Submission Guidelines
The Worldwide Journal of Creative Research and Thoughts (WJCRT) invites original, high-quality research contributions from scholars, academicians, researchers, and practitioners across diverse disciplines. To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, authors are requested to follow these detailed submission guidelines.
- Types of Manuscripts Accepted
WJCRT accepts the following types of manuscripts:
- Original Research Articles: Manuscripts presenting novel research findings, including theoretical or empirical studies.
- Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of existing literature on a specific topic, including critical analysis and future directions.
- Case Studies: In-depth analysis of real-world situations, offering practical insights and lessons learned.
- Conceptual Papers: Manuscripts proposing new frameworks, theories, or models based on original ideas or perspectives.
- Short Communications: Brief reports or preliminary findings of research.
- Scholarly Essays: Thought-provoking discussions or reflections on a relevant topic in the field of creative research.
- Manuscript Preparation
Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English.
Length:
- Research Articles: 4,000–8,000 words
- Review Articles: 5,000–10,000 words
- Short Communications: 2,000–3,000 words
Formatting:
- File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 pt (text), 14 pt bold (headings)
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Structure of the Manuscript
Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:
- Title of the Paper: A concise and informative title.
- Author(s) Name(s) and Affiliation(s): Include full names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses for all authors.
- Abstract: A concise summary of the manuscript (150–250 words), highlighting the key research question, methodology, findings, and conclusions.
- Keywords: 3–6 relevant keywords that capture the essence of the manuscript.
- Introduction: Briefly introduces the research problem, objectives, and background context.
- Literature Review (if applicable): A comprehensive overview of existing literature related to the research topic.
- Methodology: Clear and detailed explanation of the methods, research design, and data collection processes.
- Results and Discussion: Presentation and analysis of research findings, along with a discussion of their implications.
- Conclusion: Summarize key findings and their significance, including recommendations or future research directions.
- Acknowledgements (optional): Acknowledge any contributions or support received.
- References: A complete list of references cited throughout the manuscript, formatted according to the journal’s referencing style.
- Referencing Style
Authors must follow a consistent referencing style. WJCRT recommends the following citation styles:
- APA (7th Edition)
- MLA
- Chicago Style
All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
- Originality & Plagiarism
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere at the time of submission.
- The journal employs plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate) to ensure manuscript originality.
- The acceptable similarity index should not exceed 15%, excluding references.
- Peer Review Process
- All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors should ensure that the manuscript is anonymized, and no identifying information is present.
- Authors are required to address reviewers’ comments carefully and submit revised manuscripts within the specified timeframe.
- Ethical Considerations
Authors must ensure ethical compliance in their research, particularly in studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data. Authors are responsible for:
- Obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted material.
- Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest.
- Ensuring that the research adheres to ethical standards.
- Submission Process
- Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system or via email as directed on the journal’s website.
- Each submission must include:
- Manuscript file in the required format.
- Author declaration form (confirming originality, conflicts of interest, and ethical compliance).
- Copyright & Licensing
- Authors retain the copyright to their work.
- Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.
- Article Processing Charges (APCs)
- Article Processing Charge (APC): ₹2,124 (Indian Rupees) for accepted manuscripts.
- APC is due after final acceptance, and payment details will be provided upon acceptance.
- No submission or review fees are charged.
- Revision & Publication
- Authors must submit revised manuscripts within the specified timeframe if revisions are requested.
- Final acceptance is subject to editorial approval, based on quality and alignment with the journal’s aims.
- Contact Information
For submission queries and editorial correspondence, authors may contact the journal at:
- Email:
- Website: