This call for papers invites scholars to publish original research in Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, a monthly, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access Tamil journal (e-ISSN 3049-0723). Articles may be written in Tamil or English, there is no submission deadline, and every published article receives a Crossref DOI. First decisions typically arrive within one to two weeks.
Submit your manuscript online and receive an Article ID straight away.
தமிழ்மணம் சர்வதேசத் தமிழ் ஆய்விதழுக்கு ஆய்வுக் கட்டுரைகள் வரவேற்கப்படுகின்றன. தமிழ் அல்லது ஆங்கிலத்தில், ஆண்டு முழுவதும் அனுப்பலாம்.
About Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies
Tamilmanam (தமிழ்மணம் சர்வதேசத் தமிழ் ஆய்விதழ்) is a monthly Tamil studies journal published by the Department of Library, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (Autonomous), Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. It publishes research on Tamil language, literature, history and culture, and on how Tamil meets modern technology.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| ISSN | e-ISSN 3049-0723 (online); p-ISSN 3107-7781 (print) |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Language | Tamil or English; title, abstract and keywords in both |
| Peer review | Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers |
| Open access | CC BY 4.0; authors keep copyright |
| Identifier | Crossref DOI for every published article (prefix 10.63300) |
| Submission window | Open all year, no deadline |
Why publish your research with Tamilmanam
Choosing where to send a manuscript is a decision about readers, speed and rights. Here is what authors get when they respond to this call for papers:
- Open to everyone. Every article is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, so scholars, students and the Tamil community can read and cite it without a paywall. You keep the copyright. Read the open access statement.
- A permanent identifier. Published articles receive a Crossref DOI, which makes citation and tracking straightforward.
- Monthly publication. The journal publishes every month, so accepted work does not wait long for an issue.
- Fair, double-blind review. Author and reviewer identities are hidden from each other. See the peer review process.
- Write in the language of your research. Submit in Tamil or English, with the title, abstract and keywords in both languages.
- No deadline. Manuscripts are accepted all year, so you can submit when your paper is ready rather than when a window opens.
- Track your paper. Use the article tracker to see where your submission stands.
- Fees only after acceptance. Nothing is charged to submit or to be reviewed. Any publication charge applies only once a paper is accepted; the article processing charges page has the current details.
Scope: topics in Tamil studies we invite (தமிழியல் ஆய்வுகள்)
The journal publishes source-based research on the Tamil language, its literature and its culture, from the classical period to the present. Allied humanities and social science work is welcome when it concerns Tamil language, literature or culture. The full list is on the aims and scope page.
- Classical Tamil literature (செவ்விலக்கியம்): Sangam poetry, the eighteen minor works, the epics, Bhakti and Siddhar literature, and their commentaries.
- Modern Tamil literature (இக்கால இலக்கியம்): modern poetry, the novel and short story, drama, Dalit and women’s writing, and diaspora literature.
- Grammar and linguistics (இலக்கணமும் மொழியியலும்): traditional grammar from Tolkāppiyam and Naṉṉūl, descriptive and historical linguistics, dialects, sociolinguistics and lexicography.
- Criticism and comparative literature (திறனாய்வு): literary theory, aesthetics, and comparisons of Tamil with other Indian and world literatures.
- History, epigraphy and culture (வரலாறு, கல்வெட்டியல், பண்பாடு): inscriptions, manuscripts, temples and pilgrimage, religion and philosophy, social and cultural history.
- Folklore and performing arts (நாட்டுப்புறவியல்): folk songs, oral narratives, festivals and rituals, folk theatre, music, dance and crafts.
- Translation studies (மொழிபெயர்ப்பியல்): translation into and out of Tamil, including theory, practice and reception.
- Tamil education and computing (கணினித் தமிழ்): teaching and learning Tamil, Tamil computing, digital humanities, natural language processing and AI for Tamil.
Article types accepted
Research articles, review articles, short communications, textual studies and critical editions, translations with a critical introduction, book reviews, and notes or letters to the editor.
What the journal does not publish
Creative writing (poems, stories, plays) unless it is the subject of analysis; essays without sources or citations; promotional material; and work already published in full elsewhere, including seminar proceedings.
Regular issues and special issues
Regular issues: open all year
The journal does not run a single annual deadline. Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year, and accepted papers appear in the next available issue after peer review. Browse the current issue or the archives to see the kind of work we publish.
Special issues: themed calls with their own dates
From time to time the journal announces a themed special issue with its own deadline and charges. The most recent public call, now closed, was:
- Theme: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Tamil Studies: Culture, Technology, and Society (தமிழாய்வில் பன்முகப் பார்வை: பண்பாடு, தொழில்நுட்பம் மற்றும் சமூகம்)
- Submission window: 13 July to 30 July 2026
- Suggested topics: classical Tamil, AI and language technologies, philosophy, culture and heritage, diaspora studies, globalization, history and economics, social development and sustainable development
- Format: manuscripts typed in Unicode Tamil, double-blind review, open access under CC BY 4.0, with a DOI for each accepted article and a planned book edition
Read the full special issue call and see past special issues. Charges for a special issue are set in its own call, so check the call before you submit.
