About the Journal

About the Journal

Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal (SIJ) is the official journal of Siddhajyoti Education Campus Phosretar, Kamalamai Municipality-5, Sindhuli, Nepal. This journal is a vehicle of sharing ideas among teachers, trainers, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners of interdisciplinary subjects. It is a double blind peer reviewed journal committed to publishing articles/papers on researching, teaching, and learning of interdisciplinary (Education, Curriculum, Psychology, EPM, English, Nepali, Mathematics, Social science, Population, Economics, Health and physical Education, Science Education, Management, Economics, etc.) subjects. It is registered in the online indexing NepJOL. It accepts contributions of scholars from around the world.

Aims and Scopes of SiddhajyotiInterdisciplinary Journal (SIJ)

Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal (SIJ) is published by Research Management Cell of Siddhajyoti Education Campus Phosretar, Kamalamai Municipality-5, Sindhuli, Nepal. SIJ aims to serve as a prominent platform for the exchange of ideas within the academic community, catering to teachers, trainers, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners of interdisciplinary subjects. The journal is dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge in various fields, embracing a wide spectrum of subjects including but not limited to Education, Curriculum, Psychology, EPM, English, Nepali, Mathematics, Social Science, Population Studies, Economics, Health and Physical Education, Science Education, Management, and more.

The key objectives of SIJ include:

1. Facilitating Knowledge Exchange:SIJ strives to foster a dynamic environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences among scholars, educators, and practitioners, thereby promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
2. Promoting Research: The journal is committed to publishing high-quality articles and papers that contribute to the advancement of research in interdisciplinary subjects. It welcomes original research, theoretical studies, and empirical findings.
3. Enhancing Teaching and Learning Practices:SIJ aims to provide insights and innovations in teaching and learning methodologies within interdisciplinary contexts. It encourages discussions on effective pedagogical approaches.
4. Covering Diverse Subjects:SIJ encompasses a diverse range of subjects, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary education and research. It provides a platform for the exploration of topics in Education, Curriculum Development, Psychology, Languages, Social Sciences, Economics, and various other fields.
5. Maintaining Rigorous Peer Review: As a double-blind peer-reviewed journal, SIJ ensures the publication of scholarly work that meets high academic standards. The rigorous peer-review process helps maintain the quality and integrity of the content.
6. Promoting Local Scholarship:SIJ is committed to showcasing the contributions of scholars from Nepal. By providing a space for local voices, the journal aims to enrich the global discourse on interdisciplinary subjects.
7. Indexing and Accessibility:SIJ is registered in the online indexing platform NepJOL, ensuring that its content is accessible to a wider audience and contributing to the dissemination of knowledge on a global scale.

Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal aspires to be a valuable resource for academics and professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that advances interdisciplinary research and education.

Publication Frequency

SIJ is published once a year in the month of January.

Open Access Policy

This SIJ provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

The articles in SIJ are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License.

Article Processing Charge

SIJ is free of charge.

Sources of Support

SIJ is published by the Research Management Cell, Siddhajyoti Education Campus Phosretar, Sindhuli, Nepal. So the institution bears all the expenses.

Publisher

The journal is published by the Research Management Cell, Siddhajyoti Education Campus Phosretar, Sindhuli, Nepal.

Instructions for Author

1. Articles should be 5500 to 7000 words (including references and appendices).
2. Times New Roman in 12-point font size for English language and Preeti in 14-point size for Nepali language is to be followed. Single spaces must be there. Pagination should be 1 inch on all sides on an A4 paper. No need to mention the page number.
3. The author's details and contact should be on a separate page (first page), and the title (maximum 12 words), the abstract(150 to 200 words), the key words (5-7 words) and the article should start from the second page.
4. Tables, charts, graphs should be numbered and clearly visible in black and white (Follow APA 7th style).
5. If there is any acknowledgment or declaration, it should be mentioned before references. Appendices should be placed after references. Please avoid long appendices.
6. Footnotes are prohibited.
7. Authors bear the responsibility for plagiarism. Any instance of plagiarized content from an author may lead to the exclusion of that author from future submissions to this journal.
8. Authors are accountable for plagiarism, and any occurrence of plagiarized material from an author may lead to the disqualification of that author from submitting further content to this journal. Specifically, plagiarism should not exceed 20%.The article should be in MS word file form.
9. The article should be submitted through email at: journalsiddhajyoti@gmail.com
10. The research articles should have the following format:
    • Title
    • Abstract
    • Keywords
    • Introduction
    • Literature Review (Optional)/Theoretical Framework
    • Methods and Procedures
    • Results and Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Implications
    • References
11. Submissions must be unique and not concurrently submitted or under review for publication in any other journal.
12. Copyright is retained by the respective author(s).

