Call for Papers by HPNLU Journal of Social Sciences [Volume 1]
About HPNLU
Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla is an Indian public law school and a National Law University located at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is the 20th National Law University established in India. NLU Shimla is governed by High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
About the Opportunity
The HPNLU Journal of Social Sciences, Shimla, is launching its maiden issue (Volume 1). The journal is for multidisciplinary authorship, research and readership which focus on the real-world research. The Journal accepts works and researches from diverse areas of life.
It welcomes theoretical, methodological, quantitative and qualitative ideas from all the areas under the realm of Social Sciences. The Journal aims to promote an evocative platform for the latest but relevant emerging research and learning in different arenas of academia and research.
Themes and sub-themes
The Journal accepts works and researches from diverse areas of life which include Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Language, Economics, Psychology, Criminology, Linguistics, Cultural Studies,
Gender Studies, Diaspora, Migration Studies, Race and Ethics, religion and more.
Categories for submission
Contribution may be made in the form of Research Papers / Article, Notes & Comments and Book Review. The contribution, in given category, should be comprehensive and in-depth analysis of contemporary social, political, economic issues.
The following word limits should be observed:
ARTICLES (6000-10000 words)
ESSAYS AND COMMENTS (4000-6000 words)
Book Review (3000-4000words) (Contribution under this Category is required to be made along with the new hard copy of the Book).
Submission Guidelines
Theme: There is no specific or particular theme(s) or topic(s) for the Volume. All submissions, relating to anthropology, history, political Science, Sociology, Language, Economics, Psychology, Criminology, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Diaspora, Migration Studies, Race and Ethics, religion and more are welcome.
Submission in electronic form: All contributions have to be submitted in electronic form. The manuscript should be typed in MS Office double spaced, with a left margin of one and half inches, and sent to jss@hpnlu.ac.in
Abstract: Abstract of the paper in 250-300 words should be sent along with the electronic submissions.
Covering Letter: Author(s) must send a covering letter mentioning the title of the paper, name, designation, and details of the author(s) as well as institutional affiliation. The author(s) are compulsorily required to make a solemn declaration about the originality of the manuscript and that the same has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
Communication of Acceptance: The decision on the acceptance of the paper for publication will be that of the Editorial Board, which shall be final. The communication shall be made electronically. The Editorial Board reserves the right of publication and a manuscript may be rejected from publication in the final stage(s).
Formatting guidelines
Citation: For citation and references, follow the latest edition of APA/ Chicago/ MLA Style
Lengthy Quotations discouraged: Author(s) should avoid long quotations and keep it at minimum wherever necessary with full and proper acknowledgement.
The citations must mention the page(s) of the source.
Websites: Only authoritative and authentic websites may be cited. References to internet sources, such as Wikipedia, blogs, commercial websites, etc., are not acceptable.
How to submit?
Interested candidates are required to submit their papers to jss.hpnlu.ac.in.
Important dates
The last date of submission is October 20, 2023.
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