2018 Journal of Indian History and Culture: Gratitude and Contributions
By T. Ramaswamy, Shan Eugene Palakkal, D.V. Kanagarathinam, Sudarsana Kumar, G. Pauldurai, Jay Singh Yadav, Rukmini Nagarajan, Monish Borah, A. Suresh, Prabha Ravi Shankar
Summary
The September 2018 issue (Twenty Fourth) of the *Journal of Indian History and Culture* acknowledges the contributions of various scholars and individuals to the peer-reviewed publication. The editor emphasizes the journal's reliance on contributors and referees for maintaining its quality, specifically highlighting well-researched papers by Prof. T. Ramaswamy, Dr. Shan Eugene Palakkal, and younger scholars like Dr. A. Suresh, Dr. D.V. Kanagarathinam, Mr. Sudarsana Kumar, Mr. G. Pauldurai, and Mr. Jay Singh Yadav. The editor also thanks Dr. Rukmini Nagarajan, Dr. Prabha Ravishankar, and Mr. Monish Borah for their book reviews in the issue. A reminder is issued to contributors to include abstracts and keywords in their submissions. The editor expresses gratitude to Dr. Nanditha Krishna and the C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation members, including Mrs. Malathy Narasimhan, Mr. Narayan Onkar, Dr. G. Balaji, Mr. R. Sathyanarayanan, and Mrs. Pichu Lakshmi, for their support in publishing the journal. Dr. G. J. Sudhakar serves as the editor.
Conclusion
This issue of the *Journal of Indian History and Culture* highlights the importance of scholarly contributions and rigorous peer review in maintaining the quality of academic publications. The editor acknowledges the valuable time and expertise of referees and reviewers, particularly noting the strong research presented by Prof. T. Ramaswamy, Dr. Shan Eugene Palakkal, and emerging scholars like Dr. A. Suresh and Mr. Sudarsana Kumar. The journal emphasizes the need for consistent adherence to submission guidelines, including the inclusion of abstracts and keywords. Special gratitude is extended to the C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation and its members for their support in publishing the journal. The editor’s note underscores the collaborative effort required to sustain a peer-reviewed academic platform and the ongoing commitment to enhancing the journal’s standards through contributor and institutional support.