Below are the journals relevant to Buddhist and South Asian Studies which have been extracted from the ARC's ERA Journal Rankings 2010. For a complete listing of journal rankings in all fields organized according to fields of research (FoR), please refer to the Deakin University site.
For commentary on AABS recommendations which have been ignored in the 2010 version please refer to the attached document.
ERAID |
Rank |
Journal |
ISSN |
Description |
30123 |
C |
Abhandlungen fuer die Kunde des Morgenlandes |
0567-4980 |
Periodical in oriental philology |
21114 |
B |
Acta Asiatica |
0567-7254 |
Bulletin of the Institute of Eastern Culture |
21118 |
B |
Acta Orientalia |
0001-6438 |
Annual periodical in oriental philology |
6726 |
B |
Acta Orientalia Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae |
0001-6446 |
Asia Study and teaching Periodicals |
30124 |
B |
Annali Istituto Universitario Orientale. Sezione Germanica |
1124-3724 |
Periodical in Germanic literature and languages |
10243 |
B |
Archives of Asian Art |
0066-6637 |
An annual journal in arts of South, Southeast, Central, and East Asia |
9860 |
A |
Artibus Asiae: journal of Asian art and archaeology for scholars and connoisseurs |
0004-3648 |
Semi-annual publication of scholarly articles and research notes devoted to the history of art and archaeology of Asia |
30138 |
A |
Arts Asiatiques |
0004-3958 |
|
21141 |
A |
Asia Major: a journal of Far Eastern Studies |
0004-4482 |
Semi-annual journal in East and Central Asian studies |
8325 |
A |
Asian Philosophy: an international journal of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Buddhist, Persian and Islamic philosophical traditions |
0955-2367 |
Semi-annual international journal of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Buddhist and Islamic philosophical traditions |
21210 |
A |
Asiatische Studien |
0004-4717 |
|
30081 |
C |
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. Annals |
0378-1143 |
A journal covering oriental scholarship |
36403 |
B |
Brahmavidya: the Adyar library bulletin |
0001-902X |
A research journal serving as an outlet for research works done at the Adyar Library |
40589 |
C |
Buddhist Studies |
0285-0605 |
|
21227 |
C |
Buddhist Studies Review |
0265-2897 |
A journal covering most aspects of Buddhism |
9458 |
A* |
Bulletin de l'ecole Francaise d'extreme-Orient |
0336-1519 |
An annual Asian studies journal covering work relating to Asia, in French or English, in all the fields of the social sciences |
36438 |
B |
Bulletin d'Etudes Indiennes |
0761-3156 |
Scientific periodical devoted to all aspects relating to Indian studies, published by French Association for the Indian Studies. |
34887 |
B |
Bulletin of the Asia Institute |
0890-4464 |
A scholarly journal presenting studies in the art, archaeology, numismatics, history, and languages of ancient Iran, Mesopotamia, and Central Asia and connections with China and Japan along the Silk Route |
6931 |
A |
Bulletin of the Institute of History and Philology Academia Sinica |
1012-4195 |
A highly prestigious Chinese-language journal in Chinese studies |
10441 |
A |
Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities |
0081-5691 |
An annual journal focused on research on ancient East Asia |
21234 |
A* |
Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) |
0041-977X |
A leading interdisciplinary journal on Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East covering the languages, cultures and civilisations of these regions from ancient times to the present. |
21245 |
C |
Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies |
1710-825X |
A Publication of Nalanda College of Buddhist Studies |
18751 |
A |
Central Asian Survey |
0263-4937 |
A multi-disciplinary journal concerned with the history, politics, cultures, religions and economies of the Central Asian and Caucasian regions. |
21250 |
B |
Central Asiatic Journal: international periodical for the languages, literatures, history and archaeology of Central Asia |
0008-9192 |
A semi-annual journal devoted to the languages, literature, history and archaeology of Central Asia |
21288 |
C |
Chung-Hwa Buddhist Journal |
1026-969X |
An annual journal covering all areas of Buddhist studies published by the Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies, Taipei, in Chinese, English and Japanese languages |
21298 |
B |
Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and the Middle East |
1089-201X |
An interdisciplinary journal exploring the shared concerns and histories of South Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This journal links scholars in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia and their counterparts in Europe and the Americas |
21299 |
C |
Contemporary Buddhism |
1463-9947 |
Journal on current state of Buddhism from across the human sciences |
9468 |
A |
Contributions to Indian Sociology |
0069-9659 |
A journal presenting a diversity of theoretical approaches to the study of society in India |
9178 |
A |
Deutsche Morgenlaendische Gesellschaft. Zeitschrift |
0341-0137 |
A journal of Oriental studies published by the Deutsche Morgenländische Gesellschaft |
8030 |
A |
Philosophy East and West |
0012-8376 |
A journal focusing on Asian and comparative thought, illuminating the characteristics of philosophical traditions in Asia and their relationship to Western thought |
