Policy
About
Aim of the Journal
Ishal Paithrkam is a journal is a journal aims to promote studies in the field of social sciences and humanities. Studies indicate academic papers, articles, case studies, interview and book reviews that promote research in the areas mentioned.
Scope of the Journal
Journal acts as the platform to bring in to the society, free of cost under the aegis of the government, the knowledge churned out of the research done in various fields of social sciences and humanities.
Publishing Schedule
Quarterly
Access
The access of online version of Journal is completely free of cost from its website. The Hard Copy will charged Rs: 300.00 Indian Rupees + Postal Charges as per Indian Postal Rules.
Revenue Sources
The Academy fully managed by Cultural Affairs Government of Kerala. The Revenue Sources will come from the Grand and Non Grand funds of Kerala Government.
Advertising & Direct Marketing
All advertising through Public Relation Department of Kerala Government or and PRD of Academy. The Product marketed by Academy it self.
Current Editorial Board
Dr Hussain Randathani
Chairman, Mahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Mappila Kala Academy, Kondotty, Kerala, India 673638
Principal (rted), MES College Ponnani, Kerala, India
drhussaink@gmail.com
Mob: +91 9995946382
Editor
Dr Shamshad Hussain KT
Professor, Department of Malayalam, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit. Kalady, Kerala, India
editor@ishalpaithrkam.info
Mob: +91 9400327514
Asso. Editor
Dr Anees Alangadan
aneesala@gmail.com
Mob: +91 9744222003
Co-ordinating Editor
Dr KK Muhammed Abdul Sathar
Associate Professor, Department of History, PSMO College, Thirurangadi, Kerala, India
vaidyaracademikdt@gmail.com
Mob: +91 9446691034
Publisher
Razak Payamprot
Secretary
Mahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Mappila Kala Academy
Kondotty, Kerala, 673638
publisher@ishalpaithrkam.info
Mob: +91 9847173451
Editorial Board
Prof. M.N Karassery
Professor (Rted), Department of Malayalam, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
mn.karassery@gmail.com
Mob: +91 9539831211
TK Hamza
Chairman, Kerala State Waq'f Board, Government of Kerala, India
Mob: +91 9495940260
vaidyaracademikdt@gmail.com
Dr Saidalavi
Associate Professor, Department of Faculty of Malayalam Language Studies, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Vakkad P O,Tirur,Malappuram Dt,Kerala,INDIA 676502
saidmuty@gmail.com
Mob: +91 9895012935
Copyright terms
Licensing Terms
Open access policy
Revenue Sources
Statement of Publication Ethics
Duties of the Chief
Editor.
To conduct overall
supervision.
To act as mediator
between ministry and academy.
Appellant authority of
the journal.
Duties of the Editor
Prepare editorial notes
based on the themes of the articles included in each issue expressing the
stance of the journal.
Duties of Associate
Editor
Keep the confidentiality
of articles submitted.
Conduct the first review
before the manuscripts send for peer review without prejudices of race, sex,
gender, religion citizenship and all other predilection of the author(s).
To choose articles for publication based on the peer/blind
review.
Check plagiarism and
copy right infringement.
In charge of all kinds of
correspondence between the journal and all others connected with the journal
Duties of Peer Reviewer:
Review the article(s) based on the criteria.
Scrutinize the
relevance of the study
Check the research
methodology
Examine the novelty of
the topic presentation.
Evaluate the overall standard
of the article.
Check grammar and usage
of words and sentences.
Mention all types of errors in the refer
opinion.
Add reviewer's comments
at the end of review report.
Duties of Publisher
The secretary of the
academy acts as the ex-officio publisher.
Allots funds for
various activates related to the journal.
Conduct internal audit.
Guidelines to the author(s)
The authors should
submit their manuscripts according to the details given below.
Format of the Manuscripts:
Manuscripts in English must be in Microsoft word format and articles in
Malayalam in Adobe PageMaker Format. Along with the manuscripts, authors should
upload their manuscripts in pdf format too.
The File name should consist
of the following:- date of submission followed by an underscore with corresponding
author's name". for example if submission date falls on 16th September 2022 and
corresponding author's name is john, then file name will be as follows -12092022_john
The length of the Manuscript
can be from 2500 words and not beyond 6000 words. If it goes beyond 6000, the
editorial board of the journal has the right to decide depending on the
manuscripts.
