All the authors are requested to follow the following instructions in preparation of research article for publication in Indian Research Journal of Extension Education (IRJEE).

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

The Indian Research Journal of Extension Education (IRJEE) is the official refereed publication of the Society for Extension Education Agra (SEE). The journal is published in both print and online versions. [Print ISSN: 0972-2181; Online ISSN: 0976-1071]. It is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes scientific articles concerned with all aspects of extension science in general and agriculture as well as allied extension education in particular to enhance the research acumen and knowledge base of extension science for upliftment of rural society on multidimensional perspectives. The journal is peer reviewed and committed to timely publication of original research and reviewed articles. The journal is designed mainly to serve researchers, dealing with extension research. For publication in the IRJEE, the article must pass the IRJEE's double blind, refereed process, where peer reviewers evaluate manuscript content and ensure readability. Reviewers are selected from the SEE membership and extended family of researchers. In the double-blind referee process, all references to authors are removed before the manuscript is sent to reviewers. Articles should relate to current or emerging issues, cite appropriate literature, and develop implications for different dimensions of extension science. Articles can be focused in one of three contexts – Empirical Research, Methodological or Theoretical/Conceptual. Manuscripts, or portions of manuscripts, must not have been published or be under consideration for publication by another journal. The journal is published regularly since 2001, with distribution to libraries of universities, research centres, researchers in extension science, agriculture science and other allied sciences.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS

All the authors are requested to follow the following instructions in preparation of research article for publication in Indian Research Journal of Extension Education

1. 1. Research investigations made must focus on relevant and important issues/ projects/ programme impacting rural or farm sector.
   2. Research based studies conducted with appropriate empirical tests will only be considered.
   3. Research conducted during last five years will only find place in the journal.
   4. Accuracy, Brevity and Clarity are essential in the form of style, punctuation, and spellings, use of italics, numerical data and calculations etc.
   5. Each table should have a heading stating its number and contents clearly and concisely.
   6. Only original research papers will be accepted for publication in the journal. Same paper should not be published elsewhere (attached certificate).

COPYRIGHT

Submission of a manuscript infers that the work described has not been published earlier (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture, or thesis), and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. The publications by Indian Research Journal of Extension Education are freely available to copy, distribute, transmit and adapt, provide the original work and source is appropriately cited.

PLAGIARISM POLICY

Indian Research Journal of Extension Education has devised a specific plagiarism policy as per University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India criteria to promote honest work in academics. As per plagiarism policy, 15% plagiarism is admissible in any submission to the journal. It is more convenient to submit Urkund report while submitting paper to the journal.

PUBLICATION FEE

Indian Research Journal of Extension Education is an Open Access, self-supporting journal and do not receive any funding from any institution/government. The operation of the journal is only financed by the handling fees received from authors, members and institutional members of the Society of Extension Education, Agra. The handling fees are required to meet the maintenance of the journal. All articles published by the journal are freely accessible over the internet. There are no submission charges however; authors are required to pay the Society of Extension Education Agra membership fee for publishing their articles. All the authors must be the member of the Society. Authors are required to make payment only after their manuscript has been accepted for publication.

PEER REVIEW AND ETHICS

Indian Research Journal of Extension Education ensures that all articles published in the journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial screening by the editorial committee and, if found suitable for further consideration, double-blind refereeing by at least two referees who are active in the academic community. The purpose of the refereeing process is to ensure that articles provide relevant and accurate material for those who do and use research, including researchers, academics, agricultural education and extension managers, trainers and experts, communication professionals, human resources specialists, and policy makers.

PREPARING YOUR FULL-LENGTH PAPER

Papers should be subdivided into sections. There should be a Title including addresses & e-mails of the authors, Abstract with key words, Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements if any and only cited references. The detailed information is as follows:

Title :

The title of the paper/article must reflect the contents described in the text of that article/paper. It should be simple, short, specific and informative including Latin names in italics.

Authors’ name :  

Authors’ name, affiliation, WhatsApp No. and e-mail of author(s). 

Corresponding author’s :
Name with address, affiliation, WhatsApp no. and e-mail must be mention in script for further communication/any clarifications etc.

Highlights of the Research : 
Three bullet points regarding the novelty of the research outcome

Graphical Abstract :
Pictorial presentation of the model, methods, decision flow, relational concept, conceptual framework etc.

ABSTRACT (must be in 250-300 words)

Context :  Background of the Study, 3-4 lines (50-60 words).

Objective : Aims of the Study, three lines (30-40 words). 

Methods : Brief methodology, five lines (60-70 words).

Results & Discussion: Outcome and salient conclusion (70-80 words).

Significance: Recommendation and policy implication, three lines (40-50 words)

Keywords : 4-5 appropriate words which reflect the study.

