About the Journal
About
ISSN 2471-3716 (Online) | ISSN 1935-2212 (Print)
HIMALAYA is published by the University of Edinburgh on behalf of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies (ANHS), formerly known as the Nepal Studies Association (1972-2000).
Nearly 50 years old, HIMALAYA is the continuation of the Himalayan Research Bulletin (1981-2003) and the Nepal Studies Association Newsletter (1972-1980).
Our international Editorial Board is comprised of leading scholars from around the world who represent a range of disciplines and perspectives on Himalayan studies—from historians, geographers, anthropologists to ethnomusicologists, and specialists in Himalayan languages and literatures.
We are committed to the open access publishing movement, and are pleased to make the HIMALAYA archive available through the Digital Commons platform hosted by Macalester College. As of Volume 33, HIMALAYA is now published free for all and online immediately. This move towards open access will transform not only the journal, but also ensure wider access to scholarship on the Himalayan region.
Under its recent editorship, HIMALAYA has developed a stronger web presence and a more contemporary visual look, both online and in print.
Current print issues of HIMALAYA are available for members of ANHS and Institutional subscribers. ANHS membership and subscription rates and additional information can be found here. Back issues of Himalaya are available for free online from the Digital Commons site.
Additional information about institutional or individual subscriptions should be sent to the editors, Jeevan Sharma and Michael Heneise, at the following email address <himalaya@anhs-himalaya.org>
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HIMALAYA is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal. All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, unless otherwise stated. There are no fees to access or publish in the journal.
Aims & Scope
HIMALAYA, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies, publishes peer reviewed original research articles, short field reports, perspectives pieces, book and film reviews, reports on meetings and conferences, alongside literature and photo essays from the region. All original research articles are submitted to a rigorous peer review process.
Truly interdisciplinary and trans-regional in scope, HIMALAYA is committed to covering all aspects of Himalayan Studies, including the natural and social sciences, humanities, and creative arts.
HIMALAYA promotes scholarly understanding of, engagement with, and appreciation for this understudied and diverse world region. We are committed to collaborating with other regional associations devoted to Himalayan issues, and supportive of work that encourages intellectual and cultural exchange.
HIMALAYA serves the needs of a diverse constituency of scholars, students, professionals, and institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States and around the world. The journal is included in the collections of fifty major libraries in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
Publication Frequency
HIMALAYA publishes two issues per year.
Journal Policies
Please see the Journal Policy page for information on preservation, copyright, licensing, open access, permissions, and privacy.
Indexing
HIMALAYA is currently being submitted to various indexing databases.
