Guidelines for Authors

Submission of Manuscripts

• Manuscripts should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format to: research@aissmschmct.in
• The manuscript must be original and should not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Submission of a manuscript implies that all authors have read and approved the manuscript.
• The corresponding author will receive all editorial communications.

Author Information

The title Page should contain: Title of the paper, Full Name, Designation, Department, Institution, E-mail Address & Mobile Number.

Categories of Manuscripts

• The journal accepts several types of submissions with the following word limits: Research Articles should be 4,000–6,000 words, Review Articles should be 3,000–5,000 words, Conceptual Papers/Case Studies should be 2,500–5,000 words, Short Articles should be 1,500–3,500 words, and Book Reviews should be 1,000–1,200 words.
• Manuscripts should normally not exceed 12 A4 pages (excluding title page and references).

The manuscript should contain: Title, Abstract (150–250 words), 3–5 Keywords, Introduction, Review of Literature, Objectives, Research Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Limitations (where applicable), Future Scope, References

Formatting Guidelines

Manuscripts should be prepared on A4-size paper with 1-inch margins on all sides. The text should be typed using Times New Roman font. The title of the manuscript should be in 16-point bold, main headings in 14-point bold, sub-headings in 12-point bold, and the body text in 12-point font. The entire manuscript should be formatted with 1.5 line spacing and justified alignment throughout.

• Tables and Figures should be numbered separately.
• Provide an appropriate title above each Table and caption below each Figure.
• Mention the source wherever applicable.
• Images should be of high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

Abstract

The abstract should briefly state the purpose of the study, research methodology, major findings, practical implications, and the originality or significance of the research.

Abbreviations

Spell out abbreviations at first use followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.

Example: Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

ATITHYA follows the APA (7th Edition) referencing style.

In-text Citation

(Goel, 2004), (Goel & Sharma, 2022), (Goel et al., 2024), (Goel, 2004a), (Goel, 2004b)

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list and vice versa.

References should be arranged alphabetically.

Research Article (Journal)

Kumar, R., & Sharma, P. (2023). Sustainable practices in hotel operations: A study of Indian hospitality industry. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 56, 145–156. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jhtm.2023.001

Book

Mack, C. (2005). Looking at the Renaissance: Essays toward a conceptual appreciation. Taylor & Francis.

Chapter in an Edited Book

Blaxter, M. (1976). Social class and health inequalities. In C. Carter & J. Peel (Eds.), Equalities and inequalities in health (pp. 120–135). Academic Press.

Conference Paper

Chopra, L. D., Sinha, B., & Mehta, P. (1997, January 16). State of Human Development in India. Paper presented at the Symposium on Sustainable Development in India, New Delhi, India.

Website

Census of India. (2001). India at a glance – Statistics on demographic and socio-economic characteristics. http://www.censusindia.gov.in

Newspaper Article

Tripathi, K. (2000, January 18). Hunger still exists in rural India. The Times of India, p. 3.

Report

United Nations Development Programme. (2010). Human Development Report 2010. UNDP.

Working Paper

Alkire, S., & Santos, M. E. (2010). Acute multidimensional poverty: A new index for developing countries (OPHI Working Paper No. 38). University of Oxford.

Book Review

Book reviews should include: Title of the Book, Name of Author/Editor, Publisher, Place of Publication, Year, ISBN, Number of Pages, Price & Critical Evaluation

Authors should ensure that:

• The manuscript is original.
• It has not been submitted elsewhere.
• All sources are properly acknowledged.
• All authors have significantly contributed.
• Any conflict of interest is disclosed.
• Ethical approval has been obtained wherever applicable.
• Fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication and plagiarism are considered unethical and will result in rejection.

Plagiarism and AI Policy

• The Editorial Office screens every manuscript using plagiarism detection and AI-content detection software.
• Maximum permissible plagiarism: 10%
• Maximum permissible AI-generated content: 20%
• Manuscripts exceeding either limit will be rejected without being sent for peer review.

 Peer Review Policy

ATITHYA follows a Double-Blind Peer Review system.

• Authors’ identities remain anonymous to reviewers.
• Reviewers’ identities remain anonymous to authors.
• At least two independent expert reviewers evaluate every manuscript.
• Final publication decisions are based on: Originality, Relevance, Research methodology, Quality of analysis, Language & Contribution to knowledge
• The review process normally takes 3–4 months.

Publication Fee

• Publication charges are payable only after acceptance of the manuscript.
• The publication fee is ₹1,000 for Indian authors and US $20 for international authors.
• Payment instructions will be communicated after the manuscript has been accepted.

Copyright

Authors may be required to submit a signed Copyright Transfer/Author Declaration Form after acceptance. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material.

Editorial Decision

The Editorial Board reserves the right to:

• Accept the manuscript
• Request minor or major revisions
• Reject the manuscript
• Edit the manuscript for grammar, style, formatting and consistency without altering the scientific content.
• The decision of the Editor shall be final.

Contact

Editor

ATITHYA: A Journal of Hospitality

AISSMS College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Email: research@aissmschmct.in