Who can submit, and what we expect
The guidelines set no eligibility criteria beyond the requirements below, and the journal says it wants to help young researchers and teachers publish their work to recognised standards. The author guidelines set out these requirements:
- Original work. The manuscript must be original, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere, and every author must agree to the submission.
- Similarity check. As a guide, papers with a similarity index above 15% in Plagiarism Checker X are returned. Read the plagiarism policy.
- Seminar papers. A seminar paper can be submitted if it has not been published in full in proceedings or elsewhere. Tell the editor about the earlier presentation.
- No double publication. The same work cannot be published once in Tamil and again in English. You may cite and build on an earlier version.
- Consent and permissions. Fieldwork, interviews and surveys need informed consent, and images or manuscripts held by others need permission. See the research ethics and consent policy.
Manuscript format at a glance
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File type | Microsoft Word (.docx) |
| Language | Tamil or English; title, abstract and keywords in both |
| Length | Up to 8,000 words, including references and appendices |
| Abstract | 150–250 words, in Tamil and English |
| Keywords | 4–6, in Tamil and English |
| Fonts | Unicode Tamil font, 12 pt, for Tamil; Times New Roman, 12 pt, for English |
| Spacing and margins | 1.5 line spacing; 2.5 cm margins |
| References | MLA 9th edition, or another established style applied consistently |
| Images | 300 dpi, numbered and captioned, with source and permission stated |
How to submit your manuscript: step by step
- Read the guidelines. Start with the author guidelines and the before-submission checklist.
- Prepare the main manuscript (.docx). Include an introduction, numbered body sections and a conclusion. Give the title, abstract and keywords in Tamil and English.
- Anonymise it for double-blind review. Remove author names, affiliations, acknowledgements and self-identifying references, and clear the author name from the file properties. Refer to your own earlier work in the third person.
- Prepare a separate title page. It is not sent to reviewers. Include the titles in both languages, author names, designations, affiliations, ORCID iDs and the corresponding author’s email.
- Add your declarations. Cover funding, conflicts of interest, author contributions for co-authored papers, consent for fieldwork or interviews, and any use of AI tools.
- Submit online. Use the Submit Manuscript form and note your Article ID. Older Tamil fonts such as Bamini or TSCII are converted by the form, so check the preview.
- Track the review. Use the article tracker with your Article ID and email address.
- After acceptance. The corresponding author signs the copyright and licence agreement online from the tracking page, and any publication charge is paid from there. See the copyright and licensing page.
If you need to withdraw a manuscript before review begins, write to the editor. After review has started, withdrawal needs a written reason and the editor’s approval. The article withdrawal policy has the details.
Peer review and publication ethics
Every research article goes through double-blind peer review: reviewers do not know who the authors are, and authors do not know who the reviewers are. The peer review process page describes five stages.
- Initial check. The editorial office checks scope, formatting and similarity against published work. Out-of-scope manuscripts, or those with unacceptable overlap, are returned.
- Review. The handling editor sends the anonymised manuscript to at least two independent reviewers.
- Decision. The editor accepts, asks for minor or major revision, or rejects. Reviewer comments reach authors anonymously.
- Revision. Revised manuscripts may go back to the same reviewers.
- Production. Accepted articles are copy-edited, typeset and published online with their received, accepted and published dates.
The typical time to a first decision is one to two weeks.
Ethics you can rely on
Reviewers and editors must declare conflicts of interest and step aside when they cannot judge a paper impartially. Manuscripts by editors or board members are handled by a different editor, and the author has no access to the review. The journal follows its published publication ethics and malpractice statement and plagiarism policy, and you can meet the editorial board on the site.
Frequently asked questions about submitting to Tamilmanam
Is there a deadline for this call for papers?
No. Tamilmanam accepts manuscripts throughout the year, and accepted papers are published in the next available issue. Special issues have their own themes and deadlines, announced separately.
Which languages can I submit in?
Tamil or English. The title, abstract and keywords must be given in both languages.
How long can my paper be?
Up to 8,000 words, including references and appendices, as a Microsoft Word (.docx) file.
Is the journal peer reviewed?
Yes. Every research article goes through double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
How long does the first decision take?
The typical time to a first decision is one to two weeks.
Do I have to pay to submit or to be reviewed?
No. There is no submission fee. A publication charge, where one applies, is requested only after your paper is accepted. See the article processing charges page for the current details.
Is the journal open access, and who owns the copyright?
Yes. Articles are free to read and download under a CC BY 4.0 licence. Authors keep the copyright and grant the journal a non-exclusive licence to publish.
Can I submit a seminar or conference paper?
Yes, if it has not been published in full in proceedings or elsewhere. Mention the earlier presentation to the editor when you submit.
What are the journal’s ISSNs?
e-ISSN 3049-0723 (online) and p-ISSN 3107-7781 (print).