महाराष्ट्र शासन
Established-1885
INSIGHT(I – Indian, N – Network for, S – Social Science, I – Interdisciplinary, G – Global, H – Humanities, T – Thoughts) is a reputed national, peer-reviewed and refereed online academic journal dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies. The journal provides an intellectually vibrant and inclusive platform for scholars, academicians, researchers, and professionals from across India and the world to publish their original, unpublished research. With a commitment to academic excellence and ethical publication practices, INSIGHT seeks to foster meaningful dialogue, encourage critical inquiry and contribute to contemporary theoretical and empirical debates.
The primary objective of the journal is to create a dynamic space for the exchange of knowledge that connects diverse academic disciplines and research traditions. By promoting innovative and integrative approaches, INSIGHT aims to bridge the gap between classical knowledge systems and modern research methodologies. The journal welcomes a wide range of scholarly contributions including research papers, review articles, theoretical explorations, case studies and critical essays that reflect methodological rigor, originality and relevance to present-day academic and social concerns.
The scope of INSIGHT is broad and interdisciplinary, covering significant areas of study within the humanities and social sciences. In the domain of history, the journal encourages research in Ancient Indian History, culture, and archaeology, as well as specialised fields such as epigraphy, numismatics, art and architectural history, heritage conservation, and museum studies. In political science and public administration, it promotes analytical studies on political theory, comparative politics, public policy, constitutional development, governance and administrative reforms. Contributions in sociology focusing on social institutions, social transformation, stratification, rural and urban dynamics and issues related to caste, class and community are also welcomed. In psychology, the journal supports studies in social and educational psychology, counselling, mental health and applied psychological research.
INSIGHT also provides space for research in music, including classical, folk and contemporary traditions, aesthetics, ethnomusicology, musicology and performance studies, thereby recognizing music as an important mode of cultural expression. In the field of philosophy and Indian Knowledge Systems, the journal encourages discussions on classical and modern philosophical traditions, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, logic and indigenous knowledge frameworks. Economics research that examines economic theory, development policies and livelihood patterns forms another important component. Studies related to home economics with special reference to resource management, nutrition, family studies and sustainable development are equally significant.
The journal promotes linguistic and literary studies in Marathi, Hindi, English, Pali–Prakrit and Sanskrit, along with research in linguistics, translation studies, literary criticism and comparative literature. It also welcomes scholarly work in Arabic, Persian and Urdu literature with an emphasis on textual analysis, historical writings, cultural interactions and cross-cultural literary traditions. By encouraging interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research, INSIGHT seeks to generate new perspectives that respond to contemporary academic and societal challenges.
Through its rigorous peer-review process and commitment to quality, INSIGHT aspires to emerge as a significant academic forum that nurtures young researchers, supports established scholars and contributes to the global body of knowledge while maintaining strong roots in Indian intellectual traditions.