The journal Problems of Oriental Philosophy publishes high-quality scholarly articles that contribute to the development of research in Oriental philosophy, Islamic philosophy, comparative philosophy, intellectual history of Eastern civilizations, and related disciplines.

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, review articles, and theoretical studies that provide new insights into philosophical traditions and contemporary interpretations of Eastern thought.

1. Language of Manuscripts

Manuscripts may be submitted in:

• English

Regardless of the language of the manuscript, the title, abstract, and keywords must be provided in English. Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure that the manuscript is written in clear academic language and professionally edited prior to submission.

2. Types of Articles

The journal publishes the following categories of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Conceptual / Theoretical Papers
• Comparative Philosophical Studies

Manuscripts must correspond to the scientific scope and profile of the journal.

3. Manuscript Structure

Title

The title should:

• Clearly reflect the content of the study
• Be concise and informative
• Avoid abbreviations
• Not exceed 10–13 words

The title must be written in capital letters, bold, and centered.

Titles should be provided in:

• English

Author Information

The title page must include:

• Full name of the author(s)
• Academic degree and title
• Institutional affiliation (department, university, country)
• Full institutional address
• Postal code, city, and country
• Author position and workplace
• Corresponding author’s email address
• ORCID ID (recommended)

Author information should be provided in English.

Abstract

The abstract should summarize the article clearly and concisely.

Requirements:

• 200–250 words
• Written in the third person
• No citations or abbreviations
• No paragraph indentation

The abstract must include:

• Purpose of the research
• Research methodology
• Main findings
• Scientific contribution and conclusions

Abstracts must be provided in:

• English

Keywords

Keywords help indexing and searchability of the article.

Requirements:

• 5–10 keywords
• Written in lowercase letters
• Separated by commas

Keywords must be provided in:

• English

4. Main Text Structure

The manuscript should follow internationally accepted academic structure.

Introduction

This section should include:

• Background of the research
• Relevance of the topic
• Research objectives and questions
• Scientific novelty of the study

Literature Review / Degree of Theme Development

The author should analyze previous studies related to the topic and demonstrate how the current research contributes to the existing body of knowledge.

Methodology

This section should clearly describe:

• Research methods
• Analytical approaches
• Sources and data used in the research

Main Discussion / Analysis

The author should:

• Present arguments and analysis
• Compare findings with previous studies
• Provide critical evaluation of the topic

Results

This section should present the main findings of the research.

Results should be clear, logical, and supported by evidence.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize:

• Main research findings
• Scientific significance of the study
• Possible directions for future research

Recommendations

Where relevant, authors may include practical implications or recommendations based on the research results.

5. Technical Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts must be prepared according to the following parameters:

• Paper size: A4
• Orientation: Portrait
• Margins: 2 cm on all sides
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Paragraph indentation: 1 cm
• Text alignment: Justified

Page numbers should not be added by the authors.

The recommended article length is:

12–25 pages

6. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must:

• Be numbered sequentially (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.)
• Include a clear and descriptive title
• Indicate source information where applicable
• Be placed within the text near their first reference

7. References

All manuscripts must follow the APA (7th edition) referencing style.

Requirements:

• All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list
• References should be arranged alphabetically
• Author–date citation system must be used in the text (Author, Year)

Authors are encouraged to include recent scholarly sources (preferably from the last 5–10 years).

8. Submission Requirements

Manuscripts must meet the following requirements:

• The manuscript must be original and unpublished
• It must not be under review in another journal
• The article must comply with ethical publishing standards

Manuscripts should be submitted in DOCX (Microsoft Word) format.

Due to the double-blind peer review process, authors must submit two separate files:

1. Anonymous Manuscript File

• No author names or identifying information

2. Title Page File

Including:

• Author names and affiliations
• ORCID IDs
• Corresponding author information
• Author contribution statement
• Funding information (if applicable)
• Conflict of interest declaration
• Ethical approval statement (if required)
• Acknowledgements (optional)

9. Ethical Standards

The journal follows strict publication ethics policies.

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript contains original work
• All sources are properly cited
• The work does not involve plagiarism or duplicate publication

Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software.

10. Submission

Authors should submit manuscripts through the journal website:

 https://imcrapublishing.com/imcra-manuscript-submission

or through the journal submission system.