Author Guidelines

Scope

See our Aims & Scope for the full range of subject areas the journal considers.

Manuscript Preparation

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• There is no strict word or page limit; authors should aim for concise, complete reporting appropriate to the study.
• References must follow APA style (American Psychological Association, 7th edition).
• Manuscripts should be submitted as double-spaced Word documents with a title page, abstract (250 words or fewer), keywords, main text, references, and any tables/figures.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Upon acceptance, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) of ₹16,000 (INR) to cover the costs of open-access publication, editorial handling, and production. There is no submission fee — the APC is payable only after a manuscript has been peer-reviewed and accepted.

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's online submission system. For queries, contact the editorial office at editor@theecoscan.org.

Ethical Standards

Authors are expected to adhere to standard ethical guidelines for research and publication, including proper citation of sources, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and (where applicable) compliance with institutional and national guidelines for the humane treatment of research animals.