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A Brief History of the Geographical Outlook Journal

Geographical Outlook
(ISSN 0433-4515 )

is a renowned biannual, bilingual, peer-reviewed and referred journal with a rich legacy spanning over seven decades. Established by visionary scholars and internationally acclaimed educators of the University Department of Geography, Ranchi University the journal has consistently served as a vibrant platform for presenting contemporary geographical thought and research. Over the years, distinguished geographers from across the world have contributed their insights, making the journal a repository of innovative ideas and methodological advancements.

In the editorial of that first issue, Dr. Enayat Ahmad clearly stated that the publication would not have been possible without the support of the following individuals. At the top of the list was Acharya Badri Nath Verma, the Education Minister of Bihar at the time, who contributed ₹250 in support. Similarly, Lieutenant Colonel Shyam Nandan Sahay, Vice-Chancellor of Bihar University; G. P. Dubey, Principal of Ranchi College; and Professor L. Dudley Stamp, President of the International Geographical Union—whose message was published in the first issue—were also acknowledged.

Other members of the department who were part of the editorial board included:
M. Pathak, B. N. Jha, P. Pandey, S. M. Shahabuddin, B. C. Sharma, Suresh Pandey, H. K. Chand, Marshall Thiru, and M. Alam (Student Secretary).

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts should be sent via Email: geographicaloutlook@gmail.com
Postal Address- Physical Submission of attested copy can be done
Send by post at- Editor, Geographical Outlook Department of Geography, Arts Block C, Morabadi, Ranchi - 834008, Jharkhand OR
Submit directly to Department Desk ALL COMMUNICATIONS VIA MAIL ONLY

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Editorial Team

Editorial Board

A dedicated team of academic professionals guiding the journal's peer-review and publication standards, upholding its scholarly vision.

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Chief Editor

Leading the editorial vision, the Chief Editor ensures academic quality and coherence in every issue of the journal.

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Associate Editor

Supporting editorial operations, the Associate Editor contributes to peer-review management and article development.

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Reflections on the Geographical Outlook Journal

Testimonial
Dev kumar

As a young researcher, getting published in the Geographical Outlook gave me both recognition and motivation. The editorial standards and review process reflect the scholarly foundation laid by pioneers like Dr. Enayat Ahmed. Actionsdfd 2 Ankit Kumar 3 Alok Kumar 4 Rohit Banar

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Ankit Kuma

I admire how the journal has maintained academic excellence over the decades. Dr. Enayat Ahmed’s contributions as an editor were visionary. He emphasized clarity, precision, and relevance—qualities that still define the journal today. Actionsdfd 2 Alok Kumar 3 Rohit Banar 4 Dev kumar

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Alok Kumar

The Geographical Outlook has been an essential part of my academic journey Its commitment to high quality regional research has empowered many scholars like me to publish meaningful work Its not just a journal its a legacy of Indian geographical thought Actionsdfd 2 Rohit Banar 3 Dev kumar 4 Ankit Kuma

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Rohit Bana

What sets the Geographical Outlook apart is its rootedness in Indian geography while also engaging with global perspectives. It continues to inspire new generations of geographers, thanks to the foundational work of scholars like Dr. Ahmed. Actionsdfd 2 Dev kumar 3 Ankit Kuma 4 Alok Kumar

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