About Us
The International Journal of Spirituality and Cognition (IJSC) is a prestigious and highly regarded academic publication that provides a scholarly platform dedicated to the exploration of the intricate intersection between spirituality and cognition. As a multidisciplinary journal, it serves as an authoritative forum for scholars and researchers from diverse fields to investigate the relationship between spirituality and cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and decision-making.
Scope:
Cognitive Processes and Spiritual Experiences:
IJSC invites original research articles, empirical studies, and theoretical papers that delve into the cognitive underpinnings of spiritual experiences. This includes investigations into the cognitive mechanisms involved in religious rituals, meditation practices, prayer, transcendental experiences, and other spiritual phenomena.
Neuroscientific Perspectives on Spirituality:
The journal welcomes contributions that employ neuroscientific approaches to explore the neural correlates and brain mechanisms associated with spiritual experiences and beliefs. This includes studies utilizing neuroimaging techniques, neurophysiological assessments, and neuropsychological investigations to unravel the neural substrates underlying spiritual cognition.
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality:
IJSC encourages research on the psychological dimensions of spirituality and its impact on cognitive processes. This encompasses studies on the formation and development of spiritual beliefs, the role of spirituality in identity formation, moral reasoning, values, virtues, and their cognitive implications.
Philosophy and Metaphysics of Spirituality:
The journal invites scholarly inquiries into the philosophical and metaphysical aspects of spirituality and cognition. This includes theoretical discussions on the nature of spirituality, the relationship between mind and spirit, consciousness and transcendence, philosophical frameworks that elucidate the cognitive dimensions of spirituality, and the philosophical implications of spiritual experiences.
Anthropology and Sociology of Spirituality:
IJSC welcomes research from anthropological and sociological perspectives that examine the cultural and social dimensions of spirituality and cognition. This includes studies on the influence of cultural contexts, social structures, and collective beliefs on cognitive processes related to spirituality, religious practices, and communal rituals.
Methodological Advances in Studying Spirituality and Cognition:
The journal encourages methodological discussions and advancements in studying spirituality and cognition. This includes discussions on measurement tools, experimental designs, qualitative approaches, and innovative methodologies that contribute to the rigorous investigation of spirituality and its cognitive manifestations.
IJSC upholds the highest standards of professionalism, intellectual rigor, and ethical conduct in its publishing practices. The journal employs a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research. By disseminating original contributions, literature reviews, and theoretical discussions, IJSC seeks to advance knowledge and deepen our understanding of the complex interplay between spirituality and cognition