About Beyond the Mainstream: Studying North-East India
Beyond the Mainstream: Studying North-East India is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed annual research journal published by Dakshin Kamrup Girls’ College, Mirza, Kamrup, Assam, India. Dedicated to the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, the journal provides an academic platform for researchers, academicians, teachers, and scholars to publish original research, exchange ideas, and engage in critical discussions on diverse historical, cultural, social, political, economic, and developmental issues.
The journal aims to promote interdisciplinary scholarship, critical inquiry, and inclusive academic dialogue, with particular emphasis on North-East India. It encourages research that explores regional experiences, indigenous knowledge systems, cultural diversity, social transformation, and the perspectives of marginalized and underrepresented communities.
The inaugural edition will be published in 2026, focuses on the theme “Gender, Environment and Sustainable Development in North-East India.” It examines the interrelationships between gender, environmental challenges, indigenous knowledge, livelihoods, and sustainable development, highlighting issues of social justice, environmental awareness, and inclusive development.
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and interdisciplinary scholarly contributions relevant to the Humanities and Social Sciences. All submissions are subject to editorial assessment and the journal’s established peer-review procedures.
Areas of Publication
The journal welcomes scholarly contributions in History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Education, Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, Cultural Studies, Language and Literature, Tribal Studies, Development Studies, and other interdisciplinary areas within the Humanities and Social Sciences, with particular emphasis on North-East India.
Journal Particulars
Journal Title: Beyond the Mainstream: Studying North-East India
Theme: Gender, Environment and Sustainable Development
Publisher: Dakshin Kamrup Girls’ College, Mirza, Kamrup, Assam, India
Year of First Publication: 2026
Frequency of Publication: Annual
Nature of Publication: Multidisciplinary
Subject Coverage: Humanities and Social Sciences
Language of Publication: English
Publication Format: Print
ISSN: To be updated upon official assignment
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished manuscripts relevant to the journal’s scope and thematic interests. Manuscripts should be written in clear academic English and follow the prescribed author guidelines, including APA referencing style.
Abstract Length: Up to 300 words
Article Length: 2,500–5,000 words
Referencing Style: APA Style
Submission Email: editor.thecurve@gmail.com
Plagiarism and Similarity Check
All manuscripts will be subjected to a plagiarism and similarity check using appropriate plagiarism-detection software before publication. The journal is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and ethical research practices. Manuscripts containing unacceptable levels of similarity or evidence of plagiarism will be evaluated in accordance with the journal’s publication ethics policy and may be returned for revision or rejected.
Review Process
Beyond the Mainstream: Studying North-East India follows a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two subject specialists to assess its originality, scholarly merit, methodological rigour, and relevance to the journal’s scope. The final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript rests with the Chief Editor, based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the journal’s editorial standards.