We proudly announce that the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS) has achieved a Q2 ranking in Religious Studies on the Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) Index. This recognition reflects the high quality of our insightful and original research articles.
Read more about A Note of Gratitude to the Editorial Board of the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS)The TCI, supported by TSRI, KMUTT, and NECTEC, hosted the "Scopus CSAB Meets Thai Editors and Local Boards" event on February 5, 2025, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. 152 participants attended the event, gaining insights from Professor Richard Whatmore and other expert panelists on improving the quality of Thai journals and achieving success with Scopus indexing.
Read more about Scopus CSAB Meets Thai Editors and Local BoardsThai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) is starting a program to honor dedicated reviewers. From February 16 to September 30, 2025, editors can rate reviewers through ThaiJO. In December 2025, we will award recognition and certificates. Keep up the great work—your contributions to academic excellence will be celebrated!
Read more about Exciting News for JIBS Reviewers!Dear Colleagues,
As we welcome the New Year, I am pleased to share some recent developments from the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS). Our commitment to advancing Buddhist scholarship remains strong, and we have launched several initiatives to further this mission.
Read more about JIBS New Year Update: Progress, Insights, and Opportunities in Buddhist StudiesThe Editorial Board of the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS) is pleased to announce a call for submissions.
Read more about Call for Submission: Buddhism and Contemporary ChallengesThe editors of JIBS met IBSC students to introduce the journal. Their goal is to provide guidance on article preparation for publication and assist students in finding the most suitable approach for their interests in a particular journal.
Read more about JIBS met IBSC studentsThe Journal of International Buddhist Studies team, led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Phra Khru Sutikitibaddhibandit, attended a meeting on improving journal quality after Scopus inclusion.
Read more about Scopus Journal Quality Meeting with TCIThe JIBS editorial team attended a meeting on the "2nd System Development and Quality Improvement of Thai Journals Indexed in Scopus, Phase 2." Organized by TCI Center and collaborators, it aimed to enhance Thai journal quality. Key presentations covered Scopus indexing criteria, tips for inclusion, and performance analysis for 48 journals.
Read more about 2nd System Development and Quality Improvement of Thai Journals Indexed in Scopus, Phase 2On October 3, 2023, the editorial team met with TCI at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangmod Campus in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss submitting JIBS to Scopus.
Read more about Submitting JIBS to the Scopus databaseOn March 16, 2023, JBS editors participated in the 1st Seminar of the TCI-TSRI-Scopus Collaboration Project, Phase 3 (2023-2025)
Read more about TCI-TSRI-Scopus Project Seminar: Enhancing Journal Quality for Scopus InclusionOn March 15, 2023, Phramaha Kriangsak Indapanno, associate editor of the Journal of International Buddhist Studies attended the 14th Thai Academic Journal Quality Development Network Academic Conference
Read more about Participation in the 14th Academic Conference on Thai Academic Journal Quality Development NetworkOn Tuesday, September 5, 2566, between 09:30 and 11:00 AM, Professor Dr. Narongrit Sombatsompop, the Head of the TCI Center, along with the TCI team, conducted an online meeting using the Zoom platform.
Read more about Online Meeting Preparation for JIBS Submission to Scopus DatabaseVen. Phramahakriengsak Intapanno, Associate Editor of JIBS, joined the 5th TCI Assessment Meeting on August 30, 2023, at Rama Garden Hotel in Bangkok.
Read more about A meeting held to explain the criteria for evaluating TCI journalsThe JIBS editors participated in a meeting with TCI to get ready for submitting JIBS to Scopus on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Read more about Meeting to prepare for JIBS submission to ScopusThe TCI Center has chosen the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS) as one of the 40 journals for a project aimed at enhancing the quality of Thai journals in the Scopus database.
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