Volume 02 Issue 01

January 2026 Edition

UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

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This issue of UIMRJ marks a significant contribution to multidisciplinary global scholarship. Featuring original research across Social Sciences, Education, and Humanities, the January 2026 issue emphasizes innovative methodologies and ethical research practices. Every article has successfully cleared a Double-Blind Peer Review process and strictly adheres to COPE standards.

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Indexing Status: Verification in Progress

Published Date January 31, 2026

Online ISSN 3108-1460

DOI Prefix 10.65919/uimrj.2026.v2i1

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Socilogy pp. 01-13

Social Media and Identity Formation among Generation Z in Himachal Pradesh

👤 Tanvi Verma Research Scholar, Department of Sociology, IEC University Baddi (HP)

👤 Dr. Mahendra Kumar Chaurasia Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, IEC University Baddi (HP)

This paper examines how social media platforms influence identity formation among Generation Z in Himachal Pradesh, highlighting patterns of digital engagement, cultural expression, and the emergence of hybrid identities shaped by both local Pahari traditions and global online interactions.

Keywords: Generation Z social media identity formation Himachal Pradesh digital anthropology hybrid identity Pahari youth

📄 Articles for Volume 2 Issue 1 (January 2026) are currently under peer review. Accepted papers will appear here after editorial processing.

Current Review Workflow: Vol 2, Issue 1 (Jan 2026)

The following manuscripts are currently undergoing Double-Blind Peer Review or are in the final stage of Editorial Processing for the January 2026 edition.

Under Peer-Review Ref ID: UIMRJ-JAN-2026-011

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Opportunities, Risks and Ethical Implications for Future Learning

Author: Dr. Nitin Kumar (Assistant Professor, Education Technology)

Current Stage: First Round of Peer Review (Double-Blind)

Under Peer-Review Ref ID: UIMRJ-JAN-2026-014

Climate Change and Agricultural Sustainability in the Indo-Gangetic Plains: A Geographical Analysis

Author: Dr. Priya Verma (Associate Professor, Geography)

Current Stage: Reviewer Evaluation in Progress

Under Peer-Review Ref ID: UIMRJ-JAN-2026-017

Emerging Trends in Digital Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in the Post-Pandemic Economy

Author: Dr. Ritu Saxena (Assistant Professor, Commerce & Management)

Current Stage: Editorial Assessment & Similarity Check

In-Press (Accepted) Ref ID: UIMRJ-IP-2026-003

Digital Archiving and Knowledge Preservation in Academic Libraries: Challenges and Future Prospects

Author: Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh (Senior Librarian & Researcher)

Status: Accepted – Final Proofreading and DOI Registration in Progress

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