Authors' Guidelines

Kothanak: An International Journal on Social Sciences and Humanities

Kothanak welcomes original research papers, book reviews, article reviews, and thesis abstracts in the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Please ensure your manuscript adheres to the following requirements before submission:

General Requirements

Basic Requirements

Originality: Submissions must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.

File Format: Upload as a .DOC file with PDF.

Word Count

3,500–5,000 words

(excluding abstract, keywords, and bibliography)

Language & Font Specifications

Bengali

Software: Avro/Unicode software

Font: Vrinda (Unicode)

Size: 14 pt

English

Software: Standard

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 12 pt

Hindi

Software: Unicode software

Font: Mangal (Unicode)

Size: 14 pt

Sanskrit

Software: Unicode software

Font: Sanskrit 2003

Size: 14 pt

Manuscript Components

1. Title

Brief, informative, and centered on the page.

2. Author Details

Full name, designation, postal address, e-mail, and telephone number.

3. Abstract

Max. 250 words (in English).

4. Keywords

8–10 terms that capture the essence of your paper.

5. Main Text

3,500–5,000 words (excluding abstract, keywords, and bibliography).

6. References

Use the latest MLA edition, formatted as endnotes.

7. Author Biography

60–100 words, highlighting academic affiliation and research interests.

Structure of a Research Paper

1Introduction
2Research Questions
3Research Methods
4Data Collection & Analysis
5Results & Discussion
6Conclusion
7Bibliography (MLA style)
8Author's Biographic Note

Submission Process

1

Review Guidelines

Carefully read the complete submission guidelines on our website.

2

Online Submission

Submit your manuscript via our online portal.

3

Preliminary Check

Our editorial team will verify formatting, originality, and compliance with ethical policies.

4

Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the preliminary check enter a double-blind peer review.

5

Final Decision

Acceptance is subject to the recommendation of the Editorial Board.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened for plagiarism using reliable detection tools.

Authors are fully responsible for the originality of their work and proper citation of sources.

Manuscripts with unacceptable similarity will be rejected or returned for revision.

Additional Guidelines

Ethical Standards

All research must comply with ethical standards. Human subject research requires appropriate approval and consent procedures.

Copyright

Authors retain copyright while granting the journal first publication rights under a Creative Commons license.

Need Assistance?

For questions about submission requirements or technical assistance, contact us at editor@kothanak.in

General inquiries: info@kothanak.in

We look forward to your valuable contribution to academic discourse!