Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines for Non-Peer-Reviewed Books and Working Papers

Dscholar Press International also publishes non-peer-reviewed scholarly works, including Books and Working Papers. These submissions are evaluated directly by our internal editorial team to ensure they meet the Press’s standards for quality and relevance. Before preparing your manuscript, please 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: 200–300 words.
  3. Keywords: 5–8 keywords.
  4. Table of Contents (Books) / Executive Summary (Working Papers): Preliminary list of chapters or main sections.
  5. Preface/Introduction: Contextualization of the work and statement of objectives.
  6. Main Body: Consistent, hierarchical heading structure.
  7. References/Bibliography: Consistent academic style (e.g., APA, MLA).
  8. Appendices: Optional supplementary material.

2. Submission Process

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Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines for Non-Peer-Reviewed Books and Working Papers

Note: Upon submission, your work will be reviewed by our internal editorial members for quality and alignment with the Press's objectives. You will receive notification regarding the outcome of this internal review once the assessment is complete.