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Prajna Vihara

Guna Chakra Research Center · Thailand · Est. 2000

ISSN1513-6442eISSN2586-9876
SJR Q4Scopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗

Aims & Scope

Prajñā Vihāra is a multicultural and pluralistic journal of ethics, philosophy and religious studies dedicated to the promotion of mutual understanding among the diverse peoples of the world. In the spirit of the Sanskrit words “Prajñā Vihāra” meaning “temple of wisdom,” the editors encourage creative academic work that promotes a sharing of wisdom among scholars and readers. It welcomes specialized articles in Ethics, Philosophy, Religion and Cultural Studies that seek to promote harmony between various philosophical and religious traditions while respecting cultural and religious difference. It especially welcomes articles that engage with philosophical and religious issues in the Southeast Asian region.

General Information

Country / RegionThailand
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2000
FrequencySemiannual
StatusActive
Total Publications
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Submission Info

APC CostTHB 1,650
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)Assumption University Library database

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Guna Chakra Research Center
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1513-6442 / 2586-9876
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
THB 1,650
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), Assumption University Library database
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
12
4
2024
12
1
2025
15
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Cultural StudiesQ4
PhilosophyQ4
Religious StudiesQ4

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Indian and Buddhist StudiesPhilosophy, Ethics, and ExistentialismChristian Theology and MissionReligion, Society, and DevelopmentPolitical Philosophy and EthicsIslamic Studies and HistoryReligious Tourism and SpacesPhilippine History and CultureReligion, Ecology, and EthicsDigital Education and Society

Frequently asked questions about Prajna Vihara

Is Prajna Vihara a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Prajna Vihara: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Prajna Vihara?

Prajna Vihara is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.103.

Is Prajna Vihara indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Prajna Vihara is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Prajna Vihara?

Prajñā Vihāra is a multicultural and pluralistic journal of ethics, philosophy and religious studies dedicated to the promotion of mutual understanding among the diverse peoples of the world. In the spirit of the Sanskrit words “Prajñā Vihāra” meaning “temple of wisdom,” the editors encourage creative academic work that promotes a sharing of wisdom among scholars and readers. It welcomes specialized articles in Ethics, Philosophy, Religion and Cultural Studies that seek to promote harmony between various philosophical and religious traditions while respecting cultural and religious difference.

How much does it cost to publish in Prajna Vihara?

Prajna Vihara charges an article processing charge (APC) of about THB 1,650 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref