About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Chhahari छहारी is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed research journal dedicated to promoting academic inquiry and knowledge creation across diverse fields of study. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and analytical essays from disciplines including education, social sciences, humanities, management, science, and technology.

Its primary aim is to provide a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share innovative ideas, empirical findings, and theoretical insights that contribute to academic and societal development. Chhahari particularly encourages research addressing local, national, and global issues relevant to Nepal’s context and beyond, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among the academic community.

Journal Objectives

  • To promote multidisciplinary research addressing contemporary issues in Nepal and beyond.
  • To encourage young researchers and academicians to publish quality research.
  • To strengthen academic collaboration between national and international scholars.
  • To contribute to the global exchange of ideas and evidence-based policy discussions.

Publication Frequency

Chhahari publishes one issue a year.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Chhahari: A Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed Research Journal is an open access publication. All articles published in the journal are freely available online immediately after publication, without any subscription or access charges.

Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or author, provided that proper credit is given to the original source.

Peer Review Process

Chhahari: A Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed Research Journal follows a blind peer review process to ensure fairness, quality, and academic integrity in its publications.

Each submitted manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the editorial board to assess its relevance, originality, and compliance with the journal’s formatting and ethical standards. Manuscripts that pass this stage are sent to two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.

The reviewers remain anonymous to the authors, and authors are also not informed of the reviewers’ identities. The peer review process typically takes four to six weeks from the date of submission to completion of the review.

Reviewers evaluate the manuscripts based on criteria such as originality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, contribution to the field, and alignment with the journal’s focus and scope. After receiving the reviewers’ reports, the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Editorial Board, makes the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection of the paper.

Only manuscripts meeting the journal’s academic and ethical standards are accepted for publication.

Sources of Support

The publication of Chhahari: A Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed Research Journal is supported through the following sources:

  • Institutional Funds:
    The journal is financially supported by Tribhuvan University Teacher’s Association, Unit Committee, Butwal Multiple Campus, which provides administrative and financial assistance for editorial work, printing, and publication costs.
  • Sale of Hard Copies:
    A limited number of printed copies are distributed and sold at a nominal price to libraries, researchers, and academic institutions to help cover printing expenses.
  • Editorial Board Contribution:
    The editorial board members and associated faculty contribute voluntary time and expertise to the editorial and review processes, reducing operational costs.
  • Author Support (Occasional):
    In certain cases, minimal publication contributions may be collected from authors to assist in layout, proofreading, or digital archiving expenses (non-compulsory and transparent).

These combined sources ensure the sustainability and continuity of the journal’s publication while maintaining its open access and non-profit orientation.

Publisher

Chhahari छहारी is published by the Tribhuvan University Teachers' Association, Butwal Multiple Campus.