Instructions to Authors
Peer Review Process
We adhere to a rigorous double-blind review process for submitted works. Our commitment is to consistently conceal the identities of both reviewers and authors from each other. Initially, submitted articles undergo evaluation by the editors to assess their alignment with the journal’s standards and scope. Articles failing to meet the primary criteria will be promptly rejected, and the author will be notified of the decision.
If the editors find the submission satisfactory, they will engage two or more reviewers for a detailed assessment. Upon receipt of works, we promptly acknowledge their arrival. If you do not receive a response, we recommend resending the email. Within 15 days, authors will receive communication regarding the decision on their submitted article, along with reviewers’ comments. The editors may provide guidance to authors for revising the article before publication.
Appeals and complaints
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions. If you wish to do so, kindly reach out to the Managing Editor of the journal, furnishing detailed specifics on why you believe the initial decision warrants reconsideration. Rest assured, each appeal will receive a timely response. During this process, please refrain from resubmitting your manuscript. For any grievances related to non-editorial matters, the Journal encourages you to contact us. We take complaints seriously and adhere to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and procedures. Appropriate sanctions will be applied if necessary.
Journal of South Asian Exchanges accepts submissions in the following categories:
- Research articles: Original, empirical, or theoretical research papers that make a significant contribution to the field of South Asian studies. Research articles should be between 6,000 and 10,000 words, including references and appendices.
- Review articles: Critical and comprehensive reviews of the existing literature on a specific topic or theme related to South Asia. Review articles should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words, including references.
- Book reviews: Concise and evaluative reviews of recently published books on South Asia or relevant to South Asian studies. Book reviews should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words, including references.
- Commentary and opinion: Short and insightful pieces that offer a personal or professional perspective on a current or emerging issue related to South Asia. Commentary and opinion pieces should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words, including references.
Submission Fees
It is absolutely Free to publish with us. Authors need to prepare the formatting themselves.
Submission Process
We accept only electronic submissions via e-mail as attached documents. Authors are requested to preserve one copy of the soft file and send the same file as attachment to the Editor at editor@saexchanges.com with a CC to the Chief Editor at chiefeditor@saexchanges.com.
Formatting
File Types:
We process the following doc (text) and image files:
- Text formats: MS Word 97—2007, Open Office Documents.
- Image format: Jpeg.
Format of the Articles:
We want authors to follow strictly the APA style (http://www.apastyle.org) while preparing the articles (Quick guidelines can be found here).
- Authors need to prepare the formatting of the articles following this Template or get it done with the help of some other agency.
- If needed, we can process the formatting for a fee through a third-party agency.
- Authors can also arrange for the formatting after final acceptance of their papers.
Best Practices for Authors:
- Send your submission with a proper cover letter clearly stating your submission to a particular volume and issue an agreement to the terms and conditions of the journal.
- Sign up with www.orcid.org and send your ORCID ID to us.
- Send mail from institutional email ID.
- Include a link to your profile on your institutional website.
- In the Reference section, avoid including long URLs. Use DOI whenever available. Do not keep the links in the blue underlined state. Remove the underlined state and the color.
- Not to send any extra mail pressing for promotion or any degree award keeping in mind the true purpose of research and publication.
Authors are requested to include the following in the primary format of their articles:
- Full Title with subtitle, if any.
- An abstract of the article of not more than 250 words.
- Heading, sub-headings, and illustrations should be well accommodated within the main body of the article.
- Please use Endnotes and not Footnotes. Referencing must follow APA style.
Language
The journal is published in the English language and we accept both UK and US spellings. Authors should refrain from using racist and sexist terms.
Visual Images
We encourage authors to incorporate visual elements such as diagrams, maps, and pictures in their writings to enhance the reader’s multimedia experience. All visual images should be treated as ‘Figures,’ and if feasible, authors are requested to present these figures in a hyperlinked format.
Authors should be aware that they must obtain permission from the relevant individuals or authorities before submitting visual images for reproduction. We will not be held responsible for any copyright violations committed by the authors.
Plagiarism Policy and Article Removal Policy
We strongly condemn plagiarism. If any article is discovered to be plagiarized before publication, the author will be blacklisted. Even after publication, if an article is found to be plagiarized or reported as such by anyone, we will promptly remove the article and issue a notice regarding the author’s misconduct.