About PORE - Scholarly Articles for Arts and Humanities

About Poorvam Open Research Engine (PORE)

द्वे विद्ये वेदितव्ये इति ह स्म यद्ब्रह्मविदो वदन्ति परा चैवापरा च।
तत्रापरा ऋग्वेदो यजुर्वेदः सामवेदोऽथर्ववेदः शिक्षा कल्पो व्याकरणं निरुक्तं छन्दो ज्योतिषमिति।
अथ परा यया तदक्षरमधिगम्यति ॥
Dve vidye veditavye iti ha sma yadbrahmavido vadanti para caivaapara ca.
Tatraapara rigvedo yajurvedah samavedo’tharva-vedah shiksha kalpo vyakaranam niruktam chhando jyotishamiti.
Atha para yaya tadaksharamadhigamyati.
There are two kinds of knowledge, as the knowers of Brahman declare: the higher (para) and the lower (apara). The lower includes the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, phonetics, rituals, grammar, etymology, meter, and astronomy. The higher is that by which the Imperishable (Akshara) is realized.
— Mundaka Upanishad, 1.1.4-5

Our Mission

The Poorvam Open Research Engine (PORE), hosted at pore.poorvam.com, is a leading academic research platform dedicated to Arts and Humanities and South Asian Studies. Inspired by the Upanishadic pursuit of higher knowledge, PORE empowers researchers, students, and educators with seamless access to peer-reviewed scholarly articles.

Our curated database specializes in fields like Archeology, Classics, History, Language and Linguistics, Literature and Literary Theory, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Originally built on external APIs like Crossref, PORE now prioritizes a local database for faster, more reliable access and enriched metadata tailored to South Asian research.

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Our Platform

PORE provides a comprehensive repository of peer-reviewed journal articles, focusing on Arts and Humanities disciplines, including Archeology, Classics, History, and South Asian Studies. Our local database includes detailed metadata such as ISSN, publisher information, DOIs, and abstracts, ensuring precise and efficient research.

By moving beyond external APIs, PORE offers a robust, user-friendly platform for academic research, with advanced search tools and a responsive design accessible on all devices.

  • Curated Database: Explore a growing collection of scholarly articles in Arts and Humanities and South Asian Studies.
  • Advanced Search: Filter by publication, type, date range, or keywords for precise results.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Access research seamlessly on desktops, tablets, or mobiles.
  • Favorite Articles: Save articles for future reference by creating an account.
  • Community-Driven: Collaborate with us to expand our database and enhance functionality.

Our Team

PORE is developed by a team of scholars, technologists, and librarians dedicated to open access and academic excellence. With expertise in computer science, library science, and South Asian Studies, we ensure scholarly knowledge is universally accessible.

Dr. A. Sharma

Lead Researcher, Information Systems

S. Patel

Software Engineer, Database Specialist

Prof. R. Iyer

Academic Advisor, Library Science

Contact Us

We welcome feedback, collaboration opportunities, and inquiries about our academic research platform. Contact us at admin@poorvam.com to learn more or contribute to PORE.

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