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Impact factor of Religions (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Religions published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Religionrank 27 of 370 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Religions
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Religions is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Religions
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
Religions has 1 retracted paper on record, the latest in Sep 2026. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
03Funders
Who funds research published in Religions
Funders named most often
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04Indexing
Indexing of Religions
- eISSN
- 2077-1444
- Publisher
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- Country
- Switzerland
- Language
- English
- Scopus source type
- Journal
- Web of Science categories
- Religion
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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05How to submit
How to submit to Religions
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06What it publishes
What Religions publishes: real papers
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07Published papers
Papers published in Religions
Papers from the publication records ScholarsColab tracks, with their year and citations. Author names are not shown.
- The Location and Work of Eden—Hermeneutical Convergences. Religions 16: 120020250 citations
- Seers and Ascetics: Analyzing the Vedic Theory of Cognition and Contemplative Practice in the Development of Early Buddhist Meditation and Imaginary …20250 citations
- Patterns of Acting Wisely: A Virtue Ethical Approach to the Professional Formation of Christian Teachers. Religions 16: 23120250 citations
- The Sciamachy of Modern Sanity: The Interface Between Classical Philosophy and Mental Health Theory and Practice in Twenty‑First‑Century China. Religions …20250 citations
- Re-Examining Death: Doors to Resilience and Wellbeing in Tibetan Buddhist Practice. Religions 12: 52220210 citations
08Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Religions
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Religion journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Religions when the 303 journals of Religion in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Pastoral Psychology | 1.08 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 24 | STUDIA ISLAMIKA | 1.08 | ESCI | Some open access |
| 25 | İlahiyat Tetkikleri Dergisi | 1.07 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 26 | Journal of Pastoral Theology | 1.07 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 28 | Bilimname | 1.01 | ESCI | Some open access |
| 29 | Religious Education | 0.98 | AHCI | Subscription |
| 30 | Critical Research on Religion | 0.97 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 31 | International Journal of Children s Spirituality | 0.96 | AHCI | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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10Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Religions?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Religions is 1.02: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 1.02 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Religions?
The h-index of Religions is 63 (October 2026): 63 of its papers have each been cited at least 63 times. Its i10-index is 1,325.
What is the APC of Religions?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$2,172 for Religions, an open access journal (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Religions?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Religions is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Religions indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Religions appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Religions an SCIE journal?
Religions is listed in AHCI of the Web of Science Core Collection, but not in SCIE, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Religions in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Religions is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
What topics does Religions publish?
The papers published in Religions that we track most often mention religions, practice, theory, buddhist. Check the journal’s aims and scope for its full coverage.
How many papers published in Religions does ScholarsColab track?
We track 5 papers published in Religions between 2021 and 2025, cited 0 times in total, with a median of 0 citations per paper.
Does Religions offer an APC waiver?
Religions follows the policy of MDPI: no country waiver scheme; discounts and waivers are discretionary or through institutional membership. No country rule: the publisher decides case by case, or has no waiver scheme. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Has Religions retracted papers?
Yes. 1 retracted paper are on record for Religions, 1 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are plagiarism of/in article, taken from dissertation/thesis, taken via translation. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in Religions?
29% of 200 recent research articles in Religions name a funder; the funders named most often are National Social Science Fund of China, Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China, BYU Strong Youth Project.
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