Author Guidelines

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check the following items:

  • Submitted papers must NOT have been previously published or accepted for publication.
  • To facilitate the blind review process, remove ALL authors identifying information, including acknowledgments, from the text. Please provide a separate sheet including the details about the authors.
  • The entire paper (title page, abstract, main text, figures, tables, references, etc.) must be in ONE word document format.
  • The maximum length of the paper is 40 pages (including ALL tables, appendices and references). The paper format should follow the APA journal's guidelines.
  • Use Times New Roman 12-pitch font, double spaced, and 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around.
  • Number all of the pages of the paper.
  • Check that the paper prints correctly (i.e. all imported figures and tables are there), and ensure that the file is virus-free.
  • The references should be written in APA style.

For a better way to format your submission, you may download the template file in MS-Word or in LaTeX format. Template files:  <MS-Word>   <LaTeX>

The manuscript must be submitted electronically in PDF format to: jfbms@rgnpublications.com or editor.jfbms@gmail.com

Upon Acceptance: Once an article is accepted, Publisher will require the digital file of the article along with associated figure files.

The decision on a paper is taken within 2 weeks after its submission.

Article Processing Charges (APC):

  • Foreign Authors: US$35 per article
  • Indian Authors: INR 1000 per article

FREE PUBLICATION: APC will not apply to all Articles submitted between 01.11.2024 to 31.12.2024.


Style of the References

Book reference:
Andreasen, N. C. (2001). Brave New Brain: Conquering Mental Illness in the Era of the Genome. Oxford
University Press.

Atkin, M. (Host). (2008, November 13). Bermagui forest disputed turf [Audio podcast episode]. In The hack
half hour. ABC. http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hack/notes/

Copstead, L., & Banasik, J. (2005). Pathophysiology (3rd ed.). Saunders.

Hall, B. (Writer), & Bender, J. (Director). (1991, October 15). Rules of the game (Season 1, Episode 3) [TV
series episode]. In J. Falsey (Executive Producer), I’ll fly away. Brand-Falsey Productions; Lorimar
Television.

Journal reference:
Wheeler, D. P., & Bragin, M. (2007). Bringing it all back home: Social work and the challenge of returning
veterans. Health and Social Work, 32(4), 297-300.

Jackson, D., Firtko, A., & Edenborough, M. (2007). Personal resilience as a strategy for surviving and thriving
in the face of workplace adversity: A literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 60(1), 1-9.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04412.x