Why Sabrang

Sabrang Research Journal aims to provide researchers with a serious, accessible, and transparent platform for publishing scholarly work in Urdu and related areas of the humanities and social sciences.

1. Independent Scholarly Platform

Sabrang Research Journal is an independent academic publication dedicated to encouraging original research and critical scholarship.

The journal is not affiliated with or published by any university or government institution. Editorial decisions are based on the academic quality and relevance of submitted manuscripts.

2. Peer-Reviewed Research

Research articles submitted to the journal are evaluated through an editorial screening and peer-review process.

The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential during the review.

3. Open Access

Sabrang Research Journal is committed to making published research accessible to readers.

Published articles are made available online through the journal website, allowing researchers, teachers, students, and other readers to access scholarly work without unnecessary barriers.

Any future changes to access or publication charges will be clearly communicated on the journal website.

4. Focus on Urdu and Related Humanities

The journal primarily focuses on Urdu language, literature, criticism, linguistics, translation, comparative literature, cultural studies, and related areas of the humanities and social sciences.

The journal particularly welcomes research that contributes new perspectives, interpretations, sources, or approaches to the study of Urdu and South Asian literary and cultural traditions.

5. Transparent Editorial Process

Sabrang Research Journal aims to maintain a clear and transparent publication process.

Submitted manuscripts pass through an initial editorial assessment before being considered for peer review. Authors are informed about significant editorial decisions and may contact the editorial office regarding the status of their submissions.

The journal also maintains policies concerning peer review, plagiarism, publication ethics, conflicts of interest, corrections, and retractions.

6. Academic Integrity

The journal places strong emphasis on originality and responsible research practices.

Manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism and inappropriate text similarity before publication. The journal does not consider a similarity percentage alone to be proof of plagiarism; the nature and context of the similarity are also examined.

Cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct may result in appropriate editorial action.

7. Opportunity for Researchers

Sabrang Research Journal welcomes contributions from researchers at different stages of their academic careers, provided that the submitted work meets the journal's academic and editorial standards.

The journal does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, institutional affiliation, seniority, or other irrelevant personal characteristics.

Selection is based on the scholarly quality, originality, relevance, and contribution of the manuscript.

8. Regular Publication

Sabrang Research Journal is published twice a year, with issues scheduled for:

  • June

  • December

The journal may also publish special or thematic issues when considered appropriate by the editorial team.

9. Digital Accessibility and Preservation

The journal is committed to maintaining a reliable digital record of its published research.

Published articles and issue information are preserved through the journal's online archive. As the journal develops, it may also participate in appropriate digital preservation, indexing, metadata, and scholarly repository services.

Such services will only be identified on the website after they have actually been established.

10. Ethical and Responsible Publishing

Sabrang Research Journal follows recognized principles of responsible scholarly publishing, including relevant principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applicable academic integrity standards in India.

The journal maintains separate policies covering:

  • Publication Ethics;

  • Peer Review;

  • Plagiarism;

  • Copyright and Licensing;

  • Authorship;

  • Conflict of Interest;

  • Corrections and Retractions; and

  • Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence.

11. Continuous Development

Sabrang Research Journal is a developing scholarly publication and aims to improve its editorial standards, digital infrastructure, peer-review practices, indexing, archiving, and accessibility over time.

Any accreditation, indexing, registration, or scholarly service will be announced only after it has been formally obtained or established.

Sabrang Research Journal
An Independent Peer-Reviewed Research Journal
Frequency: Biannual
Country: India