Fonts of the Manuscripts: the font of the manuscripts in English should
be in times new roman and manuscripts in Malayalam should be in ML-revathi.
Format of the
manuscripts:
The manuscripts
consists of the following frame work
1. Title of the
Article (centre alignment)
2. Name of the
author (in case more than one author, author's name should be entered separately
in ascending order) (centre alignment).
3. Abstract in 150
words.
4. Five Keywords.
5. The text should
consist of an introduction followed by contents and conclusion.
6. Documentation should
be in the form of endnotes (Citations in APA format).
7. References in APA format.
8. Name of the first
author with designation. It should follow institutional / address for communication,
country name, pin/zip code, number to contact with country code, email id,
ORCID. All these details should be aligned right.
9. The same format
should be followed in case of second and third authors. Each author's entry is separated
with the symbol "&". (right alignment)
10.The pdf
submitted should be without entry number 2, 8 and 9 (authors name and address)
for facilitating blind review.
11.In case of
manuscript with chart, it should be part of the content. The maximum size of
the chart should be 10x17cm.
12.Multi colours
are not allowed except black and white.
13.Images are not
encouraged due to copyright issues.
14.Font size:
title in 14, citations and references in 10, and the rest in 11 font size.
15.The authors who
submit their articles in Malayalam should also add title, author's name, author's
address with phone number and email id, ORCID, key words, abstract and
Reference in English too.
16.All
correspondence to email: ishalpaithrukam@gmail.com.
Statement of Peer Review Policies
Peer review guidelines
The journal strictly abides double blinded
peer review model. Two academic experts involves in reviewing the manuscripts received
from the authors. It insures the standard and the quality of the article
published in the journal. The reviewers review the articles according to the
peer reviewed guidelines set by the academy.
Review Process:
Manuscripts are subjected to
plagiarism and then send to the reviewers. The Board of the journal conducts preliminary
review of the manuscripts received. The review of the secondary level which is
of rigorous nature will be done by the reviewers. Associate Editor recommends
the article for publication to the editorial board based on the review reports
and ensures that the author as carried out the necessary changes or
modifications suggested.
Special cases
Editors
are excluded from publication decisions when they are authors or have
contributed to a manuscript. In such cases the review process and publication
decision will be overseen by an alternate Editor.
The
review process for ishal paithrkam Insights articles adheres to the same rigour
as for externally submitted papers, but it is adjusted to reflect the nature of
ishal paithrkam Insights (see Editorial Statement). The review is overseen by
the Editors. Articles are typically assessed in the first instance by a member
of the editorial team and then peer reviewed by experts with requisite subject
and technical expertise drawn from ishal paithrkam, other international
organizations and academia.
Communications with authors
At
each stage of the review process, authors will be provided reasoned and
constructive feedback about the decisions on their manuscript.
Conflicts of interest
Assigned
Associate Editors and reviewers should inform the Editors of any potential
conflicts with the assigned manuscript, for instance, resulting from
competitive, collaborative or other relationships or connections with any of
the authors, companies or institutions. In such instances they should inform
the editors and recuse themselves from the review process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts
received for review must be treated as confidential documents. The confidentiality
of participants in the review process is protected.
Appeals
Appeals
against editorial decisions require a formal appeal letter with point-by-point
evidence supporting the appeal. In line with generally accepted standards,
appeals are considered only on the basis of (i) reviewers’ potential technical
errors in their assessment of the manuscript, (ii) new information or data that
has come to light since submission of manuscript and (iii) evidence as to
potential conflicts ,of interest of reviewers. Appeals against an editorial
decision must be submitted within 14 days of the decision notice.
One
appeal per manuscript is allowed. The Editor-in-Chief will consult the
editorial team and where appropriate seek further advice from members of the
Editorial Advisory Board. The decision of the Editor-in-Chief is final.
Appeal
letters should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and should be submitted to
the editorial office (editor@mappilakalaacademy.org).
Contact details of Academy/publisher
the SecretaryMahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Mappila Kala Academy
Ministry of Cultural affairs, Government of Kerala, India
Kondotty Post
Malappuram District
Kerala
Pin: 673638
Ph: 0483-2711432
Contact details of Editor
the EditorMahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Mappila Kala Academy
Ministry of Cultural affairs, Government of Kerala, India
Kondotty Post
Malappuram District
Kerala
Pin: 673638
Ph: 0483-2711432