Aims and Scope

Aim

The Asian Journal of Qualitative Research (AJQR) is a peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and academic discussion in the Social Sciences, with a particular emphasis on qualitative, interpretive, critical, contextual, and interdisciplinary approaches.

The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and postgraduate scholars to present original research, develop theoretical and conceptual perspectives, and contribute to a deeper understanding of social, cultural, educational, political, institutional, and human phenomena.

AJQR encourages rigorous and ethically conducted research that engages with contemporary social issues and contributes meaningful insights to academic scholarship and professional practice.

Scope

The journal welcomes scholarly research across the broad field of Social Sciences, particularly research that employs qualitative or interdisciplinary methodologies.

The scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Education

• Psychology

• Political Science

• International Relations

• Public Administration and Public Policy

• Management and Organizational Studies

• Communication and Media Studies

• Cultural Studies

• Social Work

• Development Studies

• Gender and Social Studies

• Religious and Islamic Studies

• Legal and Socio-Legal Studies

• History and Historical Studies

• Peace and Conflict Studies

• Criminology

• Regional and Area Studies

• Demography and Population Studies

• Library and Information Studies

• Defence and Strategic Studies

• Philosophy and Social Thought

The journal particularly welcomes studies addressing social structures, human relationships, communities, institutions, cultures, identities, education, governance, communication, development, religion, law, and contemporary social issues.

Research Approaches

AJQR welcomes research employing a range of scholarly approaches, including:

• Qualitative Research

• Ethnographic Research

• Case Study Research

• Phenomenological Research

• Narrative Research

• Grounded Theory

• Historical Research

• Documentary Research

• Textual and Discourse Analysis

• Thematic Analysis

• Comparative Research

• Conceptual and Theoretical Analysis

• Mixed-Methods Research

• Interdisciplinary Research

The journal welcomes methodologically sound quantitative or mixed-methods studies where they make a meaningful contribution to the journal's social-science focus and research objectives.

Types of Manuscripts

AJQR considers:

• Original Research Articles

• Review Articles

• Theoretical and Conceptual Articles

• Qualitative Research Studies

• Case Studies

• Methodological Articles

• Short Research Communications, where appropriate

All submissions must make a clear scholarly contribution and comply with the journal's ethical, editorial, and peer-review requirements.

Interdisciplinary Perspective

AJQR encourages interdisciplinary research that connects different areas of the Social Sciences or engages with related fields where such connections contribute to a meaningful understanding of social and human phenomena.

Target Readership

The journal is intended for:

• Researchers and scholars

• University faculty and academics

• Postgraduate and doctoral students

• Research practitioners

• Professionals and policymakers

• Scholars working in the Social Sciences and related interdisciplinary fields

Geographic Scope

Although published in Pakistan, Asian Journal of Qualitative Research welcomes submissions from researchers worldwide. The journal encourages research addressing local, regional, national, Asian, and international contexts.

Research Quality and Academic Standards

All submissions are expected to demonstrate methodological rigor, originality, appropriate use of scholarly sources, ethical research practices, and a clear contribution to knowledge.

Manuscripts are evaluated through the journal's established editorial screening and double-anonymous peer-review process.