About Us

Dhammavicaya is a peer review Journal of Khmer Buddhist Studies, Social Sciences, and Humanities run by the Postgraduate School of Preah Sihanoukraja Buddhist University.

Vision

To be a leading academic platform in Cambodia and the region for research on Buddhist thought, Khmer culture, and their intersections with contemporary governance, economics, philosophy, and society.

Mission

1. Promote interdisciplinary research rooted in Buddhist philosophy and Khmer cultural heritage.
2. Encourage dialogue between tradition and modernity.
3. Provide a platform for Cambodian and international scholars in the humanities and social sciences.
4. Foster inclusive knowledge creation that benefits Cambodian society and Buddhist communities worldwide.

Scope & Thematic Areas

The journal will publish peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and critical essays in the following areas:

Buddhist Governance & Economics

1. Monastic engagement in governance and community development
   1. Buddhist governance models in Southeast Asia
   1. Buddhist approaches to sustainable development
   1. Comparative studies: Buddhist economics vs. capitalist/Marxist economics

Pali, Sanskrit and Khmer Studies

1. Cambodian history, language, and cultural traditions
   1. Buddhism’s influence on Khmer art, literature, and architecture
   1. Contemporary Khmer identity and globalization

Social Sciences & Humanities

1. Literature, art, and cultural heritage
   1. Sociology of religion in Cambodia
   1. Buddhist perspectives on education, health, and social justice
   1. Gender, disability, and inclusion in Buddhist communities

Philosophies

1. Buddhist philosophy: Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and comparative traditions
   1. Khmer philosophical contributions
   1. Ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology from Buddhist perspectives

Types of Publications

1. Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words)
2. Review Essays (3,000–5,000 words)
3. Book Reviews (1,000–2,000 words)
4. Field Works/Case Studies (practical research from monasteries, communities, or NGOs)
5. Special Issues (focused on one theme, e.g., Buddhism and Climate Change in Cambodia)

Peer Review Policy

1. Double-blind peer review (both reviewers and authors anonymized)
2. Minimum two reviewers per article
3. Review timeframe: 5-8 weeks
4. Ethical guidelines based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards

Language Policy

1. Primary Languages: Khmer and English
2. Abstracts required in both languages

Frequency of Publication

1. Biannual (2 issues per year) in the initial phase
2. Transition to Quarterly as submissions increase

Digital & Print Format

1. Online Open Access (PDF & HTML versions on the university website)
2. Print Copies (for libraries, monasteries, and partner institutions)
3. ISSN registration for international recognition

Example Special Issues

1. Buddhist Governance in Cambodia and Southeast Asia
2. Buddhism, Ecology, and Sustainable Development
3. Philosophy and Ethics in Contemporary Cambodia
4. Buddhist Economics: A Cambodian Perspective

Expected Impact

1. Establish SBU as a regional hub for Buddhist and Khmer academic scholarship.
2. Provide a platform for Cambodian scholars to contribute to global academic debates.
3. Foster a bridge between Buddhist tradition and contemporary governance, economics, and society.
4. Strengthen Cambodia’s academic and cultural presence internationally.