Information for AuthorsManuscript RequirementsManuscripts should be no more than 5,000 words in length, including references, and formatted according to the following guidelines:Include a title page containing the contact information for each author (affiliation, address, telephone number, and e-mail address).Include an abstract of 150 words or less.Include 5-6 keywords or descriptors for indexing purposes.All manuscript components should be double spaced (main text, abstract, references, block quotations, appendices, and tables).Manuscripts should be left justified with a ragged right-hand margin (no full justification).Begin each section on a separate page and in this sequence: title page, abstract, main text, appendix, references, table(s), and figure(s).All citations must be included in the text and listed alphabetically at the end of the article in the References section. Manuscripts must follow APA 6th edition guidelines (information is available at: http://www.apastyle.org/ )Due to limitations of space, we regret footnotes and endnotes cannot be accepted. SDI journal follows the use of nonsexist language. Any material deviating significantly will be returned to the author for revision.

Submission Instructions: Manuscripts should be submitted by e-mail as a Microsoft Word document (.doc) or in rich text format (.rtf) to the Editor at: Brijmohan128@Gmail.com

Journal Contact Information: All queries regarding manuscripts, reviewing, and special issues should be directed to our interim Editor: Dr. Brij Mohan.
Editor – Social Development Issues
E-mail: Brijmohan128@Gmail.com

General questions about the journal, including advertising (publication partners) and library subscriptions, should be directed to:

Dr. Tejaswini Patil
Chair of SDI Board of Managers & Treasurer
E-mail: t.patilvishwanath@federation.edu.au