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Author Guidelines
Authors can submit their manuscripts (soft copy in Microsoft Word format) to:
Email: vidvanejournal@gmail.com
Important:
- Articles must be original.
- The Journal accepts articles written in Sinhala, English and Pali.
- The length of the paper should not exceed 15 pages.
Originality
Submitted manuscripts must:
- Be original and unpublished work.
- Not be under consideration by another journal.
- Be free from plagiarism and academic misconduct.
- Comply with ethical research standards.
Authors may be required to submit a signed declaration confirming originality.
Organisation of the Manuscript
- Abstract (Maximum 250 words, 3–5 Keywords)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Research Problem
- Research Objectives
- Research Methodology
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
General Formatting
| File format | Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx) |
| Paper size | A4 |
| Margins | 2.5 cm on all sides |
| Font (English) | Times New Roman |
| Font (Sinhala / Pali) | FMAbaya |
| Font sizes |
Title: 14 (bold) |
Author info: 10 |
Abstract: 10 |
Sub title: 12 |
Main text: 12 |
References: 10
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| Line spacing | 1.5 |
| Text alignment | Justified |
| Page numbers | Bottom centre |
| References style | Harvard Style |
Citation and Referencing
The journal follows the APA (7th Edition) citation style unless otherwise specified.
In-text Citation
- Single author: (Smith, 2023)
- Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2023)
- Three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2023)
Reference Examples
A book in print
APA format structure:
Author, A. (Year of Publication). Title of work. Publisher City, State: Publisher.
Example:
Brown, T. (2015). Educational psychology in practice. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
An e-book from an e-reader
APA format structure:
Author, A. (Year of Publication). Title of work. Retrieved from http://xxxx or DOI:xxxx
Example:
Roberts, S. (2019). Digital learning strategies. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.com/
A journal article in print
APA format structure:
Author, A. (Publication Year). Article title. Periodical Title, Volume(Issue), pp.–pp.
Example:
Wilson, M. (2018). Innovative approaches to classroom management. Journal of Educational Research, 25(2), 112–125.
A journal article found online
APA format structure:
Author, A. (Publication Year). Article title. Periodical Title, Volume(Issue), pp.–pp. DOI: XX.XXXXX or Retrieved from journal URL
Example:
Anderson, P. (2021). Technology integration in higher education. International Journal of Educational Technology, 16(4), 234–250. DOI: 10.1234/ijet.2021.56789.
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