Journal profile
Philanthropy Journal of Psychology
ISSN 2580-6076 · eISSN 2580-8532 · Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Semarang · Indonesia
Philanthropy Journal of Psychology: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 16 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Philanthropy Journal of Psychology is published by Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Semarang. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Student Stress and Coping, Employee Performance and Management and Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior, together about 26.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Focus - Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology is a scientific journal focusing on positive psychology and mental health. It publishes articles based on empirical studies using quantitative or qualitative approaches or a combination of the two. Scope - Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology calls for scientific articles on positive psychology and mental health. It covers issues at varying levels of analysis (personal, group, and societal research) and methods (psycho-diagnostic and psychological interventions). Furthermore, it allows the publication of articles based on inter/multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research and even prioritizes or reserves unique space for these.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Irwan DesyantoroPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 14, United Kingdom 1, Nigeria 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Student Stress and CopingPsychology11%
- Employee Performance and ManagementSocial Sciences8%
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorBusiness, Management and Accounting7.5%
- Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionPsychology7.5%
- Resilience and Mental HealthPsychology6%
- Religion, Spirituality, and PsychologySocial Sciences4.5%
- Stress and Burnout ResearchPsychology4.5%
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences4%
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
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
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
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.6OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 146 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 33 |
| 2025 | 16 | 16 | 51 |
| 2024 | 16 | 16 | 94 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 167 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 122 |
| 2021 | 26 | 26 | 49 |
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 first decision
- 56 daysPublisher website ·
- 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 750,000 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 750,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 750,000 | 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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 150 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Preprints
- Authorship
Originality statement required; manuscript must not be previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Model summary
The manuscript must be original and has not been previously published neither submitted to another journal for consideration evidenced by the Authors Statement of Originality.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Reference management with ZOTERO or MENDELEY using APA style recommended. Model summary
ZOTERO or MENDELEY with APA style is recommended for reference Management.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
References must be relevant, at least 80% from last 10 years, and at least 80% primary sources. Model summary
The reference list contains everything referenced in the text from the source which; (a) relevant, (b) at least 80% up to date (last 10 years), and (c) at least 80% primary, mainly from journal Manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Submissions must be uploaded via Open Journal System (OJS). Model summary
The script must be uploaded through the Open Journal System (OJS) by visiting the page here.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Philanthropy Journal of Psychology
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Student Stress and Coping, Employee Performance and Management.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 150 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesIDR 750,000 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 24 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Semarang
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2580-6076
- Electronic ISSN
- 2580-8532
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Philanthropy Journal of Psychology
How long does peer review take at Philanthropy Journal of Psychology?
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 Philanthropy Journal of Psychology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 150 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Optional. 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 Philanthropy Journal of Psychology based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (14), United Kingdom (1) and Nigeria (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Philanthropy Journal of Psychology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Philanthropy Journal of Psychology is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Philanthropy Journal of Psychology open access, and what is the APC?
Philanthropy Journal of Psychology is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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: .