Aims and Objectives

Aims & Scope
MAIRAJ aims to promote excellence in research by publishing original, high-quality, and interdisciplinary scholarship that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the social sciences and related disciplines. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange innovative ideas and evidence-based research.
The journal welcomes research articles and theoretical contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Sociology
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Economics
• Psychology
• Education
• Public Administration
• Gender Studies
• Management Sciences
• Media and Communication Studies
• Anthropology
• History
• Islamic Studies (Social Dimensions)
• Criminology
• Development Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Environmental and Social Policy
• English Language and Literature
• Urdu Language and Literature
• Interdisciplinary Social Science Research
The journal encourages research that addresses contemporary local, regional, and global challenges while promoting academic innovation and practical policy implications.

Objectives
MAIRAJ is guided by the following objectives:
1. To publish original, high-quality, and ethically conducted research in social sciences, English, and Urdu studies.
2. To promote interdisciplinary research that addresses emerging social, cultural, educational and linguistic issues.
3. To provide an internationally accessible platform for researchers, scholars and professionals to disseminate their findings.
4. To maintain a transparent and rigorous double-blind peer-review process that ensures academic quality and integrity.
5. To encourage innovative research that contributes to policy development, education and sustainable societal progress.
6. To support open-access publishing for the free exchange of scholarly knowledge worldwide.
7. To uphold the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial independence and research transparency.
8. To strengthen national and international research collaboration and academic excellence through quality scholarly publishing.

Mission Statement

MAIRAJ is committed to advancing scholarly excellence by publishing high-quality, original and ethically conducted research in the fields of Social Sciences, English Language and Literature and Urdu Language and Literature. Our mission is to provide an inclusive, open-access platform that fosters academic innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and the global exchange of knowledge. Through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, the journal ensures the integrity, quality, and credibility of published research. We strive to support researchers, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers by disseminating evidence-based studies that address contemporary social, cultural, educational and linguistic challenges. The journal is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial independence, transparency and research excellence while contributing to sustainable development, informed policymaking and the advancement of society through impactful scholarly communication.