Announcements

Call for Papers.  Manuscript must be in English only

Paper Submission

Author(s) must register JARS ThaiJO website (https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jars)and submit manuscript and all materials online ONLY via the JARS ThaiJO website.   JARS Published bi-annually:

Issue 1: January - June

Issue 2: July - December

JARS in SJR 2024, Q3 Architecture

2025-04-08

📢 Exciting News for All Contributors!

We are thrilled to announce that the Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) has officially been indexed in the Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR) 2024 in Quartile 3 (Q3) of the architecture database! 🎉

📚 SJR Entry: JARS on Scimago <https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21101194302&tip=sid&exact=no>


📊 This indexing is a significant milestone that reflects our journal’s growing impact, academic rigor, and contribution to the fields of architecture, geography, planning and development, and related disciplines.

We sincerely thank our authors, reviewers, and editorial team for their invaluable support and commitment to high-quality research. This achievement would not have been possible without you.

Let’s continue to grow together and make meaningful contributions to the global academic community! 🌏

A New Type of Manuscript: Commentaries

2025-03-29

The Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) is excited to announce a new category of manuscripts: Commentaries, which details are as follows.

Commentaries

Commentaries will provide reflections or discussion about a recent article published in the journal or an emerging topic related to journal aims and scope. In the case of reflections or discussion about a recently published article, the original author will be afforded an opportunity to provide a response to the Commentary. Commentaries are invited by a journal Editor from time to time; however, the manuscript will undergo the same peer review process as all other article categories. Commentaries (and responses) will be 2,000-3,000 words and may contain 1-2 figures.  

Call for a New Type of Manuscript: Case Study Papers

2025-01-13

The Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) is excited to announce a new category of manuscripts: Case Study Papers. This initiative seeks to foster in-depth, critical exploration and analysis of real-world applications in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and urban design.

Scope of Case Study Papers:

  • Architecture/Interior/Landscape Architecture: Explore specific buildings or communities of buildings through critical analysis grounded in theory and literature.
  • Urban Planning/Design: Focus on particular sites or issues to illustrate broader principles with attention to context, character, connectivity, custodianship, and collaboration.

Submission Requirements:

  • Case studies must demonstrate a rigorous assessment of the subject, its impact, and actionable recommendations for the future.
  • Manuscripts should range between 5,000 to 8,000 words.

Why Submit?

  • Share impactful insights into real-world applications.
  • Contribute to advancing principles and practices in the built environment disciplines.
  • Reach an audience of academics, professionals, and practitioners.

We invite scholars and professionals to contribute to this exciting new initiative. Together, let’s expand the boundaries of knowledge in architectural and planning research.

For more information and submission guidelines, visit: https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jars .

 

Page Number Format is now revised

2024-08-25

To increase visibility of the article, JARS has now applied a new format of page number by using article number generating by the ThaiJO system. With this new method, all articles will always begin with its article number following page number 1. This new format of page number will be firstly applied to the Volume 22 No. 1 (2025): January - June onwards.

 

Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) has been accepted for inclusion in Scopus

2023-12-13

The Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) has now been accepted for the Scopus database. JARS’s editorial team is deeply thankful to the Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI), TCI-TSRI-Scopus Collaboration Project (Phase 3), and the local board for their suggestion for journal quality improvement. We are currently in the waiting process for a license agreement with Scopus for indexing. The editorial team will keep our authors updated when the indexing process is commenced. We'll continue to work hard to improve the journal's quality.

Citation Statistics of JARS Articles Cited by Articles in Scopus 2021-2023

2023-04-27

Top 7 most cited articles in Scopus 2021-2023 (Accessed October 14, 2023):

  • Srivanit, M., Hokao, K. (2012). Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing for Urban Climate and Environmental Studies: An Application for the City of Bangkok, Thailand. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 9 (1), pp. 83-100. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v9i1.168598 [SCOPUS Citations: 6]
  • Khumpaisal, S. (2011). A Classification of Risks in Real Estate Development Business. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 8 (2), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v8.168607 [SCOPUS Citations: 4]
  • Tantiyaswasdikul, K. (2019). A framework for design thinking outside the design profession: An analysis of design thinking implementations. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 16 (1), pp. 45-68. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v16i1.183316 [SCOPUS Citations: 3]
  • Chenvidyakarn, T. (2007). Review Article: Passive Design for Thermal Comfort in Hot Humid Climates. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 5 (1), pp. 1-28. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v5i1.169198 [SCOPUS Citations: 2]
  • Kamal, M.A. (2013). Le Corbusier’s solar shading strategy for tropical environment: A sustainable approach. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 10 (1), pp. 19-26. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v10i1.12915 [SCOPUS Citations: 2]
  • Natakun, B., O'Brien, D. (2009). Extending the House/Extending the Dream: Modifications to Government-built Housing in Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 6 (3), pp. 47-64. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v6i3.168717 [SCOPUS Citations: 2]
  • Yimprayoon, C. (2016). Zero Energy Building. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 13 (2), pp. 1-30. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v13i2.81264 [SCOPUS Citations: 2]

 

The most downloaded articles in the last 3 years based on ThaiJO database (Accessed May 5, 2023):

