Guidelines for Submitting Research Articles to ‘Techade’

Techade welcomes research articles aligned with the ‘Call for Papers’ in bi-annual basis, outlined on its website (www.techadetheejournal.com). Authors intending to publish in Techade should adhere to the following instructions:

1. Theme Selection:
   • Articles must correspond to one of the Sub-Themes within the designated bi-annual theme.
   • The sub-themes listed on the Techade website are indicative rather than exhaustive, meaning authors may propose their own sub-theme, provided it aligns with the primary theme for that month.
2. Formatting Requirements:
   • English Articles:
     • Must be written in Times New Roman (Font Type), 12-point font size, with 1.5 spacing.
     • Subtitles should be bolded for clarity.
     • Authors must maintain consistency in using Indian or British English throughout the article/commentary.
3. Citation & Ethics:
   • Sources must be acknowledged in End Notes, following the 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Style.
   • Articles must be originally written by the author, with all external references properly cited.
   • Submitted articles/commentaries/book reviews undergo plagiarism checks—plagiarism beyond prescribed limits will result in rejection.
   • AI-generated plagiarism, including the use of artificial intelligence to create content without proper attribution or significant original author input, is strictly prohibited. Any detected AI-generated content that violates ethical authorship standards will lead to immediate rejection.
4. Article Length & Content Restrictions:
   • Research Articles must be between 5,000 to 8,000 words.
   • Commentaries must be between 3,000 to 5,000 words.
   • Book Revies must be between 1,500 to 3,000 words.
   • Tables or graphical representations of quantitative data must be from authentic sources.
5. Author Responsibility:
   • Authors must provide an undertaking affirming that their article/commentaries/book reviews are original and has not been submitted elsewhere for publication.
   • Authors are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of all facts, figures, and data sourced from external references.
6. Submission Process:
   • Research articles/commentary/book reviews must be submitted in soft copy in MS world file format via email to techade.theejournal@gmail.com.
   • The article/commentary/book reviews must be anonymous and must be submitted along with the title page and a short bio note of the author(s).

6.1. Anonymity in Submission

• Each submission must be anonymous, ensuring that no identifiable information about the author(s) appears in the main text of the manuscript.
• The author’s name, institutional affiliation, contact details, acknowledgments, or any self-referential citations must not be included within the body of the article.
• Authors must avoid phrasing that would reveal their identity, such as references to their previous work in a way that explicitly identifies them (e.g., “In my prior research…” should be replaced with “In previous research…”).

6.2. Title Page Requirement

• A separate Title Page must accompany the manuscript. This page should include:
  • Title of the Article/Commentary/Book Review
  • Author’s Full Name (or names, in the case of multiple authors)
  • Institutional Affiliation (if applicable)
  • Email Address & Contact Information
  • Acknowledgments (if any, but must remain on the title page and not within the manuscript)

6.3. Short Bio Note

• Authors must submit a brief biographical note (bio note) along with their manuscript, included in a separate document or at the end of the title page.
• The bio note should be concise, generally 100–150 words, and should contain:
  • Author’s academic or professional background
  • Relevant publications or research interests
  • Current institutional affiliation (if applicable)
  • Any other pertinent details that introduce the author’s expertise on the subject matter