Introduction :

The introduction provides justification and rationale for the study as it is concise prelude, highlighting the study’s significance, statement of the problem, or the objectives of experiment. It briefly justifies the research while specifying the hypotheses to be tested, setting the stage for the upcoming investigation and objectives (not more than three).  The study should be discussed in view of references not more than 5-year-old, until and unless essential. The section must encompass the problem’s essence, a comprehensive review of pertinent literature, hypothesis, approach, and rationale behind the chosen methodology. Avoidance of trade names is crucial, industrial products should be referenced using their chemical names (with ingredients in parentheses) upon the first mention. When a common name is unavailable, preference should be given to the full name or a defined abbreviation over a trade name. 

Methodology :

The methodology section meticulously details the experimental model or field study undertaken, presented in a comprehensive and sequential manner allowing reproducibility. Avoidance of subheadings is encouraged. For commonly known methods, citation of standard work suffices; any modifications made must be elucidated. Descriptions of experimental materials and statistical models should be explicit. Thorough validation of calculations and deductions derived from them is imperative. Use of international standard units of measurement, symbols, and abbreviations, particularly metric units (SI units) is preferred. Symbols should be defined immediately after their initial use within equations. It should be based on: 

Locale of research: Place, justification of the selection, GPS Map

Research design: Design type and explanation.

Sampling design: Type and explanation.

Method and time: Method and time (not more than 5 years old data) of data collection, Type and time, tools.

Hypothesis: Null and alternative hypothesis

Measurement: Scale construction techniques, Index formation techniques, scoring technique.

Testing of hypothesis: Statistical and other tools used for testing of hypothesis.

Results :

The Results section conveys the observed, calculated, or discovered data from experiments or fieldwork, employing the simple past tense. It delineates findings, comparisons, and contrasts succinctly, avoiding extensive textual representation of tabular or graphical data. Discouraging excessive paragraphs, it aims for concise presentation where each paragraph addresses a single concept at a specific juncture, enabling clear comprehension without overwhelming details.
Interpretation of data with tables and graphs or diagrams in jpeg format on the basis of the objectives and hypothesis. It must be brief and to the point. Either forms of data presentation must be adhered to i.e. some data in table(s), while others in figures or diagrams.

Discussion :

The Discussion section contextualizes results within the framework of prior research, emphasizing their relation to established knowledge. Discuss the implication of results outcome elaborately by citing references in support or corroboration also presenting reasoning for agreements or disagreements. Written in present tense, following limited subheadings (not more than three).  Avoidance of unnecessary tables solely for numerical padding is advised, particularly socio-personal profile tables unless directly relevant to the research aspects. Identify and interpret the novelty of the research. Two or more year study should come out with specific recommendation.

Conclusion:

The conclusion succinctly encapsulates the primary findings in a single paragraph, spanning 100 to 150 words, following minor discussion. It elucidates the implications of the research findings in general terms, emphasizing established knowledge. This section relates back to the introduction and hypothesis, emphasizing the significance and practical applications of the results. Avoidance of abbreviations, acronyms, or citations is crucial. It should not mirror the abstract but instead serve as a concise synthesis of the research journey, consolidating key outcomes and their broader implications for making recommendation(s).
Funding :

Source of fund (s) for conducting the research.

Declaration of competing interest:

Competing interest of the authors to be declared (financial interest, personal relationship etc.)

Data availability :

Data would be made available on request

Acknowledgement :

Acknowledge all the stakeholders associated with the research

Appendix :

Submit the supplementary data, table, graph in jpeg format for online visibility to the readers.

Authors’ contribution :

Write the roles and responsibilities performed by each author in case of developing this research article. Individual contributions of authors should be specified in this section to give appropriate credit to each author.
Plagiarism certificate :

Attach a plagiarism certificate generated from any standard plagiarism software. The Editorial Board will accept the article with a similarity index of less than 15% except references/bibliography.

References

The list of references must include all published work referred to in the text. Do not cite anonymous as author; instead cite the name of the institute, publisher, or editor. References should be arranged alphabetically according to the surnames of the individual authors or first authors. Two more references by the same author are to cite chronologically; two or more in the same year by the letters a, b, c, etc. All individually authored paper/ articles precede those in which the individual is the first or joint author. Every reference cited in the paper/article should be included in the list of References. This needs rigorous checking of each reference. Names of authors should not be capitalized. The reference citation should follow the order: author(s), year of publication, title of the paper, name of the periodical, volume and its number; and page number. The list of references should be typed as follows:

Print references

Book

Author(s). Book title. Location: Publishing company, year, pp.

Example:

W.K. Chen. Linear Networks and Systems. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 1993, pp. 123-35.

Book Chapters

Author(s). Chapter title in Book title, edition, volume. Editors name, Ed. Publishing location: Publishing company, year, pp.

Example:

J.E. Bourne. Synthetic structure of industrial plastics, in Plastics, 2nd ed., vol. 3. J. Peters, Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1964, pp.15-67.

