Georgian Education Mine (GEM)

About

GEM (Georgian Education Mine), a scholarly initiative of St. George's College Aruvithura, is an interdisciplinary, international, and peer-reviewed open access journal (ISSN 2393-9850). It maintains a regular publication schedule and is hosted on a secure, institutionally backed domain.

Each submission undergoes a transparent single-blind peer-review process. The journal is committed to research integrity, academic rigor, and free dissemination of knowledge without any publication fee. Past issues are archived for perpetual access. GEM aims to contribute meaningfully to research across disciplines with a special focus on social sciences and linguistics.

Scope

GEM Journal is an interdisciplinary platform that welcomes scholarly contributions from diverse fields. Our aim is to foster intellectual dialogue and innovation by bringing together research from various disciplines. We believe that knowledge is interconnected, and our journal reflects this belief. We encourage authors to submit original research, review articles and short communications.

Current Issue

Volume 4, Issue 1

Paper Submission Instructions

We welcome your contributions to the GEM Journal. Submissions can be in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format. Please ensure that the document is formatted correctly and is readable. The paper should be original work and must not be previously published. The paper should be written in English, with clear and concise language. All figures and tables should be included in the document at the appropriate points. References should be cited in the text and listed at the end using APA format.

Please email your paper to gem@sgcaruvithura.ac.in with the title of the paper, names and affiliations of all authors, and the contact details for the corresponding author.

GEM Journal does not charge any publication fee. All accepted papers will be published free of charge.

Plagiarism Policy

At GEM Journal, we are committed to publishing original and high-quality research. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection tools. If a paper is found to contain plagiarized content, it will be rejected immediately. Authors must ensure proper citation of all sources and maintain academic integrity. For any queries, feel free to contact us.

Review Process

GEM Journal follows a Single-Blind Review process. Manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team for scope, originality, and quality. Suitable manuscripts are forwarded to reviewers, whose identities remain anonymous to authors. Final publication decisions are based on reviewer feedback and editorial judgment.

Research Ethics and AI Policy

Authors must adhere to ethical standards including full disclosure of conflicts of interest, proper citation of sources, and avoidance of plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are checked for similarity using plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts exceeding 10% similarity index (excluding references) may be rejected.

GEM Journal acknowledges the use of AI tools in research but discourages their use for writing substantial parts of manuscripts. If used, authors must disclose the nature and extent of AI assistance in a separate note at the end of the manuscript.

Archival Policy

GEM Journal maintains a publicly accessible digital archive of all past issues on its official website. All published articles are preserved in PDF format and organized issue-wise in the Archives section. In addition, institutional copies are retained within the college library and digital repository. We plan to integrate LOCKSS and institutional repositories for long-term preservation.

Publisher

The GEM Journal is published by St. George's College Aruvithura. The college is dedicated to fostering intellectual growth, promoting interdisciplinary research, and contributing to societal development. GEM Journal reflects the college's mission to inspire and advance global academic collaboration.