Guidelines For Author

The International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility and Management provides clear submission and formatting guidelines to ensure high-quality, ethical, and consistent scholarly publishing. Authors are requested to carefully follow these instructions before submitting their manuscripts.

1. Submission of Manuscript

  • Submission of a manuscript implies that the work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • All co-authors must approve the submission.
  • Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary institutional approvals before submission.
  • The journal is not legally responsible for any claims arising from submitted work.
  • Authors must ensure that all copyrighted materials (figures, tables, or text) used have proper permissions.
  • The journal does not accept responsibility for plagiarism; authors are fully accountable for originality.

2. Manuscript Preparation

Proper formatting helps ensure faster review and publication.

General Format:

  • File type: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font size: Title (14), Headings (13), Text (12)
  • Line spacing: Double
  • Page margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Language: English (US/UK consistent, clear academic style required)

3. Structure of Manuscript

Title Page:

  • Title of the article
  • Author(s) name and affiliation
  • Corresponding author details (address, email, phone number)

Abstract & Keywords:

  • Abstract: 150–250 words
  • Keywords: 5–6 relevant terms

Main Text:

Introduction

  • Background of the study
  • Research gap and objectives

Methodology

  • Detailed description of methods used
  • Citations for standard methods if applicable
  • Ethical approval details (if required)

Results & Discussion

  • Presentation and analysis of findings
  • Statistical or qualitative interpretation

Conclusion

  • Summary of findings
  • Implications and future scope

4. References & Citation Style

IJCSRM follows author-date citation style.

In-text citations:

  • Single author: (Smith, 2020)
  • Two authors: (Smith & John, 2019)
  • Multiple authors: (Smith et al., 2018)

Reference format examples:

Book:
Altieri, M. A. (1987). Agroecology. Westview Press.

Journal Article:
Gashaw, B. A., et al. (2018). Journal Name, 2(4), 112–123.

Online Source:
FAO. (2020). Retrieved from URL

5. Submission Checklist

Authors must ensure:

  • Manuscript follows journal format
  • Original and plagiarism-free content
  • Proper references included
  • Ethical compliance confirmed
  • All author details are correct

6. Sample Paper

Authors may refer to sample papers available on the journal website to understand formatting and structure.

7. Article Processing Charge (APC)

  • A nominal APC is charged after acceptance of the manuscript
  • Fee depends on manuscript type, length, and affiliation
  • Fee details are available on the journal website
  • Publication is not dependent solely on payment ability
  • Waivers may be granted to deserving authors

8. Author Agreement Form

Authors must submit a signed agreement confirming:

  • Originality of work
  • Copyright transfer (if applicable)
  • Ethical compliance

9. English Language Editing

Authors are responsible for ensuring clear academic English.

Non-native speakers are encouraged to use language editing services to improve readability. Poor language quality may delay or prevent publication.

10. Ethical Guidelines

Authors must comply with international research ethics, including:

  • Avoiding plagiarism
  • Proper citation of sources
  • Ethical research practices
  • Transparency in data and methodology