Author Submission Guidelines

Thank you for considering Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies for your scholarly work. To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please adhere to the following guidelines carefully:

  1. Manuscript Preparation:
  1. Format: Your manuscript must be prepared in a single-column format.
  2. File Type: All submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
  3. Font: Arial Unicode for Tamil, Times New Roman for English
  4. Author Details: Clearly provide the full forename and surname of each author separately. This is crucial for accurate citation and indexing.
  5. Abstract & Keywords: Ensure your Abstract is well-structured and concise. Include a minimum of five relevant Keywords immediately following the abstract.
  6. References: Verify that all references cited within the manuscript are listed in the ‘References’ section, and conversely, all entries in the ‘References’ section are cited within the text. Ensure relevance and accuracy.
  7. Proofreading: Thoroughly proofread your manuscript for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to academic writing standards.
  1. Required Forms & Information:

Please download and complete the following forms from our official website: www.tamilmanam.in/downloads/

  1. Undertaking Form: Fill, Sign and Send this Form to ngmcollegelibrary@gmail.com
  2. Copyright Form: Fill, Sign and Send this Form to ngmcollegelibrary@gmail.com

III. Form Completion & Signatures:

  1. First Author’s Details: On the Registration Form, the First Author (corresponding author) must clearly and legibly provide the following details (either handwritten or typed):
    • Full Name
    • Complete Correspondence Address
    • Designation
    • Mobile Number
    • Email ID
    • Full Title of the Submitted Paper
    • Payment Transaction Details (if applicable at this stage)
  2. Signatures: Ensure all required handwritten signatures of the author(s) are provided in the designated places on the Undertaking Form, Registration Form, and Copyright Form.
  1. Digitizing Documents:
  1. Scan/Photo: Digitize all completed forms (Undertaking, Registration, and Copyright forms) by scanning them or taking clear, high-resolution photographs using a mobile camera. Ensure all text and signatures are perfectly legible.
  1. Submission Process:
  1. Compilation: Compile all required documents into a single email:
    • Your full manuscript (in single-column MS Word format: .doc or .docx).
    • Scanned/digitized copy of the completed and signed Undertaking Form.
    • Scanned/digitized copy of the completed and signed Registration Form.
    • Scanned/digitized copy of the completed and signed Copyright Form.
    • Proof of Payment (e.g., screenshot of transaction, receipt, etc., if payment is required at the published stage for DOI number and Certificate of Publication).
  2. Email Submission: Send this complete package via email to: [Insert Tamilmanam Submission Email ID Here, e.g., editor@tamilmanam.in or ngmcollegelibrary@gmail.com]
  3. Email Subject Line: Crucially, the email subject line MUST include your unique Paper ID (if you have already received one).
    • If you do not yet have a Paper ID, please use the format: “New Submission – [Your Paper Title]”

We look forward to receiving your submission. For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.