International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
International Transpersonal Association · United States · Est. 1993
Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Transpersonal Studies (IJTS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes scholarly articles on transpersonal psychology, transpersonal theory, and transpersonal studies. It aims to foster dialogue and understanding within the transpersonal field and to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and contemplative or spiritual traditions. The journal covers a wide range of topics including consciousness, spirituality, mysticism, altered states of consciousness, meditation, yoga, depth psychology, integral psychology, and the integration of psychological and spiritual perspectives.
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Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Is International Journal of Transpersonal Studies a predatory journal?
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies was withdrawn from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) — DOAJ's stated reason: "Journal is not open access" (2014-08-15). Withdrawal is not a predatory verdict, but it is a material editorial signal; it remains indexed in Scopus. Verify the journal's current status on DOAJ and its official site before submitting.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Transpersonal Studies?
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.18.
Is International Journal of Transpersonal Studies indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies is indexed in Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of International Journal of Transpersonal Studies?
The International Journal of Transpersonal Studies (IJTS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes scholarly articles on transpersonal psychology, transpersonal theory, and transpersonal studies. It aims to foster dialogue and understanding within the transpersonal field and to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and contemplative or spiritual traditions. The journal covers a wide range of topics including consciousness, spirituality, mysticism, altered states of consciousness, meditation, yoga, depth psychology, integral psychology, and the integration of psychological and s
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