Articles must be submitted in either MS Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF format to ensure compatibility with the journal’s review and publishing process. Contributors are required to adhere strictly to the journal’s prescribed article format, which includes guidelines on structure, citation style, font type and size, spacing, headings, referencing and any other formatting specifications provided by the journal. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in delays in the review process or rejection of the submission. Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal’s formatting guidelines before submitting their manuscripts to maintain consistency and meet publication standards.
Uddalak Journal requires authors to adhere to ethical guidelines when writing research papers. These guidelines include ensuring originality and avoiding plagiarism, listing authors who have made significant contributions to the research, disclosing potential conflicts of interest and maintaining data integrity and accuracy. Additionally, authors must respect the peer-review process, obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials, and conduct research involving human or animal subjects with necessary approvals and informed consent.
To prevent plagiarism, authors can take several measures. These include properly citing sources, paraphrasing information, using quotation marks when quoting directly from a source, and ensuring originality of work. Authors can also use plagiarism detection tools, educate themselves on what constitutes plagiarism, cite all sources, and keep records of their research and sources. By following these guidelines and measures, authors can ensure that their research is conducted and presented in an ethical and responsible manner. Uddalak Journal has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism.
Note: If any kind of plagiarism is found, all responsibility will lie with only the authors.