We are pleased to inform you that the deadline for submission of manuscripts to the Journal of Development Practice [Volume 10], has been extended till 30^th August 2026.

New Submission Deadline: 30^th August 2026

Dear Academicians, Researchers, Scholars, and Practitioners,

We are pleased to announce the upcoming issue of The Journal of Development Practice [Volume 10], scheduled for publication in December 2026. We cordially invite original research Articles, Case Studies, Review Articles, Short Communications, and Book Reviews and any other thought pieces for consideration in the upcoming December 2026 issue. All submissions must be original and unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.

Submission Guidelines:

• Manuscript Length: 3,000–5,000 words (Excluding references)

• Referencing Style: APA 7th edition
• Language:           English

Important Dates:

• Last Date for Submission: 30^th June 2026
• Peer Review Notification: Within 3-4 weeks of submission
• Publication Date/Month:   December 2026

How to Submit:

• Manuscripts can be submitted through our online portal.

https://journals.dbuniversity.ac.in/ojs/index.php/jdp/author/

• First time users need to register with the following link.

https://journals.dbuniversity.ac.in/ojs/index.php/jdp/user/register

Managing Editor

We are pleased to inform you that the deadline for submission of manuscripts to the Journal of Development Practice has been extended. This decision has been taken in response to several requests from prospective contributors and to provide additional time for high-quality submissions.

New Submission Deadline: 14^th September 2025

All other guidelines and submission requirements remain unchanged.

Managing Editor

The Journal of Development Practice