Journals

  • Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (SH&SS)

    Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (SH&SS) is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed, double-blind, interdisciplinary journal published by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, with its first issue rolling out in 1994. The Journal was conceived along with the inception of the Inter-University Center to fill in for the much needed platform that promoted theoretical thinking and conceptual clarifications. The Journal engages, on a conceptual plane, with issues relating to our understanding of man, civilization, culture, and society. It takes this concern as both its regulative, as well as constitutive, maxim.


    Abstracting and Indexing Information: SH&SS is now indexed in Google Scholar and UGC-CARE


    Language: Manuscripts (only in English) should use British spelling and typographical conventions


    Article processing charges: There is no publication fee


    Starting Year: 1994


    Subject Coverage: Humanities and Social Sciences (man, civilization, culture, and society)


    Theme for the Winter issue of SHSS: “Universal Human Values”


    Universal human values are at the heart of cultures and societies. These core principles or beliefs are the very basis on which stand the pillars of morals and ethics which guide people and help them to distinguish between what is right or wrong, good or bad. It is therefore essential to seamlessly assimilate these values into education, our personal and professional lives as well as in public discourse. It is these values which form our character and personality and decide not only what we do but who we are as well, and are thus the lens through which we view ourselves and the world around us.


    The areas which might be fruitfully explored within this framework could be, but not restricted to:


    - Psychological well-being


    - Reflection in language, literature and the arts


    - Folk-lore and oral traditions


    - Ancient scriptures


    - Effects on the social and economic aspects of society


    - Political and management practices


    - Equality and social justice


    - Global citizenship and responsibility Contributors may send in their submissions on or before November 30, 2024 to shss@iias.ac.in and mention “Universal Human Values” in the subject of the email. Before submitting the manuscript, it would be advisable to go through the guidelines for authors as well as the paper review and anti-plagiarism policy available on the Institute’s website. Please note that no publication fee is charged. Contributors are also requested to wait for three months before sending in enquiries regarding acceptance/consideration of submissions.

  • Summerhill: IIAS Review

    Started in the year 1994, Summerhill: IIAS Review is a bi-annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. The journal is dedicated to promoting high standards in the dissemination of research findings in the field of inter-/ multidisciplinary studies covering a wide range of themes in Arts, Social Science and Humanities, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Arts, Philosophy, Law, Education, Commerce and Management, Physical Education, Library Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication, Applied Sciences, etc.


    Through an intellectual platform for intellectuals, Summerhill: IIAS Review aims to promote the publication of research outcomes with an insightful approach to address societal matters and contemporary issues in inter-/ multidisciplinary studies. The aim of bringing out this journal is to maintain high-quality publications on innovative and interesting content with practical application that leads to the theoretical development of inter-/ multi-disciplinary research. 


    Abstracting and Indexing Information: Summerhill: IIAS Review is now indexed in Google Scholar 


    Language: English


    Article processing charges: There is no publication/ processing fee


    Publication Frequency: Bi-annual


    Starting Year: 1994


    Subject Coverage: Inter-/ multidisciplinary studies