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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word file format.
  • When available, the DOIs to access references online are provided, including those for open access versions of the reference.
  • The text is double-spaced; uses Times New Roman 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables should be separate from the main text.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review) have been followed.

Author Guidelines

Tribhuvan University Journal (TUJ) publishes original research articles, review articles and book reviews across diverse academic disciplines.

1. Scope and Purpose

The journal is dedicated to providing new insights, theoretical contributions and empirical research findings that advance knowledge across various academic disciplines and inform policy debates. It encourages submissions on topics prioritized at the national level, especially those pertaining to Nepal, and invites papers with an international perspective.

In order to ensure consistency and maintain high standards throughout the publishing process, authors are required to follow the guidelines below:

Submission Preparation Checklist:

Authors must confirm compliance with the following requirements. Submissions not meeting these criteria may be returned without review.

A. Originality

  1. The manuscript is original and is not under consideration by any other journal
  2. All sources that the authors are properly acknowledged/cited.

B. File Format

  1. The manuscript is submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .dox)
  2. The manuscript is fully anonymized (does not contain author information)
  3. The separate title page includes the authors’ information
  4. Supplementary materials are included (dataset/ appendices, etc.) (if applicable)

C. Reference Integrity

  1. When available, the DOIs to access references online are provided, including those for open access versions of the references.
  2. All references are formatted correctly as per the journal requirement.

D. Formatting

  1. The text is 1.5-spaced with Times New Roman 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables must be presented within the main text.
  2. All the tables and figures are sequentially numbered with proper titles and footnotes.
  3. All the tables and figures are appropriately cited within the manuscript.

E. Compliance with Author’s Guidelines

  1. The text follows the required structure:

Abstract,
Keywords,
JEL Classification Codes,

Introduction,
Literature Review,
Materials and Methods/Methodology,
Results/Findings,
Discussion,
Conclusion,
Implications and Future Avenues

Authors’ contribution statement,
Funding information and acknowledgment,
Declaration of conflicts of interest,
Data availability statement          

References,
Appendices (as applicable).

  1. The text is within the word count of 8,000 words.
  2. The purpose and contribution of research are clearly stated.
  3. The methods are clear and appropriate.

F. Ethical Compliance

  1. Ethical approval has been obtained (if applicable).
  2. Declaration of conflict of interest is included.
  3. Informed consent has been obtained from participants (if applicable).
  4. Funding information has been provided.
  5. Relevant acknowledgments are provided.

G. Data Transparency

  1. Data availability is declared.
  2. Analytical methods have sufficient details for replication.
  3. Code/script availability has been provided or declared (if applicable).

H. Language and Clarity

  1. The manuscript has been proofread for grammar and clarity.
  2. The writing style follows academic standards for English or Nepali.

I. Blind Review Compliance

  1. The manuscript is anonymized (no author names are used in the text).

Author declaration
I/We declare that all the information provided above is correct and the manuscript is fully compliant with the requirements for submission to the journal.

2. Originality and Public Policy

The submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished, and neither should be under consideration by any other journals. The manuscript should acknowledge all sources. Any prior publication (e.g., working paper, conference presentations) cannot be considered for submission.

3. Submission Process

The manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the journal’s submission system. The submission should include:

  1. Main manuscript (fully anonymized)
  2. Title page should include (author(s)’ name(s), affiliations, email, and ORCID
  3. Supplementary materials (if applicable)

To ensure consistency, quality, and transparency in the publication process, authors should strictly follow the submission and formatting guidelines outlined below.

4. Manuscript Preparation

 General Guidelines

The TUJ accepts original research and review articles across core and multidisciplinary fields. Submissions must be original, academically rigorous, and professionally relevant.

The submissions should be original contributions to the field of science and technology, medical and health sciences, humanities and social sciences, education, engineering, management and new disciplinary avenues. The manuscripts should be professionally relevant and intellectually engaging.

The manuscript should contribute to the theoretical and/or practical aspects of the areas mentioned above. While the journal accepts review papers, priority will be given to empirical and analytical research.

To ensure the academic value with clarity, the manuscript should follow the given format.  Each article should contain an introduction that briefly describes the research problem, objectives, importance, and contributions of the study. When necessary, researchers are advised to incorporate a theoretical framework to clarify the interrelationships among relevant variables or concepts.

The empirical research study should state all aspects of the research methodology, data collection and analysis processes, etc., with proper citations to the methodological literature.

Every submission is first subjected to editorial review. If a manuscript passes the basic criteria, it is anonymized and subjected to double-blind peer review.

As the journal maintains strict timelines for all steps in the publication process, the authors must submit the revised manuscripts by the provided deadlines. Late submission, at any stage of the review process, will NOT be considered for publication. Please submit by the deadline listed on the journal webpage.

