Aims and Scope of IRJEE
The Indian Research Journal of Extension Education (IRJEE) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the field of extension science. Our primary aim is to publish high-quality research that explores the multifaceted aspects of agricultural and allied science, particularly as it relates to extension education. We welcome manuscripts that enhance our understanding of innovative approaches, theories, methodologies, and practices in this domain. IRJEE seeks to be a platform for scholars, academics, and practitioners to disseminate their research findings, ultimately contributing to the upliftment of rural societies. Our scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including quantitative and qualitative studies, empirical studies, methodological advancements, and theoretical frameworks, with a focus on addressing current and emerging issues of agricultural and allied sciences. Through a rigorous peer-review process, we strive to maintain excellence and relevance, fostering a dynamic knowledge-sharing environment for the continual improvement of extension education on both local and global scales.
Instructions for authors
All the authors are requested to follow the following instructions in preparation of research article for publication in Indian Research Journal of Extension Education.
JOURNAL POLICIES
Copyright
Submission of a manuscript infers that the work described has not been published earlier (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture, or thesis), and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. The publications by Indian Research Journal of Extension Education are freely available to copy, distribute, transmit and adapt, provide the original work and source is appropriately cited.
Publication Ethics
Authors are required to confirm that any portion of the manuscript presenting original research is not concurrently under consideration for publication elsewhere, either in its entirety or partially. The corresponding author is responsible for confirming that all co-authors have reviewed and granted approval for the manuscript.
Authorship
Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the research and manuscript.
All authors must have participated significantly in the study and be able to defend the work.
Corresponding Author
The corresponding author is the primary contact with the IRJEE and is responsible for ensuring all co-authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript.
Co-Authors
All co-authors should be individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research.
All co-authors must agree to the submission and ensure the accuracy of the presented work.
Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research. Editors and reviewers should also declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when necessary.
Plagiarism
All submissions must be original work, and proper attribution to sources is mandatory. Plagiarism, in any form, is strictly prohibited. Indian Research Journal of Extension Education has devised a specific plagiarism policy as per University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India criteria to promote honest work in academics. As per plagiarism policy, 15% plagiarism is admissible in any submission to the journal. It is more convenient to submit Urkund report while submitting paper to the journal.
Citation Manipulation
Authors should not manipulate citations to falsely enhance the significance of their work. Citations must be accurate and relevant to the content.
Redundant Publications
Manuscripts submitted must not be under consideration elsewhere or previously published. Authors must disclose any related submissions or publications during the submission process.
Hazards on human or animal subjects
If the work involves chemicals, procedures or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the authors must clearly identify these in the manuscript. If the work involves the use of animals or human participants, the authors should ensure that all procedures were performed in compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines and that the appropriate institutional committee(s) has approved them; the manuscript should contain a statement to this effect. Authors should also include a statement in the manuscript that informed consent was obtained for experimentation with human participants. The privacy rights of human participants must always be observed.
Publication Fee
Indian Research Journal of Extension Education is an Open Access, self-supporting journal and do not receive any funding from any institution/government. The operation of the journal is only financed by the handling fees received from authors, members and institutional members of the Society of Extension Education, Agra. The handling fees are required to meet the maintenance of the journal. All articles published by the journal are freely accessible over the internet. There are no submission charges; however, authors are required to be a member of the Society of Extension Education Agra for publishing their articles. All the authors must be the member of the Society. Authors are required to make payment only after their manuscript has been accepted for publication.
Peer Review
Peer review is a critical component of maintaining the IRJEE's quality. We ensure that all articles published in the journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial screening by the editorial committee and, if found suitable for further consideration, double-blind refereeing (reviewing) by at least two referees (reviewer) who are active in the academic community. The purpose of the refereeing process is to ensure that articles provide relevant and accurate material for those who do and use research, including researchers, academics, agricultural education and extension managers, trainers and experts, communication professionals, human resources specialists, and policy makers.
Adherence to these publication ethics is essential to maintain the integrity and credibility of the Indian Research Journal of Extension Education. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold these standards to ensure the ethical publication of research.
PREPARING YOUR FULL-LENGTH PAPER/MANUSCRIPT
RESEARCH ARTICLE AND REVIEW ARTICLE
Welcome to the process of preparing your full-length paper or manuscript for submission. This guide aims to assist authors in crafting a well-organized and compelling manuscript that meets the standards of the IRJEE. This guide will walk you through the essential components and formatting considerations necessary to create a clear, concise, and impactful paper. Adhering to ethical guidelines, citation standards, and the specific requirement of the IRJEE is crucial for a successful submission. By following the instructions provided in this guide, you will be equipped to navigate the intricacies of manuscript preparation with confidence. Remember that clarity, coherence, and adherence to the guidelines are key elements that contribute to the overall success of your work and submission.
Title:
The title of the paper/article must reflect the contents described in the text of that article/paper. It should be simple, short, specific, and informative including Latin names in italics.
Authors’ name:
Authors’ name, affiliation, WhatsApp No. and e-mail of author(s).
