Instructions to Authors

Manuscript Submission:(5000-6000 words)

• The manuscripts should be typed clearly in Microsoft word format, in Times New Roman, Font size 12,

• All the text should be written with 1.5 spacing between the lines

• Margins should be 1 cm each from all the sides.

• In case of experimental work, the author(s) must specify the purpose of the study.

• The experimental and observational matter to be divided in the following sections:

  • Title Page (with correspondence address , email-id and contact number)

  • Abstract (aim, sample, method, results and conclusions ? not exceeding 250 words)

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Methods

  • Results and Interpretation/ Findings

  • Discussion

  • References

Tables: The tables should be clearly labeled and all explanatory matter in relation to the table should be written below it.

References: References to be written according to the guidelines of publication manual of the APA (4th Ed.). Only those references should be included which are cited in the paper/Article. Hence, the article should conform to APA style.

Book Review:

These are critical reviews of recently published books related to developmental disabilities, guiding readers about its characteristics, framework and the issues, that the book has focused upon or which need further reflections. The word limit should range from 500 to 700 words.

Movie Review:

The review would focus upon the characteristics; framework and reflections on the relevant issues. It should also range from 500 to 700 words only.

Family's Voice:

This section would invite stories from family members who have personal involvement to a person with developmental disabilities. The article should not exceed 1000 words.

The soft copy of the manuscripts/other reviews/voices should be mailed to research.ppc@gmail.com along with the details of the author(s) with email-id and the corresponding address.

Important:

At the end of every year authors of chosen papers/reviews/voices of academic/ clinical significance will be awarded by ?The Indian Institute of Psychology? for their valuable contribution.