Fine Arts Journal: Srinakharinwirot University (FAJSWU)

ISSN 3027-8864 (Print)
ISSN 3027-8872 (Online)

The Fine Arts Journal: Srinakharinwirot University (FAJSWU) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand. Established in 1996, the journal is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of scholarly research and critical inquiry in the fields of fine arts, performing arts, design, art education, cultural studies, and related interdisciplinary areas.

FAJSWU serves as a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, educators, practitioners, artists, and graduate scholars both within Thailand and internationally. The journal welcomes original contributions that demonstrate academic rigor, methodological clarity, ethical integrity, and relevance to contemporary discourse in the arts and humanities.

All submitted manuscripts undergo editorial screening and a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject area of the submission. Final publication decisions are made by the editorial board based on scholarly merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

The views and opinions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the editors, editorial board, Faculty of Fine Arts, or Srinakharinwirot University. Responsibility for the accuracy of content, copyright permissions, ethical compliance, and originality rests with the authors.

Submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Journal Information

Start Year: 1996
Languages: Thai and English
Publication Frequency: Biannual (2 issues per year)

• Issue 1: January–June
• Issue 2: July–December

Access Model: Immediate and unrestricted open access

Peer Review Process: Double-blind peer review

Publisher: Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

Aims and Scope

FAJSWU publishes original research articles, academic articles, review articles, and book reviews in the fields of fine arts and related interdisciplinary studies.

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Visual Arts
• Music
• Dance
• Performing Arts
• Art Education
• Cultural Arts and Cultural Studies
• Art Therapy
• Design Arts
• Crafts and Decorative Arts
• Digital Arts
• Interdisciplinary Arts and Creative Practices

The journal encourages diverse methodological approaches, including theoretical research, historical analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, practice-based research, performance-based inquiry, arts-based research, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Submissions may address contemporary, historical, pedagogical, theoretical, cultural, creative, or methodological issues relevant to the arts and humanities.

Article Types

FAJSWU accepts the following categories of scholarly work:

1. Research Articles

Research Articles present original findings derived from systematic investigation in fields related to fine arts and interdisciplinary arts studies. Manuscripts should include a clear research framework, objectives, methodology, analysis, findings, discussion, and conclusion.

Recommended length: 4,000–6,000 words (excluding references)

2. Academic Articles

Academic Articles provide analytical, theoretical, or critical discussions related to topics in fine arts and related disciplines. These articles should demonstrate scholarly synthesis, conceptual depth, and engagement with relevant literature and contemporary academic discourse.

Recommended length: 4,000–6,000 words (excluding references)

3. Review Articles

Review Articles critically examine and synthesize existing literature, theoretical developments, or scholarly trends within relevant fields of study.

Recommended length: 4,000–6,000 words (excluding references)

4. Book Reviews

Book Reviews provide scholarly evaluations of recently published books relevant to the journal’s scope. Reviews should address the contribution, conceptual framework, strengths, limitations, and significance of the publication.

Recommended length: 1,000–2,000 words

Book reviews are editorially reviewed and selected by the editorial team.

Peer Review Process

All Research Articles, Academic Articles, and Review Articles undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process involving at least three external reviewers from different institutions whose expertise corresponds to the subject area of the manuscript.

Reviewers are selected based on academic qualifications, research expertise, and the absence of conflicts of interest. The journal is committed to maintaining fairness, confidentiality, academic integrity, and objectivity throughout the review and editorial process.

Final publication decisions are made by the editorial board based on reviewer evaluations, editorial assessment, scholarly merit, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Open Access Policy

FAJSWU provides immediate and unrestricted open access to its published content in support of the global exchange of scholarly knowledge and the wider dissemination of academic research.

All published articles are freely accessible without subscription or registration fees.

Publication Charges

FAJSWU is a peer-reviewed open-access journal. To support editorial management, peer review administration, copyediting, typesetting, online publication, and long-term digital accessibility, an article processing charge (APC) of 5,000 Thai Baht is payable only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication following completion of the peer review and editorial process.

Payment of the APC does not guarantee publication. All manuscripts are subject to editorial evaluation, peer review, revision, and final approval by the editorial board.

The APC is non-refundable under all circumstances.

Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

FAJSWU is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, editorial integrity, transparency, and responsible scholarly publishing. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines and editorial best practices, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, data falsification, citation manipulation, authorship misconduct, or attempts to compromise the integrity of the peer review process.

All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review.

Research involving human participants must comply with relevant ethical standards and institutional requirements. Authors are responsible for obtaining ethical approval and informed consent where applicable.

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, funding sources, or financial relationships that may influence the research or interpretation of findings.

The journal also requires transparency regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted technologies in manuscript preparation. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of submitted work.

When ethical concerns, significant errors, or research misconduct are identified, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other editorial notices in accordance with established ethical guidelines.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials, including images, artworks, photographs, musical notation, performance documentation, archival materials, and other third-party content used in their manuscripts.

All published materials remain subject to the journal’s copyright and licensing policies.

Ownership and Management

FAJSWU is owned, managed, and published by the Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand.

The journal is supported through the institutional budget of the Faculty of Fine Arts and operates in accordance with principles of editorial independence, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing.

Advertising and Direct Marketing

FAJSWU does not engage in commercial advertising or direct marketing activities related to manuscript solicitation. All editorial decisions are made independently and are based solely on scholarly and academic criteria.

Privacy Statement

Names, affiliations, email addresses, and other personal information submitted to the journal website will be used exclusively for editorial, publication, and communication purposes related to the journal. Such information will not be shared with third parties or used for purposes unrelated to the journal’s operations.

Digital Archiving and Preservation

The journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content through the digital archiving and preservation systems supported by the journal platform and associated repository services.

Contact Information

Faculty of Fine Arts
Srinakharinwirot University
Bangkok, Thailand

Email: fofajournal@gmail.com