VEDIC - VEDANTIC STUDIES & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NEW DELHI

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CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY, NEW DELHI

Journal Information

Editorial details, submissions, volumes & publications

About

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Editorial Board

Patron / Chief Patron

Role & Purpose
Provides overall academic vision, ethical guidance, and institutional support to the journal.

  • Mahamahopadhyaya A. Haridas Bhatt, Senior Professor
  • Prof. Ramesh Kumar Pandey

Responsibilities

  • Uphold the academic ethos and credibility of the journal
  • Advise on long-term scholarly direction
  • No involvement in routine editorial decisions (to avoid conflict of interest)
Editor-in-Chief

Position: Editor-in-Chief, Vishwa-Vidya

  • Prof. Narayan Pujar
  • Prof. V. N. K. Pandurangi

Key Responsibilities

  • Overall academic leadership of the journal
  • Final decision on acceptance or rejection of manuscripts
  • Ensuring compliance with UGC research ethics and peer-review norms
  • Overseeing editorial independence and transparency
Executive Editor / Managing Editor
  • Dr. R. Vithobachar, Director, VVSRI
  • C. R. Pradeepasimha Achar Chaturvede, Traditional Research Scholar, VVSRI

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day editorial management
  • Manuscript tracking and reviewer coordination
  • Ensuring timely publication as per declared periodicity
  • Implementing editorial policies and timelines
Associate Editors (Subject-Wise)

Responsibilities

  • Initial screening of manuscripts in their domain
  • Recommending qualified reviewers
  • Evaluating peer-review reports
  • Advising the Editor-in-Chief on editorial decisions
Editorial Advisory Board

Composition Requirements (UGC-Compliant)

  • Eminent academicians, scientists, and researchers
  • Balanced representation of national and international scholars
  • Members from multiple institutions (not concentrated in a single institute)
  • Diverse subject expertise aligned with the journal’s scope

Responsibilities

  • Advising on editorial policy and journal scope
  • Enhancing academic quality and scholarly visibility
  • Suggesting thematic issues and emerging research areas
  • Periodic review of journal standards and practices

Preview Committee & Mandatory Disclosures

Review Board / Panel of Referees

Nature

  • Not displayed publicly in full
  • Dynamic panel updated periodically

Eligibility

  • Doctoral degree or equivalent research credentials
  • Demonstrated research output in relevant disciplines

Responsibilities

  • Conduct double-blind peer review
  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews
  • Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards

Current Review Board Members

  • Dr. Shrinidhi Pyati
  • Dr. Vinay Desai
  • Dr. Hayavadana B. S.
  • Dr. Venkatesha Kulakarni
  • Dr. L. Sudheendra
Ethics Editor / Publication Ethics Committee

Scope

  • Plagiarism screening
  • Conflict of interest disclosures
  • Ethical issues including AI-generated content policy

Responsibilities

  • Ensure similarity scores are within prescribed limits
  • Address complaints, retractions, or ethical violations
  • Enforce transparency and accountability

Ethics Editor

  • Dr. Srinidhi V.
Technical & Digital Editor

Responsibilities

  • Journal website maintenance (certified domain)
  • Online submission system management
  • Digital archiving and metadata standards
  • Repository integration and indexing readiness

Technical Team

  • Designer: Srikar Kulakarni / Devender
  • Website Maintainer: C. Vamshi Krishna

*The Review Board and Ethics Committee are constituted in accordance with UGC research and publication ethics guidelines and are revised periodically.*

Refereed Members

S.No Name Designation / Affiliation
1Prof. Veera Narayana PandurangiChairperson
2Prof. Narayanachar PujarMember
3Prof. A Haridas BhatMember
4Prof. Bishnupada MahapatraSLBSRSU, New Delhi
5Dr. Dhananjaya RaoPPDVMP, Bangalore
6Dr. Madhavacharya P. N.PPSM, Bangalore
7Dr. Ananda Tirtha Maligi I. R.PPDVMP, Bangalore
8Prof. H. P. Nagaraja AcharyaPPDVMP, Bangalore
9Dr. Gurumurthy Acharya
10Prof. Satya NarayanacharyaPrincipal, Bangalore
11Prof. Tirumala KulakarniBangalore
12Prof. G. P. NagarajacharyaRetd., Sanskrit College, Chamarajpet, Bangalore
13Dr. A. V. Nagasampige

Instructions to Author

VISHVA-VIDYĀ

Journal of Vedic & Vedāntic Studies and Research
(An Annual Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Vedic–Vedāntic Studies & Research Institution, New Delhi

Publication Schedule

VISHVA-VIDYĀ is an annual academic journal published every year in the month of December.
A call for papers and press notification will be published on the official website of the Institution two months prior to the respective issue.

