Guidelines For Contributors

Guidelines for Authors: Read it carefully before Preparing the Manuscript

First Author1, a*, Second Author2, b and Others3, c
1Full address of first author, including country
2Full address of second author, including country
3List all distinct addresses in the same way
a*email, bemail, cemail



Abstract

The abstract should not exceed 300 words and summarize the content of the paper including the background of the paper, objective(s), tool(s), findings, conclusion and recommendations.
Key words: List 3-5 keywords to assist indexing the article.


1.Introduction

This instruction gives you guidelines for preparing papers for Journal of Educational Chronicle. Please use this document as a template and remain strictly to the following guidelines and format to assure rapid production of high quality papers. The typography, layout and style are exactly the same as those used in this instruction. Papers which do not comply with this guideline (especially in layout geometry and typesetting) will be sent back to authors. Note that no final correction will be made. When we have received the manuscript, we assume that the corresponding authors grant us the copyright to use the manuscript.

2. Preparation

The basic elements of a paper are title, author name(s) and affiliation(s), abstract (with 3-5 keywords), main body of paper, conclusions, and references. All fonts must be in Times New Roman. All elements must be fitted into 16-20 pages of A4 paper. Do not use boldface typing or capital letters except for title & section headings. Do not, also, print page number in the paper as well as other information in the header and footer or foot notes areas except for those already provided.

2.1 .Page size and format

The size of the manuscript must be A4 and it should be typed with double spacing and the following margins. Top margin 2.5 cm Bottom margin 2.5 cm Left margin 2.5 cm Right margin 2.5 cm

2.2. Title and author(s) information

All items in the title block should be centered. The title should be set in 14-point uppercase & boldface font. The first letter of each word should be capitalized (do not capitalize articles, coordinate conjunctions or prepositions unless the title begins with such a word). The author’s name(s) and the list of affiliations should be set in 11 point font. For each author, a numbered superscript should be used to indicate institution affiliation. The corresponding author should be indicated by the asterisk “*” symbol. Emails of all authors should be provided accordingly. Title with author(s) name and affiliation information should be given in separate sheet.

3.Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should not exceed 300 words and summarize the content of the paper including the background of the paper, objective(s), tool(s), findings, conclusion and recommendations followed by a list of 3-5 keywords. All fonts are to be set in 12 point font size.

4. Main Text Body

The main text of the paper (except the abstract) must be typed fully justified with double space with Times New Roman 12 point font. Do not place any additional blank lines between paragraphs.

4.1 .Heading

4.1.1. First-order headings
The first-order headings, usually called section, should be boldface, initially capitalized with 12 point font.
4.1.2 .Second-order and third order headings
The second-order headings (sub-sections) and the third-order headings (sub sub-section) should be boldface, initially capitalized with 12 point font. Note that all section, sub-section, and sub-sub- section headings must be left justified. Headings and subheadings appear throughout the text should not exceed 3 levels.

5. Figures, Tables and Equations

5.1. Figures and Tables

All figures and tables should be placed after their first mention in the text as possible. Place figure captions below the figures and flush to the left margin within a column. Also, place descriptive table titles above the tables and flush left. If figure has two parts, include labels “(a)” and “(b)” as part of the artwork. Colour figures are also welcome. Please verify that the figures and tables mentioned in the text actually exist and are used. Please do not abbreviate the word “Table” and only the necessary grids should be traced.
When citing figures in the text, they should be referred as, “Fig. 1” or “Figs. 1 – 3.” Use “Figure” or “Figures” when it starts the sentence and also do not abbreviate “Table”. There should be one line of space above the figure and one line of space below the caption before the text continues as to avoid confusion with the text. This is also applied to the table.

5.2. Equations

Equations should be typed using sophisticated tools such as MS Equation Editor, Math Type, or Aurora (with little knowledge of LaTeX).
The equations must be horizontally centered and numbered consecutively. Equation numbers should be Arabic numerals enclosed in parentheses on the right-hand margin of the equation to which they belong. They should be cited in the text as, for example, “Eq. (1)” or “Eqs. (1) – (3)”.
If unnumbered equations are needed, just use “Equation” or “equation” depending on its positions in sentences. Be sure that the symbols in equations are defined before the equation appears or immediately followings.
The following equation is to solve the quadratic equation where is the roots of the equation, , , and are constant.
There should be one line of space above the equation and one line of space below it before the text continues.


5.3. Units

If the physical quantities are to be included, use of relevant SI units is recommended when the manuscript is prepared. If other units are customary in the field, they may be added in parentheses.

6.References

Authors must follow the American Psychology Association (APA) reference style strictly. Otherwise papers will be sent back to authors.

7.Only Submission as MS Word

Manuscripts are to be submitted directly to website: http://www.ipsgwalior.org/research/member.php or through e-mail and two hard copies to editor JEC. The required file format is MS Words.