SHILLONG, AUG 3: Meghalaya governor V Shanmuganthan released a new journal “Anthropology Today: An International Peer Reviewed NEIRA Journal” at the Raj Bhavan on Monday. The governor received a copy of the new journal from Fr. Joseph Puthenpurakal, Director of DBCIC (Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures).
The governor gave a copy to his principal secretary MS Rao and also presented a copy to Fr. James Poonthuruthil, Professor of Moral Theology at Sacred Heart Theological College, Mawlai.
The anthropological journal, published by DBCIC, Mawlai popularly known as Don Bosco Museum is a biannual and will appear in February and August each year. The first issue of the journal consists of 13 scholarly articles.
In his foreword, former governor of Meghalaya KK Paul writes, “I can confidently say that the new journal will make commendable contribution to research in the region, particularly enhancing an in-depth understanding of the many tribes and sub-tribes of the North East in the light of studies from other parts of the world.”
The subscription fee for the journal is Rs. 1500 for libraries and Rs. 800 for individuals within India. For outside India, it is US $250 for libraries and US $200 for individuals.
The subscription fee also includes postage. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscript, books reviews, and other materials for publication in keeping with the nature of the journal which is “indigenous peoples, heritage domains, sustainable development and inclusive programmes.- By Our Reporter
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