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NSRD Public Magazine Overview
About the Magazine: The NSRD Public Magazine showcases impactful stories, innovations, and insights on rural development across Sri Lanka. We welcome contributions from all nine provinces, ensuring equal representation and quality content delivery.
Magazine Structure
- Name
- Cover Page
- Content
- Summary of Articles
- Back Cover
Equal Opportunity
All 9 provinces in Sri Lanka will be given an equal chance to publish articles with quality dissemination of impactful content delivery.
Fair Selection
The Board of Directors will review all submitted articles. Publication is subject to their approval based on quality and relevance.
General Scope
Area and Focus
Articles must focus on:
- Rural development and livelihoods
- Sustainability and agriculture
- Environment and education
- Community empowerment and health
- MSMEs and Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource development
- Community Leadership
- Local innovations in Sri Lanka
General Public Readership
Submissions should maintain an inclusive, factual, and neutral tone, suitable for a broad public readership across all demographics and educational backgrounds.
Article Requirements
Article Length
- Feature Articles: 1,200 – 2,000 words
- Short Articles/Updates: 500 – 800 words
Language Options
Primary Language: English
Translation Available: Provision for translation into Sinhala and Tamil languages.
Spacing & Alignment
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Alignment: Justified
- Headings: Use consistent levels (H1, H2, H3)
Writing Style
Clear, accessible writing using widely adopted Public Newspaper Style (Lakehouse) with structured sub-headings, fact boxes, case studies, infographics, and side quotes.
Formatting Guidelines
File Requirements
- Required Formats: MS Word (.docx) AND PDF
- Both formats must be submitted
- Ensure compatibility and readability
Font Specifications
- English Body Text: Times New Roman, 12pt
- Headings: Arial or Calibri
- Sinhala: Iskoola Pota (e.g., "ග්රාම සංවර්ධනය")
- Tamil: Bamini (e.g., "கிராம அபிவிருத்தி")
Images & Visuals
Format & Resolution
- Format: JPEG or PNG
- Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI
- Size: At least 1200 pixels on shorter side
Photo Credits
Each photo must include:
- Photographer's name
- Location
- Short caption (max. 30 words)
Image Rights
Important: Authors are responsible for securing image rights and permissions before submission.
Referencing Standards
Required Information
Writer/Author/Reporter must mention:
- Relevant Names
- Places
- Dates and Times
- Years
- Due credits where necessary
Citation Style
- If required: Follow APA citation style
- Include hyperlinks for digital version
- Reference Internet, HTTP, WWW sources
- Cite social media platforms appropriately
- Must adhere to intellectual property rights
Ethical & Editorial Policy
Critical Guidelines
- Articles must avoid political bias
- No defamatory remarks or content
- Must be culturally sensitive to all communities
- All submissions will be fact-checked and copy-edited
Board of Directors Authority
The Board of Directors reserves the right to:
- Accept articles for publication
- Reject submissions that don't meet standards
- Request revisions to improve quality
Submission and Publication Process
How to Submit
Email your articles to:
nsrd@uwu.ac.lk
Subject Line Format:
"Submission – Public Magazine (NSRD Rural Development Summit)"
Review Timeline
Authors will be notified of acceptance within 4–6 weeks of submission.
The review process ensures quality and relevance to rural development themes.
Important Dates
Opening for Article Submission
Start submitting your articles on rural development topics
Submission Deadline
Final date to submit articles for review
Acceptance Notice
Authors notified of acceptance status (4-6 weeks after submission)
Publication & Availability
Magazine available in both hard copy and electronic formats
Submission Checklist
Before You Submit
- ✓ Article is within word limit (500-2000 words)
- ✓ Submitted in both MS Word (.docx) and PDF formats
- ✓ Proper fonts used (Times New Roman 12pt for English)
- ✓ 1.5 line spacing with justified alignment
- ✓ Images are high quality (300 DPI minimum)
- ✓ All images include photographer credits and captions
- ✓ Image rights and permissions secured
- ✓ References and citations properly formatted
- ✓ Content is factual, neutral, and culturally sensitive
- ✓ Names, places, dates, and times are accurate
- ✓ Subject line formatted correctly in email
- ✓ Article focuses on rural development themes
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