Oct 7, 2026 · @Veerakannan Es
A Tamil peer reviewed journal is where Tamil scholarship earns its credibility: independent experts read, test and improve each paper before it reaches readers. If you are a research scholar, teacher or independent researcher working on Tamil language, literature, culture or history, the journal you choose decides how your work is reviewed, found and counted.
This guide explains how peer review works, how to check whether a Tamil journal is genuine now that the UGC-CARE list has ended, and how to prepare and submit your paper to Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies (தமிழ்மணம் சர்வதேச தமிழ் ஆய்விதழ்). Tamilmanam uses double-blind peer review, gives every article a Crossref DOI, publishes open access in Tamil and English, and charges nothing to submit.
What is a Tamil peer reviewed journal?
A Tamil peer reviewed journal is a scholarly periodical that publishes research on Tamil language, literature, culture and history only after independent experts have evaluated each manuscript for originality, method, sources and argument, and the editor has accepted it on the strength of their reports.
Peer review (also called refereeing) is what separates a research journal from a magazine, a blog or a conference souvenir. There are three common models:
- Single-blind: reviewers know who the author is, but the author does not know the reviewers.
- Double-blind: neither side knows the other. This is the model Tamilmanam uses, because it keeps the focus on the paper rather than the author’s name or institution.
- Open review: identities are shared, and sometimes the reports are published.
Where you publish matters beyond prestige. Universities and colleges look at peer-reviewed publications for PhD progress, faculty recruitment and career advancement, so a journal with a transparent review process protects the value of your work.
Tamilmanam at a glance
Tamilmanam is a monthly, double-blind peer reviewed Tamil Studies journal published by the Department of Library, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi.
| Detail | Tamilmanam |
| Full title | Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies (தமிழ்மணம் சர்வதேச தமிழ் ஆய்விதழ்) |
| ISSN | 3049-0723 (Online) · 3107-7781 (Print) |
| Publisher | Department of Library, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu |
| Editor-in-Chief | Dr. T. Rajkumar, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Tamil, NGM College |
| Frequency | Monthly; submissions accepted all year |
| Languages | Tamil and English, with titles, abstracts and keywords in both |
| Peer review | Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers per article |
| Typical time to first decision | About one week |
| Access and licence | Open access from the day of publication, CC BY 4.0 |
| Persistent identifier | Crossref DOI for every article (prefix 10.63300) |
| Submission fee | None |
| Article processing charge | INR 1,000, requested only after acceptance; waivers considered on request |
Every figure above comes from the journal’s own About the Journal, Aims & Scope and Author Charges pages.
How peer review works at Tamilmanam
Every research article at Tamilmanam passes through five stages, and the journal reports a typical first decision in about one week.
- Editorial screening. The editorial office checks that the paper fits the scope, follows the format and passes a similarity check. Papers outside the scope, or with overlap above 15% (excluding references and properly quoted material), go back to the author.
- Double-blind review. The handling editor removes author details and sends the manuscript to at least two reviewers who know the subject. Reviewers do not see who wrote the paper, and authors do not see who reviewed it.
- On the strength of the reports, the editor accepts the paper, asks for minor or major revision, or rejects it. Reviewer comments reach the author anonymously.
- The author revises and resubmits. The revised paper may return to the same reviewers.
- Accepted papers are copy-edited, typeset and published online with their received, accepted and published dates and a DOI.
What reviewers look for
- Originality and a real contribution to Tamil Studies
- Sound method, reliable sources and a clear argument
- Engagement with earlier scholarship on the topic
- Clear language and logical structure
- Accurate citations and references
Reviewers and editors must declare any conflict of interest and step aside when they cannot judge a paper fairly. Papers written by editors or board members are handled by a different editor, and the author cannot see the review. Read the full Peer Review Process and Plagiarism Policy.
What you can publish in a Tamil research journal
Tamilmanam accepts research articles, review articles, short communications and book reviews across the whole of Tamil Studies, in Tamil or English.
| Research area | Example topics |
| Classical Tamil literature | Sangam poetry, Tolkappiyam, Tirukkural, Silappathikaram, Manimekalai, Bhakti and Siddha literature |
| Modern and contemporary literature | Novels, short stories, modern poetry, drama, women’s writing, Dalit and diaspora literature |
| Language, grammar and linguistics | Tamil grammar, historical and sociolinguistics, dialect studies, lexicography |
| Literary criticism and comparative literature | Literary theory, comparative studies, Tamil and other Indian literatures |
| Culture, history, folklore and arts | Folk traditions, festivals, performing arts, temple culture, social history, heritage |
| Translation, education and computing | Translation studies, Tamil teaching, computational and digital Tamil |
Allied work in the humanities and social sciences is welcome when it is anchored in Tamil Studies. See the full Aims & Scope.
