Guidelines for Authors
The manuscript must be original, reflect the integrity expected of scholarly communication, and demonstrate coherence and unity that makes the paper both understandable and interesting. Before submitting an article, please review the following suggestions. Original manuscripts received in the correct form serve to expedite the review process, others will be returned to the author. Spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and the mechanical elements of arrangements, spacing, length, and consistency of usage in form and descriptions should be studied before submission. A plagiarism check will be done and considered (<10%) substantially by the journal.
Frequency of Publication
SIRJODL is a peer-reviewed, international, bi-annual e-journal. This scholarly e-journal publishes refereed articles focusing on the issues and challenges of providing theory, research, and information services regarding all forms and methods of distance and online education or open learning application
Language
The language of research articles should be English.
ISSN Number
Publish your paper with ISSN No. 2582-9009 in Symbiosis International Research Journal on Online & Distance Learning (SIRJODL) without any Publication Charges.
Length
Because this is an electronic journal the length of papers may vary. The length of your paper should be appropriate to the topic and focus. The manuscript should not exceed 4,000 words, including notes, references and tables, typed using double line spacing, in Times New Roman (size 12) font, indent the first line of every paragraph 0.5 inches, include the page number on every page, on A-4 size, with a one-inch margin on all four sides, should be submitted, with a separate cover page.
Originality
All manuscripts must be original. No manuscript will be considered which has already been published or is being considered by another magazine or journal. However, if work described in conference proceedings is substantially revised and extended, it will be considered. Submission of a manuscript represents certification by the author that the article is not being considered nor has been published elsewhere.
All manuscripts are acknowledged upon receipt via email. The review will be carried out as promptly as possible. The manuscript will be reviewed by at least two members of the Editorial Review Board and/or Editorial Board which takes usually no more than eight weeks. When a decision for publication or rejection is made, the first author or author designated to receive correspondence is notified.
Title Page of Manuscript
The name(s) of the author(s), designation(s), official contact address (es), phone/mobile number(s), and email ID(s) should appear on the cover/title page only. In case of more than one author, the author whose name appears first will be the one with whom the editor of the journal will correspond as and when required. The author(s) need to follow the following for the Title Page of the Manuscript:
TITLE OF THE ARTICLE
AUTHOR 1*, AUTHOR 2**, AUTHOR 3***
Common Contact Information*
first author private contact information (if there is) *
second author private contact information (if there is) **
third author private contact information (if there is)***
Abstract
Each article should include an informative, comprehensive abstract of 75 to 200 words. This abstract should concisely summarize the major points of the paper, and the author's summary and/or conclusions. The abstract also needs to add a maximum of 4 to 7 keywords used in the articles.
Credits and Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments or appreciation to individuals for assistance with the manuscript or with the material reported should be included in the Acknowledgment at the end of the article.
References
All submitted manuscripts must use the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) for both in-text and end-of-text references
(See http://www.apastyle.org/ or https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/).
Submission Details
All submissions MUST be sent to the Editor by email. No hard copy submission papers will be accepted. Submit your manuscript in WORD FORMAT - Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx). Submit your article at: researchjournal@scdl.net. (researchjournal[at]scdl[dot]net)
Contact Us
Editor Symbiosis International Research Journal on Online & Distance Learning (SIRJODL)
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
1065 B, Gokhale Cross Road,
Model Colony, Pune - 411016, Maharashtra, India.
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