AUTHOR GUIDELINES
1. About the Journal & Eligibility
About the Journal
Geographers Today is a bilingual, peer-reviewed annual research journal published by Chhattisgarh Bhoogol Parishad. The journal is primarily intended for the publication of original research papers in the field of Geography and allied disciplines.
The journal encourages contributions from academicians, researchers, and scholars. Papers from members of the Parishad as well as reputed non-member scholars may also be considered for publication, subject to editorial and peer-review approval
2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
Types of Contributions
The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Theoretical and Conceptual Papers
Regional and Area-based Case Studies
Applied and Field-based Research Papers
All submissions must contribute to the advancement of geographical knowledge and scholarly debate.
3. Language of Manuscript
Language Policy
Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Hindi.
English manuscripts should follow standard academic English.
Hindi manuscripts should be typed in Unicode (Kruti Dev / Mangal compatible fonts).
The journal promotes multilingual scholarship to strengthen regional and national academic discourse.
4. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Manuscript Format
Manuscripts should be original and unpublished.
The recommended length of the manuscript is 3,000–6,000 words.
Manuscripts should be typed in MS Word (.doc / .docx) format.
Figures, tables, maps, and illustrations should be clearly labeled and properly referenced.
Authors are advised to ensure clarity, academic rigor, and proper citation of sources.
5. Submission Process
Submission of Manuscripts
Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts in soft copy (email submission) along with all necessary illustrations, tables, and maps.
Submission Address:
The Editor
Geographers Today
Chhattisgarh Bhoogol Parishad
Latakunj, Imlipara
Bilaspur (C.G.), India
6. Peer Review & Editorial Decision
Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Geographers Today undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Each paper is evaluated by subject experts to assess:
Originality
Academic relevance
Methodological soundness
Contribution to geographical research
The Editorial Board reserves the right to:
Suggest revisions
Reduce the length of manuscripts
Accept or reject submissions based on academic merit
7. Publication Ethics & Responsibility
Author Responsibility
Authors are solely responsible for the views expressed in their manuscripts.
The journal does not hold responsibility for opinions expressed by authors.
In case of any dispute or legal matter, jurisdiction shall lie with Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh).
Plagiarism, duplicate submission, or unethical research practices will result in immediate rejection.
8. Copyright & Publication Rights
Copyright Policy
Once published, the manuscript becomes part of the official record of Geographers Today. Authors must ensure that their work does not violate copyright laws and that proper permissions are obtained where required.
9. Important Notes for Authors
Notes to Contributors
Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Authors may be required to revise manuscripts based on reviewer comments.
The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editorial Board.