Journal

Author(s) (Year). Article title. Journal title, vol. (issue) : pp,.

Example:

Pevere, G. (1989). Infrared Nation. The International Journal of Infrared Design, 33 (3): 56-99.

Paper presented in seminars/ conference or published in proceedings

Author(s) (year). Article title. Conference proceedings, venue, date, pp.

Example:

Kumari, N.; Bara, N.; Jha, B.K.; and Kumar R. (2020). Effect of climate change on agriculture and allied activities in Jharkhand: An inference from farmer perception. Indian Res. J. Ext. Edu., 20 (1) : 77-79

Electronic references

Book

Author. (year). Book title. (edition). [Type of medium]. Vol. (issue). Available: site/path/file [date accessed].

Example:

1. 1. Calmer. (1999). Engineering and Art. (2nd edition). [On-line]. 27(3). Available: www.enggart.com/examples /students.html [May 21, 2003].

Journal

Author. (year). Article title. Journal title. [Type of medium]. Vol. (issue), pages. Available: site/path/file [date accessed].

Example:

Paul, A. (1987). Electrical properties of flying machines. Flying Machines. [On-line]. 38(1), pp. 778-998. Available: www.flyingmachjourn/properties/fly.edu [Dec. 1, 2003].

Ragasa, C. and Golan, J. (2012). The role of rural producer organizations for agricultural service provision in fragile states. International Food Policy Research Institute. https://ebrary.ifpri.org/utils/getfile/collection /p15738coll2/id/ 127327/filename/12 7536.pdf

Word Wide Web

Author(s)*. Title. Internet: complete URL, date updated* [date accessed].
Duncan, M., Engineering Concepts on Ice. Internet: www.iceengg.edu/staff.html, Oct. 25, 2000 [Nov. 29, 2003].

Dissertations and Theses

Author (year). Title Degree level, University, location,

Example:

Singh, S. (2000). Desperate Optimism. M.A. thesis (unpublished), University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.

Note:

1. 1. The views expressed in the paper will solely be of the authors and in no way Society and its office bearers will be responsible for any kind of resemblance or indifference.
   2. The current status of Manuscript will be available on the website of the Society; authors are requested to see the status of their manuscript on the seea.org.in web portal.
   3. The original manuscripts must be submitted on our website seea.org.in web porta.
      1. Papers that do not comply with the above requirements are likely to be rejected at the Editors Screening itself.

         Short Communications in IRJEE

         Short Communications : Short Communications are brief and concise forms of papers that present original and significant pieces of research work for rapid dissemination. Short Communication may focus on a particular aspect of a problem or a new finding that is expected to have a significant impact.

         Aim:  To provide the scientific community with a quick and accessible overview of a specific topic, experiment, or result enabling them to stay informed about the latest advancements.

         Scope : What constitutes a short communication?

         Short communication generally takes one of the following forms:

         • Research that focuses on a particular aspect of a problem or a new finding.
         • Reporting of a result likely to impact future research in the field of extension education.
         • A presentation of brief observations which do not warrant a full-length research paper. 
         • A presentation of findings of the preliminary survey and short reports of research work/ projects.
         • A substantial re-analysis of a previously published article in IRJEE or in another journal.
         • A presentation of new research tools, method, framework, models, and theory that is applicable to extension education research.
         • New ideas, not yet fully proven - Different opinions or perspectives related to results published before.
         • “Negative” outcomes of any extension education research· An emerging topic related to the scope of IRJEE. ·
         • New directions for application in the field of extension science.

         Word limit : Strictly limited to 3000 words only without any subdivision (Inclusive of references, one figure is counted as 100 words). In another way, the article should contain 200 lines with an average of 15 words per line. 

         Preparing the manuscript : The manuscript should include:

         • Title
         • Abstract (maximum 100 words)
         • Keywords (maximum 5)
         • Main text (no sub-divisions.)
         • References should not be 5-8 years old.
         • References should be mentioned in the test as per IRJEE format.

         Note:          

         • Appendices are not accepted for Short communicationsand a maximum of 3 figures and tables is accepted.
         • Short communications may be edited for clarity or length and may be subject to peer review at the editors’ discretion.
         • Short reports of research work will be peer-reviewed.

         Acceptance: The work reported needs to be novel and advance the state of the art. Acceptance is based on peer review results (short-cycled),  novelty and Impact on the state-of-the-art.

         Review Guidelines : Review time should be quick and short, preferably less than a month. A decision for acceptance or rejection should be made after the first round. The decision to accept is primarily based on (i) novelty, (ii) technical soundness; (iii) expected impact on the state-of-the-art and (iv) overall presentation and readability.

         Occurrence : All the accepted short communications will appear in the last section after the original research articles.

         Frequency: It will follow the periodicity of IRJEE.

         Contributors

         Dr. A.S. Panwar     Dr. Kausik Pradhan    Dr. Mahesh B Tengli    Dr. Raksha