Journal of Dharma Studies

Aims & Scope

The mission of the Journal of Dharma Studies: Asian and Transcultural Religion, Philosophy, & Ethics is to employ theoretical and empirical methodologies for the intersubjective understanding of, and real-world applications of the conceptual resources, textual sources, and experiential practices—including ritual, social, ethical, liturgical, contemplative, or communitarian—to foster critical-constructive reflections on Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions (what is now referred to as Dharma Studies).

The journal seeks to contextualize these traditions in reference to the contemporary global era, with large diasporic populations affiliated with these religions to be found across the globe.

It tries to uncover both the interconnected histories of these traditions and, simultaneously highlight the significant differences and rich diversity of philosophy and practice found within the Dharma Traditions.

Its scope lies beyond purely descriptive, journalistic, methodologies and moves towards an expansion of Dharma Studies to intersect with emerging areas and disciplines with the aim of a robust and rigorous interdisciplinary discourse on Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist Philosophy, Theology, Ethics, and Culture in engagement with areas including but not limited to: Sustainability Studies and Religions, Ecological Economics, Environmental Ethics, Social Equitability, Peace and Conflict Studies, Medicine and Religion, Contemplative Studies, Aesthetics and Semiotics, Consciousness Studies, Philosophy of Ritual, Theology and the Natural Sciences, Religion and Bioscience, Cross-Cultural and Diaspora Studies in Religion.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24673

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	11

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.148

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	5

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Åšivajñāne jÄ«ver sevā: Reexamining Swami Vivekananda’s Practical Vedānta in the Light of Sri Ramakrishna

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Ayon

• Bring Back Harmony in Philosophical Discourse: a Confucian Perspective

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Chenyang

• Bhajan on the Banks of the Ganga: Increasing Environmental Awareness via Devotional Practice

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Tamara

• Soft Power and Biopower: Narendra Modi’s “Double Discourse” Concerning Yoga for Climate Change and Self-Care

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Christopher Patrick

• The Instability of Non-dual Knowing: Post-gnosis Sādhana in Vidyāraṇya’s Advaita Vedānta

  Citation: 6

  Authors: James

• A Review of “The Making of Contemporary Indian Philosophy: Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya”

  Citation: 4

  Authors:

• Changing Face of the Yoga Industry, Its Dharmic Roots and Its Message to Women: an Analysis of Yoga Journal Magazine Covers, 1975–2020

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Agi, Patrick

• The Ritual Roots for an Advaita Vedānta Ecotheology

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Neil

• The Chinese Buddhist Approach to Science: the Case of Astronomy and Calendars

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Jeffrey

• The Academic Study of Yoga in India

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Christopher Key

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