Journal of Kerala Studies

ISSN : 0377-0443

The Journal of Kerala Studies is a scholarly publication focusing on exploring and documenting Kerala’s historical cultural, social, and economic aspects. Aiming to foster academic research and discourse, it highlights Kerala’s unique contributions to India and the world. The journal features articles, research papers, and reviews from diverse fields such aiming at an inter-disciplinary perspectives germane to Kerala history. Published by the Department of History, University of Kerala, it ensures high academic standards through peer review process. It serves as a crucial platform for preserving Kerala’s history and promoting informed discussions on it, making it an invaluable resource for comprehensive studies on Kerala.

Aims and Scope

Journal of Kerala Studies aims to provide an academic platform for the dissemination and publication of scholarly research outputs in the realm of interdisplinary studies related to Kerala history.
Thrives towards maintaining an academic exchange and rigorous practices in doing history.
Intends to explore and get-across nuanced theoretical and methodological approaches in scientific research.
Targets to transmit and spread the emerging trends occurring in the domain of Kerala history and promote them to a wider audience.

Call for Research Papers

Journal of Kerala Studies welcomes contributions that explore a wide range of topics related to Kerala history, including

History
Culture
Sociology
Economics
Literature
Political Science
Archaeology
Anthropology
Environmental Studies
Development Studies

Each article submitted to the journal is subjected to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic integrity and quality. By providing a multidisciplinary platform, the Journal of Kerala Studies encourages both established and emerging researchers to contribute, facilitating a deeper understanding of Kerala’s past, present, and future.

Latest Issue

JKS 2022 Vol. XLIX

Revisiting Periodisation: Coherence and Compliance in Pre-modern Historiography of Kerala

Binu Raj

Research Scholar, School of Social Sciences, Kottayam

The Prevalence of Social Disabilities in Travancore: Exploring the Impact on Society

Rev. Premjith Kumar T.B

Assistant Professor at Christian College, Kattakkada

Pioneering Higher Education: State Initiatives by the Rulers of Modern Travancore

Blessy B.P

Ph.D. Research Scholar ,PG Department of History and Research, S.N. College, Chempazhanthy, Trivandrum

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Dr. Saritha S.R

Assistant Professor, PG Department of History and Research, S.N. College, Chempazhanthy, Trivandrum

Women Empowerment through Panchayath Raj Institutions: A Case Study among Tribal Women Ward Members in Kasaragod District, Kerala

Chitra A.P

Independent Researcher and Former Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology , ITSR, Wayanad.

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Sivakumar K

Independent Researcher and Former HSST (Higher Secondary School Teacher) Sociology, MRS, Palakkad.

Origin and development of orphanages in Malappuram District

V. N. Sreekumar

Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, Kariavattam, Thiruvananthapuram.

Study on the Labor Migrations to Kerala Plantations - An Era of Enticement and Exploitation

Dr. Bijikumary P

Assistant Professor of History, Government College, Nedumangad

Principles of Health and Hygiene in the Temple Concept of Sree Narayana Guru: An Analysis

Dr. Prathibha P. R

Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Department of History and Research Centre, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram.

History of Trade Union movement in Cochin: A Retrospect

Zoujath K. Z

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Independent Researcher.

Redefining the Legacy: Exploring the Ethnic God- Head Sree Muthappan Theyyam of Kannur

Bhasura Sangeethika M

Research Scholar, Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

Waterscape to Urban Landscape: Contextualizing the Transformational History of Marine Drive, Cochin

Binu K.T

Research Scholar affiliated with IUCSSRE, School of Social Sciences, Pullarikkunnu, M.G University, Kottayam, Kerala

Rupture from Tradition-Kerala’s Road to Modernity

Dr. P. Jinimon

Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

Revisiting Vaikkom Satyagraha: A Comprehensive Approach to Public Road Access

Leena Anna Lalu

Research Scholar, Department of History, University of Kerala, Kariavattom.

Kalpathy: Trajectories of Social Movements in Kerala

Dr. Manoj T.R

Assistant Professor, Department of History, MSM College, Kayamkulam.

Modernisation of Travancore Trend Setting Factors (1890-1900)

Margaret Mary

Research Scholar in History affiliated with the International Centre for Kerala Studies, University of Kerala.

Revitalizing Modern Kerala : Reflecting on the Influential Role of C.V. Kunjuraman in Social Change

Dr. Shaji A

Professor of History, School of Distance Education, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram

Call for Papers for Volume: XLXI – Part I - 2024

Editorial Board

EDITOR

EDITORIAL BOARD

Prof. B. Sobhanan, Professor & Head (Retd.), Department of History, University of Kerala
Prof. Suresh Jnaneswaran, Professor & Head (Retd.), Department of History, University of Kerala
Prof. Burton Cleetus, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Dr. P. Sanal Mohan, Professor, School of Social Sciences(Retd.), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Dr. Susan Thomas, Professor, Department of History, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
Dr. Paslathil S., Professor (Retd.), Department of History, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
Dr. Muhammed Maheen, Professor, Department of History, University of Calicut
Dr. M.T. Narayanan, Associate Professor & Head (Rtd.), Department of History, Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Regional Centre, Payyannur, Kannur
Dr. Rajesh Komath, Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, M.G. University, Kottayam
Manjula Poikayil, Associate Professor, Department of History and Heritage Studies, Kannur University, Kannur
Dr. K. S. Madhavan, Professor, Department of History University of Calicut Malappuram
Dr. Moideen Khan, Associate Professor & Head (Retd), Department of History, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Registrar, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

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