Journal of Buddhist Psychology ISSN: 2774-1095 (Online)

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand

 

Aims and Scope

Journal of Buddhist Psychology is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly knowledge at the interface of Buddhist studies, psychology, and related human sciences. The journal provides a rigorous academic forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to contribute original findings and critical perspectives that integrate Buddhist principles with contemporary scientific and humanistic inquiry.

The journal accepts manuscripts in both Thai and English, and particularly welcomes interdisciplinary work that addresses psychological, educational, social, and philosophical dimensions of human development within Buddhist and cross-cultural contexts.

The journal publishes original research and scholarly articles in the following subject areas:

1. Buddhist Psychology and Contemplative Counseling Studies examining Buddhist psychological concepts  including mindfulness (sati), loving-kindness (mettā), concentration (samādhi), and wise attention (yoniso manasikāra)  and their application in Buddhist-oriented counseling, mental health promotion, and psychological resilience.

2. Educational Psychology and Learning Innovation Research on cognitive processes, instructional design, curriculum development, creative and critical thinking, and learner and teacher competency across educational levels, including innovation-based and technology-enhanced learning environments.

3. Educational Administration and Leadership Investigations into school and institutional governance, leadership theory and practice, human resource development, and organizational development in educational settings, including Buddhist and contemplative educational institutions.

4. Mental Health, Counseling, and Human Development Empirical and applied studies in clinical psychology, individual and family counseling, positive psychology, well-being, life skills development, and psychological interventions for diverse populations such as youth, families, and older adults.

5. Language, Communication, and Multicultural Education Research in applied linguistics, language teaching and learning, and multicultural education, particularly in multilingual or Buddhist academic settings. Studies addressing second language acquisition, language difficulties, and cross-cultural communication are within scope.

 

Article Types

The journal considers two categories of manuscripts:

Research Articles report original empirical or theoretical investigations that make a clear contribution to knowledge within the journal's scope.

Academic Articles present systematic analysis, critical review, or the development of new conceptual or theoretical frameworks relevant to the journal's subject areas.

 

Publication Schedule

The journal publishes six issues per year on a bimonthly basis (Online Only):

All content is freely accessible online at: https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jbp/index

 

Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous evaluation process prior to publication. Each manuscript is assessed by a minimum of three independent expert reviewers using a double-blind peer review procedure, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout.

Manuscripts submitted by authors affiliated with the host institution are evaluated exclusively by external reviewers. Manuscripts from external authors are evaluated by reviewers — internal or external — who possess relevant subject expertise and have no conflict of interest with the authors or the work under review.

 

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 4,500 THB per manuscript. This charge becomes due upon successful completion of the initial editorial screening.

Authors are responsible for ensuring full compliance with the journal's submission guidelines prior to payment. The editorial board reserves the right to reject or withdraw a manuscript at any stage under the following conditions:

• The manuscript's similarity index exceeds 20%
• The manuscript does not conform to the journal's required format
• The manuscript does not receive a favorable recommendation from peer reviewers
• The author fails to return a revised manuscript within 30 days of the editorial notification

Bank Transfer Details: Bank: TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) Account No.: 231-2-414 58-0 Account Name: Mr. Phuean Chaloemjan

Following payment, authors must upload proof of transfer through the journal's online submission system and send a copy with full submission details to: jbp.mcu@gmail.com