Zeitgeist: An Interdisciplinary Journal in Humanities and Social Sciences is conceived as a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research across a broad spectrum of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. It shall function as a scholarly initiative under the academic stewardship of Bahona College, Jorhat, Assam, with the express aim of promoting rigorous and socially relevant knowledge production, particularly from and about the Global South.
The journal shall operate under a gold open-access model, which ensures that all published content is made freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription fee or paywall barrier. In furtherance of its commitment to fostering inclusive scholarship and mitigating barriers to participation for researchers affiliated with under-resourced institutions, Zeitgeist shall levy a nominal article processing fee of Rs. 500/- per submission. The entirety of the amount collected shall be allocated exclusively towards the maintenance and operational requirements of the journal. This non-commercial framework underscores the journal’s enduring commitment to the principles of open knowledge dissemination, intellectual equity, and academic justice.
ZEITGEIST: An Interdisciplinary Journal in Humanities and Social Sciences
(Peer-reviewed), Bahona College, Jorhat
Bahona College invites scholarly contributions for the upcoming issue of Zeitgeist, a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal dedicated to original research in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Read more about Call for Paper for 2026 June Issue
The vision of Zeitgeist is underpinned by four core principles:
1. Interdisciplinarity: The journal aims to transcend the silos of traditional academic disciplines by encouraging dialogue across diverse fields in the humanities and social sciences. It supports work that engages with multiple theoretical frameworks, methodological tools, and empirical contexts.
2. Inclusivity: The journal is committed to publishing voices from historically underrepresented regions, communities, and institutions. It prioritises contributions that address systemic inequalities and advocate for social justice.
3. Rigour and Excellence: All published content shall undergo a robust peer review process and meet the highest standards of academic integrity, conceptual depth, and methodological precision.
4. Regional Relevance and Global Engagement: While rooted in the intellectual ethos of Northeast India, Zeitgeist aspires to contribute to global scholarly debates, drawing connections between local experiences and transnational concerns.
In its inaugural phase, the journal will seek to consolidate an editorial and advisory board comprising scholars of repute, initiate partnerships with academic and research institutions, and establish clear protocols for publication ethics, peer review, and digital archiving. The ultimate objective is to position Zeitgeist as a flagship publication of Bahona College and a distinguished academic forum within South Asia and beyond.