12702 |
B |
Eastern Buddhist |
0012-8708 |
A journal covering all aspects of Buddhism as well as English translations of classical Buddhist texts and works by modern Buddhist thinkers |
21538 |
A |
Electronic Journal of Vedic Studies |
1084-7561 |
|
9510 |
C |
Etudes Mongoles et Siberiennes, Centrasiatiques et Tibetaines |
0150-3014 |
A journal promoting comparative studies on past and present societies and cultures in Northern and Central Asia |
7218 |
A* |
History of Religions |
0018-2710 |
A journal covering studies of religious phenomena from prehistory to modern times |
36448 |
C |
Indian Archives |
0367-7435 |
A bi-annual journal published by the National Archives of India covering archival studies and preservation of manuscripts |
21385 |
A |
Indian Historical Review |
0376-9836 |
A bi-annual journal addressing research interest in all areas of historical studies, ranging from early history to contemporary history of the Indian subcontinent as well as other parts of the world |
21396 |
A* |
Indo Iranian Journal |
0019-7246 |
Journal on ancient and medieval Indian languages, literature, philosophy, and religion, ancient and medieval Iran as well as Tibet |
8833 |
A |
Indogermanische Forschungen |
0019-7262 |
A journal covering the areas of historical-comparative linguistics, historical linguistics, typology and characteristics of the languages of the Indogermanic language family. |
36590 |
B |
Indologica Taurinensia |
1023-3881 |
A journal published by the International Association of Sanskrit Studies covering the field of Indological studies |
21406 |
B |
International Journal of Hindu Studies |
1022-4556 |
A journal covering Hindu studies fostering new work in neglected areas and alternative perspectives |
12761 |
B |
Japanese Religions |
0448-8954 |
A journal in English providing scholarly articles on religions in Japan, past and present to encourage interreligious dialogue between Christianity and Asian religions |
21442 |
A* |
Journal Asiatique |
0021-762X |
An orientalist journal devoted to the publication of research in the disciplines of Eastern studies, in French language and European languages |
9550 |
B |
Journal of Asian and African Studies |
0021-9096 |
A journal covering the dynamics of global change and development of Asian and African nations, societies, cultures and the global community |
21457 |
A* |
Journal of Asian Studies |
0021-9118 |
A quarterly journal recognized as an authoritative and leading publication in the field of Asian studies |
12772 |
B |
Journal of Buddhist Ethics |
1076-9005 |
An innovative journal dedicated entirely to Buddhist ethics |
40249 |
C |
Journal of Buddhist studies and humanities |
0287-6027 |
|
21467 |
B |
Journal of Chinese Religions |
0737-769X |
An annual journal publishing work on all aspects of Chinese religions in all periods |
12778 |
C |
Journal of Dharma: an international quarterly of world religions |
0253-7222 |
A publication covering contemporary issues of religious significance |
21477 |
A |
Journal of Global Buddhism |
1527-6457 |
An innovative journal promoting the study of Buddhism's globalization |
21480 |
B |
Journal of Indian History |
0022-1775 |
|
8472 |
A |
Journal of Indian Philosophy |
0022-1791 |
A journal covering classical and modern Indian thought especially analysis of individual philosophical texts to detailed annotated translations of texts |
21482 |
C |
Journal of Indian Philosophy and Religion |
0971-944X |
A Journal covering a wide range of philosophies and religions indigenous to South Asia as well as comparative and critical studies of Eastern and Western philosophies and religions |
34855 |
A |
Journal of Inner Asian Art and Archaeology |
1783-9025 |
A new journal launched by the Circle of Inner Asian Art which has become a major forum for discussion and publication of current international research projects and fieldwork concerning the art and archaeology of Central and Inner Asia |
11179 |
B |
Journal of South Asia Women Studies |
1085-7478 |
A journal open to all scholars in South Asian women studies providing a platform for dialog on interfaith issues, and for dialog on issues of importance to Asian women |
12806 |
A |
Journal of the American Academy of Religion |
0002-7189 |
A leading international academic quarterly that covers the full range of world religious traditions together with provocative studies of the methodologies by which these traditions are explored |
21513 |
A* |
Journal of the American Oriental Society |
0003-0279 |
A journal providing coverage and analysis of ethnic and cultural studies |
40591 |
C |
Journal of the Centre for Buddhist Studies Sri Lanka |
1391-8443 |
|
12807 |
A* |
Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies |
0193-600X |
A semi-annual journal that welcomes scholarly contributions pertaining to all facets of Buddhist Studies |
34940 |
B |
Journal of the International Association of Tibetan Studies |
1550-6363 |
A journal published by the International Association of Tibetan Studies (IATS) which convenes the world’s major conference for Tibetan Studies |
40592 |
C |
Journal of the International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies |
1343-4128 |
|
21529 |
B |
Journal of the Oriental Society of Australia |
0030-5340 |
An established journal on Asia currently published in Australia |
