Kothanak: An International Journal on Social Sciences and Humanities
Kothanak invites original, unpublished research manuscripts in the following disciplines:
Manuscripts must be in English, Bengali, Hindi, or Sanskrit and follow our formatting standards.
Research articles should be 3,500–5,000 words (excluding abstract and references).
Include a 250-word abstract (in English), 8–10 keywords, and a 60–100-word author biography.
Bengali Language & Literature, Hindi Language & Literature, Sanskrit Language & Literature, History, Philosophy
PAIDLCK (Based on MLA 6th)
Sociology, Political Science, Education, Economics, Commerce, Management, Geography
APA 7th
English Language & Literature, Popular Culture
MLA 9th
The journal Kothanak welcomes original, unpublished research papers, critical essays, and interdisciplinary explorations from scholars, researchers, and practitioners across the Humanities and Social Sciences. We invite contributions engaging with the following broad clusters of disciplines and thematic areas:
1. Languages, Literatures, and Comparative Studies
Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit Language & Literature
Comparative Literature, Translation Studies, Linguistics
2. History, Culture, and Heritage Studies
History and Heritage Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology
Folk Culture, Heritage Conservation, Museum Studies
3. Society, Politics, and Development
Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Work
Development Studies, International Relations, Dalit Studies
Women's and Gender Studies, Human Rights Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies
4. Philosophy, Education, and Psychology
Philosophy, Ethics, Education, Cognitive Science, Psychology
5. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture
Popular Culture, Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies
Film and Theatre Studies, Cultural Studies
6. Space, Environment, and Earth Studies
Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Climate Studies
Urban and Rural Studies
7. Economy, Information, and Quantitative Research
Economics, Statistics, Commerce & Business Administration
Demography and Population Studies, Data Science for Social Research
Library & Information Science, Information and Communication Technology
8. Arts, Aesthetics, and Creative Practices
Cinema, Theatre, Vocal & Instrumental Music, Performing Arts
Visual and Fine Arts (Painting & Sculpture), Photography, Cartoon, Animation & Graphics
Television, Webzines, Blogs & Social Media
Culinary Culture, Fashion Studies
9. Sports and Society
Sports Studies, Sports and Culture, Socio-political aspects of Sports
10. Interdisciplinary Horizons
We especially encourage submissions that traverse disciplinary boundaries, engage with contemporary debates, or open new perspectives within the Humanities and Social Sciences.
All submissions undergo initial editorial screening and double-blind peer review by qualified experts in the relevant field to ensure the highest quality of published research.
Download and submit the signed declaration form with your manuscript
Please upload your manuscript (DOC format) via our online submission portal. Ensure all required documents are included.
Rolling submissions are accepted year-round. Early submission is encouraged to ensure timely review and publication.
• Review Period: 4-6 weeks
• Publication: Within 7 days of acceptance
Free global access to your research with maximum visibility and impact.
Each article receives a unique DOI for permanent identification and citation.
Link your ORCID iD for enhanced academic profile and recognition.
For submission queries and editorial support, contact: editor@kothanak.in
For general inquiries: info@kothanak.in
We look forward to your valuable contributions to academic discourse!
Publication Fee: INR 1,000 (affordable and transparent pricing)
Review Timeline: Initial review within 72 hours of submission
Languages Supported: English, Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit with Unicode support
