🏺 KALANJIYAM (களஞ்சியம்)

International Journal of Tamil Studies

ISSN: 2456-5148 (Online) | A Peer-Reviewed, Open-Access Multidisciplinary Journal

🏛️ Journal Overview

KALANJIYAM (meaning “The Repository”) is a flagship publication of NGM College, dedicated to the preservation, exploration, and dissemination of Tamil heritage and research. Since its inception, the journal has served as a vital academic bridge between traditional Tamil scholars and modern research methodologies.

🎯 Core Research Areas

The journal welcomes original research papers, review articles, and scholarly critiques in the following domains:

Ancient & Medieval Literature: In-depth analysis of Sangam works, Bhakti literature, and the Five Great Epics.
Epigraphy & History: Study of inscriptions, temple architecture, and the social history of the Tamil people.
Linguistic Research: Structural linguistics, dialectology, and the lexicography of the Tamil language.
Comparative Studies: Evaluating Tamil literature in relation to other world languages and cultures.
Modern Social Trends: The role of Tamil media, cinema, and digital humanities in the 21st century.

⚖️ Academic Integrity & Peer Review

In alignment with the NGM College Library’s commitment to Care, Respect, and Truth, KALANJIYAM maintains a rigorous quality control process:

Double-Blind Peer Review: Ensuring unbiased and objective evaluation by subject matter experts.
Ethical Screening: Mandatory plagiarism check via Drillbit/Ouriginal.
Global Access: Published as an Open-Access journal to ensure that Tamil research is reachable from Pollachi to the world.

📝 Author Guidelines

Researchers intending to publish in KALANJIYAM should adhere to the following:

Language: Primarily Tamil (Unicode font). English papers concerning Tamil studies are also accepted.
Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration by any other publication.
Citations: Must follow the MLA (Modern Language Association) style for humanities.
Structure: Must include an English Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Analysis, and Conclusion.

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📂 Digital Archives & Current Issue

Current Issue: Vol. 10, Issue 1: Socio-Cultural Impacts of the Chola Era.
Archives: Full access to all previous volumes since the assignment of ISSN: 2456-5148.

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📧 Editorial Office

Editor-in-Chief: Dr. [Name], Department of Tamil. Managing Editor: Dr. S. Vijayakumar (Librarian, NGM College). Email: kalanjiyam@ngmc.org Address: NGMCPUB Division, Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Centenary Library, NGM College, Pollachi.