Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
ISSN 2009-7379 · Dublin Institute of Technology · Ireland
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage is published by Dublin Institute of Technology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Religious Tourism and Spaces, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research and Study and Philosophy of Religion, together about 56.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This journal aims to be the leading international journal for all those concerned with Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage. The journal takes an interdisciplinary international approach and includes all aspects of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage. It is inclusive of all denominations, religions, faiths and spiritual practices. The journal's online platform facilitates a truly integrative approach. While the main emphasis is on primary research articles, it also welcomes suitably relevant discussion papers, research / review pieces, industry focused case studies and evaluations, management guides and reports, economic evaluations, book reviews, announcements of forthcoming meetings etc. Papers / articles should be relevant to both academics and practitioners All papers are subject to ‘double – blind – review’. Papers can include a variety of media elements including audio and visual files, a range of image formats and hyperlinks to websites and other online resources.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Italy 7, United States 6, United Kingdom 6, India 3, Spain 3 (49 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Religious Tourism and SpacesSocial Sciences29.8%
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchSocial Sciences15.8%
- Study and Philosophy of ReligionArts and Humanities10.5%
- Travel Writing and LiteratureArts and Humanities8.8%
- Religion and Society InteractionsSocial Sciences3.5%
- Travel-related health issuesMedicine3.5%
- Halal products and consumer behaviorSocial Sciences3.5%
- Religion, Spirituality, and PsychologySocial Sciences1.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Studies | Q1 | 70/760 | 90th |
| Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management | Q4 | 121/156 | 22nd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- h-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 19 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-SA |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 300–500 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Harvard
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- academic paperThe mainstay of the Journal is Academic Papers, which are manuscripts that theoretically and methodologically advance the subject area. They can be academic or …Length not stated
- book reviewThe Journal includes book reviews. Books for review should be sent to the book review editor. Reviews should be 500-1,000 words. { top }main text ≤ 500 words
- case studySome Case Studies may fulfil the criteria for an Academic Paper, however, other case studies may be more descriptive in nature, but sufficiently interesting to …Length not stated
- current researchIt is proposed that articles for the Current Research section of the Journal will be shorter academic items, presenting a concept, idea, early research findings…Length not stated
- industry reportThe IJRTP welcomes submissions of these research outputs, once the authors presents clear evidence of rigorous and suitable methodological and analysis approach…Length not stated
- photo based essaysTherefore, the IJRTP welcomes Photo Based Essays, which illustrate or explore particular sites or themes.Length not stated
- reviewould be sent to the book review editor. Reviews should be 500-1,000 words. { top } Brief Manuscript Guidelines In the main, Manuscripmain text ≤ 1,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteCode availability, License & copyright, Peer review, Preprints
- Code availability
No simultaneous submission to other journals until the editorial decision process at IJRTP is complete. Model summary
By submitting material to IJRTP, the author is stipulating that the material is not currently under review at another journal (electronic or print) and that he or she will not submit the material to another journal (electronic or print) until the completion of the editorial decision process at IJRTP.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Author retains copyright; grants publisher right of first publication and nonexclusive perpetual license under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License or equivalent. Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: 1. The Author retains copyright in the Work, where the term “Work” shall include all digital objects that may result in subsequent electronic publication or distribution. 2. Upon acceptance of the Work, the author shall grant to the Publisher the right of first publication of the Work. 3. The Author shall grant to the Publisher an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Pre-screening for fit; manuscripts sent to two anonymous peer reviewers. Model summary
Manuscripts may be pre-screened to ensure they fit the aims and scope of the Journal. It is editorial policy that manuscripts are sent to two anonymous peer reviewers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Originality: not previously published or forthcoming in an archival journal or book. Model summary
Submitted articles cannot have been previously published, nor be forthcoming in an archival journal or book (print or electronic).
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Dublin Institute of Technology
- Country or region
- Ireland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2009-7379
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 300–500 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Harvard; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage based?
Of the 49 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (7), United States (6) and United Kingdom (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .