The journal publishes research on Asian religions, philosophies, languages, and arts, with a focus on historical and textual analysis. Articles examine Buddhist and Jaina traditions, Sanskrit literature, iconography, and the history of religious sites and practices across various regions of Asia. The scope also includes the study of historical linguistic conventions and philosophical debates within these traditions, as well as the analysis of artistic and material culture.
Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2449-8653
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
POLONA
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English, German, French
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q4
Cultural StudiesQ4
HistoryQ4
Religious StudiesQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
HistoryCultural StudiesArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Religious Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Indian and Buddhist StudiesChinese history and philosophyEurasian Exchange NetworksJapanese History and CultureAsian Geopolitics and EthnographyIndian History and PhilosophyIslamic Studies and HistoryAsian Culture and Media StudiesKorean Peninsula Historical and Political StudiesChina's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance