https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu <p><strong>Asian Journal of Arts and Culture </strong><strong><br /></strong><strong>ISSN (Online) 2773-9953 <br /></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">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</span><a href="https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu</span></a></p> <p><strong>Aims and Scope: <br /></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asian Journal of Arts and Culture welcomes submissions of Research and Academic Articles, within the following topical areas:</span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Cultural Studies: </strong>Asian Popular Culture, Media and Cultural Communication and Digital Humanities</li> <li><strong>Culture History: </strong>Cultural, Intellectual and Social History about Asia, Heritage and Conservation</li> <li><strong> Language: </strong>Asian Literature and Linguistics, Translation and Criticism</li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Visual &amp; Performing Arts</strong>: Theatre, Dance, Music, Visual Arts and Film </span></li> <li><strong>Other Areas of Study: </strong>Asian Philosophy, Wisdom, Religion and Folklore</li> </ul> <p><strong>Start Year:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) formerly known as Walailak Abode of Culture Journal (ISSN </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">(Print)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 2228-804X during) 2000 - 2020. The journal was renamed to Asian Journal of Arts and Culture ( ISSN</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">(Online</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">: 2773-9953) since Vol. 21, No. 1 (2021).</span></p> <p><strong>Language:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Since 2021, AJAC accepts manuscripts in English only</span><strong>. </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Authors must adhere to academic writing standards and are required to have their manuscripts reviewed by a language expert prior to submission to the journal</span><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>Publication Fee:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span>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).</p> <p><strong>Issues Per year:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">AJAC publishes two issues a year.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Issue 1 (January - June)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Issue 2 (July- December)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Open Access:</strong><br /></span>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.</p> <p><strong>Publisher:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Center for Cultural and Sports Promotion, Walailak University<br />222 Thaiburi, Thasala District, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">E-mail: culturaljournal.wu@gmail.com<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tel: +66-7547-6572-5</span></p> en-US https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu/announcement/view/2296 <p>The editorial board of <em>Asian Journal of Arts and Culture </em><em>(</em><em>AJAC</em><em>)</em> is committed to enhancing the quality of the journal in alignment with international standards. This includes increasing the number of published articles and promoting citation rates to ensure the widespread and effective dissemination of academic knowledge.</p> <p>In light of this objective, <em>AJAC</em> has resolved to increase its publication frequency from 2 issues per year to 3 issues per year, with the following schedule:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Issue 1</strong>: January – April</li> <li><strong>Issue 2</strong>: May – August</li> <li><strong>Issue 3</strong>: September – December</li> </ul> <p>This new publication schedule will take effect starting in the year 2025. This announcement is made for public acknowledgment.</p> <p>Editorial Board<br />Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC)</p> Asian Journal of Arts and Culture 2025-03-25 https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu/announcement/view/2273 <p>We are pleased to announce that the <strong>Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC)</strong> has been accepted for inclusion in the <strong>Scopus database</strong>, effective <strong>January 30, 2025</strong>, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the journal's global academic visibility.</p> <p>AJAC is currently awaiting the finalization of the licensing agreement with Scopus for content indexing. We will provide updates through our website once the agreement is completed.</p> <p>The editorial team expresses its sincere gratitude to the <strong>TCI-TSRI-Scopus Phase 2 Project (2023-2026)</strong> for selecting AJAC for this initiative. Special thanks go to <strong>Prof. Dr. Narongrit Sombatsompop</strong>, <strong>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dumrong Adunyarittigun</strong>, <strong>Dr. Nongyao Sripromsuk</strong>, <strong>Assoc. Prof. Ekachai Wimolmala</strong>, <strong>Assoc. Prof. Teerasak Markpin</strong>, and all members of the <strong>Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Centre</strong> for their invaluable support in advancing Thai journals internationally.</p> <p>We are excited about the future academic impact and opportunities this inclusion will bring.</p> <p><strong>Sincerely,</strong><br />The Editorial Team<br />Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC)</p> Asian Journal of Arts and Culture 2025-02-18 https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu/announcement/view/2246 <p><img src="blob:https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/fffce318-8b30-4754-ba9f-54c7ba8f5af3" /></p> <p>Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) has adopted the <strong>APA 7th Edition</strong> citation style, effective from 2025, to enhance the quality and consistency of research articles in accordance with international standards. Authors can find detailed guidelines on manuscript preparation and citation requirements in the <a href="https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu/AuthorGuidelines"><strong>Author Guidelines</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p>AJAC welcomes submissions from researchers specializing in the humanities, with a particular focus on the Asian region. The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of fields, including cultural studies, history, linguistics, visual and performing arts, and other aspects of Asian area studies. Interested contributors can submit their manuscripts online through the <a href="https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu/about/submissions"><strong>Submissions</strong></a> platform.</p> Asian Journal of Arts and Culture 2025-01-19 https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cjwu/announcement/view/2131 <p>Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to disseminating research and fostering academic discourse in the fields of arts and culture across the Asian region. This decision was made following discussions among the editorial team, who have chosen to prioritize the publication of research articles and academic articles that align with the journal's focus areas.</p> <p>AJAC welcomes submissions that contribute to the humanities within the Asian context, covering disciplines such as cultural studies, history, language, visual and performing arts, and other Asian area studies.</p> <p>The journal is published biannually:<br />Issue 1: January–June<br />Issue 2: July–December</p> <p>For manuscript preparation, authors are advised to consult the Author Guidelines available on the journal's website. Submissions can be made through the Submissions portal.</p> Asian Journal of Arts and Culture 2024-03-28