Shodh Utkarsh: Research Arete Journal is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, refereed, and indexed academic journal published quarterly in English and Hindi. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students to publish original work across a wide range of academic disciplines.
Call for Papers – June 2023 Issue
We invite the submission of original research articles, book reviews, commentaries, correspondence, review articles, technical notes, short communications, case studies, books, theses, and dissertations in the following fields:
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Agricultural Science
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Ayurved
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Botany
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Chemistry
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Commerce
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Computer Science
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Economics
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Engineering
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Environmental Sciences
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Food Science
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Geology
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Geography
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History
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Horticulture
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Library & Information Science
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Linguistics
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Literature
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Management Studies
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Mathematics
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Medical Sciences
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Microbiology
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Molecular Biology
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Nursing
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Pharmacy
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Physics
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Physical Education
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Social Science
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Zoology
All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by members of our editorial board.
Indexing
Shodh Utkarsh: Research Arete Journal is indexed in various reputable databases, including:
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Google Scholar
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Directory of Research Journal Indexing (DRJI)
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BASE – Bielefeld Academic Search Engine
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DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Important Dates
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Last Date for Manuscript Submission: 30th of every second month
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Date of Online Publication: 30th of every quarter
Focus and Scope
The journal encourages high-quality contributions from diverse epistemological, methodological, theoretical, and cultural perspectives across global regions. Our goal is to provide a cost-effective, accessible platform for the worldwide dissemination of research.
We promote innovation, critical thinking, and global collaboration, with a mission to support academic excellence and scholarly impact.
Peer Review Policy
We follow a strict double-blind peer-review process. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Manuscripts not meeting primary standards are promptly rejected, and feedback is provided. If accepted, revisions may be requested based on reviewer comments.
Publication Frequency
Quarterly – Articles are published four times a year.
Submission Deadline: 30th of every second month
Acceptance Notification & Publication Date: 30th of every quarter
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content, supporting a greater global exchange of knowledge by making research freely accessible.
Submission Guidelines
Authors must ensure that their manuscripts:
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Have not been published or submitted elsewhere
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Are original and authentic
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Adhere to the journal’s formatting guidelines
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Are submitted via email: ShodhUtkarsh@gmail.com
Manuscript Requirements
Languages Accepted: English & Hindi
Word Limit: 3,000 – 8,000 words
Cover Page:
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Title (max. 50 words)
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Author names and affiliations
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Corresponding author details marked with an asterisk (*)
Title Page (for blind review):
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Title
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Abstract (max. 250 words)
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Up to 7 keywords
No identifying author information on this page.
Main Text Structure:
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Introduction
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Materials and Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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Conclusion
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Acknowledgements
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References
Citation Style:
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(Bram, 1994), (Aronsson, 2001, 2002), (Labonte & Laverack, 2005)
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All abbreviations must be spelled out at first mention.
Reference Examples
Book:
Mitchell, T. R., & Larson, J. R. Jr. (1987). People in organizations: An introduction to organizational behavior (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Journal Article:
Mellers, B. A. (2000). Choice and the relative pleasure of consequences. Psychological Bulletin, 126, 910–924.
Online Source:
VandenBos, G., Knapp, S., & Doe, J. (2001). Role of reference elements in the selection of resources by psychology undergraduates. Journal of Bibliographic Research, 5, 17–123. Retrieved October 13, 2001.
Submission Checklist
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The manuscript is original and unpublished.
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File format is Word (.doc, .docx), RTF, or Open Office.
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The manuscript follows journal formatting guidelines.
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All figures, tables, and illustrations are embedded in the text.
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References follow the specified citation style.
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Author details are removed from the Title Page for blind review.
Copyright Notice
Submission implies that the work:
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Has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere
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Is approved by all authors and institutions involved
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If accepted, will not be republished in the same form without written consent
Copyright remains with the author(s). First publication rights are granted to the journal.
Privacy Statement
Author and reviewer information (names, email addresses) will be used solely for editorial purposes and will not be shared with third parties.
Online Submission
Visit the official journal portal at:
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Or submit manuscripts via email at: ShodhUtkarsh@gmail.com