Shabdarth

Journal of Religion and Philosophy

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Journal overview

Religion and Cultural Studies: Examining the core question of religious studies and evolution of religious identity, colonial impact on cultural traditions, and postcolonial theory.

Philosophy: This journal focuses on original research in Indian and Western philosophy, exploring fundamental questions related to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and logic. It encourages diverse methodologies, including analytical, continental, and classical Indian philosophical approaches, aiming to address core issues of existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality.

Intersubjective Transparencies: Bridging epistemic divides across religious and secular philosophies, particularly through the lens of Gurmukhi and Punjabi intellectual traditions.

Sikh Philosophy and Shabad: Exploring the metaphysical and ontological implications of Shabad philosophy in Sikhism, particularly its role in the Naam tradition.

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Editors:

Sukhwinder Singh, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Amandeep Singh, Naad Pargaas, USA

Assistant Editors:

Heera Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala

Jaswinder Singh, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Lakhvir Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Book Review Editors:

Varun Wighmal, St. Joseph’s University, Bangalore

Gurdial Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala

Jaipreet Kaur, Punjabi University, Patiala

Editorial Board:

Deepinderjeet Kaur Randhawa, Khalsa College, Patiala

Asha Maudgil, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Jatinder Sharma, Punjabi University, Patiala

Kanwarpal Singh, Cambridge University, UK

Jaswinder Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala

Harpal Singh, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal

Consulting Editors:

Himat Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala

Maninder Nath Thakur, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Surinder Singh Jodhka, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Advisory Board:

Jaspal Singh, Former Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala

Rajesh Sharma, Punjabi University, Patiala

Rajbir Singh Judge, California State University, USA

Harpreet Singh, Harvard University, USA

Puninder Singh, University of Michigan, USA

Gurwinder Singh, Chandigarh University, Mohali

Kulwinder Singh, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

Amandeep Singh, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

Managing Editors:

Gurchetan Singh, Naad Pargaas Sri Amritsar, Punjab

Gurdeep Singh, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal

Patrons:

We invite you to become esteemed patrons of our journal, supporting the advancement of thought and scholarship in religion and philosophy.

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission portal.
Authors are required to remove all identifying information from the manuscript and upload a separate title page with author details.
Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

Manuscript Format

Language: Submissions are accepted in English or Punjabi.
Word Limit: Manuscripts should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words, including end notes and references.
Font: Use Times New Roman (12 pt) for English manuscripts, and Unicode (10 pt) for Punjabi manuscripts.
Spacing: Double-spaced for the main body of the text. Single-spacing for end notes.
Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.

Peer Review Process

All submissions will go through a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and scholarly rigor.
Reviewers will be assigned based on their expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area.
Authors must not reveal their identity within the manuscript, nor should reviewers disclose their identities to the authors.

Authorship and Contributions

All authors listed in the manuscript must have made substantial contributions to the research.
Changes to authorship (addition or removal) are only permitted before the acceptance of the manuscript with written consent from all involved authors.

Plagiarism

The journal follows strict policies against plagiarism, including self-plagiarism. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection tools.
Authors must ensure that the work is original and properly referenced, with a clear acknowledgment of all sources and influences.

Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors must transfer copyright to the journal for distribution and reproduction purposes.
The journal grants readers open access under a Creative Commons License, permitting the sharing of research while maintaining authorial credit.

Publication Charges

There are no article submission fees.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of results.
Reviewers should also disclose conflicts and recuse themselves if necessary.

Revisions and Appeals

Authors will be given an opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.
Appeals to editorial decisions are allowed, but authors must provide a detailed justification for their request.