For Authors

VERSUS Journal (ISSN: 0393-8255) welcomes manuscript submissions from researchers, academicians, professionals, and students across diverse academic disciplines. As a multidisciplinary academic journal, VERSUS Journal encourages original research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of scholarly knowledge across various fields of study.

The journal aims to maintain high standards of academic quality, research integrity, and editorial transparency. Authors are encouraged to submit original and meaningful research contributions that advance knowledge and promote intellectual exchange within the global academic community.

1. Types of Manuscripts

VERSUS Journal welcomes the following categories of scholarly contributions:

• Research Articles: Original research presenting new findings, methodologies, or significant developments in a particular field.
• Review Papers: Critical evaluations and comprehensive reviews of existing literature on relevant research topics.
• Case Studies: Detailed investigations of specific cases, situations, or practical applications.
• Short Communications: Brief reports presenting significant findings or emerging research developments.
• Conceptual and Theoretical Papers: Contributions that develop, examine, or challenge existing concepts, frameworks, and theories.
• Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research: Studies that integrate perspectives and methods from multiple academic disciplines.

All submissions must fall within the journal’s scope and satisfy its editorial requirements.

2. Submission Guidelines

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts meet the following requirements before submission:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal.
• The manuscript follows the prescribed format and structure.
• The title, abstract, and keywords accurately reflect the content of the study.
• All sources, references, figures, tables, and quotations are properly cited and acknowledged.
• References are accurate and consistently formatted.
• The manuscript has been carefully proofread for language, clarity, and presentation.
• All listed authors have made appropriate contributions and approved the final manuscript.
• Any relevant conflicts of interest, funding sources, and ethical approvals are disclosed, where applicable.

Authors should consult the journal’s Author Guidelines and Paper Format sections before submitting their manuscripts.

3. Submission Process

Authors are requested to follow the steps below when submitting a manuscript to VERSUS Journal:

1. Prepare the manuscript: Ensure that the manuscript meets the journal’s scope, originality requirements, and submission guidelines.
2. Format the paper: Follow the prescribed paper format and referencing requirements.
3. Submit the manuscript: Send the manuscript through the journal’s designated online submission system or official submission channel.
4. Initial editorial assessment: The editorial team evaluates the manuscript for relevance, originality, completeness, and compliance with submission requirements.
5. Peer review: Manuscripts considered suitable proceed to the double-blind peer-review process.
6. Revision: Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments and editorial recommendations.
7. Editorial decision: Authors are informed of the final decision following the review and evaluation process.
8. Publication: Accepted manuscripts proceed to editorial processing and publication after completion of the required formalities.

There is no fee for submitting a manuscript. Article processing charges apply only to accepted manuscripts, as outlined in the publication fee policy.

4. Review and Publication

VERSUS Journal is committed to maintaining scholarly quality through editorial assessment and peer review.

The review and publication process includes:

• An initial assessment of the manuscript by the editorial team.
• Evaluation of the manuscript’s relevance, originality, academic quality, and suitability for the journal.
• Double-blind peer review for manuscripts considered suitable for external evaluation.
• Revision of manuscripts in response to reviewer recommendations, where required.
• A final editorial decision based on the manuscript’s quality and the journal’s publication standards.
• Editorial preparation and online publication of accepted manuscripts following completion of the required procedures.

Under the double-blind peer-review model, the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other during the review process.

Review timelines may vary depending on the subject area, reviewer availability, and the revisions required.

5. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Publication Fee: ₹2,000 / USD 200 per accepted manuscript

There is no submission fee for manuscripts submitted to VERSUS Journal.
The article processing charge is applicable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.
The publication fee covers the following services:

• Peer-review administration
• Editorial processing
• Manuscript formatting
• DOI registration
• Digital archiving
• Open-access publication

The APC supports the editorial and publication processes required to prepare accepted manuscripts for dissemination to the academic community.

Authors are encouraged to review the applicable payment instructions and publication policies before completing the publication process.

6. Publication Ethics

VERSUS Journal encourages responsible research practices and is committed to maintaining academic integrity throughout the publication process.

Authors are expected to adhere to the following ethical principles:

• Originality: Submitted manuscripts must represent original scholarly work.
• Plagiarism Prevention: All sources, quotations, ideas, and previously published material must be appropriately acknowledged.
• Authorship Transparency: All authors must have made appropriate contributions to the research and approved the final manuscript.
• Accurate Reporting: Research methods, data, results, and conclusions must be presented honestly and accurately.
• Exclusive Submission: Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to multiple journals.
• Conflict of Interest: Relevant financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
• Research Ethics: Appropriate ethical approval and informed consent must be obtained where required for research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive information.
• Corrections and Retractions: Published work may be subject to corrections or retraction where significant errors or ethical concerns are identified, in accordance with the journal’s policies.

Plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of research misconduct are unacceptable.

7. Copyright and Open Access

VERSUS Journal supports the dissemination of scholarly research to the wider academic community.
Copyright ownership and licensing arrangements are governed by the journal’s applicable publication policies. Authors should review the relevant terms before submitting their manuscripts.
Under the journal’s open-access publication model, published articles are intended to be accessible to readers without a subscription barrier. Readers may access and cite published research subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms.
Authors must ensure that third-party material included in their manuscripts is used with the necessary permissions and appropriate acknowledgment.

8. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare their manuscripts in a clear, organized, and academically appropriate format.
A typical research manuscript may include the following sections, where applicable:

1. Title of the manuscript
2. Author names and institutional affiliations
3. Abstract
4. Keywords
5. Introduction
6. Materials and Methods or Methodology
7. Results
8. Discussion
9. Conclusion
10. Acknowledgments and funding information
11. Conflict of interest statement
12. References

The structure may vary according to the manuscript type and discipline. Authors should follow the journal’s prescribed paper format and referencing guidelines.

9. Indexing and Abstracting

VERSUS Journal aims to improve the visibility and discoverability of scholarly contributions through the dissemination of published research.
Authors can consult the journal’s official website and the relevant indexing database directories for current information about its indexing and abstracting coverage.
Any claims regarding specific indexing services should be verified against the official records of the respective databases.

10. Contact for Authors

For questions regarding manuscript submission, paper formatting, editorial decisions, peer review, publication charges, or other author-related matters, please contact the VERSUS Journal Editorial Office through the official contact information provided on the journal’s website.

Authors are encouraged to review all submission requirements before submitting their manuscripts to ensure a smooth editorial process.

Submit Your Manuscript

VERSUS Journal welcomes original scholarly contributions from researchers, academicians, and professionals across diverse disciplines. We encourage authors to share their research findings, contribute to interdisciplinary dialogue, and participate in the advancement of academic knowledge.

Email: submitversusjournal@gmail.com

Publish with VERSUS Journal and contribute to the global exchange of research and ideas.