Recent articles in Tamilmanam
The October 2026 issue shows the range of work the journal publishes:
- The Theory of Feeling in Tholkappiyam (தொல்காப்பியத்தில் உணர்வுக் கோட்பாடு)
- The Vaigai River in Paripadal: literary, sociological, historical and festive perspectives
- Socio-economic life of the Umanar community in Sangam literature
- The lifestyle and cultural elements of hill tribes in the novel Adukkam
- A study of folklore in the novel Karisal
How to choose a Tamil peer reviewed journal after UGC-CARE
No central list now tells you which Tamil journal is acceptable, so you have to check each journal yourself. In its public notice of February 2025, the UGC discontinued the UGC-CARE journal list and replaced it with suggestive parameters that each institution uses to judge journals. Check your own university’s rules, then test the journal against this list.
| What to check | What a genuine journal shows | Where to find it at Tamilmanam |
| Scope | Clear aims and subject areas that match your paper | Aims & Scope |
| Peer review | Review type, number of reviewers and the stages a paper goes through | Peer Review Process |
| Editorial board | Named editors with institutions and working contact details | Editorial Board |
| ISSN | A valid ISSN you can verify on the ISSN Portal | 3049-0723 (Online), 3107-7781 (Print) |
| Ethics and plagiarism | A written ethics statement and a stated similarity limit | Publication Ethics, Plagiarism Policy |
| Fees | Every charge published before you submit, nothing payable before review | Author Charges |
| DOI and archiving | Persistent DOIs and a written preservation policy | Indexing, Archiving Policy |
| Licence and copyright | A Creative Commons licence and clear copyright terms | Copyright & Licensing |
Warning signs of a predatory journal
- Acceptance promised before review, or publication within a day or two of payment
- Fees demanded at submission, before any review
- Claims of UGC-CARE approval for a journal that started after the list closed, or “impact factors” from agencies nobody recognises
- No named editors, or editors whose institutions cannot be verified
- Articles without DOIs, or DOIs that do not resolve
How to submit a research paper to Tamilmanam
You can submit at any time; accepted papers appear in the next available monthly issue.
- Confirm the paper is eligible. It must be original, unpublished and not under review anywhere else, all co-authors must approve the submission, and you need permission for any copyrighted material you reproduce.
- Build the manuscript in this order:
- Title in Tamil and English
- Author names, affiliations, e-mail addresses and ORCID iDs
- Abstract of 150–250 words, in Tamil and English
- 4–6 keywords, in Tamil and English
- Introduction, main text under numbered headings, and conclusion
- References
- Format it correctly. Save as Microsoft Word (.docx) in a Unicode Tamil font such as Latha or Noto Sans Tamil, never a legacy font like Bamini. Number and caption every table and figure, and use one citation style throughout.
- Check similarity before you send. Overall similarity must stay within 15%, excluding references and properly quoted material.
- Submit online. Use the submission form. You receive an Article ID immediately.
- Track and revise. Follow progress on the tracking page with your Article ID and e-mail address, and answer reviewer comments point by point.
- After acceptance. Payment instructions arrive with the acceptance letter. Once published, your article carries a DOI and you can download your certificate.
The complete Author Guidelines are on the journal website.
Charges, open access and copyright
Submitting to Tamilmanam is free; the only charge is an article processing charge of INR 1,000, requested after your paper has been accepted through peer review.
| Charge | Amount |
| Submission fee | None |
| Article processing charge | INR 1,000 per accepted article |
| Page, colour or print charges | None |
| Fee waiver | Write to the editorial office before submitting; requests are considered case by case |
The ability to pay never influences the editorial decision. Details are on the Author Charges page.
Open access. Every article is free to read and download from the day it is published, with no registration, under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Anyone may share and adapt it as long as they credit you.
Copyright. Authors keep the copyright of their articles and grant Tamilmanam the right of first publication. You may deposit the published version in your institutional or subject repository, with a link back to the article page.
Archiving. Each article has a DOI, and the journal keeps backups of the version of record, its metadata and references. Corrections and retractions are linked to the original article. See the Archiving Policy.
