Author Guidelines — PIJCACE
Poorvam International Journal of Creative Arts & Cultural Expressions

Author Guidelines

Everything a scholar needs to submit, from scope and manuscript preparation to peer review and publication.

विद्यां ददाति विनयं, विनयाद् याति पात्रताम्।
पात्रत्वात् धनमाप्नोति, धनात् धर्मं ततः सुखम्॥
Knowledge gives humility; from humility comes worthiness; from worthiness, wealth; from wealth, good deeds; and from that, happiness.

PIJCACE is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually by Dhvani Publication. We publish original scholarly contributions advancing understanding of creative arts, cultural expressions, and humanities — with particular emphasis on South Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian civilisational traditions. Please review these guidelines carefully before submitting your manuscript.

Upcoming Issues & Themes

PIJCACE publishes two issues per year. Each issue is organised around a theme — select any spine below to open its full reading panel with subthemes and editorial rationale.

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Editorial note: These are not topics. They are invitations to argue. We welcome submissions that disagree with the framing, find the subthemes wrongly drawn, or insist the real question is elsewhere. What we do not welcome is work that is merely descriptive, safely academic, or intellectually timid.
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Scope and Focus Areas

PIJCACE publishes original research articles, critical essays, and review articles engaging with diverse themes in creative arts, cultural expressions, and humanities. The journal particularly welcomes contributions illuminating the cultural, artistic, philosophical, and literary traditions of South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia while fostering critical dialogues that transcend geographical boundaries.

Primary Subject Areas

Arts and Humanities: History (cultural history emphasis), Literature and Literary Theory, Philosophy (including Eastern traditions), Religious Studies, Visual Arts and Performing Arts

Social Sciences: Linguistics and Language, Cultural Studies, Anthropology of Art and Culture
Note: The journal welcomes high-quality visual illustrations accompanying scholarly articles. Authors are responsible for securing necessary reproduction rights.
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Manuscript Types

Research Articles

Original empirical or theoretical studies presenting new findings or perspectives in the field.

5,000–8,000 words

Critical Essays

Analytical discussions examining artistic or cultural phenomena, movements, or theoretical frameworks.

3,000–5,000 words

Review Articles

Comprehensive synthesis and evaluation of existing literature on specific topics or debates.

1,500–3,000 words
Important: All manuscripts must present original scholarship not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Word counts exclude abstract, references, and appendices.
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Manuscript Preparation

Language and Style

Manuscripts must be written in clear, formal academic English with consistent spelling conventions (UK or US throughout). All submissions must follow MLA 9th Edition style for citations, references, and formatting.

Complete Citation Style Guide
For MLA 9th Edition formatting adapted for Sanskrit studies and Indological scholarship — including IAST transliteration, footnote formats for classical texts, Works Cited entries for Upaniṣads and Smṛti texts, Sanskrit quotation formatting, and quick reference checklists:

→ View Complete Citation Style Guide

Official Template

Required: All submissions must use the official PIJCACE Manuscript Template. Submissions not conforming to the template may be returned before peer review.

Formatting Specifications

Title Page (Separate Document)

Required: Submit the official PIJCACE Title Page Template as a separate document. The title page must contain: full manuscript title; full names of all authors; institutional affiliations; ORCID iDs for all authors (required); email address of corresponding author; acknowledgments or funding information.
Important: Do not include author names or identifying information in the main manuscript file to ensure blind peer review. Author biographies (50–60 words each) will be requested upon acceptance.

Abstract and Keywords

Figures and Tables

Images: Submit as separate high-resolution files (min 300 dpi). Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF. Maximum 8 images per article. Each figure must have a caption and be referenced in text.

Tables: Must be in editable text format (not images). Include table number and descriptive title above.
Copyright Compliance: Authors are responsible for securing and documenting permission to reproduce any copyrighted images, figures, or extended quotations.

File Naming

Name your manuscript file: Poorvam_FirstAuthor_ShortTitle.docx

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Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through the official online submission portal. Email submissions will not be accepted.

Mandatory Documents

Optional Documents

Pre-Submission Checklist

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Peer Review Process

PIJCACE employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process. All submissions are evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.

Review Timeline

Initial Screening — 1–2 weeks
Editorial Office review for scope and format compliance
Peer Review — 6–8 weeks
Double-blind review by at least two field experts
Revision Period — 4–6 weeks
If revisions are requested by reviewers
Final Decision — within 12–14 weeks
From date of initial submission
For full peer review and editorial policies:
→ Visit Review and Editorial Policy
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Publication Ethics

Originality and Plagiarism

Zero tolerance: PIJCACE uses advanced plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions. Any form of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or text recycling will result in immediate rejection.

Authors must ensure the work is entirely original and unpublished; the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal; all sources are properly cited; and quotations follow appropriate citation practices.

Use of AI Tools

Disclosure Required: Authors must disclose the use of any AI-assisted tools in manuscript preparation. AI-generated content must not replace original scholarly thinking, analysis, or research integrity.

→ Visit AI Usage Policy

Research Ethics and Authorship

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Article Processing Charges

PIJCACE charges no article processing fees. Publication is completely free for all authors — no submission fees, no review fees, no charges upon acceptance. Open access publishing is supported entirely by Dhvani Publication.
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Publication and Indexing

Publication Schedule

Issue 1: January–June  ·  Issue 2: July–December

Post-Acceptance Process

Copyediting
Professional editing for clarity, consistency, and journal style
Author Proofs
Authors review and approve the formatted manuscript
DOI Assignment
Unique digital object identifier assigned (prefix: 10.63752/pijcace)
Publication
Article published online and indexed in academic databases

Indexing and Discoverability

  • ISSN: 3107-6866 (registered and validated)
  • Metadata submitted to major academic search engines
  • Integration with scholarly reference management tools

Author Benefits Upon Publication

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