Peer Review Process

The Fine Arts Journal: Srinakharinwirot University (FAJSWU) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and quality. The following outlines our step-by-step peer review process, ensuring that all submissions undergo a thorough and fair evaluation. This process is designed to align with academic standards.

Step 1: Manuscript Submission

• Authors must register and submit their manuscripts through the ThaiJO online submission system.
• All authors should ensure that their manuscripts comply with the FAJSWU Author Guidelines, covering formatting, referencing style, and ethical requirements.

Submission System: https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jfofa/about/submissions

Step 2: Initial Editorial Review (Desk Review) - 7 to 14 Working Days

2.1 Editorial Screening

• The Editor, supported by the journal coordinator, conducts an initial assessment to check:
• Relevance to the journal’s scope.
• Adherence to formatting and referencing guidelines.
• Plagiarism screening (using Turnitin or equivalent, with a similarity threshold not exceeding 20%).
• Overall language quality (English or Thai).

2.2 Desk Rejection Criteria

Manuscripts may be desk rejected without peer review if they:

• Fall outside the scope of the journal.
• Do not comply with submission guidelines.
• Exceed the plagiarism threshold or exhibit clear signs of academic misconduct.
• Are conceptually weak or lack originality and contribution to the field.
• Contain serious language issues that obstruct academic readability.
• Are incomplete submissions (missing sections, references, or required documents).

2.3 Desk Rejection Notification

• If a manuscript is desk rejected, authors will receive a formal notification via email within 7-14 working days, including the reasons for rejection.
• Authors have the right to submit a formal appeal within 14 days if they believe the desk rejection was made in error.

Step 3: Double-Blind Peer Review - 1 to 2 Months

3.1 Reviewer Selection

• Each manuscript passing the desk review stage is assigned to at least 3 independent reviewers.
• Reviewers are selected based on:
• Expertise and specialization related to the manuscript’s topic.
• Academic and publication record.
• Independence (reviewers must not have affiliations with the author’s institution or research project).
• All reviewers must declare conflicts of interest prior to review.

3.2 Confidentiality and Anonymity

• The double-blind review process ensures that:
• Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
• Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.
• All reviewer comments and decisions remain confidential.

3.3 Review Criteria

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:

• Originality and contribution to the field of fine arts.
• Theoretical framework and literature review quality.
• Research design and methodology (where applicable).
• Clarity and coherence of arguments.
• Quality of analysis, discussion, and interpretation.
• Language clarity and academic tone.
• Ethical compliance in research methods and data collection.

Step 4: Editorial Decision and Notification to Authors - 7 to 14 Working Days

• After receiving feedback from at least three reviewers, the Editor, in consultation with the Editorial Board, will make one of the following decisions:
• Accept with Minor Revisions.
• Revise and Resubmit (Major Revisions).
• Reject.
• Authors will receive a detailed decision letter via email, summarizing:
• The overall decision.
• Reviewer comments and required revisions (if applicable).
• A timeline for revisions (typically 7-14 working days for minor revisions, longer for major revisions).

Step 5: Revision and Resubmission (if applicable) - 7 to 14 Working Days

• Authors required to revise their manuscripts must:
• Address all reviewer comments thoroughly.
• Submit a point-by-point response document, explaining how each comment was addressed.
• Upload the revised manuscript to the ThaiJO system.
• Revised manuscripts are usually returned to the original reviewers for reassessment, especially in cases of major revisions.

Step 6: Final Proofreading by Assistant Editors/Journal Coordinator

• Once revisions are approved, the assistant editors or journal coordinator will perform a final proofreading check to ensure:
• All reviewer comments were incorporated.
• The manuscript follows FAJSWU formatting and referencing style.
• Spelling, grammar, and language use meet professional academic standards.

Step 7: Acceptance Letter - 7 to 14 Working Days

• Upon final approval by the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) or Editor, authors will receive an official acceptance letter via email, confirming that their manuscript has been accepted for publication in FAJSWU.

Step 8: Copy-Editing and Proofreading

• All accepted manuscripts undergo a professional copy-editing process to ensure:
• Clarity, coherence, and consistency.
• Correct academic style and referencing.
• Resolution of any remaining language issues.
• Authors may be asked to review and approve final changes before publication.

Step 9: Publication and Indexing

• Final manuscripts are published online in FAJSWU, accessible via ThaiJO.
• Published articles are archived and indexed, with the goal of aligning with requirements for inclusion in the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) standard.

Timelines at a Glance

Process Stage	Estimated Duration
Initial Editorial Review (Desk Review)	7-14 working days
Peer Review	1-2 months
Editorial Decision	7-14 working days
Revision and Resubmission (if required)	7-14 working days
Final Proofreading and Acceptance Letter	7-14 working days
Total Process (Typical Range)	3-6 months

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