About the Journal

RESEARCH INQUIRY is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that is multidisciplinary in scope and publishes and disseminates original research in a variety of academic disciplines. The journal facilitates the progress of knowledge by publishing research articles that have theoretical implications, methodological development, and practical applications within and across disciplines.

The Journal publishes articles in English and Hindi languages, which facilitates greater participation of scholars and upholds the level of academic quality, research integrity and scholarly communication. The multidisciplinary scope of RESEARCH INQUIRY facilitates intellectual exchange among researchers in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields.

Aim and Purpose

The chief aim of RESEARCH INQUIRY is to help make available authoritative and useful research that enriches academic scholarship and information exchange. The journal aims to bring together researchers, educators, scholars and professionals to present new findings, critical analyses, and innovative perspectives on the subject in an academic forum.

The journal welcomes contributions from a variety of fields, which facilitates discussion and cross-disciplinary understanding, and promotes the use of a variety of approaches and methodologies.

Scope of the Journal

RESEARCH INQUIRY encourages research papers from a variety of disciplines that fall within the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary studies. The journal welcomes research articles that are rigorous, methodologically sound, and relevant to current academic research.

Subject areas include, but are not limited to:

Humanities and Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • Philosophy
  • Drawing and Fine Arts
  • Music

Social Sciences and Education

  • Sociology
  • Education
  • Political Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration

Natural and Life Sciences

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry

The journal is also open to interdisciplinary research, wherein concepts, methods, and perspectives from other disciplines are used to tackle complex research questions.

Types of Manuscripts Published

RESEARCH INQUIRY welcomes all forms of academic writing, such as:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Short Communications
  • Book Reviews
  • Interdisciplinary Research Papers

All submissions must be original work and contribute to the body of knowledge.

Publication Frequency

The journal is released quarterly, offering frequent opportunities for researchers to present the latest research and discuss their views. Each issue will attempt to encompass a cross-section of disciplines and research methods consistent with the journal's mission to be multidisciplinary.

Publication Frequency

Manuscripts submitted are initially screened for suitability to the scope and publication needs of the journal. All manuscripts are then subjected to a peer review process, which is based on originality, academic value, method, presentation, and contribution to scholarship.

The Editor decides on the basis of the scholarly merit and adherence to the ethical or publishing standards. The journal promotes transparency, academic honesty and ethical research throughout the publication process.

Editorial and Peer Review Standards

RESEARCH INQUIRY expects authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to accepted standards of publication ethics. The journal seeks to ensure honest reporting of research, correct attribution of sources, responsible authorship, and avoidance of plagiarism, data fabrication, and other academic misconduct.

The integrity of the scholarly record is the rule for all editorial and publication work.

International Scholarly Engagement

The journal is open to researchers and scholars from universities, research institutions, professional organizations, and independent research communities. RESEARCH INQUIRY is published in both English and Hindi and adopts a multidisciplinary approach to reach a wider audience and encourage greater academic involvement and knowledge sharing within the scholarly community.

Submission of Manuscripts

Original and unpublished papers on the scope of the Journal are invited from research workers, academicians, practitioners, and scholars. Potential authors are advised to read the author guidelines and editorial policy of the journal before submitting to meet the editorial and formatting requirements.