NMIMS Knowledge Review

Author Guidelines

NMIMS KNOWLEDGE REVIEW is a peer-reviewed, double-blind refereed, open-access journal publishing original and unpublished research in Library and Information Science. Manuscripts submitted should not have been published or submitted elsewhere.

Types of Manuscripts

• Original Research Articles
• Case Studies
• Conceptual Papers
• Short Communications

Recommended Length: 4,000–8,000 words.

Manuscript Format

• Paper Size: A4
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 pt. (Title: 16 pt. Bold)
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)

Manuscript Structure

• Title
• Author(s) Name and Affiliation
• Corresponding Author's Email
• Abstract (200–250 words)
• 4–6 Keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References (APA 7th Edition)

Tables and Figures

• Number consecutively.
• Provide appropriate titles/captions.
• Mention sources where applicable.
• Images should be at least 300 dpi.

Referencing

The journal follows the APA 7th Edition citation and referencing style.

Plagiarism Policy

Only original manuscripts are accepted. All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software. The similarity index should not exceed 10% (excluding references and properly cited quotations).

Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure that the manuscript is original, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration by another journal. Fabrication, falsification of data, duplicate publication, and unethical authorship practices are strictly prohibited.

AI Policy

AI tools may be used only for language editing or grammar improvement. AI cannot be listed as an author, and authors remain fully responsible for the originality and accuracy of the manuscript.

Peer Review

All manuscripts undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process by at least two experts. The Editor-in-Chief's decision regarding publication is final.

Copyright and Open Access

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal permission to publish it. The journal follows an Open Access policy, providing free access to all published articles.

Submission

Authors should submit:

• Manuscript in MS Word format
• Submit your manuscript via email to krc@nmims.edu

Submission Checklist

Before submission, ensure that:

• The manuscript follows the journal format.
• The paper is original and unpublished.
• Abstract and keywords are included.
• References follow APA 7th Edition.
• Similarity index is within the prescribed limit.
• The manuscript has been carefully proofread.

Reference Style (APA 7th Edition)

Authors must follow the APA 7th Edition referencing style. References should be arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author. Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list, and every reference listed must be cited in the text. Include DOIs or URLs wherever available.

Examples: Journal Article

Sumeeta, & Sharma, S. K. (2025). Impact of Digital Reference Services on Academic Research: a case study of IIT libraries. World Digital Libraries, 18(1), 63-74. https://doi.org/10.18329/09757597/2025/18105

Book

Rubin, R. E., & Rubin, R. G. (2020). Foundations of library and information science. American Library Association.

Book Chapter

Schlak, T., Corrall, S., & Bracke, P. (2023). The social future of academic libraries: New perspectives on communities, networks, and engagement. Facet Publishing.

Conference Paper

Hire, Kalpana. (2025). Role of Open Science Policies in Research. In Proceedings of the International Library Conference on Open Science (pp. 170–172). Global Publications.

Thesis/Dissertation

Mills, C. P. (2026). The Library Abides: Forecasts, Trends, and Planning the Future of Academic Libraries (Order No. 32736427). Available from ProQuest Central. (3348427533). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/library-abides-forecasts-trends-planning-future/docview/3348427533/se-2

Government Report/Publication

Ministry of Education. (2026). Higher Education in India 2025. Government of India.

Website/Webpage

University Grant Commission. (2026). List of Deemed Universities. https://www.ugc.gov.in/

In-text Citation

• One author: (Sharma, 2026)
• Two authors: (Sharma & Patel, 2026)
• Three or more authors: (Kumar et al., 2026)
• Direct quote: (Sharma, 2026, p. 25)

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Authors may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grammarly etc.) only to improve language, grammar, readability, or formatting. AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors. Authors are fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, integrity, and authenticity of the manuscript, including any content generated or assisted by AI. If AI has been used in the preparation of the manuscript, authors should disclose its use in the Acknowledgements or a separate AI Disclosure Statement.

Example Disclosure

“The authors used ChatGPT (Open AI) for language editing and improving the readability of the manuscript. The authors reviewed and edited the AI-generated content and take full responsibility for the final version of the manuscript.”

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Shivanand Sadlapur, Librarian
NMIMS KNOWLEDGE REVIEW
Email: librarian@nmims.edu
Website: https://www.nmims.edu
Phone: +91-022-42355665

Declaration

By submitting a manuscript, the corresponding author certifies that the work is original, has not been submitted elsewhere, all authors have approved the submission, and the manuscript complies with the journal's ethical and publication policies.

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