Special Issue – What is it?

 

Special Issue is a collection of research papers focused on a specific topic / theme.

 

Its purpose is to promote academic discourse on a particular problem, new research area or contemporary issue.

 

It is usually prepared under the supervision of Guest Editor(s).

 

? Features of Special Issues of Aryavart Shodh Vikas Patrika

 

1. Theme-based - Like “Digitalization in Indian Education System”, “Rural Development and Self-Reliant India”, “Social Justice and Law”, “Globalization and Indian Agriculture” etc.

 

2. Contemporary Relevance - The topics selected in Special Issue are usually related to current policy, society, science, or education.

 

3. Guest Editors - In this, an expert/professor/researcher is appointed as “Guest Editor”, who conducts the entire issue.

 

 4. Call for Papers - For a Special Issue, a Call for Papers is issued in advance so that authors can send in their research papers on that particular topic.

 

5. Fast-track Publication - Special Issues are often time-bound and are published quickly.