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Academic Journal

Q1

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

John Wiley and Sons Inc

United StatesReligious Studies (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
91H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.068SJR (2025)
1977, 1979-1980, 1983-1984, 1987-1988, 1996-2001, 2003-2026Coverage

About Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

About Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by John Wiley and Sons Inc (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1977, 1979-1980, 1983-1984, 1987-1988, 1996-2001, 2003-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1468-5906, 0021-8294; H-index 91.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (91): Strong citation impact — 91 articles cited at least 91 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion?
1468-5906, 0021-8294.

Who publishes Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion?
John Wiley and Sons Inc.

What are Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion's metrics?
H-index 91.

Is Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0021-8294, 1468-5906
ISSN-L0021-8294
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationWiley
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex5,208
Citations recorded in OpenAlex265,314
OpenAlex H-index207
Years represented in OpenAlex1961–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Religion and Society Interactions; Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology; Religion, Society, and Development; American Constitutional Law and Politics; Religious Tourism and Spaces; Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,240.00 USD; 2,730.00 EUR; 2,160.00 GBP

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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