Submission Guidelines

Author Instructions

Submission Process

Welcome to BJIKS submission portal. To maintain the prestige of Bharat Journal of Integrated Knowledge Systems, all authors are required to adhere strictly to these guidelines.

Submission Details

Mode of Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through our online submission system or via email to Editorial Office at editor.bjiks@rasaedu.org.

Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in .docx (Word) or .tex (LaTeX) format.

Language: BJIKS publishes exclusively in English (UK or US spellings are accepted, but must be consistent throughout).

Manuscript Structure

Every submission should follow this specific "Refined" sequence:

1. Title Page (Submitted as a separate file)

To ensure a double-blind review, author details must not appear in the main manuscript. Include:

Full Title: Concise and informative.
Author Names: Full names and affiliations (Department, University, City, Country).
Corresponding Author: Mark with an asterisk (*) with a functional institutional email.
ORCID iDs: We encourage all authors to provide their ORCID identifiers.

2. Main Manuscript (Anonymized)

Abstract: A single paragraph (max 250 words) summarizing research objectives, methodology (e.g., field study in Adilabad, SPSS analysis), key findings, and policy implications.
Keywords: 5–7 specific terms (e.g., Soil Health, Social Philosophy, Telangana Tribes).
Introduction & Literature Review: State the problem, Integrated Knowledge context, and gaps in current Social Science literature.
Material and Methods:
- • Qualitative: Describe fieldwork, interviews, or archival research.
- • Quantitative: Describe sampling techniques and statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, AMOS).
Results & Discussion: Present findings clearly, linking them back to "Integrated Knowledge" framework.
Conclusion & References: APA 7th Edition style is mandatory.

Article Types & Lengths

Category	Word Count	Description
Original Research	5,000 – 8,000	New empirical or theoretical contributions to Social Science.
Review Article	7,000 – 10,000	Critical synthesis and evaluation of existing IKS literature.
Policy Analysis	3,000 – 5,000	Focus on Integrated Knowledge in law, governance, and government policy.
Case Studies	2,500 – 4,000	In-depth analysis of specific community traditions or local technologies.

Important Note

Word counts include references and abstracts.

Technical & Formatting Standards

The LaTeX & Word Blueprints

Authors are encouraged to use the BJIKS Master Template. For Word: 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Tables and figures must be high-resolution (300 dpi) and cited in-text.

Citation Style

APA 7th Edition. In-text example: (Suresh, 2026) or Suresh et al. (2026). Reference lists must include DOI links for Scopus-ready metadata.

Katherasala, U. K., & Bheenaveni, R. S., (2026). Title of the Manucripte Bharat Journal of Integrated Knowledge Systems, 1 (1). https://doi.org/10.1080/bjias1123

Ethics, Plagiarism, and Malpractice Policy

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure work is entirely original. BJIKS utilizes Turnitin/iThenticate to screen all submissions. Any form of plagiarism—including "self-plagiarism" or "text recycling"—is grounds for immediate rejection. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently is considered unethical.

Ethics in Integrated Knowledge Research (The "RASA" Standard)

Informed Consent

Authors must provide evidence that consent was obtained from knowledge-holding community participants, community elders, or local authorities.

Cultural Sensitivity

Manuscripts must avoid derogatory language or misrepresentation of sacred traditional practices. Research should reflect benefit-sharing for communities studied.

AI and Generative Tools Policy

Authorship

Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) cannot be listed as an author or co-author.

Disclosure

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in a dedicated "Declaration of AI Use" section. Human authors remain ultimately responsible for the accuracy and integrity of work.

Post-Acceptance

Publication Process

Refined Typesetting: The RASA team applies Navy & Gold branding.
Proofing: Authors receive a "Galley Proof" for final approval.
Digital Persistence: Articles receive a permanent DOI and global archival.