Editorial board and institutional backing
Tamilmanam’s editors and advisers are Tamil scholars from colleges and universities in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. T. Rajkumar, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Tamil at NGM College, Pollachi.
- Associate editors come from NGM College, Nandha Arts and Science College, Thiruvalluvar University, LDCIL at the Central Institute of Indian Languages (Mysore) and St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli.
- The international board includes senior lecturers from Eastern University, Sri Lanka and the Open University of Sri Lanka.
- The advisory committee includes Dr. Sirpi Balasubramaniam and faculty from Bharathiar University, Alagappa University, the Gandhigram Rural Institute, the Central University of Tamil Nadu and the University of Malaya.
Names, institutions and contact details for every member are listed on the Editorial Board page.
Seven tips to get your Tamil research paper accepted
Reviewers weigh originality, sources and argument before polish, so put your effort there first.
- Ask a question, not a topic. “Folklore in Karisal” is a topic; “How does folklore carry social memory in Karisal?” is a research question a reviewer can test.
- Show what is already known. Cite earlier studies, in Tamil and in English, and say plainly what your paper adds.
- Cite primary texts exactly. Give the poem or verse number, the line and the edition you used for Sangam texts, Tirukkural or Tolkappiyam.
- Make the English abstract stand alone. Many readers and indexing services see only the English abstract, so state the question, method and finding in it.
- Choose findable keywords. Use the terms other researchers search for, and keep one spelling of transliterated names (Tolkappiyam or Tholkappiyam) throughout.
- Add an ORCID iD for every author. It links your DOI to your profile so the citation is credited to you.
- Answer reviewers point by point. List each comment, what you changed and where, in a short response table.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tamil peer reviewed journal?
It is a scholarly journal of Tamil Studies that publishes a paper only after independent experts have reviewed it and the editor has accepted it on their advice.
Is Tamilmanam a peer reviewed journal?
Yes. Every research article goes through double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers before publication.
What is the ISSN of Tamilmanam?
The online ISSN is 3049-0723 and the print ISSN is 3107-7781.
How much does it cost to publish in Tamilmanam?
Submission is free. An article processing charge of INR 1,000 is requested only after a paper is accepted, and authors who cannot pay can ask for a waiver.
Can I publish in English as well as Tamil?
Yes. Tamilmanam publishes in Tamil and English, and every article carries its title, abstract and keywords in both languages.
How long does peer review take?
The journal reports a typical first decision in about one week. Total time to publication depends on how much revision the reviewers ask for.
Do Tamilmanam articles get a DOI?
Yes. Every article is registered with Crossref and receives a DOI that keeps its link working permanently.
Is Tamilmanam listed in UGC-CARE?
The UGC stopped maintaining the UGC-CARE list in February 2025, so no journal can be newly added to it. Institutions now judge journals against the UGC’s suggestive parameters, so check your university’s rules and use the checklist above.
Can PG students and research scholars submit papers?
Yes. The journal is meant for scholars, research students and teachers. Many students co-author with their supervisor, which strengthens method and sourcing.
How do I track my manuscript?
Enter your Article ID and e-mail address on the tracking page, or open your author workspace from the link in your confirmation e-mail.
தமிழ்ச் சுருக்கம்: சக மதிப்பாய்வு தமிழ் ஆய்விதழ்
தமிழ்மணம் சர்வதேச தமிழ் ஆய்விதழ் (ISSN 3049-0723 இணையம்; 3107-7781 அச்சு) இரட்டை மறைவு சக மதிப்பாய்வு (double-blind peer review) முறையில் இயங்கும் திறந்த அணுகல் ஆய்விதழ் ஆகும். ஒவ்வொரு கட்டுரையையும் குறைந்தது இரண்டு துறை வல்லுநர்கள் மதிப்பாய்வு செய்கின்றனர்.
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Publish your Tamil research with Tamilmanam
The right Tamil peer reviewed journal fits your subject, reviews your work openly and fairly, and keeps it findable for years. Tamilmanam offers double-blind review, a Crossref DOI for every article, open access under CC BY 4.0 and free submission, with papers accepted in Tamil and English all year.
Ready to submit? Read the Author Guidelines, then submit your manuscript. For questions, write to editor@tamilmanam.in or ngmcollegelibrary@gmail.com, or call +91 97881 75456, quoting your Article ID if you have one.