Call for Submission: Buddhism and Contemporary Challenges

The Editorial Board of the Journal of International Buddhist Studies (JIBS) is pleased to announce a call for submissions. We particularly encourage submission of papers related to Buddhism and contemporary themes. We invite scholars, researchers, advanced practitioners, and doctoral candidates to submit original, objective, and innovative academic studies that explore intersections between Buddhism and contemporary concerns. Papers that are accepted for publication in this SCOPUS-indexed academic journal are subject to rigorous peer review and editorial processes and reach a global audience.  

Subthemes: 

JIBS is particularly interested in publishing high-quality articles on how Buddhism adapts, confronts, or prevails in contemporary contexts: economic, social, and cultural aspects of modern societies, universal philosophy, environmental sustainability, mindfulness, and mental health. Ethics and artificial intelligence, values, and social justice or gender equality; the wisdom of traditions in the age of globalization.

Submission Guidelines:

We welcome thoughtful contributions, including empirical research, academic studies, comparative analyses, and critical case studies. Submissions should conform to the following guidelines:

- Language: English
- Length: 5,000-8,000 words, inclusive of references
- Format: Chicago style, as per journal specifications
- Abstract: A 200-250 word abstract must accompany all submissions.
- Keywords: Five to seven relevant keywords should be provided.

Timeline:

Deadlines for Full Paper Submission:
- 31 December 2024 (Planned Publication Date: March 2025)
- 5 April 2025 (Planned Publication Date: July 2025)

Submission Process:

Please submit your manuscript through our online submission system at:
https://so09.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jibs/about/submissions.

For detailed submission guidelines, kindly visit
https://so09.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jibs/about/submissions#authorGuidelines.
Should you have any queries or require clarifications on specific issues, please do not hesitate to contact the Managing Editor via email at jibs@mcu.ac.th.

Contact Information:

For inquiries related to the Call for Papers, please contact:

- Email: jibs@mcu.ac.th
- Website: https://so09.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jibs
- Phone: +6635 248072

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and engaging with learned scholars on Buddhism across the globe to advance the discourse surrounding Buddhism and its vital role in addressing contemporary challenges.