About the Journal
International Journal of South Asian and Global South Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the study of literature, culture, critical thought, and interdisciplinary inquiry in South Asia and the wider Global South. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academicians, and independent scholars to engage with original, rigorous, and contemporary research in these fields.
Purpose and Mission
The journal aims to promote research that reflects the diversity, complexity, and intellectual richness of literary and cultural traditions across SAARC countries and other regions of the Global South. It encourages comparative perspectives, critical engagement, and interdisciplinary approaches that challenge dominant frameworks and expand the scope of academic inquiry.
Its mission is to foster meaningful scholarship that broadens knowledge, amplifies marginalized voices, and contributes to new directions in literary and cultural studies.
Academic Focus
The journal welcomes scholarly work that contributes to the understanding of regional and global literary contexts, including but not limited to:
- South Asian literature and SAARC literary traditions.
- Global South literature and cultural studies.
- Postcolonial and decolonial theory.
- Cultural narratives and social discourse.
- Translation studies and linguistics.
- Identity, representation, and discourse analysis.
- Comparative and transnational literary studies.
All submissions must be academically sound, research-based, and grounded in clear critical inquiry.
Publishing Standards
The journal follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, credibility, and originality of published work. Each manuscript is evaluated by subject experts according to scholarly merit, relevance, methodology, and contribution to the field.
The journal is committed to ethical publishing practices, transparency in editorial decisions, and proper citation standards.
Editorial Approach
The editorial board comprises experienced scholars and researchers with expertise in literature, cultural studies, and related disciplines. The board is responsible for maintaining academic quality, reviewing submissions, and guiding the publication process with fairness and scholarly integrity.
The journal values clarity, relevance, originality, and intellectual contribution in every published article.
Contribution to the Academic Community
The journal serves as a valuable resource for researchers, teachers, and students by supporting the publication of well-developed studies and encouraging dialogue across disciplines, regions, and academic traditions.
By foregrounding South Asian and Global South perspectives, it seeks to make academic discourse more inclusive, representative, and globally engaged.
Accessibility and Reach
Designed for an international academic readership, the journal aims to make scholarship accessible across borders and institutional contexts. It supports the circulation of research, the exchange of ideas, and the visibility of scholarship emerging from South Asia and the Global South in the global academic space.
