E-ISSN 2773-9953

Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) is an academic journal dedicated to publishing 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
The Asian Journal of Arts and Culture welcomes submissions of Research and Academic Articles, within the following areas:

• Cultural Studies: This field explores the role of communication in shaping cultural identities, values, and practices through traditional and modern media. It includes studies on media representations, cultural narratives, and the impact of digital communication on Asian society. 
• History: This area focuses on diversity of historical narrative in Asian society. It emphasizes historical practices through writing and reconstruction of the past in local, national and regional context. The journal promotes critical research on relation of history and politics in shaping contemporary Asian societies.  It also includes preserving tangible and intangible heritage relate to historical sites in Asia.
• Language: This area investigates various issues of language studies, mainly Asian linguistics, literature, criticism and translation. Topics also include language evolution, cross-cultural influences in literature, and critical analyses of classical and modern texts, enhancing understanding of dynamic and interaction of Asian languages. The journal does not accept manuscripts that are solely about language teaching result or the validation of a learning instrument unless the research providing new insights into issues of relevance to Asian language and culture.
• Visual & Performing Arts: This field emphasizes Asian creativity through research on visual arts, music, dance, theater, and film. It covers traditional and contemporary artistic expressions, exploring their societal impact, cultural significance, and adaptation in an evolving global context. AJAC does not publish articles solely explaining development of production of artistic materials or describing its values without social and cultural analysis.
• Other Areas of Study: Philosophy, Religion, Folklore and Wisdom relevant to Asian society and its peoples

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: The author’s research on arts and culture in the Asian region explores intriguing issues using clear research methods. The study presents findings that are valuable for related fields.

Academic Articles: Written works that arise from asking questions or raising interesting issues about art and culture in the Asian region through systematic analysis can result in new knowledge. This process involves a literature review, background of the problem, objectives, and approaches to solving problems, with clear use of theoretical concepts in the analysis.
(Book Review: Stop publishing articles in the form of book reviews from 2023.)

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:
NO Article Submission Charges & NO Article Processing Charges (APC)

Open Access Policy:
AJAC operates on the online platforms ThaiJO and the Online Journal System (OJS), managed under the supervision of the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI). These platforms are fully accessible and free of charge.

Ownership and Management:
AJAC is supported by the Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion, Walailak University, Thailand, and is overseen by its editorial team.

Publisher: 
Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion, Walailak University
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 arts and culture journal. It was first published in 2000 as a pamphlet with the aim of presenting news, information, and knowledge on arts and culture, with a focus on preserving, promoting, and disseminating cultural knowledge. The founding editor was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suebpong Thammachat. In 2021, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarawoot Palipoch assumed the role of editor. During this time, the journal was renamed from Walailak Abode of Culture Journal to the Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) and began exclusively accepting manuscripts in English.

The journal is committed to serving as a source for disseminating academic knowledge on arts and culture in the ASEAN region. Its mission is to showcase the conservation, adaptation, and evolution of arts and cultures amidst changing social contexts while upholding the highest ethical standards.