Formatting Guidelines

  • The entire manuscript, including the abstract, the reference list, and any tables or figures and their captions, should strictly follow the APA style (7thEdition).
  • The authors are requested to refer to the APA Manual for details on in-text citation and referencing. For quick access to the general referencing styles, the sample references are provided at the end of the guidelines. Failure to meet the prescribed guidelines will disqualify the paper from consideration in the review process.
  • The manuscripts must be written in English, except those in Nepali language-related subjects and issues.
  • In case of the Nepali language articles, please follow the established guidelines in practice in Nepal.
  • The manuscript should not exceed 8,000 words (including references and appendices).
  • The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 font size, with 1.5 space, and printable on A4 paper. A complete manuscript should be submitted online through the journal’s submission portal.
  • If the manuscript includes any special fonts or symbols (for subjects such as mathematics, core sciences, and any other subjects if relevant), authors are requested to send the fonts attached along with the manuscript.
  • If the manuscript includes any tables, then they should be numbered with an appropriate title, and the figures should be provided with a clear and concise caption.
  • Footnotes must be avoided; instead, Endnotescan be maintained as required.

Structure of Manuscript

All articles should generally include the following sections/components. However, the additional sections (if required) can be considered as judged by the editors and respective reviewer(s).

Title (Maximum 15 words)
Abstract (Maximum 250 words)
Keywords (5 – 7 words)
JEL Classification Codes (3 – 4 codes)

Introduction (context, problems, objectives, significance)
Literature Review
Materials & Methods/Methodology
Results/Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
Implications and Future Avenues

Authors’ contribution
Funding information and acknowledgment
Declarations of conflict of interest
Data availability statement   

References  
Appendices (if any)

Sample referencing styles

The authors are advised to check their articles against the samples provided below. Note that these are just example cases.

I. Journal Articles:

Duff, P. A. (2019). Social dimensions and processes in second language acquisition: Multilingual socialization in transnational contexts. The Modern Language Journal, 103, 6–22. https://doi.org/10.1111/modl.12534

Zhoc, K. C. H., King, R. B., Chung, T. S. H., & Chen, J. (2020). Emotionally intelligent students are more engaged and successful: Examining the role of emotional intelligence in higher education. European Journal of Psychology of Education. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10212-019-00458-0

II. Books:

Archer, M. S. (2012). The reflexive imperative in late modernity. Cambridge University Press.

Ebenezar, J. (2017). Recent trends in materials science and applications (Vol. 189, p. 396). Springer.

III.  Edited books:

Richards, J. C. & Nunan, D. (Eds.). (1997). Second language teacher education. Cambridge University Press.

IV. Book chapters:

Canagarajah, A. S. (2006). Ethnographic methods in language policy. In T. Ricento (Ed.), An introduction to language policy: Theory and method (pp. 153–169). Wiley-Blackwell.

V. Online resources:

Gallaudet Research Institute (2003). Literacy. Retrieved on 25th Jan. 2009 from: http://gri.gallaudet.edu/literacy

Darling-Hammond, L. (2000). Teacher quality and student achievement: A review of state policy evidence. Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 8(1). Retrieved on 25th Jan. 2009 from http://www.epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v8n1

VI. Newspaper articles:

Schultz, S. (2005, December 28). Calls made to strengthen state energy policies. The Country Today, pp. 1A, 2A.

(Note: For more details on APA style, please go to http://www.apastyle.org/).

VII. In-text citation

Short Quotations (40 or less than 40 words)

Lave and Wenger (1991) argued for “legitimate peripheral participation” (p. 34).

Long Quotations (more than 40 words)

Poudel and Choi (2024) noted the contemporary contexts that have contributed to the fragile nature of policy implementations as:

As societies are increasingly becoming complex, due to the intersections of changes such as ever more complex demographic features, fast policies and reforms, and traveling neoliberal and other discourses, local policymakers’ room to mobilize resources to realize their policy goals and subsequent practices is continuously curtailed (p. 16).

Paraphrasing:

Single author:

Metacognitive processes require self-regulated learners to set goals, self-monitor, and self-evaluate their learning (Zimmerman, 1990).  

Multiple authors:

The status of English has changed from the language of rulers to a language for everybody (Giri, 2015; Sharma, 2006).

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. The editorial team will evaluate manuscripts on the basis of:

  1. Originality and novelty
  2. Methodological rigor
  3. Clarity and organization
  4. Contribution to academic and policy implications

The editorial board reserves the right to accept, request revisions or reject the submissions.

Ethical Standards

The authors must strictly maintain the ethical standards in research. The consent should be obtained from participants (if applicable). The authors should declare any conflict of interest and state the source of funding (if any). Plagiarism or unethical research will result in rejection. All manuscripts will undergo plagiarism and similarity tests.

Proofs and Publications

Authors will be provided with proofs after typesetting for finalization. Only minor changes can be made at this stage. Once the article is ready for publication, no further changes can be made.

Disclaimer

The author(s) will be responsible for all the views expressed in articles, book reviews and commentaries published in the journal, and they do not reflect the views of the editorial board.

Copyright policy

The articles published in the journal are copyrighted to the Research Directorate, Office of the Rector, Tribhuvan University. Authors can use their published work for academic purposes with proper acknowledgments.

Contact for journal-related queries

Research Coordination and Development Council (RCDC)
Office of the Rector, Tribhuvan University,
Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
GPO Box 8212
Email: info@tuj.tu.edu.np

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(Updated: 25 April 2026)