Journal of Studies in South Asia; a double-blind, peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal dedicated to advancing original and critical scholarship on South Asia in both its historical and contemporary dimensions. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for dialogue among scholars and researchers working across diverse fields, including history, archaeology, art history, literature, cultural studies, society, politics, economics and related disciplines. By fostering comparative, cross-disciplinary and transregional perspectives, JSSA seeks to contribute to a deeper and more nuanced understanding of South Asia within both regional and global contexts.
JSSA aims to:
- Encourage original research that critically engages with the cultural, historical and social complexities of South Asia.
- Promote comparative, cross-disciplinary and cross-regional approaches to the study of South Asian societies, past and present.
- Support emerging and established scholars in disseminating their research to an international academic audience.
- Facilitate academic discourse that bridges the humanities and social sciences for a holistic understanding of South Asian studies.
The journal welcomes contributions in the form of research articles, review essays and book reviews that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies: Exploration of South Asia’s past, material remains and heritage practices, including new archaeological findings and heritage conservation debates.
- Art History, Visual and Material Culture: Studies on sculpture, painting, architecture, epigraphy, manuscripts, iconography, crafts and visual traditions of South Asia.
- Religion, Philosophy and Intellectual Traditions: Analyses of textual traditions, religious practices and philosophical discourses across Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Islamic, Christian, Sikh and other
traditions of South Asia. - Society, Culture and Politics: Research on social change, identity, gender, caste, migration and contemporary political and cultural issues.
- Economic History, Development and Policy Studies: Historical and modern perspectives on trade, economy, development policies and their impact on South Asian societies.
- Regional, Transregional and Diaspora Studies: Work highlighting South Asia’s global connections, including diaspora, cross-cultural interactions and comparative studies with other regions.
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