About the Journal

International Journal of South Asian and Global South Studies

The International Journal of South Asian and Global South Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the study of literature, culture, thinking and critical in South Asia and the wider Global South. It offers a more organised platform where researchers, scholars and academicians publish and interact with top-notch research in these areas.

Purpose and Mission

The journal seeks to encourage academic studies which capture the diversity and complexity of literary and cultural traditions in SAARC countries and other parts of the Global South. It promotes critical thinking, comparative approaches and interdisciplinaryism.

Its essence is to encourage purposeful academic input to widen knowledge, discard current models, and raise unheard-of voices.

Academic Focus

The journal focuses on the aspects that lead to the enhancement of the knowledge of the regional and global literary contexts, such as:

• South Asian Literature South Asian and SAARC literature.
• Global South literature.
• Postcolonial theory Decolonial theory.
• Narratives of culture and sociality.
• Translation and linguistics.
• Identity, representation and discourse.

Any published work must be academically consistent and should provide clear and research-based information.

Publishing Standards

The journal has a rigorous peer review procedure to maintain the quality and reliability of all the published work. Subject experts are used to review each submission using a double-blind system.

We follow the accepted academic publication practices, transparency, ethical standards and requirements to cite.

Editorial Approach

The editorial board consists of well-trained academics and researchers who have a background in literature and cultural studies. The team will ensure the quality of the academic work, examine submissions, and influence the publication procedure.

In all articles published, the journal values clarity, relevancy and scholarly value.

Contribution to the Academic Community

The journal is an effective source for researchers, educators, and students. It promotes continued scholarly efforts by availing well-revised studies and stimulating intellectual dialogue across fields and geographies.

The journal will help to balance and make the academic discourse more inclusive by emphasising South Asian and Global South approaches.

Accessibility and Reach

The journal is made to be accessible to a worldwide academic community. It encourages the distribution of research across borders and helps to increase the visibility and academic activity.