Author’s Guideline

→ Manuscript Length and Formatting

• Manuscripts should be between 5000-7000 words, Page size: A4, Line spacing: 1.5.
• Font details: Title: Font size 14, Bold, Capitalized. Author(s) Name: Font size
• Affiliation: Font size 10. Body text: Font size 12, Font type: Times New Roman for English (size 12), Mangal (size 12) for Marathi/Hindi.

→ Title Page and Abstract

• The title should be followed by the author(s)’ name, email address, and affiliation(s) on a separate page.
• An abstract of 200-250 words should be included, followed by keywords.

→ Tables and Figures

• Place tables and figures near or immediately after the text reference. Do not submit tables or figures in separate documents. Number all tables and figures sequentially (e.g., "Table 1" or "Fig. 1").
• Captions: Figures: Place the figure number and caption below the figure, Tables: Place the table number and caption above the table.

→ Structure of the Paper

• The paper should begin with an introduction and end with a conclusion summarizing the findings.

→ AI Tool Usage

• The use of AI tools for content generation, analysis, or verification is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure all work reflects original intellectual effort without AI dependency. Any use of AI must be entirely avoided, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of submissions.

→ References

• Complete and accurate references must be provided.
• All references should be listed at the end of the paper in sorted order.
• In-text citations should appear as "text... [1]" or in a format like "Gupta (1995) reported that...".
• Reference style: Follow APA format. Example: Dhore, M. A., Patil, D. A., & Kothari, M. J. (2011). Diversity ofMedicinal Plants in Amravati District, Maharashtra. Journal of Plant Sciences, 6(3), 10-15.

→ Originality and Similarity

• Papers should present original, unpublished work not submitted elsewhere. Authors must provide a declaration confirming originality. Similarity index should not exceed 10%.

→ Editorial Process

• Manuscripts are initially reviewed by editors with diverse scientific backgrounds to assess suitability.
• An assigned editor makes a final decision based on reviewer reports.