Journal profile
Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies
ISSN 2277-0186 · Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka · Nigeria
Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 28 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies is published by Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria, Biblical Studies and Interpretation and Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies, together about 41.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Religious studies and Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Below are the aims and scope of the Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies. Focus To provide a platform for scholarly engagement with the intersections of religion, philosophy, culture and other interdisciplinary fields in African and global contexts. To foster critical thinking, research, and debate on the role of religion in shaping cultural values, beliefs, and practices. To explore the complex relationships between religion, culture, and society, and their implications for human flourishing. Scope The NJRCS welcomes articles, and book reviews that address the following areas: Religious traditions and their cultural expressions (e.g., Christianity, Islam, African religions, etc.). Comparative studies of religion and culture across different regions and historical periods. Methodological innovations in the study of religion and culture. Cultural hermeneutics and interpretation of religious texts and practices. Interdisciplinary fields such as Philosophy, anthropology, sociology, Psychology, Social Sciences, humanities, etc, The Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies (NJRCS) aims to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among scholars from various fields, including religious studies, cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, , Psychology, and philosophy. By exploring the complex intersections of religion and culture, the journal seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of human experience and the promotion of tolerance, inclusivity, and social cohesion.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in NigeriaSocial Sciences21.5%
- Biblical Studies and InterpretationArts and Humanities10.1%
- Pentecostalism and Christianity StudiesArts and Humanities10.1%
- Christian Theology and MissionArts and Humanities6.8%
- Religion and Society InteractionsSocial Sciences6.3%
- Contemporary Christian Leadership and EducationArts and Humanities6.3%
- African cultural and philosophical studiesSocial Sciences5.9%
- Religion, Ecology, and EthicsSocial Sciences4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.08OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 108 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 22 | 4 |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 2 |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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 6 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | NGN 45,000 | Yes | CC BY | |
| LetPub | NGN 45,000 | 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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 100–200 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Plagiarism
- License & copyright
Copyright clearance proof required for previously published materials. Model summary
Please provide proof of copyright clearance for any previously published materials used in the article, such as photographs, tables, charts, graphics, etc.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Originality assurance required; manuscript must not be under review elsewhere. Model summary
Include your assurances that the manuscript is original and is not under review at any other journal.
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
- Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Country or region
- Nigeria
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2277-0186
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies
How long does peer review take at Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 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 Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 100–200 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA. 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.
Which databases index Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies open access, and what is the APC?
Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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: .