Parapsychology

From its beginning in 1937, the Journal of Parapsychology has been recognized worldwide as an authoritative resource for anyone interested in the scientific study of paranormal phenomena. J. B. Rhine and William McDougall of the famed Duke University Parapsychology Lab established the Journal of Parapsychology to share experimental research findings with the scientific community. Their strict criteria for evaluating research reports remain in place today through peer review.

The European Journal of Parapsychology (EJP) was a peer-reviewed scientific journal for research — particularly theoretical and theory-driven empirical work — relating to the field of parapsychology (defined as the study of communication or interaction between organisms and their environment that do not appear to rely on the established sensorimotor channels). The EJP’s aim was to stimulate and enhance activity in parapsychology, particularly in Europe, by publishing articles, research notes, student research briefs, reviews and comments that offer insight into or criticisms of parapsychological research. The EJP operated on a not-for-profit basis, and ran from 1975-2010.

Published from 1959 to 1968, the International Journal of Parapsychology (IJP) quickly became known as one of the most distinguished journals in the field. In commemoration of the Parapsychology Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and because of popular demand, the journal resumed publication in 2000. Volumes 11 (2000) and 12 (2001) were published in two issues of over 200 pages each. Unfortunately due to financial constraints and other events, the new iteration of the journal closed after Volume 12.

The IJP encouraged new avenues of thought and research that result from a truly global and interdisciplinary perspective. Noted scholars explore psychic phenomena, applying the rigorous methodologies of science and other disciplines. Field investigators present spontaneous case studies of paranormal events using current theories and the newest technologies in the field. Classic papers from the past are revisited with commentary emphasizing their importance to modern-day parapsychology. Abstracts of articles and case reports are presented in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Other sections of interest include book, film, CD-Rom, and website reviews and a special section of news and information.

The Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research was published intermittently from 1907 to 2004. It was a scientific journal providing scholarly reports, research findings, discussions of implications and applications of psychic functioning, and book reviews. The ASPR has also occasionally published Proceedings.

Skeptical Inquirer is the official journal of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. On a bimonthly basis, Skeptical Inquirer publishes critical scientific evaluations of paranormal and fringe-science claims and informed discussion of all relevant issues.