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes annually.

Open Access Policy

Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

There is no charge to publish in the journal.

Peer Review Process

Siddhajyoti Interdisciplinary Journal (SIJ) is a double blind peer reviewed journal. The submitted articles are screened by the editors as the first step of review. Then, the selected articles are sent to the peer reviewers to review them. Each article is sent to the two reviewers to review. The reviewers can reject the articles. Finally, the editorial board makes decision to publish the articles. It can also reject the articles. 

Peer Review Policy

SIJ is a peer-reviewed journal that employs a double-blind peer-review system. The publication adheres to a meticulous screening, reviewing, editing, and proofreading process. Manuscript submissions are welcomed from scholars worldwide, and upon submission, a three-step procedure is implemented to determine the acceptance or rejection of articles.

First step

The initial decision on submitted articles is made by the editorial board within a week as the first stage of the review process. The editor-in-chief evaluates whether the submitted manuscripts adhere to the journal's Author Guidelines. If a manuscript fails to meet these guidelines, the author is notified that the manuscript cannot proceed to the peer-review process, along with reasons for its non-acceptance. On the other hand, if the manuscript complies with the author guidelines, we conduct a plagiarism check, and if the similarity is below 20%, the manuscript is accepted for peer review. The author is then informed of its acceptance into the review process.

Second step

The manuscript that has been accepted for the review process undergoes a blinded review and is forwarded to two relevant reviewers. The review is conducted using a track-change format, accompanied by feedback at the top of the manuscript. If either of the reviewers recommends rejection, the manuscript is rejected. In the case where both reviewers propose major or minor revisions, the review reports are shared with the author, who is requested to revise the manuscript based on the feedback. Failure to complete the revision or address the required changes may result in the rejection of the manuscript.

Third step

Upon the author's resubmission of the revised manuscript, we verify the incorporation of addressed comments. If all comments are satisfactorily addressed, we proceed to edit the manuscript for language and style. Following editing, the document is sent to the designer for the final layout. Once the layout is completed, we provide the authors with a PDF for verification of any errors. If the author confirms that the document is accurate, we obtain DOIs from NepJOL and incorporate them into the articles. Finally, we publish the articles through NepJOL and also in printed form.

Rejection can occur during the initial editorial review, after the plagiarism checking phase, or following the review report assessment.

 Instruction for Reviewers

1. The reviewersare requested to review the articles based on the Peer Review Report Form.
2. Yet, they are free to make comments on the article beside this checklist.
3. We would be grateful if you couldcomment on the Track Change tool.
4. Reviewers’ comment will strongly be considered to select the article for publication.

Peer Review Report Form

1. Article No. (at the top of the paper):

S.N.	Peer Review Checklist	Reviewer’s Remarks (Yes, No, or make comments)
1.	Does the title precisely reflect the content of the article?
2.	Does the abstract (150-200 words) present an accurate article synopsis?
3.	Are the keywords (5-7 words) appropriate?
4.	Is the introduction appropriate to the article’s subject?
5.	Are the objectives/ purposes and research questions relevant, specific and suitable?
6.	Are the literature and theories reviewed pertinent, and is it comprehensive?
7.	Does the study’s methodology ( research design/methods, sampling, data collection/analysis tools, etc.) consistent with its aims?
8.	Are the results and any statistical tests presented unambiguously (themes, tables, figures, graphs, etc.)?
9.	Does the discussion comprehensively discuss the results with important literature?
10.	Do the conclusions accurately reflect the results of the study?
11.	Does the article add new knowledge to the existing knowledgebase?
12.	Is the paper free of grammatical or typographical errors with precise organization in terms of coherence and cohesion?
13.	How well does the writer use the APA (7th edition) format in text-citation and referencing to avoid plagiarism?

 

Reviewer’s overall comments (if any)

Concludingjudgment of the Reviewers

Please, write Yes/No in the column of Reviewer’s Decision with your observation.

Sources of Support

Siddhajyoti Education Campus supports the Research Management Cell to publish the journal.

Publisher

The journal is published by Siddhajyoti Education Campus, Phosretar, Sindhuli, Nepal.