Panjab University Research Journal (Arts) earlier known as Panjab University Research Bulletin (Arts), PURJA is the mother journal of Panjab University, Chandigarh (India) Started in early 1950s, it is a bi-annual refereed journal of international repute and publishes research papers/articles/ reviews/survey papers duly assessed and reviewed by a panel of experts. It is devoted to the publication of original research papers/articles/reviews of a very high standard in various disciplines of humanities, languages and arts. One of the objectives of this journal is to create a forum for the dissemination and exchange of ideas among the scholars within the country and outside. Though the journal primarily focuses on theoretical issues of wide contemporary relevance, it also announces special issues drawing attention toward well-defined thematic areas in humanities, languages and arts in general. The journal seeks to propagate and stimulate philosophical, critical and interpretative dialogue across the national and international frontiers. For this reason, we look forward to receiving contributions from scholars working in diverse areas covered broadly under the disciplines of humanities, languages and arts.

Guidelines for submission of Research Papers for publication in Panjab University Research Journal (Arts)

The research paper should embody the results of original research and give ample evidence of scholarship, which should be creative, independent in character and fundamental in nature. The research paper should be neatly typed, double spaced with broad margin on sunlit bond paper and submitted in duplicate along with one soft copy and an abstract of the paper in about 100-150 words. All notes and references should come at the end of the paper. The research paper should preferably be between 3000 to 5000 words. .The format should be in accordance with the latest APA seventh edition. Sample entry for orks cited: Books: Elder, Stuart. (1997).The Birth of Territory. The University of Chicago Press. Articles:Bhatia. B and Dreze. J. (2006) Employment Guarantee in Jharkhand: Grand Realities. Economic & Political Weekly, 41, pp 319-202. Graphs, Tables and Charts in MS Office(Word /Excel format-Black and White) or equivalent format are preferred. Fonts for special characters also be provided. A short biographical sketch in duplicate should accompany the paper. The author must give an undertaking that the paper has not been published wholly or partly, in any other journal, and that it has not been submitted to any other journal for consideration or publication. All articles submitted for publication shall be used subject to the positive reports from neutral and objective experts in relevant fields of specialization. Only in case of rejection shall the reports of the experts be made available to the contributors. Research papers not found suitable shall not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. With regard to the acceptance or rejection of the research papers, the decision of the editorial board shall be final and binding. In this regard, the editorial board shall not entertain any correspondence from the contributors. Copyright of the articles published in this journal rests solely with the Panjab University Research Journal (Arts). Ten reprints of each article and one copy of the issue in which it is published shall be sent free of cost to each contributor. Additional copies of the journal shall be supplied at the usual rates, plus the necessary postal charges. Annual subscription is offered at a flat rate of Rs. 500/- (£ 40 or $ 80 US). However, a single copy of the current issue or back issues may be obtained for Rs. 200/-. All these rates are exclusive of the postal charges. Subscriptions may be sent only in form of a Bank Draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh. No other form of transaction is acceptable. The contributors may send all their articles / reviews/research papers directly to: Editor-in-Chief, Panjab University Research Journal (Arts), Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014 (India). They may also be e-mailed to purja@pu.ac.in

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