40265 |
A |
Journal of the Pali Text Society |
1882-1927 |
A journal on Pali language and literature, published by the Pali Text Society |
21533 |
A* |
Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society |
1356-1863 |
A journal covering South Asia, the Middle East (togther with North Africa and Ethiopia), Central Asia, East Asia and South-East Asia. It publishes articles on history, archaeology, literature, language, religion and art |
30149 |
C |
Kailash: an interdisciplinary journal of Himalayan studies |
0377-7499 |
An independent and interdisciplinary journal of Himalayan studies |
36592 |
C |
Manusya: Journal of Humanities |
0859-9920 |
A biannual journal covering the disciplines of history, philosophy, language, information studies, literature, music, dance, dramatic art, visual art, creative art, architecture, environmental design and applied art |
21578 |
B |
Middle Way |
0026-3214 |
A quarterly journal covering various aspects of Buddhist theory, practice and history |
40594 |
C |
Nagoya studies in Indian Culture and Buddhism : Saṃbhāṣā |
0285-7154 |
The only journal on Indian studies in Japan written in English |
32816 |
A |
Nan Nu: Men Women and Gender in Early Imperial China |
1387-6805 |
An interdisciplinary, international journal covering studies in gender in the fields of Chinese history, literature, linguistics and language, anthropology,
archeology, art and music, law, philosophy, medicine/science and religion |
7481 |
A |
Numen: international review for the history of religions |
0029-5973 |
|
40590 |
C |
Oral Tradition |
0883-5365 |
A journal covering international and interdisciplinary forum for discussion of worldwide oral traditions and related forms |
7497 |
B |
Orientalia Suecana: an international journal of Indological, Iranian, Semitic and Turkic studies |
0078-6578 |
|
9592 |
B |
Purushartha |
0339-1744 |
|
12884 |
A |
Religion |
0048-721X |
A journal publishing research in the comparative and interdisciplinary study of religion |
41974 |
B |
Religions of South Asia |
1751-2689 |
A new bi-annual journal emerging from the Spalding Symposia on Indian Religions |
40595 |
C |
Religious Studies Review: a quarterly review of publications in the field of religion and related disciplines |
0319-485X |
A quarterly review of publications across the field of religious studies and related disciplines |
34971 |
A |
Religious Studies: an international journal for the philosophy of religion and theology |
0034-4125 |
An international journal devoted to the problems of the philosophy of religion as they arise out of classical and contemporary discussions and from varied religious traditions |
30130 |
C |
Revue d'Etudes Tibetaines |
1768-2959 |
A bi-annual journal published by the UMR 8155 (CRCAO) of the CNRS, Paris |
40268 |
A |
Silk Road Art and Archaeology: Journal of the Institute of Silk Road Studies, Kamakura |
0917-1614 |
|
21712 |
B |
South Asia Research |
0262-7280 |
An international, multidisciplinary forum which covers the history, politics, law, economics, sociology, visual culture, languages and literature of the countries in South Asia |
18897 |
A* |
South Asia: journal of South Asian studies |
0085-6401 |
A journal covering the history, society, economy, culture and international relations of the South Asian region from early history to the present day |
41352 |
C |
South Asian Studies |
0266-6030 |
|
30103 |
A |
Studia Orientalia |
0039-3282 |
|
21728 |
A |
Studien zur Indologie und Iranistik |
0341-4191 |
|
12946 |
B |
Studies in Central and East Asian Religions |
0904-2431 |
Journal of the Seminar for Buddhist Studies, Copenhagen & Aarhus Studies in central & east Asian religions SCEAR |
34912 |
B |
Studies in History (New Delhi) |
0257-6430 |
A journal covering social, economic and cultural history examining regional problems and to some of the neglected periods of India's past. |
12949 |
B |
Studies in Religion |
0008-4298 |
A bilingual Canadian journal covering a wide range of sub-fields in religious studies and theological studies |
40269 |
B |
Teaching South Asia (Missouri) |
1529-8558 |
A new electronic journal addressing issues and problems of course and curriculum development relating to South Asia |
12799 |
A |
The Journal of Religion |
0022-4189 |
A journal published by the Divinity School of The University of Chicago seeking to promote critical, hermeneutical, historical, and constructive inquiry into religion. |
36410 |
C |
The Sri Lanka Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences |
0378-486X |
The official journal of the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. |
21750 |
B |
The Tibet Journal: a publication of Tibetan studies |
0970-5368 |
A quarterly publication of the Library of Tibetan Works & Archives (LTWA) devoted to the presentation of scholarly and general interest articles on Tibetan culture and civilization by Tibetans and non-Tibetans. |
34699 |
A* |
T'oung Pao: international journal of Chinese studies |
0082-5433 |
|
40270 |
C |
University of Ceylon Review |
0378-3936 |
Discontinued in 1970 and reappears as 'Ceylon Journal of the Humanities' and 'Modern Ceylon Studies' |
40271 |
A* |
Wiener Zeitschrift fuer die Kunde Suedasiens und Archiv fuer Indische Philosophie |
0084-0084 |
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