Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

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About Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

Journal for the ScientIFic Study of Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion maintains a standard position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 1.01, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

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ISSN (Print) 0021-8294
ISSN (Online) 1468-5906
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $2940 USD
About Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley.

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is published by Wiley from US as a journal. It has published 5,165 works to date, attracting 262,915 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 206, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Religion and Society Interactions, Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology, Religion, Society, and Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal for the Scientific Study …

The current impact factor of Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is 1.014.

No, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is $2940 USD.

Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion is published by Wiley.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
1.014
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.014 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
5,165
Total Works
262,915
Total Citations
206
h-index
1.01
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Journal for the Scientific Study … most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Religion and Society Interactions
    Social Sciences
    2,390 works
  2. Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
    Social Sciences
    1,446 works
  3. Religion, Society, and Development
    Social Sciences
    1,326 works
  4. American Constitutional Law and Politics
    Social Sciences
    728 works
  5. Religious Tourism and Spaces
    Social Sciences
    346 works
  6. Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices
    Arts and Humanities
    294 works
  7. Mormonism, Religion, and History
    Arts and Humanities
    212 works
  8. Biblical Studies and Interpretation
    Arts and Humanities
    140 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S207420867

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