Background and History

The Jonrnal of Mahapajapati Buddhist Review  is an academic journal established as a platform for disseminating high-quality research articles, academic articles, review articles, and other academic works in the fields of Religious Studies, Education, Philosophy, Humanities, Social Sciences, and related interdisciplinary studies, at both national and international levels. The journal aims to promote the creation of new knowledge, facilitate academic discourse and exchange, and encourage the practical application of knowledge for the sustainable development of society, community, and the nation.

The journal operates strictly under the principles of academic integrity, transparency, fairness, and publication ethics. It adheres to standard operating procedures recognized at both national and international levels to ensure trust and confidence among authors, reviewers, and readers.

Objectives

• To disseminate high-quality research and academic articles.

• To promote the creation of new knowledge in Religious Studies, Buddhism, Humanities, Social Sciences, and related fields.

• To serve as an academic platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences among scholars, researchers, faculty members, students, and the general public.

• To support the quality development of research works and academic publications in accordance with international standards.

• To encourage the utilization of research findings and academic knowledge for community, social, and national development.

Vision

To be a leading academic journal in Religious Studies and related disciplines, recognized nationwide for its high quality, while actively developing towards international standards.

Mission

• To promote the dissemination of high-quality research and academic articles.

• To develop the journal management system in alignment with rigorous academic standards.

• To encourage researcher development and strengthen academic collaboration networks.

• To elevate the journal's quality in accordance with the criteria of the Thai Journal Citation Index (TCI) and international standards.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes and considers manuscripts for publication in the following areas:

• Religious Studies

• Philosophy

• Education

• Humanities

• Social Sciences

• Related Interdisciplinary Studies

Types of Articles Accepted

• Research Articles

• Academic Articles

• Review Articles

• Book Reviews (subject to the discretion of the Editorial Board)

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous review process by at least three qualified experts in the relevant field. The journal employs a Double-Blind Peer Review system, where both the authors' and reviewers' identities are kept strictly confidential. This ensures that the evaluation remains fair, transparent, and solely focused on academic quality.

Open Access Policy

The journal operates under an Open Access policy. All published full-text articles are freely accessible to the public without any charges, aiming to facilitate global knowledge sharing and maximize the utilization of research findings.

Publication Ethics

The journal places the highest priority on publication ethics. Authors, editors, and reviewers are strictly required to adhere to academic ethical standards. This includes avoiding plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and any undisclosed conflicts of interest, in order to maintain the integrity and credibility of the journal.

Development Goals

The journal is committed to continuously enhancing its management quality, peer review standards, and publication processes to meet the criteria of the Thai Journal Citation Index (TCI) and international benchmarks. Furthermore, the journal actively builds collaborative networks with scholars and educational institutions globally to ensure its status as a trusted, high-quality, and widely recognized academic platform.