations and References

BHĀRATĀYANA follows the latest edition of the APA Style unless otherwise specified.

Ensure:

Complete bibliographic information.
Consistency.
Accuracy.
Every in-text citation appears in the reference list.

15. Appendices (Optional)

Supplementary materials may be placed in appendices where appropriate.

Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that:

✓ The manuscript conforms to the journal's formatting requirements.

✓ All author details are complete and accurate.

✓ The abstract and keywords are included.

✓ All tables and figures are properly numbered.

✓ References are complete and formatted consistently.

✓ Funding information has been declared.

✓ Conflict of interest has been disclosed.

✓ AI use has been disclosed where applicable.

✓ The manuscript has been carefully proofread.

✓ The manuscript complies with the journal's Publication Ethics and Human–AI Collaboration Policy.

Important Note

Failure to follow the prescribed manuscript format may delay editorial processing or result in the manuscript being returned to the author for technical revision before peer review.

Authors are therefore strongly encouraged to use the official BHĀRATĀYANA Manuscript Template when preparing their submissions.

BHĀRATĀYANA | भारतायन | ভারতায়ন

Advancing Indian Knowledge Systems through scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary inquiry, ethical publishing, and responsible human–AI collaboration.