Academic Journals

This is for those keen on broadened academic papers besides the Western-centred ones.

Several academic journals and platforms are recognized for their openness to diverse methodologies, epistemologies, and perspectives, aiming to challenge traditional colonial frameworks and embrace more inclusive and “risky” scholarly practices. These venues often prioritize research that addresses social injustices, integrates indigenous and non-Western knowledge systems, and explores alternative methodologies. Here are a few notable examples:

#Cultural Studies ↔ Critical Methodologies
: This journal emphasizes critical and reflexive approaches to cultural studies, including critiques of colonialism and imperialism. It welcomes unconventional methodologies and theoretical frameworks that challenge dominant paradigms.

#Qualitative Inquiry
: This journal provides a forum for qualitative research that is critical, interpretive, and situational. It is open to diverse methodological approaches and has published articles that critique traditional notions of science and research, including colonial legacies in academia.

#Third World Quarterly
: Known for its focus on issues affecting the global South, this journal critically examines the impact of colonialism and globalization. It encourages submissions that use decolonial, postcolonial, and transnational frameworks to understand global issues.

#Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society
: An open-access journal that explicitly aims to decolonize research practices by prioritizing indigenous scholarship and methodologies. It challenges colonial biases in knowledge production and dissemination.

#AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
: A peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly research on indigenous peoples’ issues worldwide. It encourages contributions from indigenous scholars and those that utilize indigenous methodologies and epistemologies.

#Feminist Africa
: This journal centers on African feminist perspectives, offering a platform for cutting-edge, critical feminist scholarship from the continent. It challenges both colonial legacies and contemporary forms of oppression.

#Postcolonial Studies
: This interdisciplinary journal explores the legacies of colonialism and imperialism, focusing on their impact on cultures, societies, and knowledge systems. It is open to diverse theoretical frameworks that question established power dynamics.

### Environmental Humanities
– **Focus**: Bridging environmental studies with humanities, this journal looks at ecological issues through critical, cultural, and philosophical lenses, often challenging anthropocentric and colonial narratives in environmental discourse.

These journals represent efforts to diversify academic scholarship and promote research that challenges conventional boundaries. They are part of a broader movement towards decolonizing academia, emphasizing the importance of including marginalized voices and recognizing the value of diverse knowledge systems.