Demography India Vol. 53, No. 2 (2024)

From the Chief Editor’s Desk

The new editorial team is happy to present this issue of Demography India. This issue againcovers a diverse range of topics concerning assessment of demographic trends,implementation of health policy, and the relationship between social structure anddemographic processes. It encompasses evidence-based research from social scientistsworking in different parts of India, and some abroad. A balance of macro and micro studiesis maintained. The topics include the possibility of gender wage disparity, work satisfactionamong cross-border migrants, equity of demand satisfied by modern contraceptive methods,menstrual hygiene, factors associated with disability, ultra-low fertility with traditionalcontraceptive methods, mental health issues among the refugees from Afghanistan andPakistan, and Rohingya refugees, and maternal obstetric factors associated with preterm care.

In addition, the editorial team is attempting to invite papers from senior demographers onany issue of their choice. In this issue we are publishing an article received from Dr. RaviVerma, Director, ICRW, entitled, “Why is achieving gender equality so elusive”. It is hopedsuch articles would help the demographic community in focusing on new issues affectingIndian society, and particularly the vulnerable groups in society. We request our seniorcolleagues to send us their paper for inclusion in the next issue of the journal.We are happy to share that we continue to get good quality of papers from diverse institutes,research centres and universities in India and abroad, from both younger and establisheddemographers and social scientists. We follow a rigorous, blind review policy. We also try tocommunicate our decision regarding the status of the paper as early as possible. By publishingthese articles, we aim to showcase our unwavering commitment to disseminating bothtechnical and substantive research findings on population research in India. We extend anopen invitation to scholars and experts to contribute their papers and articles on demographicchanges and their socio-economic implications, health and nutrition, programimplementation, and critical analysis of state policies. We would be happy to receive morepapers based on qualitative methodology or method mix. We are confident that your journalDemography India will continue to fulfil the theoretical and methodological requirements ofacademicians, policymakers, and community organizations across the country.

The team expresses its sincere gratitude to IASP president, Prof. Suresh Sharma, IEG, forsupporting the activities of this journal.

Furthermore, we extend appreciation to all our reviewers for their valuable insights andtimely feedback on the research papers submitted for publication. We are also thankful to theeditorial staff of the IEG for support in publishing the journal.With the unwavering support of the demographic community in India and abroad, as well asthe collaboration of social scientists working on population, health, and public policy issues,we aim to elevate Demography India to a new height of academic quality and impact.Together, we will shape a journal that continues to serve as a valuable resource for knowledgeexchange and evidence-based decision-making. We are deeply committed to maintaining thecontinuity and impact of the journal, ensuring its growth and relevance in the field ofdemography. We are thinking of raising the status of the journal by getting it published by awell-known publisher and get it included in Scopus.In addition to research papers, we would also welcome short research short communiques,views on published articles, notes, and commentaries. We would also be happy to receivebooks and reports for review in the next issue of the journal. If you have published a book orreport and you want it to be included in the next issue you may send two copies of it to theManaging Editor, Dr. Gudakesh, IEG.

If you have any suggestion to improve the quality of the journal you may contact Prof. A. K.Sharma at arunk@iitk.ac.in or 4aksharma@gmail.com.

Arun Kumar Sharma, Senior Professor, IIT Kanpur (Ret.)
Chief Editor, Demography India