As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in Microsoft Word
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is single-spaced; uses a 14-point Times New Roman font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and references requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
For citations and references follow APA7th edition.
Author Guidelines
The Journal of International Buddhist Studies College (JIBSC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the study of Buddhism in its historical, philosophical, cultural, and contemporary contexts. The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, practitioners, and interdisciplinary researchers.
1. Scope of the Journal
The journal publishes original research articles, academic articles (but not limited to:
-:- Buddhist Philosophy and Doctrinal Studies -:- Buddhist Psychology and Mental Well-being -:- Ethics and Moral Philosophy in Buddhism -:- Peace and Society -:- Buddhism in Education, Management, and Leadership -:- Environmental and Global Issues in Buddhism -:- Other related Buddhist Studies
2. Submission Guidelines
2.1 Manuscript Types
- Research Articles: 5,000–8,000 words (excluding references) - Academic Articles: 4,000–6,000 words
2.2 Language - Manuscripts must be written in clear, academic English. - Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, or other terms should be italicized and accompanied by diacritics when appropriate.
2.3 Formatting - Font: Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced. - Page numbers must appear at the bottom right. - Headings should follow a clear hierarchy (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1). - Quotations longer than 40 words should be indented.
2.4 References The journal follows the Chicago Manual of Style (author-date system), effective from Vol. 12, No. 1 (2026), unless otherwise specified. - Example (in-text): (Gethin 1998, 45) - Example (bibliography):
Gethin, Rupert. 1998. The Foundations of Buddhism. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2.5 Submission Process
- Manuscripts should be submitted in Word format (.docx). - A separate file with the author’s name, affiliation, email, and a 100–150-word bio must be included. - An abstract of 200–250 words and 4–7 keywords must accompany the manuscript.
3. Peer Review Process - All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. - Initial editorial screening checks scope, quality, and originality. - Two anonymous reviewers evaluate the manuscript’s scholarly contribution, methodology, and clarity. - Review outcomes: "accept", "minor revisions", "major revisions", or "reject". - The review process typically takes 8–12 weeks.
4. Publication Ethics
Authors are expected to:
- Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere. - Properly cite sources and avoid plagiarism. - Disclose any conflicts of interest. - Ensure research involving human subjects (e.g., interviews) complies with ethical standards.
5. Copyright and Open Access
- Authors retain copyright but grant JIBSC the right of first publication. - Articles are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing non-commercial use with attribution.
6. Contact Information
All submissions and inquiries should be sent to: Editorial Office – Journal of International Buddhist Studies College Email: jibsc@mcu.ac.th Website: https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ibsc
Copyright Notice
Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following terms:
1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
2. Authors can enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) before and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work
