q It is an open-access, peer-reviewed, referred quarterly journal with the primary goal to create a forum for worldwide scholars to exchange ideas. The journal publishes research papers in the fields of humanities and social science such as anthropology, business studies, communication studies, cross-cultural studies, development studies, economics, education, industrial relations, international relations, law, media studies, political science, population studies, psychology, public administration, sociology, social welfare, women studies and so on.

Publications include original works, reviews, conceptual frameworks, analytical and simulation models, case studies, and empirical research.

The publication is offered in both print and online editions.

The last date of submission of paper for respective issues is as follows:

Issue	Last date of Submission
March	28 February
June	30 May
September	30 July
December	30 November

Procedures for editing

Peer review with a double-blinding system

A double-blind peer review process was used for this publication. This means that during peer review, the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers.

• Names of authors, affiliations, and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the original text and any associated files (such as supplemental material figures).
• A separate Title Page should be submitted, with the title, author names, affiliations, and the relevant author's contact information. This page should also include any acknowledgements, disclosures, or financing information;
• Authors should avoid referring their own work in such a way that their identity is revealed.