Journal profile
Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism
ISSN 2442-5451 · eISSN 2407-1056 · Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Islam Sadra · Indonesia
Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 27 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism is published by Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Islam Sadra. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Islamic Thought and Society Studies, Medieval and Classical Philosophy and Study and Philosophy of Religion, together about 52.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Philosophy. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Focus Kanz Philosophia: A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism is an academic journal published by Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Sadra. The journal provides a scholarly platform for critical and theoretical studies in philosophy and mysticism, with particular attention to Islamic intellectual traditions and their engagement with classical and contemporary philosophical discourses. The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts that employ philosophical, mystical, or theoretical approaches, encouraging contributions from diverse academic traditions, both Eastern and Western, to foster global scholarly exchange. Scope The journal focuses on original research and current issues related to philosophy and mysticism. It welcomes contributions addressing the following general topics:• Islamic philosophy and philosophical theology;• Classical and contemporary Sufism (theoretical and practical);• Comparative philosophy and mysticism;• Philosophy of religion, ethics, culture, and society;• Studies of philosophical and Sufi thinkers and texts; and• Epistemological, ontological, and metaphysical inquiries.Contributions from related disciplines are welcome, provided that the discussion is grounded in philosophical or mystical perspectives, theories, or figures.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Egi Sukma BaihakiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 7, United States 3, Malaysia 2, Canada 1, Australia 1 (19 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Islamic Thought and Society StudiesArts and Humanities29.3%
- Medieval and Classical PhilosophyArts and Humanities14.5%
- Study and Philosophy of ReligionArts and Humanities8.3%
- Education and Islamic StudiesSocial Sciences7.5%
- Islamic Studies and HistorySocial Sciences6.6%
- Qur’anic Interpretation StudiesSocial Sciences6.6%
- Medieval Philosophy and TheologyArts and Humanities3.1%
- Cultural and Religious Practices in IndonesiaSocial Sciences2.9%
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.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google ScholarPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.2OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 209 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 20 | 23 |
| 2025 | 27 | 27 | 22 |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 | 30 |
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 49 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 30 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 25 |
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 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 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-NC-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Templates
- Word
Article types accepted3
- researchResearchLength not stated
- research articleKanz Philosophia: A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism publishes scholarly articles that critically examine philosophical and mystical dimensions of I…Length not stated
- reviewReviewLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- Authorship International Co-authorship
Manuscripts involving authors affiliated with institutions in different countries must be accompanied by a completed and signed International Co-authorship Declaration and Verification Form.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
The journal has a retraction, withdrawal, and correction policy. Model summary
Retraction, Withdrawal, and Correction Policy
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Model summary
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Retraction, Withdrawal, and Correction Policy Model summary
Retraction, Withdrawal, and Correction Policy
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
- Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Islam Sadra
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Arabic, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 2442-5451
- Electronic ISSN
- 2407-1056
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism
How long does peer review take at Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 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 Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: Chicago; Templates: Word. 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 Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism based?
Of the 19 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (7), United States (3) and Malaysia (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism open access, and what is the APC?
Kanz Philosophia A Journal for Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .