ISSN:  0975-0312 [Print]
Frequency: Quarterly 
Publisher:  Indian Foundation for Vedic Science, India  in academic collaboration with  Vedic Science Virtual Vishva Vidyapeeth USA                                                

History

Vedic Science was founded in 1999 with ISSN no. 0975-0312 by eminent Vedic Scholars Prof. Ravi Prakash Arya and Late Ram Narain Arya as the mouthpiece of the Indian Foundation for Vedic Science. Since then, Dr. Ravi Prakash Arya has served as the Editor-in-Chief of this Journal, and Ram Narain Arya served as the Patron between 1999 and 2010. Vedic Science was published by International Vedic Vision New York between 2000 and 2009. It was also published in collaboration with Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Chair (UGC), Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak  between 2021-2025. Now, it is being published by Indian Foundation for Vedic Science in collaboration with Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeetha USA.

Ownership and Management

Vedic Science is published by:

Indian Foundation for Vedic Science, India

in collaboration with:

Vedic Science Virtual Vishvavidyapeeth, USA

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Publisher is responsible for:

  • Journal management

  • Financial operations

  • DOI registration

• The Collaborating Institution contributes to:

  • Academic support

  • Editorial collaboration

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently of the publisher and are based solely on academic merit.

About Vedic Science 

The journal encourages submissions employing established academic methodologies such as textual criticism, historical analysis, comparative frameworks, and theoretical modeling.

Vedic Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the rigorous, interdisciplinary study of knowledge systems found in Vedic literature in relation to modern scientific, philosophical, and historical frameworks.

The journal provides a platform for scholarly research in:

• History and philosophy of science
• Indology and textual analysis
• Comparative scientific traditions

• Psychology, Philosophy, Neuroscience and Consciousness studies

• Cosmology, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and life sciences

• Engineering and Technology
• Linguistics and epistemology

All submissions are evaluated based on methodological rigor, originality, and scholarly contribution.

AIMS & SCOPE

Vedic Science is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research examining Vedic knowledge systems and related Sanskrit textual traditions within rigorous academic and analytical frameworks. The journal aims to advance critical, evidence-based, and methodologically grounded scholarship that explores the historical development, conceptual structures, and comparative relevance of Vedic knowledge systems in relation to contemporary academic disciplines.

Scope includes:

• Historical and textual analysis of scientific and philosophical ideas in Vedic and post-Vedic literature

• Philological, linguistic, and hermeneutic studies of Sanskrit texts

• Critical examination of Vedic knowledge systems in historical and intellectual contexts

• Comparative studies between pre-modern knowledge systems and modern scientific or philosophical frameworks

• Philosophy of science, epistemology, and history of ideas

• Consciousness studies, including interdisciplinary approaches from neuroscience, cognitive science, and philosophy

• Interdisciplinary research involving mathematics, physics, cosmology, and related theoretical domains in comparative and historical contexts

Out of Scope:

The journal does not consider:

• Devotional, theological, or purely interpretive writings without academic methodology

• Claims of scientific validity without empirical, textual, or analytical support

• Non-scholarly or opinion-based submissions

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process:

Workflow:

1. Initial Screening (1–2 weeks)
   • Scope alignment
   • Plagiarism check
   • Formatting compliance
2. Peer Review (4–8 weeks)
   • Minimum two independent reviewers
   • Subject-matter experts with academic credentials
3. Editorial Decision
   • Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject
4. Final Acceptance & Publication

Review Criteria:

• Originality
• Methodological rigor
• Clarity and structure
• Contribution to the field

Average review time: 6–10 weeks

EDITORIAL TEAM

PUBLICATION ETHICS

The journal adheres to ethical standards defined by COPE.

Policies include:

• Zero tolerance for plagiarism
• Prohibition of data fabrication or falsification
• Ethical approval required for human/animal studies
• Proper citation and attribution required

Misconduct Handling:

• Investigation per COPE guidelines
• Retraction or correction where necessary
• Notification to institutions if required

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that may influence their work.

COPYRIGHT & LICENSING

• Authors retain full copyright
• Articles are published under Creative Commons License (CC BY 4.0)
• Users may share and adapt content with proper attribution

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC)

• APC  fee (Rs. 500 or USD 6.00)
• Charged only after acceptance
• No submission fee

Waivers:

Available for:

• Researchers from low-income countries
• Students (case-by-case basis)

PLAGIARISM POLICY

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate).

• Acceptable similarity: <15%
• Immediate rejection for unethical copying

DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIERS (DOI)

The journal assigns DOIs through Crossref to ensure persistent identification and citation tracking.

ARCHIVING POLICY

The journal ensures long-term digital preservation through:

• Institutional repositories

• Author self-archiving

• Trusted platforms such as Zenodo

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

All articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication under an open access model.

INDEXING & ABSTRACTING

Vedic Science International Journal is in the process of applying for inclusion in major indexing databases. Currently indexed in:

• Google Scholar

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE

• Quarterly
• Articles will be published  upon acceptance

ADVERTISING POLICY

• We do not host third-party advertising on our journal pages to maintain academic neutrality and focus.

AI Policy

Authors can use generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process, these technologies should only be used to improve readability and language of the work and not to replace key authoring tasks such as producing scientific, pedagogic, or medical insights, drawing scientific conclusions, or providing clinical recommendations. Applying the technology should be done with human oversight and control and all work should be reviewed and edited carefully, because AI can generate authoritative-sounding output that can be incorrect, incomplete, or biased. The authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the contents of the work.

 CONTACT INFORMATION

Editorial Office
Vedic Science Journal
1051, Sector-1, Rohtak-124001, Haryana [India]

Official Email: info@vedicscience.net
Indian Phone  +91 9313033917; US Phone: +18722439092; Whatsapp: +919313033917

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Submission Requirements:

• Authors are encouraged to provide ORCID IDs.
• Original, unpublished work
• Structured abstract
• Proper referencing (APA style)
• Word limit: [Abstract should be within 150-250 words;  Keywords limit:  3-6, Manuscript length: 4,000–8,000 words ]   
• Authors should provide a data availability statement where applicable.
• Follow the formatting as per sample given here

Submission System:

 Papers may be submitted either through the emai: vedicscience@gmail.com or through the form given below

DISCLAIMER

The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the journal or publisher.