Studies in Indian Politics (SIP)
Journal Descriptions
Studies in Indian Politics is a leading peer-reviewed biannual journal established in 2013 that showcases high-quality research on diverse aspects of Indian politics. Published by SAGE Publishing on behalf of Lokniti – Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), the journal serves as a key platform for scholarly debate and theoretical innovation in political science with India at its center. Its scope encompasses political thought and ideas, institutional dynamics, democratic processes, public policy, political economy, India’s engagement with global affairs, and comparative analysis with other parts of the Global South. The journal adopts a multi-method approach, welcoming original research based on rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods, archival work, and critical interpretations. Articles in SIP address both foundational questions and contemporary developments, contributing to deeper understanding of how political systems operate, evolve, and influence broader social and policy outcomes. Under the guidance of distinguished scholars, Studies in Indian Politics brings together established academics and emerging voices, enriching the field of Indian political studies and providing insights relevant to researchers, students, policy makers, and informed readers interested in the political landscape of India and beyond.
Studies in Indian Politics (SIP) is :-
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International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Political Science and International Relations, Sociology and Political Science, he journal publishes articles grounded in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including archival research, textual interpretation, political institutions and processes such as elections, parties, governance, Indian democracy, state politics , Online or Print , Bi-Annual Journal
- UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 2321-0230, E-ISSN: 2321-7472, Established: 2013, Impact Factor: 0.7
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Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE