Q1. What is SAARANSH Journal?

Answer. SAARANSH is an international, peer-reviewed, biannual journal that publishes original research, case studies, review papers, and scholarly perspectives in the field of management and allied disciplines.

Q2. Who can submit a research paper to SAARANSH?

Answer. Submissions are invited from:

• ●   Academicians and researchers
• ●   Industry professionals and practitioners
• ●   Research scholars and students
• ●   Policy experts and interdisciplinary contributors

Q3. What types of manuscripts are accepted?

Answer. The journal accepts:

• ●   Empirical research papers
• ●   Conceptual and theoretical papers
• ●   Literature reviews
• ●   Case studies
• ●   Industry insights and best practices
• ●   Book reviews (on relevant management themes)

Q4. What is the peer-review process followed by the journal?

Answer. SAARANSH follows a double-blind peer-review process, where:

• ●   Reviewer and author identities remain confidential.
• ●   Manuscripts are evaluated for originality, relevance, methodology, and contribution to knowledge.
• ●   Constructive feedback is provided for improvement before final decision.

Q5.How often is the journal published?

Answer. SAARANSH is published biannually (two issues per year).

Q6.Is there any publication fee?

Answer. Publication fee policies are decided by the editorial board and are communicated to authors at the time of acceptance, if applicable.

Q7.What are the formatting and submission requirements?

Answer. Authors must:

• ●   Submit original, unpublished, and plagiarism-free work.
• ●   Follow the prescribed manuscript template and referencing style provided by the journal.
• ●   Include author details, abstract, keywords, and references in proper format.

Detailed author guidelines are available in the submission section of the journal.

Q8.What is the plagiarism policy of SAARANSH?

Answer. All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening.Papers exceeding the acceptable similarity limit are returned or rejected as per editorial policy.

Q9.How long does the review process take?

Answer. The review timeline generally ranges from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and required revisions.

Q10.Will authors receive a publication certificate?

Answer. Yes. Authors of accepted and published papers receive an official publication certificate from the journal.

Q11.Can a paper have multiple authors?

Answer. Yes. Multi-author and collaborative research papers are encouraged, provided all authors meet authorship criteria and consent to submission.

Q12.How can authors submit their manuscript?

Answer. Authors can submit their manuscript:

• ●   Through the official journal email, or
• ●   Via the submission portal (if available),as specified in the journal's author guidelines.

Q13.Does the journal support student research publications?

Answer. Yes. SAARANSH encourages quality student research, provided it meets academic rigor, originality, and ethical standards.

Q14. Can published papers be used for academic or institutional purposes?

Answer. Yes. Published papers and certificates may be used for:

• ●   Academic performance evaluation
• ●   Research documentation
• ●   Institutional records subject to journal copyright policy.

Q15. Whom should authors contact for queries?

Answer. Authors may contact the Editorial Board of SAARANSH, Department of Management Studies, RKGIT through the official communication details provided on the journal website.