Guidelines for the Contributors

We invite research work in the areas that fall under the scope of Research Inquiry, which includes Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Areas, dealing with topics like Hindi, Sanskrit and English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biology, Botany, Zoology, and Biochemistry. All research articles must comply with the below stated submission and format guidelines:

1. Scope of the Journal

Contributions should be consistent with the mission and scope of the journal. The submissions must contain either original research, theoretical analysis, case studies, review papers, or interdisciplinary research which helps enhance knowledge in the subject field.

2. Manuscript Submission

Research Article Format - Download Research Article Format

Submissions should be made through the official online submission portal of the journal.
Format: Microsoft Word Document (.doc/.docx)
Word limit:

Research Article: 1500 to 3000 words
Review Article: up to 8000 words
Short Communication: 1500- 2500 words

3. Formatting Instructions

Font (English): Times New Roman,12 pt
Font: (Hindi): Kruti Dev 010 or Arial Unicode, 14 pt
Spacing: 1.5
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition (unless otherwise specified)
Tables and Figures:Include within the text with appropriate captions

4. Manuscript Structure

Title Page:
- Title of the paper
- Author names and affiliations
- Corresponding author's email and contact information
Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing purpose, method, key findings, and conclusion
Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords (separated by commas)
Main Body:
- Introduction
- Objectives / Hypotheses
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion and Implications
References:
- Follow APA 7th edition style
- Use in-text citations and include full references at the end

5. Plagiarism Policy

Submissions must be original and unpublished.
Manuscripts with plagiarism >10% (as checked via Turnitin/iThenticate) will be rejected outright.

6. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
The process may take 8–12 weeks depending on reviewer availability.

7. Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure ethical standards in research, citation, and data reporting.
Conflicts of interest must be declared.

8. Article Processing Charges

Applicable Article Processing Charges (APC), publication charges, and any other charges shall be clearly communicated to authors by the journal.

It is advisable for the authors to confirm the current APC and publication charge information of the journal prior to submission.

Every author should understand that the process of submission and/or peer review does not necessarily mean acceptance. Payment of any applicable fee does not affect the outcome of the editorial or peer-review process.

9. Copyright & Licensing

Authors retain copyright.
Articles are published under a Creative Commons License (CC BY 4.0).
Authors grant the journal the right to distribute and archive the content.

Copyright Transfer Letter "

10. Contact for Queries

For questions, please contact the editorial office:

Office: Near Lohta Railway Station, Vill-Ghamahapur, P.O. Lohta, Dist-Varanasi-221107 (U.P.), India

Phone: 7499234423

Email: researchinquiry2026@rediffmail.com

Only articles that have not been published earlier or that are not being considered for publication elsewhere will be entertained. A declaration to this effect must be attached to the article as a covering letter.

Acceptance Rate :-

“The acceptance rate for our journal currently stands at approximately 48%. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by experts in the field. Our editorial team is committed to maintaining high academic standards while providing a fair and timely review experience for authors.”

Assignment of Copyright :-

The contributor must fill it out and send it with their article.