New Submission Guidelines updated for 2025!

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1 Manuscript Template

2 Reference Style Template

3 Cover Letter Template

1        Manuscript Template

Title Page (first Page)

• The title should be concise and precise.

• Should be fully consistent with the research undertaken.

Author(s)

• Full name(s) of the author(s)

• Affiliation(s) (Department, University, or Organization, City, Country)

• Email address(es)

• ORCIDs of author(s)

Corresponding Author

• Name

• Email address

• Full postal address

• Phone number

Abstract

• A concise summary of the research paper of 150-200 words.

• For research papers only: Avoid any descriptions of methodology, research background, results, conclusions and chapter contents.

• Do not include citations.

Keywords: 5 keywords that best represent the content of your manuscript.

Main Body of the Manuscript (Refer to the Submission Guidelines)

·        Title

·        Author Information

·        Abstract (150-250 words)

·        Introduction (background information and the context of the research, research question, aims, and objectives)

·        Literature Review (including research gap)

·        Methodology (types of research, data collection, materials used, and the way they are applied)

·        Discussion (logical argument of the research paper analyzing, comparing, and contrasting the materials)

·        Conclusion

·        References

·        Figures and Tables/Plates (if applicable)

·        Appendices (if applicable)

·        Acknowledgments- financial support, institutions, or individuals who contributed to the research but are not listed as authors.

2        Reference Style Template

·        In-text citation method: Harvard referencing style is preferred, using citations within parentheses.

·        Reference List:

• A complete reference list must be included at the end of the document, containing all sources cited, and organized alphabetically by the authors' last names.

• The reference list should be titled "References" and formatted using a hanging indent, where the first line of each entry is aligned with the left margin, and subsequent lines are indented by 0.5 inches (1.27 cm).

3        Cover Letter Template

[Your Name]

[Your Postal Address]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]

[Date]

The Editor-in-Chief

Anveṣanā: Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (JPGIPBS)

Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya

Bulugaha Junction, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Dear Editor-in-Chief,

I am pleased to submit my manuscript titled “[Title of Your Article]” for consideration for publication in Anveṣanā: Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (Anveṣanā:JPGIPBS). This article makes an original contribution to the field of Pali and Buddhist Studies.

I confirm that this manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not currently under consideration by any other journal. I have followed the submission guidelines provided by the journal and included all necessary supporting documents.

Thank you for considering my submission. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to Anveṣanā:JPGIPBS and would be happy to provide any additional information if necessary.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Academic Affiliation]

[Your Position/Title]

4        Submission Checklist

• Ensure that your manuscript follows the formatting guidelines provided in the template.

•  Check that all citations and references are correctly formatted.

•  Confirm that your abstract is concise (150-250 words) and effectively summarizes your research.

• Verify that you have included all necessary information, including author details, affiliations, and corresponding author contact information.

• Review the ethical guidelines to confirm that your submission adheres to the journal's policies on plagiarism and research integrity.