Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) is an academic journal dedicated to publish research in the fields of arts and culture within the Asian region. AJAC serves as a platform for presenting knowledge and academic discussions on arts and cultural issues. All submissions undergo a standardized Peer Review Process, evaluated by three experts in relevant fields through a double-blind review. AJAC provides researchers with a distinctive opportunity to disseminate their work without the financial burden of submission fees or Article Processing Charges (APC). AJAC has published 2 issues annually on a consistent basis via https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu

Aims and Scope
Asian Journal of Arts and Culture welcomes submissions of Research and Academic Articles, within the following areas:

• Cultural Studies: Asian Popular Culture, Media and Cultural Communication and Digital Humanities
• Culture History: Cultural, Intellectual and Social History about Asia, Heritage and Conservation
• Language: Asian Literature and Linguistics, Translation and Criticism
• Visual & Performing Arts: Theatre, Dance, Music, Visual Arts and Film  
• Other Areas of Study: Asian Philosophy, Wisdom, Religion and Folklore

Peer Review Process:
All manuscripts submitted to AJAC are subject to review by three experts through a double-blind peer review process. The process will be undertaken by experienced experts, from inside and outside the university, who are known to have been significantly and continually publishing in that particular field. The full process can be viewed here.

Publication Frequency:
AJAC publishes two issues a year.
-  Issue 1 (January - June)
-  Issue 2 (July- December)

Types of Articles:

• Research Articles: A research article presents original findings derived from systematic investigations, contributing new knowledge or insights to the field of Asian humanities. Articles should include a clear research question, detailed descriptions, and offer new interpretations, perspectives or critical readings of texts. AJAC encourages authors to adopt a descriptive analytical approach and a cohesive narrative style, rather than the technical structure commonly used in STEM research writing. Manuscript should be approximately 5,000 – 10,000 words, excluding references and appendix. Its abstract should not be longer than 300 words.
• Academic Article: AJAC's academic articles focus on works that critically engage with existing knowledge, theories, or practices about Asian cultures and societies. These may include review articles, literature surveys, theoretical analyses, or reflective essays that offer critical insights, syntheses, or conceptual advancements without necessarily presenting original research data. Manuscript and references should be approximately 4,000 – 7,000 words, includes abstract of 300 words.
• Book Review: A book review evaluates and critiques a recently published book relevant to Asian cultures and societies. It goes beyond summarizing the book, offering an overview of its content, assessing its contributions to the field, and highlighting its strengths and limitations. The goal is to guide readers on the book's scholarly value and its relevance to ongoing discussions or research. Manuscript should not exceed 2,000 words.

Language:
Since 2021, AJAC has exclusively accepted manuscripts in English. Authors must adhere to academic writing standards and ensure their manuscripts are reviewed by a language expert before submission.

Publication Fees:
Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) is funded by the Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion at Walailak University, enabling the editorial team to manage the journal independently and efficiently while promoting equitable and comprehensive academic exchange in the fields of humanities within the Asian region. As a result, AJAC does not charge fees at any stage of publication, including Article Submission Charges and Article Processing Charges (APC).

Open Access Policy:
Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) operates on the ThaiJO online platform and the Open Journal Systems (OJS), an open-access journal service platform managed by the Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Centre. This platform is fully accessible and free of charge, aligning with AJAC’s commitment to promoting open access research in the humanities within the Asian region for readers worldwide.

Ownership and Management:
Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) is supported by the Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion at Walailak University, Thailand, and is managed independently by an editorial team comprising experts in the humanities from Thailand and across the Asian region. The editorial team oversees the journal’s direction, ensures the quality of research articles, and upholds academic standards, establishing AJAC as a platform for publishing high-quality academic research in the fields of humanities within the Asian region.

Publisher: 
Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion, Walailak University
222 Thaiburi, Thasala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
E-mail: culturaljournal.wu@gmail.com
Tel:  +66-7547-6572-5

Copyright and Licensing:
AJAC applies the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY) license, allowing free and unrestricted use of its published works. If authors submit their papers for publication by AJAC, they agree to have the CC BY 4.0 license applied to their work, retaining their copyright so they can distribute their work beyond AJAC. Authors are required to obtain approval from the journal and properly cite their original article. Additionally, they must secure permission to reproduce any copyrighted material from other sources.

Revenue Sources:
AJAC receives a grant from the Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion, Walailak University, Thailand. However, the management of the journal is solely under the discretion of the editorial team.

Advertising:
AJAC does not have a policy on advertising or generate income from advertising, as it is funded by a grant from the Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion, Walailak University, Thailand. Information about academic conferences or other related events may be publicized on the journal’s website at the discretion of the editorial team, to assist researchers and scholars in discovering upcoming academic activities. The decision to publicize such information is entirely independent of the article publication process and does not influence publication decisions.

Direct Marketing:
AJAC employs appropriate direct marketing strategies to promote the journal, including sharing news and information through its website and social media platforms, emailing scholars in related fields, etc. All activities conducted by AJAC will adhere to ethical standards, ensuring that all information shared is accurate, respects privacy, and is not excessive for the recipient.

Journal History:
AJAC, formerly known as the Walailak Abode of Culture Journal (CJWU, ISSN 228 204X), is an Asian humanities journal. It was first published in 2000 as a pamphlet with the aim of presenting information and knowledge on arts and culture, with a focus on preserving, promoting, and disseminating cultural knowledge about Asia. In 2021, the journal was renamed from Walailak Abode of Culture Journal to the Asian Journal of Arts and Culture and began exclusively accepting manuscripts in English only. Since 2023, AJAC, with a new editorial board committee and systematically guided by the Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI), has encouraged a rigorous peer-review with clearer aim and scope.

By focusing research on Asian cultures and societies, the journal is committed to serve as a source for disseminating scholarship on humanities about Asian region. Its mission is to showcase the diversity, creation, dynamics, and complexity of Asian thoughts and cultures amidst changing political, cultural, and economic contexts of the region while upholding the high ethical standards.