National Journal of Research in Management

ABOUT NJRIM

National Journal of Research in Management aims to provide research-based papers, articles and case reviews on varied topics of Management. Focus will be on original work on theoretical or empirical research or experience, illustrating the practical applicability and/or policy implications of work described. The selection of papers for publication will be based on their clarity, relevance, topicality, originality and the extent to which they advance knowledge, understanding and application; and also their likely contribution towards inspiring further development and research.

Paper submitted for publication will be blind reviewed by a panel of experts. The review process usually takes 2 to 3 months. All correspondence will be done with first author only.

Authors Guidelines

Authors are requested to strictly comply with following guidelines while submitting Manuscripts for National Journal of Research in Management (ISSN: 2249 - 0906).

• Manuscripts have to be submitted in MS Word file (*.doc) as an email attachment to editor.njrim@utu.ac.in.
• Use 12 point 'TIMES NEW ROMAN BOLD FONT (UPPERCASE)' for main Headings. All Headings should be serially numbered in Roman figures I, II, III, IV,...
• Use 12 point 'Times New Roman Bold Font (Capitalize Each Word)' for first level Sub Headings. First Level Sub Headings should be serially numbered in capital alphabets A,B,C,...
• Use 12 point 'Times New Roman Bold Italics Font (Capitalize Each Word)' for second level Sub Headings. Second Level Sub Headings should be serially numbered in small alphabets a,b,c...
• Use 12 point simple '(Unbolded, non-italics) Times new roman font' for Text part of the Manuscript.
• Follow above guidelines for Charts and Tables as well (in addition to Text Part of the Paper).
• Maintain Single inch Margin on all four sides of A4 size paper.
• Maintain Single Line Spacing throughout paper. Restrict whole paper length maximum to 16 Pages (Including Tables, Charts).
• All tables, charts, graphs, big equations should be numbered properly and put at the end of the paper (after reference section). Give appropriate notes in the text for referring to them. For example, you can write- 'Kindly refer Table - I' in the text.
• Images should be of high resolution and in only black and white color.
• Follow American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for preparation of manuscript references.
• Within text, references must be indicated in brackets with authors surname(s) and date of publication.
• List the full reference in alphabetical order of author(s) surname at the end of the text part of paper.
• The cover page should contain Title of Paper, Main Author / Co-Author(s) Name, Designations, Affiliations, Complete Official Address, Contact Phone/Fax Nos., Email Address, Mention about Corresponding Author Name(If applicable), Sponsorship (of research work) Details (If any).
• Abstract should be of maximum 200 words. It should be able to effectively convey summary of whole paper in brief.
• Originality / Unpublished Work Certificate is to be provided by author(s) with manuscript submission.

Period	Academicians/ Research Scholars	Students	Academic Institution	Others
One Year	600	400	800	1000
Two Year	1000	600	1200	1800
Three Years	1400	900	1600	2600
Subscription of this journal is also available for the institutions in exchange of subscription of their journal.

Payment can be made by demand draft/at par cheque in favor of Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management and Computer Application, payable at Bardoli.

Please note that subscription of the journal is also available for the institutions in exchange of subscription of their journal.

Chief Editor - NJRIM

Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management and Computer Application,

Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Village: Tarsadi, Dist. Surat,

Gujarat, India. Pincode - 394 350

Contact No.: (02625) 255389

E-mail: editor.njrim@utu.ac.in