Authors Instruction

Authors are requested to carefully read the following instructions and prepare their manuscripts accordingly.

All submissions should be sent to the email: surveyofsocialscience@gmail.com or submitted through the link: submit@surveyofsocialscience.in on the journal website.

  1. The submitted manuscript must not have been previously published and should not be under consideration for publication in any other journal.
  2. The manuscript must be prepared and submitted in Microsoft Word format.
  3. References in the text should be cited using superscript numbers, such as [1], [2], etc., arranged in sequential order from the introduction to the conclusion.• Each submission must include a title and an abstract in English language.

Checklist for Preparing the Submission File

Before submitting the manuscript, authors are requested to ensure that the following components are included in the submission file:

  1. Title – The title should be short, clear, and informative.
  2. Abstract – One paragraph containing approximately 200–250 words summarizing the study.
  3. Keywords – Provide 5 to 7 keywords relevant to the research topic.
  4. Introduction – Approximately ½ to 1 page, explaining the background and objectives of the study.
  5. Materials and Methods – Around 1–2 pages describing the research methodology used in the study.
  6. Results – About 2–3 pages presenting the main findings of the research.
  7. Discussion – Approximately 1–2 pages interpreting and explaining the results.
  8. Conclusion – One paragraph containing 200–250 words, summarizing the main outcomes of the study.
  9. Acknowledgements – Include information about author contributions and funding sources, if any.
  10. Conflict of Interest – A compulsory statement declaring any potential conflict of interest.
  11. References – Include 10–30 references (approximately 2–4 pages).
  12. Tables – Up to 6–8 tables, with one table per page.
  13. Figures – All figures should be clearly labeled and provided with appropriate captions.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 300 words and must clearly summarize the study. Avoid the use of acronyms and taxonomic authorities in the abstract. References should not be cited in the abstract.

Keywords: Provide three to six keywords immediately after the abstract.

Introduction: This section should present the main problem of the study, along with relevant background information and previous research. Appropriate references should be included to support the discussion.

Materials and Methods: This section should provide sufficient detail so that the study can be reproduced by other researchers. Previously published methods should be cited rather than described in detail. Authors should mention the manufacturer’s name and location for any specialized equipment or instruments used in the study. All drugs should be identified by their pharmaceutical names and, if necessary, their trade names.

Resources and Procedures: The specific experimental procedures, instruments, tools, and software used in the study should be described here along with appropriate citations. Details of the study area or field of investigation should also be included.

Results: The results of the experiment or study should be presented clearly and concisely. The past tense should be used when describing the results.

Discussion: This section should interpret the results and discuss their significance in relation to previous research and published literature.

Conclusion: The major findings of the study should be summarized, highlighting their importance, relevance, and usefulness. The conclusion should also briefly indicate the future scope of research in this field.

Acknowledgments: Authors should acknowledge funding sources, institutional authorities, colleagues, field assistants, local contributors, or any other support received during the study.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest related to the study. This information must be provided during the submission process and will be included in the publication.

References: References must follow the Vancouver referencing style and should be numbered consecutively according to their first appearance in the text. References should not be cited in the abstract. Citations in the text should appear in superscript numbers within square brackets, such as [1], [2,3], [4–6], or [7,8–10]. References mentioned only in tables or figure legends should be numbered according to their first appearance in the main text. References should not be cited in the conclusion section, and the use of abstracts as references should be avoided.