Aims and scope

The Indian Journal of History of Science (IJHS) was started in 1966 primarily with the intention of promoting research on various aspects of ancient, medieval and modern science from a variety of historical perspectives. It has been brought out uninterruptedly over more than five decades since its inception, under the guidance of Indian National Commission for History of Science set up by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA). For a couple of decades in the initial stages it was published biannually. However, as the field of history of science started gradually gaining ground in India, a lot of interest got developed among the academicians pursuing their research in a wide range of disciplines. Consequently, submissions to the journal also started increasing as this was primarily the forum through which scientists, historians, sociologists, and philosophers could exchange ideas on the evolution, nature and methodology of scientific concepts and technological advances that took place in India over several centuries.

With a substantial increase in the inflow of articles, the journal was made quarterly in the year 1984 and since then, is being published in March, June, September, December every year. Besides publishing peer-reviewed research articles, the journal also publishes reports of workshops, conferences, etc. held in various parts of the country pertaining to the history of science, as well as the projects sanctioned by the National Commission under the History of Science Program of INSA. Furthermore, it also publishes book reviews, unpublished manuscripts that deal with the history and evolution of science in India (as supplements) and important news articles of relevant interest.

Peer Review Policy of the Journal

The Indian Journal of History of Science follows a single-blind peer review process with a minimum of 2 reviews for each article type. All original articles undergo single-blind peer reviews by two subject experts. Reviewer selection is carried out by the Editor-in-Chief and the Associate Editor from a classified list of invited and consented reviewers, or from experts from their network, who are widely acclaimed, national and international authorities on the subject and registered in the database through the Editorial manager. In case of a split verdict, a 3rd review is sought. 

The Associate Editor assists the Editor in Chief and the Editorial Board by handling assigned manuscripts, who in turn are independent and unbiased in their decision-making, with no conflict of interests. They ensure timely publication of the journal, besides overlooking ethical issues and scientific contents of the journal.