Corresponding author’s:
Name with address, affiliation, WhatsApp no. and e-mail must be mentioned in script for further communication.
Highlights of the Research:
Three bullet points regarding the novelty of the research outcome.
Graphical Abstract:
Pictorial presentation of the model, methods, decision flow, relational concept, conceptual framework etc.
ABSTRACT
The abstract should be brief and must be written in 250-300 words only. It should be divided into following sub sections.
· Context: Background of the Study, 3-4 lines (50-60 words).
· Objective: Aims of the Study, three lines (30-40 words).
· Methods: Brief methodology, five lines (60-70 words).
· Results & Discussion: Outcome and salient conclusion (70-80 words).
· Significance: Recommendation and policy implication, three lines (40-50 words)
· Keywords: 4-5 appropriate words which reflect the study.
INTRODUCTION
The introduction provides justification and rationale for the study as it is concise prelude, highlighting the study’s significance, statement of the problem, or the objectives of experiment. It briefly justifies the research while specifying the hypotheses to be tested, setting the stage for the upcoming investigation and objectives (not more than three). The study should be discussed in view of references not more than 5-year-old, until and unless essential. The section must encompass the problem’s essence, a comprehensive review of pertinent literature, hypothesis, approach, and rationale behind the chosen methodology. Avoidance of trade names is crucial, industrial products should be referenced using their chemical names (with ingredients in parentheses) upon the first mention. When a common name is unavailable, preference should be given to the full name or a defined abbreviation over a trade name.
METHODOLOGY
The methodology section meticulously details the experimental model or field study undertaken, presented in a comprehensive and sequential manner allowing reproducibility. Avoidance of subheadings is encouraged. For commonly known methods, citation of standard work suffices; any modifications made must be elucidated. Descriptions of experimental materials and statistical models should be explicit. Thorough validation of calculations and deductions derived from them is imperative. Use of international standard units of measurement, symbols, and abbreviations, particularly metric units (SI units) is preferred. Symbols should be defined immediately after their initial use within equations. It should be based on following subsections.
· Locale of research: Place, justification of the selection, GPS Map.
· Research design: Design type and explanation.
· Sampling design: Type and explanation.
· Method and time: Method and time (not more than 5 years old data) of data collection, Type and time, tools.
· Hypothesis: Null and alternative hypothesis
· Measurement: Scale construction techniques, Index formation techniques, scoring technique.
· Testing of hypothesis: Statistical and other tools used for testing of hypothesis.
RESULTS
The Results section conveys the observed, calculated, or discovered data from experiments or fieldwork, employing the simple past tense. It delineates findings, comparisons, and contrasts succinctly, avoiding extensive textual representation of tabular or graphical data. Discouraging excessive paragraphs, it aims for concise presentation where each paragraph addresses a single concept at a specific juncture, enabling clear comprehension without overwhelming details.
Interpretation of data with tables and graphs or diagrams in jpeg format based on the objectives and hypothesis. It must be brief and to the point. Either forms of data presentation must be adhered to i.e. some data in table(s), while others in figures or diagrams.
DISCUSSION
The Discussion section contextualizes results within the framework of prior research, emphasizing their relation to established knowledge. Discuss the implication of results outcome elaborately by citing references in support or corroboration also presenting reasoning for agreements or disagreements. Written in present tense, following limited subheadings (not more than three). Avoidance of unnecessary tables solely for numerical padding is advised, particularly socio-personal profile tables unless directly relevant to the research aspects. Identify and interpret the novelty of the research. Two or more-year study should come out with specific recommendation. Authors should also take future research and limitations into account in the Discussion section.
CONCLUSION
The conclusion succinctly encapsulates the primary findings in a single paragraph, spanning 100 to 150 words, following minor discussion. It elucidates the implications of the research findings in general terms, emphasizing established knowledge. This section relates back to the introduction and hypothesis, emphasizing the significance and practical applications of the results. Avoidance of abbreviations, acronyms, or citations is crucial. It should not mirror the abstract but instead serve as a concise synthesis of the research journey, consolidating key outcomes and their broader implications for making recommendation(s).
Funding
Source of fund (s) for conducting the research.
Declaration of competing interest
Competing interest of the authors to be declared (financial interest, personal relationship etc.)
Data availability
Data would be made available on request.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledge all the stakeholders associated with the research.
Appendix
Submit the supplementary data, table, graph in jpeg format for online visibility to the readers.
Authors’ contribution
Write the roles and responsibilities performed by each author in case of developing this research article. Individual contributions of authors should be specified in this section to give appropriate credit to each author.
Plagiarism certificate
Attach a plagiarism certificate generated from any standard plagiarism software. The Editorial Board will accept the article with a similarity index of less than 15% except references/bibliography.
