Aims and Scope

The Equanimist (ISSN: 2395-7468) is the official bilingual (Hindi and English) journal of the
Oriental Human Development Institute, Uttar Pradesh, India, published quarterly in print
format. As a national, peer-reviewed journal, its aim is to disseminate knowledge that
contributes to a deeper understanding of human behavior and society within an academic
context.
The journal publishes original research findings and significant articles in empirical,
analytical, and theoretical areas across the Humanities and Social Sciences. It accepts original
manuscripts, review articles, research papers, and book reviews in both English and Hindi.
Topics covered include human behavior, socio-cultural traits, social issues, ethnography,
health and medical knowledge, culture change, traditional knowledge, applied perspectives,
and more. The journal encourages contributions from interdisciplinary fields related to human
studies.
The Oriental Human Development Institute holds the copyright for all published materials,
and the Editorial Board reserves the right to edit manuscripts for clarity and consistency,
ensuring the quality of each paper.
Contributors are responsible for the content of their articles, and submissions must be original
and unpublished elsewhere. The acceptance of papers is based on the originality of data and
interpretation.

Peer Review Policy

All research articles undergo a rigorous peer review process, including
an initial editor screening and a double-blind review. Manuscripts are typically reviewed by
two to three experts who assess the scientific soundness, originality, clarity, and significance
of the research. Reviewer identities remain anonymous, and final decisions are made by the
Editors, with input from the Editorial Board when necessary.