Guidelines and Policies
Shodha Dhaara is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Padmashree Institute of Management & Sciences (PIMS), Bengaluru, India, since the year 2025.
The journal is published quarterly, with issues released in January, April, July and October. It follows a double-blind peer review process for assessing all submitted manuscripts.
Editorial Guidelines
SHODHA-DHAARA publishes original conceptual and empirical research articles, case studies, and book reviews in the field of management and allied disciplines.
- Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under concurrent review elsewhere.
- Authors must not resubmit the same manuscript to another journal while under review with SHODHA-DHAARA.
- Submission implies the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere until a final decision is communicated by the Editorial Team.
Manuscript Formatting and Submission Guidelines
All manuscript submissions must adhere strictly to the following guidelines:
1. Cover Page: Must include:
- Title of the article
- Names and affiliations of all authors
- Full postal address, mobile number, and email ID of each author
- Indication of the corresponding author
- Note: Names and affiliations should appear only on the cover page to maintain anonymity during peer review.
2. Abstract Page:
- Title of the manuscript
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Up to six keywords listed in alphabetical order
3. Main Manuscript File:
- Should include title, abstract, content (including all tables, figures, references)
- No identifying author information should be included
- Manuscripts must be submitted as three separate files: Cover Page, Abstract Page, and Manuscript
4. Length:
- Research papers and case studies: 5,000–6,000 words (including tables, figures, and references)
- Book reviews: Maximum of 1,500 words
5. Formatting:
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Page numbers: Centered at the bottom, font size 10
- All tables/figures must be numbered, captioned, sourced, and in black & white
- Abbreviations must be spelled out in full upon first use
6. References:
- Must conform to APA 6th Edition citation style
- All cited works must be listed in the references section and vice versa
- For APA format guidelines, visit: http://www.apastyle.org
7. Copyright:
- Upon acceptance, authors must submit a Copyright Assignment Form (CAF), transferring rights to SHODHA-DHAARA
- Authors are responsible for securing permissions for third-party materials and must submit proof of permissions
8. Reuse and Distribution:
- The copyright of all accepted content is held exclusively by SHODHA-DHAARA
- No part of the published work may be reused or stored in any form without prior written permission
