Submission Guidelines

Scope:

We welcome student submissions in the following disciplines:

• A. Science
• B. Arts
• C. Commerce

Suggested Subfields:

Explore these subfields for your submission:

• A. Science:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
• B. Arts:
  • Literature
  • History
  • Visual Arts (Painting, Photography)
  • Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Theatre)
  • Creative Writing (Poetry, Fiction)
  • Film Studies
• C. Commerce:
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • E-commerce

Manuscript Types:

• Research Projects: Experiments, surveys, or studies (2,000-5,000 words)
• Essays: Analytical or argumentative pieces (1,500-3,000 words)
• Creative Works: Stories, poems, or artwork with a short commentary (500-2,000 words)
• Case Studies: Practical applications in business or science (2,000-4,000 words)
• Reviews: Book, film, or product reviews (1,000-2,000 words)

Language and Style:

Write in clear, simple English suitable for student authors. Use APA style for citations and references, listed alphabetically, as outlined in our Plagiarism Policy.

AI Usage Disclosure:

Include a section in your manuscript noting any AI tools used (e.g., Grammarly, ChatGPT), specifying their role, as per our AI Usage Policy.

Formatting:

Download the PYMINDS Template for formatting.

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1-inch margins
• Double-spaced with page numbers
• Include a title page with your name, email, submission title, and AI disclosure statement

Figures and Tables:

• Submit images separately (JPEG/PNG, high resolution)
• Include captions for all visuals

Originality:

Ensure your work is original. All submissions are checked for plagiarism using tools like Turnitin, per our Plagiarism Policy.

How to Submit:

Submit via the online submission form. Other methods are not accepted.

Submission Checklist:

Required:

• Manuscript file (DOCX/PDF) with AI disclosure statement
• Citations and references in APA format
• Confirmation of plagiarism check compliance (per Plagiarism Policy)

Optional:

• Cover letter explaining your work
• List of suggested reviewers (if applicable)

Review Method:

Submissions are reviewed by faculty or experts to ensure quality, relevance, and compliance with our AI Usage Policy and Plagiarism Policy.

Timeline:

• Initial feedback: 4-6 weeks
• Revisions: 2-4 weeks
• Final decision: 8-10 weeks from submission

Originality:

Your work must be original and comply with our Plagiarism Policy. We use tools like Turnitin to verify authenticity.

AI Usage:

All AI tool usage must be disclosed and adhere to our AI Usage Policy. Failure to disclose may result in rejection.

Conflicts of Interest:

Mention any conflicts in your cover letter.

Consent:

Obtain consent for projects involving people or sensitive topics.

Copyright:

You retain copyright but allow PYMINDS to publish under a Creative Commons license.

Open Access:

All content is freely accessible to promote student research globally.

Article Processing Charge (APC):

No submission fees are required. Accepted papers incur an APC to support publication.

Amount:

₹1000 for Indian students, $20 for international students, payable via the dashboard’s "Pay APC" button after acceptance.

Purpose:

The APC covers hosting, editing, formatting, DOI registration, and archiving. Thank you for contributing to PYMINDS!

Post-Acceptance:

Accepted works are edited, formatted, and proofread for publication, ensuring compliance with AI Usage Policy and Plagiarism Policy.

Schedule and DOI:

PYMINDS publishes biannually, assigning a DOI to each piece for citation.