Languages of Publication

The journal accepts scholarly articles in:

  • Sanskrit
  • English
  • Hindi
Submission Guidelines
  • Contributors should submit their articles both in MS Word format and PDF format.
  • Articles must be sent only through the official e-mail ID of the Institution.
  • Only typed manuscripts are accepted. Handwritten manuscripts will not be accepted unless typed, in which case typing charges must be borne by the author separately.
Processing and Review Procedure
  1. Upon receipt, the article will be examined by the Editor-in-Chief and formatted as per the journal’s style.
  2. The formatted version will be sent back to the contributor via e-mail or hard copy for confirmation.
  3. After receiving the contributor’s response, the manuscript will be forwarded to subject experts from the Advisory Board for preliminary evaluation.
  4. Upon their approval, the article will undergo peer review by external reviewers (non-members of the Advisory Board).
  5. During this stage, the author’s identity will remain confidential.
  6. Based on reviewers’ opinions, the Editor-in-Chief will take the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the article.
  7. The decision will be communicated to the contributor by e-mail, phone, or official letter.
Journal Processing Fee

The journal processing fee must be paid only after the article is formally accepted.
Authors are advised not to remit any fee at the time of submission.
Payment details will be communicated after acceptance.

Article Length and Format
  • Preferred length: 4–5 pages (A4 size).
  • Font size: 11 or 12.
  • In case of lengthy articles, the decision to publish will rest solely with the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Articles not meeting academic or editorial standards may not be accepted.
Font and Script Requirements
  • Sanskrit and Hindi articles must be typed in Unicode fonts (Preferred: Sanskrit 2003, Mangal).
  • English articles should preferably be typed in Times New Roman.
Author Details

At the end of the article, authors must provide the following details in English only:

  • Full postal address
  • Mobile number
  • E-mail ID

Additional requirements:

  • Employed authors must mention the address of their institution/organization.
  • Research scholars must clearly specify:
    • Name of the research supervisor
    • Supervisor’s designation
    • Institution/University of employment
    • University where research is being pursued
    • Approved research topic

Call for Research Paper

VISHVA-VIDYĀ

(Annual Journal of Vedic & Vedāntic Studies and Research)
Vedic–Vedāntic Studies & Research Institution, New Delhi

Scholars and researchers are invited to contribute original and unpublished research papers for consideration in the annual issue of VISHVA-VIDYĀ.

Contributors are requested to submit their research papers in soft copy (MS Word and PDF formats) along with a covering/request letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, VISHVA-VIDYĀ.

Submissions should be sent only through the official e-mail ID of the Journal.

The research paper must clearly mention the author’s complete postal address, mobile number, and e-mail ID.

For preparation and formatting of the research paper, contributors are advised to carefully follow the “Instructions to Authors” prescribed by the Journal.

Subscription – VISHVA-VIDYĀ

The annual subscription rates for VISHVA-VIDYĀ – Journal of Vedic & Vedāntic Studies & Research, published by Vedic–Vedāntic Studies & Research Institution (VVSRI), are as follows:

  • One Year: ₹100/-
  • Two Years: ₹150/-
  • Three Years: ₹250/-

(Postal charges extra, as applicable)

The subscription amount may be remitted through Demand Draft / Bank Transfer in favour of
Vedic–Vedāntic Studies & Research Institution (VVSRI), payable at the designated place as notified by the Institution.

For subscription, purchase of individual copies, or further details, please contact:

The Editor-in-Chief / Office of VISHVA-VIDYĀ
Vedic–Vedāntic Studies & Research Institution (VVSRI)
New Delhi

or communicate through the official e-mail ID of the Journal / Institution.

Contact Us

For all correspondence related to manuscript submission, peer review, publication ethics, subscriptions, or general enquiries, please contact the editorial office of the journal.

Editorial Office

Journal Name: Vishwa-Vidya

Institution: Vedic Vedantic Studies & Research Institute (VVSRI)

Address:
Plot 3, Phase 2, Instutional Area,Beside NBT, Vasantkunj,New Delhi - 110070

Communication Details

Email: vvsrinewdelhi2019@gmail.com

Phone: +91-9449671353

Website: www.vvsri.org

Important Note
  • All manuscript submissions must be made through the official submission process.
  • Queries regarding review status should be sent with manuscript reference number.
  • The editorial office does not entertain direct requests for acceptance of manuscripts.
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