The Person and the Challenges
The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow Press · Poland · Est. 2011
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Aims & Scope
The Person and the Challenges is a peer-reviewed scientific journal whose aim is to disseminate international research in the fields of theology, education, canon law, and social studies inspired by the person and teachings of Pope John Paul II. The journal provides access to the research of Polish scientists (which is why it is published in five conference languages: English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian) and demonstrates a high degree of internationalization (scientific council, authors, reviewers). The periodical, in accordance with the regulation, has "international renown and a special impact on the development of a given scientific discipline." The journal publishes about 30 scientific and review articles annually, as well as reviews and reports.
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Frequently asked questions about The Person and the Challenges
Is The Person and the Challenges a predatory journal?
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What is the impact factor of The Person and the Challenges?
The Person and the Challenges is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.19.
Is The Person and the Challenges indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
The Person and the Challenges is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of The Person and the Challenges?
The Person and the Challenges is a peer-reviewed scientific journal whose aim is to disseminate international research in the fields of theology, education, canon law, and social studies inspired by the person and teachings of Pope John Paul II. The journal provides access to the research of Polish scientists (which is why it is published in five conference languages: English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian) and demonstrates a high degree of internationalization (scientific council, authors, reviewers). The periodical, in accordance with the regulation, has "international renown and a sp
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