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Journal of Hindu Studies

Oxford University Press · India · Est. 2002

ISSN1756-4263

SJR Q1✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total35

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.221

H-Index

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.668

Total Works

489

Total Citations

924

2yr Mean Citedness

0.11

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Hindu Studies focuses on the academic study of Hindu traditions, philosophies, and practices. It examines theological concepts such as Vedanta, Advaita, and Vaiṣṇava traditions, as well as the historical and intellectual development of these traditions across various periods and regions in India. The journal also explores the intersection of religion with social and political discourse, including asceticism, caste, and ecological practices.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionIndia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2002

Annual Volume~ 27 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications489

Publisher OrgOxford University Press

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Oxford University Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1756-4263

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Times cited

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Religious StudiesQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Religion

Scopus Categories

Religious Studies

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Indian and Buddhist StudiesIndian History and PhilosophyAnthropological Studies and InsightsChinese history and philosophyEurasian Exchange NetworksSoutheast Asian Sociopolitical StudiesAsian Geopolitics and EthnographyVietnamese History and Culture StudiesSouth Asian Studies and ConflictsReligious Studies and Spiritual Practices