Aim and Scope
Academic Journal of Art and Design (AJAD) welcomes original research that advances knowledge and practice in art, design, and related fields. The journal publishes theoretical and empirical studies, practice-led research, case studies, and critical reviews.
Manuscript Types
- Research Articles (4,000–8,000 words): Original theoretical or empirical contributions.
- Review Articles (up to 8,000 words): Critical syntheses of existing literature.
- Case Studies / Practice Reports (3,000–6,000 words): Practice-led insights and reflections.
- Visual Essays / Creative Works (1,000–2,000 words supporting text): Visual-based research with accompanying text.
- Short Communications (1,000–2,500 words): Concise reflections or responses.
Word counts include references, notes, and figure/table captions.
Manuscript Formatting
- Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx). PDFs are not accepted.
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
- Structure: Title, Abstract (200–300 words), Keywords (4–6), Introduction, Methods/Approach, Results/Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Acknowledgments (if any), Ethics Statement (if applicable), Conflict of Interest Statement.
- Figures and Tables: High-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi), preferably JPEG or TIFF. Numbered and captioned clearly, with in-text placement indicated.
References
Use APA 7th edition style for all in-text citations and reference lists. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all references.
Ethical Considerations
Research involving human participants must state that informed consent was obtained, include an ethics approval number and IRB name, and follow the Declaration of Helsinki. Exemption statements must be provided if ethical approval was not required.
Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to share research data in public repositories and include a data availability statement. If data cannot be shared, authors should explain why.
Funding
All funding sources must be declared in the format: “This work was supported by [Funding Agency] under Grant [number xxxx].”
Conflict of Interest
Corresponding authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could inappropriately influence their work. If there is no conflict, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
Submission Process
All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. First-time users must register. The corresponding author will receive all notifications and decisions.
Review Process
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Authors must ensure identifying information (names, affiliations, funding) is removed from the main file. A separate title page with full author details should be uploaded.
Open Access & Copyright
This journal operates under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. An Article Processing Charge (APC) applies.