Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami
ISSN 1735-9791 · eISSN 2538-2500 · University of Qom · Iran, Islamic Republic of
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Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami: fully open access; APC about USD 20; review about 10 weeks (community reports); indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami is published by University of Qom. 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 48.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Philosophy. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Philosophical Theological Research (JPTR) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish new research achievements in various fields of philosophy; including philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, etc. JPTR especially welcomes comparative articles that study the western and Muslim philosophers' viewpoints about important philosophical issues to find the best answer to philosophical questions and also to explore their differences and similarities with the aim of bringing them closer to each other. This journal accepts analytical articles that reread Muslim philosophers' ideas according to new approaches in philosophy, theology, neurosciences, psychology, and cognitive sciences. Therefore, it aims to serve the interests of a wide range of thoughtful and academic readers, philosophers, theologians, psychologists, neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, and others interested in the multidisciplinary study of philosophy and theology. We hope that this publication creates an atmosphere of constructive dialogue on different philosophical topics between national and international scholars by which it could have a role in the growth of philosophical thought. Major Topics The Journal publishes papers, including the following fields: Philosophy of Religion Islamic Philosophy Theology (Islamic and Christian) Philosophy of Mind Epistemology Metaphysics Philosophy of Science Ethics Philosophy of Language
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Religious Studies
Editor-in-chief Zahra KhazaeiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 10, United States 3, Hong Kong, China 1, United Kingdom 1, Germany 1 (18 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 Humanities21.9%
- Medieval and Classical PhilosophyArts and Humanities17.8%
- Study and Philosophy of ReligionArts and Humanities8.4%
- Epistemology, Ethics, and MetaphysicsArts and Humanities7.7%
- Medieval Philosophy and TheologyArts and Humanities6.4%
- Qur’anic Interpretation StudiesSocial Sciences5.2%
- Islamic Studies and HistorySocial Sciences4.8%
- Classical Philosophy and ThoughtArts and Humanities3.8%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Studies | Q3 | 449/760 | 40th |
| Philosophy | Q3 | 560/891 | 37th |
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.11LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.47LetPub ·
- h-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 303 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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 | USD 20 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | USD 20 | 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
- ≥ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 9,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted2
- articlepublishes original researchLength not stated
- original researchpublishes original research papersLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Policies closely aligned with COPE's Core Practices document. Model summary
Our policies are closely aligned with COPE’s (Committee on Publication Ethics) Core Practices document.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
The journal has the right to accept, reject and edit the article. Model summary
The journal has the right to accept, reject and edit the article.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
The journal rejects articles that contain elements that are plagiarized. Therefore, if an author uses someone else’s research achievement or a part of his/her own published research without citing the source, the article will be rejected. Model summary
The journal rejects articles that contain elements that are plagiarized. Therefore, if an author uses someone else’s research achievement or a part of his/her own published research without citing the source, the article will be rejected.
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
Four checks before submitting to Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Islamic Thought and Society Studies, Medieval and Classical Philosophy.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3FeesUSD 20 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 4Expected review timeabout 10 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University of Qom
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- Persian
- ISSN
- 1735-9791
- Electronic ISSN
- 2538-2500
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 28, Issue 2 (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 Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami
How long does peer review take at Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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 Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (10), United States (3) and Hong Kong, China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami open access, and what is the APC?
Pizhuhishhayi Falsafi Kalami is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 20.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, 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: .