REFERENCES
The list of references must include all published work referred to in the text. Do not cite anonymous as author; instead cite the name of the institute, publisher, or editor. References should be arranged alphabetically according to the surnames of the individual authors or first authors. Two more references by the same author are to cite chronologically; two or more in the same year by the letters a, b, c, etc. All individually authored paper/ articles precede those in which the individual is the first or joint author. Every reference cited in the paper/article should be included in the list of References. This needs rigorous checking of each reference. Names of authors should not be capitalized. The reference citation should follow the order: author(s), year of publication, title of the paper, name of the periodical, volume, and its number; and page number. The list of references should be typed in the below given format:
Print references.
Book
Author(s). Book title. Location: Publishing company, year, pp.
Example:
W.K. Chen. Linear Networks and Systems. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 1993, pp. 123-35.
Book Chapters
Author(s). Chapter title in Book title, edition, volume. Editors name, Ed. Publishing location: Publishing company, year, pp.
Example:
J.E. Bourne. Synthetic structure of industrial plastics, in Plastics, 2nd ed., vol. 3. J. Peters, Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1964, pp.15-67.
Journal
Author(s) (Year). Article title. Journal title, vol. (issue) : pp,.
Example:
Pevere, G. (1989). Infrared Nation. The International Journal of Infrared Design, 33 (3): 56-99.
Paper presented in seminars/ conference or published in proceedings.
Author(s) (year). Article title. Conference proceedings, venue, date, pp.
Example:
Kumari, N.; Bara, N.; Jha, B.K.; and Kumar R. (2020). Effect of climate change on agriculture and allied activities in Jharkhand: An inference from farmer perception. Indian Res. J. Ext. Edu., 20 (1): 77-79
Electronic references
Book
Author. (year). Book title. (edition). [Type of medium]. Vol. (issue). Available: site/path/file [date accessed].
Example:
Calmer. (1999). Engineering and Art. (2nd edition). [On-line]. 27(3). Available: www.enggart.com/examples /students.html [May 21, 2003].
Journal
Author. (year). Article title. Journal title. [Type of medium]. Vol. (issue), pages. Available: site/path/file [date accessed].
Example:
Paul, A. (1987). Electrical properties of flying machines. Flying Machines. [On-line]. 38(1), pp. 778-998. Available: www.flyingmachjourn/properties/fly.edu [Dec. 1, 2003].
Ragasa, C. and Golan, J. (2012). The role of rural producer organizations for agricultural service provision in fragile states. International Food Policy Research Institute. https://ebrary.ifpri.org/utils/getfile/collection /p15738coll2/id/ 127327/filename/12 7536.pdf
Word Wide Web
Author(s)*. Title. Internet: complete URL, date updated* [date accessed].
Duncan, M., Engineering Concepts on Ice. Internet: www.iceengg.edu/staff.html, Oct. 25, 2000 [Nov. 29, 2003].
Dissertations and Theses (Avoid referring to unpublished source)
Author (year). Title Degree level, University, location.
Example:
Singh, S. (2000). Desperate Optimism. M.A. thesis (unpublished), University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Note:
· The views expressed in the paper will solely be of the authors and in no way Society and its office bearers will be responsible for any kind of resemblance or indifference.
· The status of Manuscript will be available on the website of the Society; authors are requested to see the status of their manuscript on the seea.org.in web portal.
· The original manuscripts must be submitted on our website seea.org.in web porta.
· Papers that do not comply with the above requirements are likely to be rejected at the Editors Screening itself.
SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Short Communications are brief and concise forms of papers that present original and significant pieces of research work for rapid dissemination. Short Communication may focus on a particular aspect of a problem or a new finding that is expected to have a significant impact.
Aim: To provide the scientific community with a quick and accessible overview of a specific topic, experiment, or result enabling them to stay informed about the latest advancements.
Scope: What constitutes a short communication?
Short communication generally takes one of the following forms:
Word limit: Strictly limited to 3000 words only without any subdivision (Inclusive of references, one figure is counted as 100 words). In another way, the article should contain 200 lines with an average of 15 words per line.
Preparing the manuscript: The manuscript should include:
Note:
Acceptance: The work reported needs to be novel and advance the state of the art. Acceptance is based on peer review results (short-cycled), novelty and Impact on the state-of-the-art.
Review Guidelines: Review time should be quick and short, preferably less than a month. A decision for acceptance or rejection should be made after the first round. The decision to accept is primarily based on (i) novelty, (ii) technical soundness; (iii) expected impact on the state-of-the-art and (iv) overall presentation and readability.
Occurrence: All the accepted short communications will appear in the last section after the original research articles.
Frequency: It will follow the periodicity of IRJEE.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
ü Read the Aims & Scope section to obtain an understanding and evaluate the compatibility of your manuscript with the Indian Research Journal of Extension Education.
ü Ensure the manuscript follows the specified formatting guidelines provided by IRJEE.
ü Check the document for correct font, spacing, and margin requirements.
ü Include the title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, and any supplementary materials as per the journal's guidelines.
ü Verify that all listed authors have contributed significantly to the research and have approved the final version of the manuscript.
ü Provide accurate and up-to-date affiliations, email addresses, and contact information for all authors.
ü Confirm that the research complies with ethical standards and guidelines, including obtaining necessary approvals for human or animal subjects, if applicable.