Submission Guidelines

At Beyond the Borders, we follow strict editorial standards to ensure an enhanced reading experience for the viewers and greater visibility for the authors. All contributions are to be submitted in the format prescribed as given below. The same shall be updated on the website under submission guidelines. The format is as follows:

TITLE:

• Font Style: Times New Roman (Recommended)

• Font Size: 14

BODY:

• Font Style: Times New Roman (Recommended)

• Font Size: 12

• Sub Headings Font size has been revised to 14, while font style remains the same.

CONCLUSION:

• Not exceeding 250 words.

• Spacing between lines 1.5.

​We have zero tolerance for plagiarism. Plagiarism should not extend beyond 8%.

Submissions in the following domain shall be accepted:

• History & Culture

• Foreign Affairs

• Defence & Security

• Politics

• Environment

• Economy

• Social Issues

• Science & Technology

In order for a submission to be considered for publication, the following points will be examined, which are as follows:

• Topic: Does the topic selected, relate to international events or draw the connection between domestic and international events? Does the event have an impact on the foreign policy of a particular country?

• The Flow of language: The article should have a comprehensive yet, simple language easy to read and understand by the visitors. The language flow will also encompass an examination of words and elimination of any words, which might reflect negatively on the article or violate the etiquette of submission policy.

• Determination of Facts: The editorial board will also be entrusted with the task of determining if the facts have been picked from authentic sources, which include Press Release, Government Reports, Statistical Data (if available) from government sources.

The editorial board shall also perform the task of recommending changes as deemed appropriate and communicate the same to the author for rectifications/ clarifications.

The authors will get a maximum of three chances to rectify or modify changes as per the suggestions pointed out by the editorial board within a time frame of 1 week per change and no further.

The process can be explained by the following example:

An article submitted for publication on 22nd November (Thursday), is reviewed by the editorial board and the suggestions communicated on 2nd December (Sunday) by the editorial board. The next submission due will therefore be succeeding Sunday, with the deadline not extending beyond the time of submission of the first draft. Therefore, if the editorial board received the article on 22nd October at 17:00 hours, the deadline for the author will be the next Monday at 17:00 hours.

If the author fails to adhere to the deadline. A reminder shall be promptly sent to the author within one hour of the deadline expiry with submission due the following day (Tuesday) at 17:00. Non – adherence to the reminder shall deem the article as having been withdrawn by the author, with no further action initiated by the editorial board

The maximum time to be taken by the editorial board shall not exceed 48 hours under any circumstance.

The analysis will incorporate factual information and analysis of world events in a comprehensive manner. Analysis incorporating narrow-minded or controversial perspectives stand rejected

​The editorial board reserves the right to accept or reject submission in accordance with institutional ethics and website policy.

All submissions should be mailed to editorial.beyondborders@gmail.com