INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCE ISSN:(Online) has been started in the year 2026.

The INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCE is a peer-reviewed multi disciplinary academic journal published by Dravidian Publication, based in Tumakuru, Karnataka. Dravidian Publication is committed to promoting high-quality research and fostering academic excellence across various disciplines, with a special focus on commerce, management, and social sciences.

Frequency of the Journal:    Quarterly

                                                Jan-March                  Issue 1

                                                April-June                   Issue 2

                                                July-September          Issue 3

                                                October-December    Issue 4

Format of Publication: Online-E –Journal

Subject: Sociology, Political Science, History, Economics, Anthropology, Public Administration, Gender studies, Population studies and Library Science, Yoga

Language: English

Aim:

The INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCE is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering scholarly dialogue in the fields of understanding of society, culture, governance, and development. It seeks to provide an inclusive academic platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to engage with contemporary issues across the social sciences. The journal aspires to foster critical thinking, encourage methodological diversity, and promote dialogue between disciplines such as Sociology, Political Science, History, Economics, Anthropology, Public Administration, Gender Studies, and Population Studies.

The journal aims to:

• Support original and impactful research that contributes to theoretical and empirical knowledge.

• Encourage cross-disciplinary approaches to complex social problems.

• Bridge the gap between academic research and policy/action through evidence-based insights.

• Provide space for emerging and established scholars to share innovative ideas, debates, and perspectives.

• Promote a deeper understanding of social realities at local, national, and global levels.

Through these aims, the journal strives to nurture a vibrant intellectual community committed to advancing social science research and contributing to informed social transformation.

Scope:

The journal provides a rigorous, interdisciplinary platform for high-quality scholarship across the social sciences and allied fields. It welcomes empirical, theoretical, comparative, and policy-oriented research that deepens understanding of society, culture, governance, and development. The journal encourages innovative methodologies, critical perspectives, and cross-disciplinary dialogue.

1. Sociology

The journal publishes research on social structures, institutions, inequalities, culture, communities, social change, digital society, labour, health, education, environment, social policy, and emerging sociological debates using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.

2. Political Science

Submissions may include studies on political theory, governance, public policy, electoral politics, political behaviour, comparative politics, international relations, federalism, political economy, and democratic processes.

3. History

The journal invites work on ancient, medieval, and modern history; regional histories; social and cultural histories; historiography; archival research; oral histories; and interdisciplinary historical analyses connecting past and present.

4. Economics

Research on micro- and macroeconomic issues, development economics, labour markets, agriculture, finance, public economics, trade, sustainability, digital economies, and quantitative economic analysis are welcomed.

5. Anthropology

The journal covers socio-cultural anthropology, ethnography, kinship, belief systems, material culture, indigenous knowledge, migration, food systems, medical anthropology, and contemporary anthropological concerns.

6. Public Administration

The journal publishes studies on administrative theory, public management, governance reforms, e-governance, public service delivery, ethics, decentralization, bureaucratic behaviour, policy implementation, and institutional performance.

7. Gender Studies

Areas include gender inequalities, feminist theory, sexuality studies, gender and work, gender-based violence, health and wellbeing, representation in media and politics, LGBTQ+ studies, and intersectional perspectives.

8. Population Studies

The journal welcomes demographic research on fertility, mortality, migration, family planning, ageing, health transitions, urbanization, census and survey analysis, population policies, and socio-demographic trends.

9. Library Science and Yoga

The journal integrates traditional and modern perspectives by publishing research on library science, information management, knowledge organization, and digital innovations. It also covers interdisciplinary studies on yoga, wellness education, mind–body practices, and their applications in learning environments and community development.

The Indian Journal of Research in Social Science seeks to encourage research that bridges theory and practice, supports sustainable development, and provides practical solutions for communities. It particularly promotes interdisciplinary research that connects Sociology, Economics, Political Science History etc.