Submission Guidelines

The International Journal of Holistic Research Paradigms (IJHR) welcomes high-quality scholarly contributions that advance multidisciplinary knowledge and offer meaningful solutions to real-world challenges. We invite Original Research Articles and Review Manuscripts from academicians, researchers, professionals, and innovators worldwide.

1. Types of Manuscripts

  • Original Research Articles: Empirical, experimental, computational, analytical, or theoretical studies presenting novel findings.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive, critical, and integrative reviews synthesizing existing literature, identifying research gaps, and proposing future directions.

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

2. Manuscript Length & Formatting

  • Page Limit: 10–16 pages (including tables, figures, and references).
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
  • File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)

3. Manuscript Structure

Title Page

  • Concise and informative title
  • Full name(s) of author(s)
  • Institutional affiliation(s)
  • Corresponding author details (email & contact)

Abstract (150–250 words)

  • Background, objective, methodology, key findings, and conclusion
  • 4–6 keywords

Main Body

For Original Articles:

  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion & Future Scope

For Review Articles:

  • Introduction
  • Thematic/Conceptual Framework
  • Critical Analysis & Synthesis
  • Research Gaps
  • Conclusion & Future Directions

4. Referencing Style

All manuscripts must strictly follow the APA (7th Edition) referencing style for in-text citations and reference lists. Authors are responsible for accuracy and completeness of references.

5. Tables, Figures & Illustrations

  • Must be clear, labelled, and cited within the text
  • Provide captions below figures and above tables
  • High-resolution images are recommended

6. Ethical Standards

  • Manuscripts must adhere to academic integrity and plagiarism policies (below 15% plagiarism will be considered).
  • Proper acknowledgment of funding sources (if any) must be included.
  • Human or animal research must mention ethical approval details.

7. Submission & Review Process

  • Manuscripts undergo double blind peer review for quality, originality, and relevance.
  • Authors may be requested to revise based on reviewer feedback.
  • Final acceptance is subject to editorial approval.

8. Publication Policy

  • ZERO Article Processing Charges (APC).
  • Open and inclusive access to knowledge dissemination.
  • Copyright remains with the author(s), with publication rights granted to IJHR.

IJHR is committed to fostering rigorous, ethical, and impactful research. We encourage authors to submit manuscripts that are innovative, interdisciplinary, and capable of contributing meaningfully to academia, industry, and society.