Author Guidelines

Hamdard Englicus welcomes original, unpublished, and high-quality research manuscripts in the fields of English linguistics, literature, cultural studies, and related interdisciplinary areas. Submissions should demonstrate scholarly rigor, originality, and ethical research practices. Authors are required to strictly follow the journal’s formatting, structural, and referencing guidelines to ensure uniformity and facilitate a smooth peer-review process.

APA (7th Edition) Citation Style

Manuscripts must follow the APA (7th Edition) citation and referencing style. The text should be single-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font. Italics should be used instead of underlining, except for URLs. All figures, tables, and illustrations must be embedded within the text at appropriate locations, rather than placed at the end of the manuscript.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscript Title

(Times New Roman, Bold, 16 pt)

Author Information

First Author’s Name¹* (Use * to indicate the Corresponding Author)
Affiliation (Department, Faculty/College, Institution/University)
Author’s Email

Second Author’s Name²
Affiliation (if different) (Department, Faculty/College, Institution/University)
Author’s Email

Scope

Hamdard Englicus is an academic journal committed to contributing to scholarship in the humanities, particularly in English studies. The journal aims to support objective, analytical, and critical academic writing that enhances researchers’ intellectual engagement and scholarly development.

General Guidelines

The total length of the manuscript should be 4,000–5,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.
The manuscript must be formatted on A4-sized paper.
Use 12-point font for the main text and 14-point font for headings.
All submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

Abstract

(Times New Roman, Bold, 14 pt)

The abstract should be 150–250 words and must adhere to the following criteria:

Written as a single paragraph with coherent and continuous sentences.
No subheadings or bullet points are allowed.
Any abbreviation must be defined at its first occurrence.
The abstract should clearly and briefly state the research problem, methodology, author’s contribution, and key findings.

Keywords:
Provide 3–7 keywords relevant to the article for indexing purposes.

Introduction

(Times New Roman, Bold, 14 pt)

The research article should begin with an Introduction that discusses the research problem, motivation, challenges, and the author’s contribution. Clearly state the research objectives, goals, and research questions or hypotheses. The introduction should demonstrate familiarity with the broader topic while gradually narrowing down to the main focus of the study. It should also outline the organization of the article concisely.

Background / History / Review of Literature

(Times New Roman, Bold, 14 pt)

This section should provide an adequate background and literature review to support the research. The review must synthesize relevant studies from credible and significant sources, highlighting gaps and establishing the study’s relevance. All citations and references must follow APA (7th Edition) style.

Authors are encouraged to include recent literature (preferably from the last 1–2 years) to reflect current trends and challenges in the field. Direct quotations must be enclosed in quotation marks, italicized, and properly cited.

Methodology

(Times New Roman, Bold, 14 pt)

The methodology section should clearly define the research design, problem statement, procedures, methods, and tools used to achieve the research objectives. If the study involves data, the source of data must be cited properly, including the author/creator, title, publication date, publisher, and URL or access information. This section may be divided into relevant sub-sections as required and should maintain coherence with the subsequent sections of the manuscript.

Research Outcomes / Results / Findings

(Times New Roman, Bold, 14 pt)

This section should present the findings of the study only, without interpretation or discussion. Authors may include data presentations such as tables, charts, and comparative analyses. All tables and figures must follow APA style guidelines.

Preparation of Figures and Tables

All figures and tables must be embedded within the manuscript at appropriate locations.
Do not submit figures or tables as separate files or place them at the end of the manuscript.
Figures and tables must be numbered sequentially and include clear, descriptive titles.
Each figure or table must be explained and referred to in the text by its corresponding number.
Unnumbered or unexplained figures/tables may result in rejection without review.

Argument, Critique, or Discussion

(Times New Roman, Bold, 14 pt)

This section should discuss and interpret the key arguments, claims, and findings presented earlier. The discussion must be objective, coherent, and well-supported by both classical and recent scholarly literature. Authors should critically analyze results, highlight implications, and relate findings to existing research.

Conclusion

(Times New Roman, Bold, 14 pt)

The conclusion should be 250–450 words, written in continuous prose. It must address the following points:

Main outcomes of the research
Significance of the study
Relevance of the findings
Limitations of the research
Applications of the study
Recommendations for future research

Note: Do not use citations, subheadings, bullet points, or cross-references in this section.

Declarations

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements (if any) should be included in a separate section before the references. This section may recognize individuals or institutions that provided academic, technical, or other support for the research.

Funding Source

If the research received funding or grant support, the full name of the funding agency and the grant number must be stated in this section. If there is no funding, authors may state “None.”

References

All references must be complete, accurate, authentic, and primary, following APA (7th Edition) referencing style only. The use of grey literature (unauthenticated websites, news portals, social media, Wikipedia, etc.) is discouraged. If citing Hadith, Tafasir, or Fiqh, authors must refer to original and authoritative source texts.