NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL OF INDIA

Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India

The National Geographical Journal of India (ISSN: 0027-9374), an International

refereed journal from India, is published quarterly in March, June, September, and
December since 1955, and publishes articles of geographical interest which deal with
originality and critical appraisal with problems, review of the relevant and current
literature, enhancement of geo-environmental knowledge and development of thought
and related contemporary issues.
Format Style: The NGJI strictly follows the Harvard manual of style. An Abstract
(150-200 words), Key words (max. 6), and an Introduction of the problem at the
beginning, data base and Concluding Remarks at the end are necessary. The subject-
matter of the article is to be divided into several focused sub-topics with short headings.
All the references should be arranged alphabetically at the end of the article as:
Surname, given name, year of publication, Title of the Book underscored, followed by
publisher, and place; OR article ……. . Journal underscored vol. ….. (pt. …..): pp. …
References to be cited in the text in brackets as: (Surname and year). All line drawings,
maps (Two copies) in black-and-white ink Camera-ready copy (maximum size: full
page 14x18cm; prepared in digital scanned version of at least 300 dpi in TIFF/JPGE
format) be submitted separately through email on official email ID and in hard copy.
Footnotes completely to be avoided; all the discussion should be incorporated in the
text. Illustrations be preferably in Black & White. In case there are coloured maps &
photographs, authors are required to pay the cost of its reproduction, if accepted. On
the separate (first page) along with the title of paper author(s) should give his/her
/their full address/es, affiliation, tel./mobile, and certainly email ID.
Examples of Citation
>> Citing a chapter OR an essay in an edited book:
Bharne, Vinayak, 2013, Introduction: Framing the Asian City; in, Bharne, Vinayak
(ed.) The Emerging Asian City, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, New York and London:
pp. 1-12.
>> Citing a Book:
Gerstenblith, Patty, 2010, Art, Cultural Heritage, and the Law: Cases and Materials,
Carolina Academic Press, Durham.
>> Citing an article from a Journal:
Feilden, Bernard M., 1993, Is conservation of cultural heritage relevant to South
Asia ? South Asian Studies, 9 (1): pp. 1-10.
>> The Website reference also be cited in the same way like :
Mitchell, Nora, Rössler, Mechtild and Tricaud, Pierre-Marie (eds.) 2009, World
Heritage Cultural Landscapes: A Handbook for Conservation and Management, UNESCO
WHC, Paris. web: http:// whc.unesco.org/ documents/ publi_wh_ papers_26_
en.pdf ; accessed on 19 August 2013.
Final Acceptance: After referees’ recommendation/s, and followed up revision and
changes as required, article will be finally accepted only if:
 1. Article in the perfect Harvard Style of format be strictly within 5000 words (10 to 12
pages) including tables and references, and typed on white bond (A4) paper in 12
font Times New Roman in 1.5 space with good margin on one side of the paper;
and may not be submitted elsewhere for which a certificate to be given with
submission. Separately full addresses of four authorities on the topic be given for
referring purposes. Books published during the last two-years preceding to the
Volume year of the NGJI should only be considered for review, and the review
should be comparative-critical – no way only glorifying notes; review of several
books together on specific theme will be preferred. The Books to be referred with
full information (like beginning pages, total pages, figures, glossary, bibliography,
etc., ISBN and price). For details and clarification, see the latest issue, OR feel free to
ask the Editor.
2. Along with CD, two clearly typed copies of the hard (print) manuscript be
submitted with two Camera-ready figures or B-W photograph/s (min. 300 dpi
prepared in digital scanned version), and also through email the paper be
submitted in its final form, having all the figures in separate files in one of the
(MSWord.doc 2003/2007/2010). Use tables and charts sparingly, and as clearly and
as simple as possible; each be given on separate sheet. Use only Metric system of
measurements.
3. The contributors must be a subscribing member of the NGJI (annual/life).
 Annual member would receive all issues of NGJI of the concerned year.
 Life member will receive the NGJI free of cost, and receive 30% discount on
previous publications of the NGSI.
 Address all communications regarding reprint and copyright, purchase,
payment, etc. to the Hon. Secretary; and submit all manuscripts and book reviews
to the Editor, Prof. R.S. Yadava (Dept. of Geography, Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi, UP 221005, India), and email at: editorngjibhu@gmail.com
 No part of the material contained in the Journal can be reproduced, except for the
purpose of review or short citation, without the written permission of the Hon.
Secretary. Neither the NGSI nor the Editor/s are responsible for the opinions or
statements of contributors to the NGJI. In case of plagiarism, the sole
responsibility lies to the author/s.
 All payments should be made in favour of National Geographical Society of
India, payable at Varanasi.
Bank details of the National Geographical Society of India:
Account (Current) No.: 10654901279
Name of the Bank: State Bank of India, B.H.U. Branch, Varanasi-221005
IFSC: SBIN0000211
MICR: 221002003
SWIFT: SBININBB501
All communications should be addressed to
Prof. K.N.P. Raju
Hon. Secretary, N.G.S.I. &
Head, Department of Geography
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi - 221005, INDIA
Emial : secretaryngsibhu@gmail.com

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