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नायमात्मा प्रवचनेन लभ्यो न मेधया न बहुना श्रुतेन।
यमेवैष वृणुते तेन लभ्यस्तस्यैष आत्मा विवृणुते तनूं स्वाम्॥
"This Self cannot be attained by discourse, nor by intellect, nor by much learning. It is attained by the one whom it chooses; to him, this Self reveals its own form." — Katha Upanishad (1.2.23)

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Commemorative Volume Call

Jay L. Garfield Commemorative Volume

Cross-Cultural Epistemology, Buddhist Philosophy & Cognitive Science
Special Call Open

Dedicated to honoring the philosophical contributions of Prof. Jay L. Garfield. Welcoming critical essays, dialogues, and research papers engaging with Madhyamaka, Buddhist philosophy of mind, cross-cultural hermeneutics, and cognitive philosophy.

1. Article Types & Word Limits

Original Research Articles 5,000 – 8,000 Words

Full-length theoretical, empirical, or archival treatises offering substantial novel insights into creative arts, aesthetics, and cultural expressions.

Critical Review Essays & Commentaries 3,000 – 5,000 Words

In-depth analyses of recent scholarly paradigms, historical art exhibitions, philosophical debates, or cross-disciplinary methodologies.

Book Reviews & Exhibition Critiques 1,500 – 2,500 Words

Scholarly evaluations of newly published academic monographs in aesthetics, art history, and cultural heritage.

2. Manuscript Structure & Formatting

  • Title Page (Separate File): Complete title, author names, institutional affiliations, corresponding author's email, and ORCID iDs.
  • Anonymized Manuscript: Title, Abstract (200–250 words), 4–6 Keywords, Introduction, Main Headings, Conclusion, and References. (Must NOT contain author names).
  • Font & Layout: 12pt Times New Roman / Georgia / Source Serif, 1.5 line spacing, 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
  • Figures & Plates: High-resolution TIFF/JPEG files (minimum 300 DPI) with descriptive captions and permissions.
  • File Formats: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX PDF (with source files).

3. Citation System & DOIs

PIJCACE accepts standard Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition, Author-Date or Notes-Bibliography) and APA (7th Edition). Permanent Crossref DOIs must be provided for all cited references where available.

Bharadwaj, A. (2025). The Aesthetic Dimension of Abhinavagupta’s Locana. PIJCACE, 1(1), 14–28. https://doi.org/10.63752/pijcace.v1i1.26
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4. Plagiarism Policy & Originality Threshold

Manuscripts are automatically screened using Turnitin / iThenticate upon submission. The acceptable similarity index is below 10% (excluding bibliography and properly quoted excerpts). Any evidence of plagiarism, ghostwriting, or undisclosed AI-generation will lead to immediate desk rejection under COPE principles.