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Vantage: Journal of Thematic Analysis

Vantage: Journal of Thematic Analysis (ISSN: 2582-7391) is a biannual peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal, published by the Centre for Research, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi. The journal publishes original research papers as well as review papers, book reviews, perspectives, research communications and invited articles. The aim of the journal is to publish articles that contribute significantly to the body of knowledge on a specific theme.

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Haritma Chopra: Officiating Principal, Maitreyi College, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India

principal@maitreyi.du.ac.in

From the Editor-in-Chief

Research is a pursuit of knowledge; a quest that can initiate processes of social transformation. This issue of Vantage explores interactions between theory, research, and evolution in society. A crucial precursor to research and social transformation is an education system, which enables critical inquiry. In this issue, the editorial by Prof. Bal Ram Singh, and the invited article by Prof. Mohd...... Read More

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Editorial
1 - 9

Strategy and Approach for Learning through a System of Self-study and Self-motivation

Author : Bal Ram Singh

Education is more a process of learning than teaching. Vedic concept of ‘learning without understanding is cramming and is more like dry wood on ashes that can never blaze forth’ (Nirukta 1.18). Current practices in education lecture-based imparting of knowledge.....Read More

Invited Article
10 - 20

Self-Directed and Participatory Learning : Observations and Reflections

Author : Mohammad Talib

This article focusses on self-directed and participatory learning related to nationalist education in India, during the pre-independence struggle. Mahatma Gandhi's conceptualisation of nai taleem (new education) forms a pivotal aspect of this discourse, as it placed a significant emphasis.....Read More

Original Research Article
47 - 58

Morphology and Morphogenetic Description of an Indian Population of a Soil Ciliate Notohymena gangwonensis from Rithala Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Delhi, India

Authors : Ilmas Naqvi, Ragesh P.R., Satish Ganta and Hareramadas, B.

Ciliates are single celled eukaryotes which have been discovered from a wide variety of habitats. Their free-living forms are present in aquatic as well as terrestrial habitats. A large number of ciliates have also been recorded from wastewater treatment plants throughout the world. In WWTP these species are found from the final effluent as well as from the sewage sludge.... Read More

Original Research Article
59-71

Urban Informality and Gender: A Feminist Inquiry into the Informal Labour Dynamics of Women in a Delhi Resettlement Colony

Author : Archana Prasad

In the vibrant tapestry of urban existence, the threads of informality and gender are interwoven, creating a narrative that remains largely unexplored. This academic endeavour embarks upon a captivating journey through the kaleidoscope of Delhi’s resettlement colony, where the stories of informal women workers emerge as a ‘habitus’ of a verdant landscape. Adopting a feminist lens, this study delves into the intricate nuances of urban informality, offering insights into the lives and labours of these resilient women.... Read More

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Average time from submission to final decision: 10 weeks

Average time from acceptance to publication: 5 weeks

Acceptance Rate 50%

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  • Centre for Research,
    Maitreyi College, University of Delhi
    South Campus
    Bapudham Complex, Chanakyapuri,
    New Delhi-110021