Quest
A Journal of the Social Sciences
A peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal of UGC-MMTTC, Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand that is published both in English and Hindi.
QUEST – A Journal of the Social Sciences is a biannual, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary research journal, established in 2007 under the visionary aegis of the University Grants Commission – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (UGC-MMTTC), formerly known as the UGC-Academic Staff College and UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), at Kumaun University, Nainital. The journal was founded to give substantive and enduring shape to the Centre’s commitment to academic excellence, pedagogical innovation, and the promotion of high-impact research in the realm of higher education.
Over the past decade and a half, QUEST has evolved into a distinguished platform for the dissemination of original scholarship and critical inquiry. Anchored in the principles of academic rigour and intellectual diversity, the journal seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, constructive debate, and the exchange of transformative ideas among academicians, researchers, and thought leaders from across the social science disciplines.
Recognizing India’s rich multilingual academic tradition, QUEST is published in both English and Hindi, thereby creating an inclusive space for scholars from varied linguistic and regional backgrounds. The journal upholds a stringent double-blind peer review process, ensuring that only the most scholarly, original, and impactful contributions—including research papers, review articles, and book reviews—are selected for publication.
QUEST is indexed and abstracted in several prestigious databases and academic repositories including:
The journal is available online at www.indianjournals.com, significantly enhancing its global accessibility and visibility within academic circles. Submissions can also be made directly through the journal’s dedicated platform at https://journalquest.in.
We extend a warm invitation to academicians, researchers, and policy scholars to contribute their original and unpublished work to QUEST, and join us in our shared pursuit of scholarly excellence, inclusive knowledge production, and the advancement of the social sciences in the national and international arenas.
Why Quest Journal?
Peer Reviewed
Publishes research articles reviewed by experts in the field to ensure accuracy, quality, and credibility before publication.
Refereed
Publishes research articles using a formal review process by independent referees (experts) before publication.
Indexed
Journal that is listed in a recognized database or indexing service, indicating its credibility, quality, and academic impact.
Inte-Disciplinary
Publishes research articles of the social science and humanities that combines knowledge from multiple academic disciplines.
Bilingual
Publishes research articles in Hindi and English, allowing wider accessibility and readership across linguistic communities.
Print & Online
Quest is published in both print and online formats, ensuring wider accessibility. The online version is available at IndianJournals.com.
