Demography India Vol. 52, No. 1, (January – June), 2023

From the Chief Editor’s Desk

I am happy to present this issue of Demography India. As earlier, this issue covers a diverse range of topics concerning theoretical and practical demography. It encompasses insightful articles on various subjects, such as a comparative study of populations of India and China, maternal and child health, modelling of mortality, illness, hospitalization and health expenditure, HIV testing and its impact, internal migration and gender discrimination at various stages of life.

I am particularly happy to share that we are getting good quality of papers from diverse institutes, research centers and universities in India and abroad, and from both younger and established demographers and social scientists. We follow a rigorous, blind review policy and still trying to communicate our decision regarding the status of the paper as early as possible. By publishing these articles, we aim to showcase our unwavering commitment to disseminating both technical and substantive research findings. We extend an open invitation to scholars and experts to contribute their work on themes related to demographic changes, health and nutrition, program implementation, and critical analysis of state policies. We are confident that your journal Demography India will continue to fulfill the theoretical and methodological requirements of academicians, policymakers, and community organizations across the country.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to IASP president, Prof. Suresh Sharma, IEG, for supporting the activities of this journal. We are deeply committed to maintaining the continuity and impact of the journal, ensuring its growth and relevance in the field of demography. Furthermore, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our reviewers for their valuable insights and timely feedback on the research papers submitted for publication. I also thankful to the editorial team, particularly the managing editor Dr. Gudakesh, IEG faculty and staff for various types of support in publishing the journal.

With the unwavering support of the demographic community in India and abroad, as well as the collaboration of social scientists working on population, health, and public policy issues, we will 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 knowledge exchange and evidence-based decision-making.

In addition to research papers, we would also welcome short research communiques, notes, and commentaries. We will also be happy to receive books and reports for review in the journal.

If you have any suggestion to improve the quality of the journal you may contact me directly at my email address: arunk@iitk.ac.in or 4aksharma@gmail.com

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