Bhutan Journal of Research and Development

Published bi-annually, number one in May and number two in November, by the Royal University of Bhutan, Bhutan Journal of Research and Development (BJRD) aims to advance research and scholarship in all fields of social, physical and biological science and humanities relevant to the Kingdom of Bhutan. It publishes a wide range of papers in English or Dzongkha including theoretical or empirical research, short communication (e.g. research notes and review articles), and book reviews which can inform policy and advance knowledge relevant to Bhutan. The journal aspires to publish high quality papers and follows a system of blind peer review. Its primary, but not exclusive, audience includes scholars, academicians, policy makers, graduate students, and others interested in research and scholarship relevant to Bhutan.

All manuscripts should be submitted following the BJRD Manuscript Guidelines. Submissions that have not followed the BJRD Manuscript Guidelines shall not be accepted for review. Any inquiries related to BJRD, including those related to manuscript submission, should be addressed to Dr. Phanchung (Managing Editor) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Norbu Gyeltshen (Production Editor) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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