About the Journal
Thammasat Journal of Japanese Studies is an academic journal of Institute of East Asian Studies under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Thammasat University, and is published half yearly (2 issues per year). The Journal has following policy:
- To provide a channel for dissemination of research outputs related to Japanese studies in all aspects and establish a platform for scholars, practitioners and graduate students to share knowledge and experiences and utilize the journal as a valuable resource to increases the body of knowledge that benefit society and national integrated development.
- To inform readers about academic activities of Japanese Studies Program to enhance cooperation between the network of partner organizations.
The Journal will publish original and quality articles related to Japanese Studies in field of history, economics, politics, international relations, business, sociology, anthropology, language, philosophy, literature, arts, and so on.
1. Research Article is an article that has been studied or researched systematically using the reliable method in related field. The article should comprise statement of research problem, objective, literature review, analysis, conclusion, and standard reference.
2. Academic Article is an article that author analyzes issue or research problem. The article is comprised of explicit issue, literature review, critical analysis, conclusion, and standard reference.
3. Invited Article is a research or academic article that editor board invited a professional and prominent writer in field of Japanese studies. However, the article is required to be reviewed in the double blind peer review system by professional readers as well.
4. Book Review will be reviewed by journal editor.
5. Interview Report or Seminar Report will be reviewed by journal editor.
The paper must have never been published in any journal before, nor is under consideration of another journal. Every paper will be assigned to three experts for peer review, except interview and seminar report. This journal uses the system of double-blind peer review, in which author and reviewers identities are concealed from each other.
After screened by editorial board, author will be informed technically within 1 month. The reviewed paper may be revised before final approval to be published. The author is also eligible to adjust pre-published version within the prescribed time. The editorial board reserves the rights to adjust wording as appropriate and consistent with the journal’s format.
Publication Frequency
Issued time: 2 issues per year
(no. 1 January - June and no. 2 July - December)
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public will support a greater global intellectual exchange.
