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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items:

The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.

The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex) document file format.

Where available, URLs for the references (DOIs) have been provided.

The text is double-spaced; uses a 12-point font (Times New Roman); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points.

The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines (APA 7th Edition).

Anonymization: All author identification has been removed from the main manuscript file to ensure a double-blind review.

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Journal Governance & Publication Policies

1. Frequency of Publication

The Bharat Journal of Integrated Knowledge Systems is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal. To ensure a consistent flow of high-quality research, we adhere to the following publication schedule:

Issue I (Spring): January – March
Issue II (Summer): April – June
Issue III (Monsoon): July – September
Issue IV (Winter): October – December

2. Article Processing Charges (APC) & Access Model

BJIKS operates as a Open Access journal, ensuring that Integrated Knowledge is accessible to the global scholarly community. To maintain the high standards of professional editing, HTML-XML conversion, digital hosting, and global indexing, the following Article Processing Charges (APC) apply upon the acceptance of a manuscript:

For Indian Authors: ₹5,000 INR (Includes ₹5,000 base fee + 18% GST).
For International Authors: $85 USD (Calculated as ₹5,000 base fee + 18% GST + International Forex Markup & Transaction Fees).

Technical Standards & Accessibility:

HTML-Sourced Full Text: To meet international interoperability standards, all BJIKS articles are published as HTML-sourced web versions, ensuring high visibility, search engine optimization (SEO), and compatibility with screen readers.
Master LaTeX Template: For the final PDF version, BJIKS utilizes a proprietary Master LaTeX Template designed for precision and academic elegance. This template is made accessible to all submitting authors to ensure their research meets the highest formatting standards of the "Social Science Universe".

Open Access Policy:

All articles published in Bharat Journal of Integrated Knowledge Systems (a subsidiary of Refined-Research & Analytical Support Associates Private Limited) are distributed under a CC BY 4.0 license. Authors retain copyright ownership while permitting global readers to download, reuse, and distribute the work, provided original credit is properly cited.
Global Exchange: BJIKS is committed to the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and safeguards the future of Integrated Knowledge Systems.

3. Peer Review Policy

The Bharat Journal of Integrated Knowledge Systems (BJIKS) relies on the expertise and objectivity of its peer reviewers to maintain the highest standards of scholarly excellence. We employ a Double-Blind Peer Review process to facilitate an unbiased evaluation of research, ensuring the journal remains a neutral platform for global academic dialogue.

Peer Review Process & Decision Handling:

1. Initial Editorial Screening: All submitted manuscripts are first evaluated by the Managing Editor to assess scope, originality, structural formatting, and basic scholarly standards.
2. Double-Blind Evaluation: Manuscripts that pass initial screening are assigned to at least two independent, external peer reviewers who are recognized domain experts in the manuscript’s specific field of research. To ensure strict anonymity, both the identity of the author(s) and the reviewers remain concealed throughout the review cycle.
3. Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess submissions based on originality, methodology, academic rigor, relevance to the field, and ethical compliance.
4. Final Decision: The final decision regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor, guided directly by the reports and final recommendations of the expert peer reviewers.

4. Digital Archiving & Preservation Statement

To ensure the permanent availability and preservation of scholarly research, BJIKS has implemented a robust digital archiving strategy:

Cloud Preservation: All published articles and datasets are archived using Unlimited Cloud Hosting services via Hostinger, providing high-speed redundancy and 99.9% uptime.
Internal Repository: RASA maintains a dedicated digital repository to safeguard all manuscript versions, ensuring that the "Social Science Universe" remains accessible to future generations of researchers.

5. Plagiarism & AI Ethics Policy

BJIKS maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward academic dishonesty. All submissions undergo rigorous screening using industry-standard software (Turnitin/iThenticate).

Similarity Index: Manuscripts must demonstrate a similarity index of below 15% (excluding references and bibliography).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While we recognize the role of emerging technologies, the core intellectual contribution must be human-led. AI-generated content must be below 20%.
Mandatory Disclosure: Authors are strictly required to disclose the use of AI tools (such as LLMs for grammar or data analysis) in the "Acknowledgments" or "Methods" section of the paper.
Failure to meet these standards or to disclose AI usage will result in immediate desk rejection.