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:
Originality: Submissions must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
File Format: Upload as a .DOC file with PDF.
3,500–5,000 words
(excluding abstract, keywords, and bibliography)
Software: Avro/Unicode software
Font: Vrinda (Unicode)
Size: 14 pt
Software: Standard
Font: Times New Roman
Size: 12 pt
Software: Unicode software
Font: Mangal (Unicode)
Size: 14 pt
Software: Unicode software
Font: Sanskrit 2003
Size: 14 pt
Brief, informative, and centered on the page.
Full name, designation, postal address, e-mail, and telephone number.
Max. 250 words (in English).
8–10 terms that capture the essence of your paper.
3,500–5,000 words (excluding abstract, keywords, and bibliography).
Use the latest MLA edition, formatted as endnotes.
60–100 words, highlighting academic affiliation and research interests.
Carefully read the complete submission guidelines on our website.
Submit your manuscript via our online portal.
Our editorial team will verify formatting, originality, and compliance with ethical policies.
Manuscripts that pass the preliminary check enter a double-blind peer review.
Acceptance is subject to the recommendation of the Editorial Board.
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.
All research must comply with ethical standards. Human subject research requires appropriate approval and consent procedures.
Authors retain copyright while granting the journal first publication rights under a Creative Commons license.
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!