ZenToks Publication

Instructions for Authors

Submission guidelines for edited book chapters and full-length books.

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished manuscripts for consideration in our edited volumes and book publications. Please review the applicable guidelines before submitting your work.

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Chapter Guidelines (for Edited Books)

Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished book chapters for consideration in the edited volume. Please follow the guidelines below carefully:

  • The chapter should be relevant to the theme of the edited book.
  • There is no specific formatting requirement at the time of submission; formatting will be applied by the editorial team after acceptance.
  • There is no restriction on the number of authors per chapter.
  • There is no page limit for submitted chapters.
  • Figures, tables, and references should be included where necessary.
  • References should be complete and consistent. Any standard citation style is acceptable at the submission stage.
  • Upon acceptance, the editorial team will format the chapter according to the final publication style.

Chapter Processing Charge (CPC)

For Indian authors, the charge is INR 2,000 per chapter. For international authors, the charge is USD 35 per chapter.

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Book Guidelines (for Full Books)

Authors planning to submit a complete book should follow the requirements listed below:

  • A maximum of four authors per book is allowed.
  • Each book will be assigned an ISBN upon publication.
  • A DOI will be assigned to all chapters in open-access books.
  • Each book must contain a minimum of five chapters, including an Introduction chapter.
  • All submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
  • Final formatting will be handled by the editorial team after acceptance.

Full Book Publication Charges

The publisher offers two publication models for full books: Open Access and Closed Access. The applicable charges are listed separately below.

Open Access Book Publication

For Indian authors: INR 10,000 per book

For international authors: USD 120 per book

Under the Open Access model, the full book will be published in PDF format with open access to readers.

Sales Eligibility: Open Access books are strictly not eligible for commercial sale or listing on Flipkart or other online sales platforms.

Closed Access Book Publication

For Indian authors: INR 10,000 per book

For international authors: USD 120 per book

Under the Closed Access model, the full book will be published in PDF format with restricted access.

Sales Eligibility: Selected Closed Access books may be considered for commercial listing and sale through Flipkart and other online sales platforms, subject to the availability and distribution arrangements of the publisher's partners.

Author Agreement and Royalty Policy

Before listing any selected Closed Access book for commercial sale, the publisher will contact the author(s) and provide a formal agreement specifying the applicable royalty percentage and other relevant terms and conditions.

Commercial listing will proceed only after both the author(s) and the publisher have reviewed and mutually agreed to the terms of the agreement. The publisher does not guarantee commercial listing of every Closed Access book.

Printed Book Copies

The above publication charges cover digital PDF publication only. Authors who require printed copies of their books are requested to contact the Editorial Office. Additional charges for printing and shipping will apply.

Important Note

Authors are requested to ensure that their submissions comply with the relevant guidelines. Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance for publication.