Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines for Print-Only Books

Dscholar Press International offers a Print-Only publication option for traditional scholarly works, including textbooks, monographs, research books, and academic handbooks. These are non-peer-reviewed publications designed exclusively for physical distribution. All Print-Only titles are assigned an ISBN for bibliographic tracking and are indexed in relevant ISBN databases (please note that these titles are not assigned a DOI).

Before preparing your manuscript, we encourage you to review the About the Press, Aims and Scope, and all relevant policies.

Transparency & Editorial Integrity: At DScholar Press, we pride ourselves on academic rigour. Please note that we adhere to a strict No Pay-to-Publish Acceptance Policy; all submissions are evaluated solely on their merit, scholarly contribution, and adherence to our quality standards.

Important Information for Authors: To ensure full transparency regarding your publishing journey, we encourage all prospective authors to review the following:

1. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx).
  • Page Setup: A4 page size, 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
  • Font: Times New Roman or Garamond, 12-point.
  • Spacing: 1.5-line spacing.
  • Paragraphs: 1.25 cm (0.5 inch) first-line indent.
  • Page Numbering: Consecutive, bottom center or top right.

Required Structure

  1. Title Page: Full title, author(s) name(s), institutional affiliations, contact information for the corresponding author, and a 50–100 word biography for each author.
  2. Abstract: A brief summary (200–300 words) of the book’s contents.
  3. Table of Contents: Detailed list of chapters and subheadings.
  4. Preface/Introduction: Contextualization of the work and statement of objectives.
  5. Main Body: Chapters starting on new pages with a consistent, hierarchical heading structure.
  6. References/Bibliography: Consistent academic style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).
  7. Appendices: Optional supplementary material.

2. Submission Process

Authors must register here before submission. If you are already a registered user, you may log in here to proceed with your submission.

Note: As these are non-peer-reviewed works, your submission will be evaluated by our internal editorial team to ensure it meets our publication standards. Once approved, your manuscript will be prepared for physical printing and assigned an official ISBN.