Author Guidelines
URBE Journal – A Multidisciplinary Journal
URBE Journal invites high-quality, original manuscripts for publication. Authors must strictly follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth review and publication process.
1. Types of Manuscripts
🆕 Research Articles
🆕 Review Papers
🆕 Case Studies
🆕 Short Communications
🆕 Technical Notes
2. Manuscript Preparation
Language
🆕 Manuscripts must be written in clear English
🆕 Avoid grammatical and typographical errors
File Format
🆕 Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx)
🆕 File size: Preferably below 10 MB
Page Setup
✔ Paper Size: A4
✔ Margins: 1 inch (all sides)
✔ Font: Times New Roman
✔ Font Size:
- Title: 16 (Bold)
- Headings: 14 (Bold)
- Body Text: 12
✔ Line Spacing: 1.5
✔ Alignment: Justified
Manuscript Structure
Title Page
✔ Title of the paper
✔ Author(s) name(s)
✔ Affiliation(s)
✔ Corresponding author email
Abstract
✔ 150–250 words
✔ Brief summary of research
Keywords
✔ 4–6 keywords
Main Sections
✔ Introduction
✔ Literature Review
✔ Methodology
✔ Results & Discussion
✔ Conclusion
Figures & Tables
🆕 Number all figures and tables sequentially
🆕 Provide captions below figures and above tables
🆕 Ensure high-quality images
Ethical Guidelines
🆕 No multiple submissions
🆕 No data fabrication or falsification
🆕 Proper authorship credit required
Publication Charges
🇮🇳 Indian Authors
💰 ₹ 2000/-
🌍 Foreign Authors
💵 $ 75 USD
🆕 Charges apply only after acceptance
Submission Process
🆕 Submit via Online Form or Email
🆕 Include manuscript + cover letter
🆕 Provide author details
Peer Review Policy (Step-by-Step Workflow)
URBE Journal follows a Double-Blind Peer Review Process to ensure fairness and quality.
Review Workflow Diagram
Manuscript Submission
↓
Initial Editorial Screening
↓
Plagiarism Check
↓
Reviewer Assignment (2 Experts)
↓
Double-Blind Peer Review
↓
Reviewer Comments
↓
Author Revision
↓
Final Decision
↓
Acceptance / Rejection
↓
Publication
Review Criteria
✔ Originality
✔ Relevance
✔ Methodology
✔ Clarity
✔ Contribution to field
Decision Types
🟢 Accept
🟡 Minor Revision
🟠 Major Revision
🔴 Reject
Timeline
🆕 Initial Screening: 1–2 days
🆕 Peer Review: 2–3 days
🆕 Final Decision: 2–3 days
Confidentiality
🆕 Reviewer and author identities are hidden
🆕 Manuscripts are treated as confidential