Aim & Scope

DEEKSHA (ISSN: 2250-3919) is a Bi-Annual Peer-Reviewed Journal of Social Work established in 2002 and published by the Department of Social Work, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru.

The journal is committed to fostering a vibrant research culture by providing an inclusive and credible academic platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, research scholars, and students to disseminate innovative and impactful research.

Aim of the Journal

DEEKSHA aims to:

Ø  Promote rigorous, ethical, and socially relevant research in Social Work and allied disciplines.

Ø  Create a scholarly forum for critical dialogue on contemporary social issues.

Ø  Encourage interdisciplinary research that bridges theory, policy, and practice.

Ø  Contribute to knowledge development that supports social transformation, equity, and sustainable development.

Ø  Inspire emerging researchers and students to engage in systematic inquiry and academic excellence.

 Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes original, high-quality empirical and theoretical manuscripts in areas including but not limited to:

Social Work Practice and Education

Community Development and Rural Development

Public Health and Community Health

Mental Health and Counselling

Gender Studies and Women Empowerment

Child Rights and Child Protection

Human Rights and Social Justice

Gerontology and Disability Studies

Social Policy and Governance

Environmental Sustainability and Social Ecology

Corporate Social Responsibility and Development Studies

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

DEEKSHA is a Bi-Annual Peer-Reviewed Journal of Social Work published by the Department of Social Work of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru. The journal provides a platform for academicians, researchers and practitioners to share their scholarly contributions in the field of social sciences. It aims to promote quality research, critical inquiry and dissemination of knowledge relevant to contemporary social issues. The journal encourages interdisciplinary perspectives and seeks to contribute meaningfully to academic and professional discourse.

DEEKSHA seeks to nurture a research-oriented academic environment by integrating field-based insights with scholarly inquiry. The journal encourages interdisciplinary contributions that advance professional practice, influence policy formulation, and strengthen community engagement.

Through its annual publication, DEEKSHA aspires to serve as a catalyst for intellectual discourse and evidence-based social change at regional, national, and global levels.