Ethics and Policy
- Copyright: Authors retain copyright but grant the journal rights for first publication. View PDF
- Plagiarism Policy: Submissions must have less than 10% similarity. View PDF
Journal Profile
About the Journal
The Shibli National Academic Journal (SNAJ) is a multidisciplinary, multilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed national academic journal established under the aegis of Dept. of Teacher Education, Shibli National Post Graduate College, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. SNAJ is committed to advancing knowledge across disciplines by providing a rigorous, transparent, and inclusive platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and academicians.
SNAJ is published in both print and online formats and maintains a robust digital presence through its official website www.snaj.org.in.
ISSN & Identifiers
| Identifier | Details |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 3139-3284 |
| Publisher | Dept. of Teacher Education, Shibli National Post Graduate College, Azamgarh |
| Website | www.snaj.org.in |
| Chief Editor | Dr. Mohammad Zahid |
| Frequency | Bi-annual (January–June & July–December) |
| Language | English, Hindi, Urdu (Multilingual) |
| Access Model | Open Access (Diamond/Gold OA) |
| DOI | Registered via Zenodo |
Contact Information
Chief Editor: Dr. Mohammad Zahid | Email: chiefeditor@snaj.org.in
Institution: Dept. of Teacher Education, Shibli National Post Graduate College, Azamgarh – 276001, Uttar Pradesh, India
Founding Philosophy
SNAJ was founded with the conviction that quality research should transcend institutional boundaries, linguistic barriers, and geographic limitations. The journal occupies a distinctive niche by publishing research in English, Hindi, and Urdu — making scholarly knowledge accessible to academics across India's diverse intellectual communities.
Vision, Mission & Objectives
Vision
To be a leading national academic journal that fosters interdisciplinary research, upholds the highest standards of scholarly integrity, and bridges the gap between academic knowledge and societal application — inclusive of India's multilingual intellectual heritage.
Mission
- To publish original, peer-reviewed, high-quality research across multiple disciplines.
- To provide an open-access platform that democratises knowledge dissemination.
- To promote scholarly dialogue through rigorous, ethical, and transparent publication practices.
- To support emerging researchers, particularly from underserved academic communities.
- To uphold and advance the standards set by UGC, COPE, and international best practices.
Core Objectives
- Maintain a double-blind peer review process ensuring impartiality and academic rigour.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research publication.
- Advance open access to knowledge without financial barriers to readers.
- Build a diverse, distinguished, and geographically representative editorial board.
- Register all published works with DOIs for permanent digital citation.
- Align all publication practices with COPE, OASPA, and UGC-CARE standards.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SNAJ actively welcomes contributions from scholars regardless of gender, caste, religion, institutional affiliation, or geographic location. The journal is committed to publishing research that addresses issues of social justice, equity, and inclusion alongside mainstream disciplinary themes.
For the complete Editorial Policy Manual covering peer review, publication ethics, AI policy, authorship, copyright, and more, please contact the editorial office at chiefeditor@snaj.org.in.