Journal profile · HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
ISSN 0975-2935 · eISSN 2456-978X · AesthetixMS: Aesthetics Media Services · India
Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC about USD 150; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 22 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities is published by AesthetixMS: Aesthetics Media Services and is in Zone 4 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are South Asian Cinema and Culture, South Asian Studies and Conflicts and Indian History and Philosophy, together about 30.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Introduction Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities (ISSN 0975-2935) is an international open-access journal that publishes criticism of emerging literature, innovation, and art, exploring intersections across the disciplines of humanities, social sciences, and science. Rupkatha is indexed by the Web of Science Core Collection™ Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), DOAJ, ERIHPLUS and more>> Journal Impact Factor (JIF)™ 2023: 0.2 | 5 Year JIF: 0.2 | Category Quartile: Q2 History The journal was founded in 2009 by Prof Tirtha Prasad Mukhopadhyay and Tarun Tapas Mukherjee with the vision of promoting interdisciplinary research and criticism in literature, innovation, and art, with a focus on the study of the human condition and culture. ‘Rupkatha’ derives its name from ‘rup’ (form) and ‘katha’ (words), which, when combined, mean ‘myth’ in Bengali. The journal gets its inspiration from the etymology and follows the principle that anything that has a form, visual, aural or mental could be studied from interdisciplinary perspectives. For over 16 years, it has been a pioneering platform for the exploration and dissemination of scholarly work that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Rupkatha is committed to fostering a dialogue that enriches our understanding of the human experience through a multifaceted lens, integrating insights from literature, philosophy, history, arts, and social sciences. Scope The fundamental idea of interdisciplinarity derives from an evolutionary necessity, namely, the need to confront and interpret complex systems. An entity that is studied can no longer be analysed in terms of its singular objectivity but as a contending hierarchy of discourses emerging from multiple or variable branches of knowledge. We encourage authors to engage in inter-political and intercultural discussion involving interdisciplinary perspectives from areas within and beyond the humanities and the humanist sciences, wherever applicable. Authors must first be sure of the high value of their papers in comparison to international standards and then submit their papers. Over the years, Rupkatha has expanded its scope to include various fields within and beyond the humanities, such as artificial intelligence, health and medical humanities, gender studies, cultural studies, language engineering, and more. We believe that the complex challenges and questions of our time require a holistic approach, one that embraces complexity and diversit
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Editor-in-chief Swayam Prabha SatpathyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named India 19, United States 8, United Kingdom 2, Spain 2, Mainland China 1 (48 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- South Asian Cinema and CultureArts and Humanities11.9%
- South Asian Studies and ConflictsSocial Sciences10.6%
- Indian History and PhilosophyArts and Humanities8.1%
- South Asian Studies and DiasporaArts and Humanities7.6%
- Postcolonial and Cultural Literary StudiesArts and Humanities6.6%
- Philippine History and CultureSocial Sciences5.5%
- Anthropological Studies and InsightsSocial Sciences5.4%
- Geographies of human-animal interactionsSocial Sciences3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Humanities, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Humanities, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, ProQuest, Crossref, Dimensions, Dimensions, USA
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
- 5-year impact factor (publisher)
- 0.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.17LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- h-index
- 18OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 49OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.71OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 25%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.62%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 17LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,335 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| 2023 | 119 | 119 | 207 |
| 2022 | 165 | 165 | 229 |
| 2021 | 223 | 223 | 392 |
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 8 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 | USD 150 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 150 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 150 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 250 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- book reviewond 7000 words will also be considered. Book Reviews: Word limit: 1500-3000 words 4. Editorial Process: Submission, Peer Review and Productiomain text ≤ 3,000 words
- book reviewsBook Reviews: Word limit: 1500-3000 wordsLength not stated
- research articlee works and interviews. 3.3 Word Limits Research articles: 5000-7000 words including the Reference section. Articles beyond 7000 wordsmain text ≤ 7,000 words
- research articlesResearch articles: 5000-7000 words including the Reference section.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use
Generative AI use prohibited except for readability and grammar checks Model summary
The use of Generative AI in our processes is strictly prohibited. Authors are allowed to utilize Generative AI tools solely for the purposes of enhancing readability and conducting grammar checks. Any other application of Generative AI is not permitted.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 5.2 Authorship
Ghost/guest/gift authorship condemned Model summary
All published materials—articles, book reviews, poems or art pieces, must contain appropriate attribution of authorship. Since we follow the online medium, it is the sole responsibility of the corresponding author—who initiates the submission process online- to ensure the integrity of publication ethics by complying with the following: 5.2.1 Appropriate attribution and acknowledgement The correspo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 5.4 Conflict of Interest
In order to maintain transparency in publication, we encourage all authors, editors, reviewers, and other persons/parties involved in the publication process to avoid any form of conflicts of interest. Our publication policies and guidelines are regularly revised to address these issues. 5.4.1 Authors Authors with our journals need to be careful of any kind of conflict of interest—be it financial,…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 5.1 Publication Ethics
Simultaneous submission prohibited Model summary
We are committed to upholding publication ethics in every possible manner. We try to adhere to the norms and guidelines formulated by various scholarly societies to achieve international standards by maintaining quality in publication and updating our publication system. We expect and encourage all the concerned parties associated with the journal to follow the norms mentioned on our website.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License Model summary
The articles, book reviews, and other published items are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1. Open Access
Rupkatha signed on to the Budapest Open Access Initiative. In conformity with this, the content of publications is primarily guided by the open nature of knowledge, and the journal is free to access from any corner of the world. The journal allows readers to freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of its articles and to use them for any other lawful purpose…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 4. Editorial Process: Submission, Peer Review and Production
Double-Blind Peer Review system Model summary
4.1 Submission Process Authors should read the Terms and Conditions and the Policies of the journal before submission: Terms and Conditions Self-archiving Policy Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement Generative AI Policies Book Review: For reviewing books, please get the complete guidelines here>> 4.1.1 Submission Portal Authors must sign in or register with the Rupkatha Submission Portal a…
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
- AesthetixMS: Aesthetics Media Services
- Country or region
- India
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0975-2935
- Print ISSN
- 3048-7293
- Electronic ISSN
- 2456-978X
- 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
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
What CAS zone is Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities is in Zone 4 of Sociology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Humanities, Multidisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities based?
Of the 48 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (19), United States (8) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science and ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities open access, and what is the APC?
Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 150.
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: .