Journal for the Academic Study of Religion
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Clarivate IF trend for Journal for the Academic Study of Religion
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
11 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal for the Academic Study of Religion is a fully refereed interdisciplinary academic journal. The journal reflects the wide variety of research dealing with all aspects of the academic study of religion. The journal is committed to presenting cutting edge research from both established and new scholars. As well as articles, it publishes book and film reviews, conference reports, and the annual lectures delivered to members of its partner organisation, the Australian Association for the Study of Religion. The Journal for the Academic Study of Religion is published three times a year and issues alternate between thematic and regular issues. Regular issues include articles on any topic that bears upon the academic study of religion.
Special Issues
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RELIGION
RELIGION
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal for the Academic Study of Religion (ISSN: 2047-704X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of RELIGION, published by Equinox Publishing Ltd in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.273 (Q1), an H-index of 11.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 14 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,522 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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