Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Philosophy
Prajna Vihara
ISSN 1513-6442 · eISSN 2586-9876 · Guna Chakra Research Center · Thailand
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Prajna Vihara: fully open access; APC about USD 50; review about 30 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Prajna Vihara is published by Guna Chakra Research Center. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Study and Philosophy of Religion, Indian and Buddhist Studies and Chinese history and philosophy, together about 36.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Philosophy and Religious studies. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Prajñā Vihāra is an international, multicultural and pluralistic journal of ethics, philosophy and religious studies dedicated to the promotion of mutual understanding among the diverse peoples of the world. In the spirit of the Sanskrit words “Prajñā Vihāra” meaning “temple of wisdom,” the editors encourage creative academic work that promotes a sharing of wisdom among scholars and readers. It welcomes specialized articles in Ethics, Philosophy, Religion and Cultural Studies that seek to promote harmony between various philosophical and religious traditions while respecting cultural and religious difference. Philosophy: The journal has always welcomed a wide variety of philosophical articles. It gives special consideration to philosophical work by Southeast Asian philosophers, and scholars outside the region who write about comparative, cultural and indigenous philosophy. Religion: The program in Philosophy and Religion at Assumption University has always followed a pluralistic outlook. As a result, the journal has always tried to balance publications in Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and other local religions and indigenous practices. It especially welcomes artilces that engage with religious issues in the Southeast Asian region. Ethics: Assumption University has always emphasized Ethics as one of its main identities. The journal welcomes articles in Ethics that address pressing local issues in the Southeast Asian region and articles by local scholars that engage global ethical problems.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Philosophy
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Thailand 11, Indonesia 4, Taiwan, China 1, Macau, China 1, Canada 1 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Study and Philosophy of ReligionArts and Humanities15.5%
- Indian and Buddhist StudiesArts and Humanities13.4%
- Chinese history and philosophySocial Sciences7.1%
- Philosophical Ethics and TheoryArts and Humanities6.6%
- Philosophy and Historical ThoughtArts and Humanities4.8%
- Diverse Philosophical and Cultural StudiesArts and Humanities3.9%
- Islamic Thought and Society StudiesArts and Humanities3.8%
- Political Philosophy and EthicsSocial Sciences3.4%
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
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Q4 | 838/891 | 5th |
| Religious Studies | Q4 | 718/760 | 5th |
| Cultural Studies | Q4 | 1354/1434 | 5th |
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
- 0.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.1LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.15OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 364 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 15 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
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 30 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 30 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 | THB 1,650 / USD 50 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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
- ≤ 200 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright and Licensing
Prajñā Vihāra follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Under this license, anyone is free to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) for any purpose, even commercially, provided the original work is properly cited. The author(s) must also guarantee that the article is their o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
The peer review process is designed to ensure the quality of the articles published and is done with close interaction with the author or authors. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, emphasizing the journal's dedication to impartiality, objectivity, and the highest ethical standards. In a double-blind review, the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are concealed to…
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 Prajna Vihara
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Study and Philosophy of Religion, Indian and Buddhist Studies.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 200 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Chicago.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.
- 4FeesTHB 1,650 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 30 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Guna Chakra Research Center
- Country or region
- Thailand
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1513-6442
- Electronic ISSN
- 2586-9876
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 27, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Prajna Vihara
How long does peer review take at Prajna Vihara?
Authors report an average review time of about 30 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 Prajna Vihara?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Chicago. 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 Prajna Vihara based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Thailand (11), Indonesia (4) and Taiwan, China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Prajna Vihara?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Prajna Vihara is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Prajna Vihara open access, and what is the APC?
Prajna Vihara is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 50.
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: .