  • Pattananurot, P. (2020). The Building Façade Renovation Guideline for Developing Urban Tourism in Old Town Nong Khai. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 17 (2), pp. 141-162. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v17i2.240203
  • Jarutach, T., Jiravanichkul, S. (2021). Design Guidelines: Museum and Learning Center for the Blind. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 18 (2), pp. 155-170. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v18i2.242852
  • Chaiyakul, Y. (2021). Simple Lumen Method Calculations for Louver Luminaire. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 18 (1), pp. 83-98. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v18i1.241087
  • Noisangiam, N., Wattanakij, S. (2021). A Study of the Guidelines for Designing the Landscape of Namtok Namkhem in Trang Province for Tourism by Public Participation. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 18 (1), pp. 65-81. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v18i1.239987
  • Sakulrattanakulchai, S., Sanguansintukul, K. (2021). A Study of Developing Gastronomy Tourism in the Areas of Different Contexts: Case Study of Nakhonpathom Province. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 18 (1), pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v18i1.240005
  • O-ourd, N., Anantsuksomsri, S. (2021). The Development of Amusement Parks in Thailand. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 18 (2), pp. 195-215. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v18i2.240134
  • Prasitreak, D., Srivanit, M. (2022). The Effects of High-Rise Building on Urban Thermal Environments and Outdoor Thermal Comfort: A Case Study of Suburban Residential Development nearby the Rangsit Campus of Thammasat University. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 19 (1), pp. 41-64. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v19i1.243476
  • Jiravanichkul, S., Pongprasert, S., Jarutach, T. (2020). Universal Design Guidelines for Pontoon Pier : Moo-7 Pier (Kru Tew Pier),Ko Kret Island and Pak Kret Pier, Nonthaburi. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 17 (1), pp. 173-188. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v17i1.205396
  • Kongphunphin, C., Iamtrakul, P. (2020). A Classification of Thai Urban Public Spaces: A Case Study of Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 17 (2), pp. 41-58. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v17i2.220254
  • Atthakorn, S. (2021). Daylighting in Semi-open Atrium for Sustainability: Case Studies of Educational Buildings in Bangkok Suburbs. Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies, 18 (1), pp. 153-169. https://doi.org/10.56261/jars.v18i1.240105

Journal Updates

2023-04-23

Welcoming JARS' new Associate Editor-in-Chief and new Editorial Board Members

We are pleased to warmly welcome Dr. Kim Neil Irvine as our new Associate Editor-in-Chief, along with our new Editorial Board Members, Dr. Andrew Law (University of Newcastle, UK), Dr. Nobuo Mishima (Saga University, Japan), and Dr. Mohamed Salem (Australian University, Kuwait). We are looking forward to their contributions to the journal.

JARS Participated TCI (Thai Journal Citation Index Centre) Acitivies

2023-01-19

On 10th October 2023, The JARS journal editorial team consists of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manat Srivanit, Assistant Dean for Knowledge Management, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pattamon Selanon, Editor-in-Chief of the journal, and Ms. Natwara Saardaiam, Secretary-General of the journal. They attended the "Editors' Workshop for Preparing Journals in Thai for Scopus Inclusion" as part of the "TCI-TSRI-Scopus Collaboration Project Phase 3 (2023-2025)" at the Thai-Journal Citation Index Center (TCI), Office of the President Building, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. This workshop aimed to prepare the necessary information for submitting the journal to the Scopus database.

On 8th December 2022, JARS has participated the meeting event titled “Improvement of Thai journals quality in order to be indexed in the Scopus database 2023-2025”organized by TCI (Thai Journal Citation Index Centre) at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort.

On 11th October 2022, JARS consulted with the Editorial Board of Trends in Sciences (TiS) at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat on how to improve journal’s quality in order to be indexed in Scopus database.

On 21th July 2022, Thammasat Design School and CDAST – Council of Deans of Architecture Schools of Thailand hosted an event of Improvement of Thai journals quality in order to be indexed in the Scopus database. Guest speakers of the event included Professor Narongrit Sombatsompop, Ph.D.  – the director of the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) and Assistant Professor Sutee Anantsuksomsri, Ph.D. and Pat Seeumpornroj, Ph.D. – the Nakhara : Journal of Environmental Design and Planning Editorial Board.

Call for Papers

2022-04-27

Call for Papers.  Manuscript must be in English only

Paper Submission

Author(s) must register JARS ThaiJO website (https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jars)and submit manuscript and all materials online ONLY via the JARS ThaiJO website.   JARS Published bi-annually:

Issue 1: January - June

Issue 2: July - December

 

Future Submission for JARS

2020-12-16

Since 2002, the Journal of Architectural / Planning Research and Studies (JARS) has served as an advanced research and studies journal dedicating to fields of Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Planning, Real Estate Management, and Design Related Issues. Over the years, the journal continually improves to keep its position as a leading journal in the fields. Some of major updates include publishing bilingually, improving website, providing shorter submission to decision time, etc.

On behalf of JARS’s Editorial Board, I would like to make an announcement of the journal’s significant change. In the upcoming year of 2021, our aim is to reach for an international standard and to be indexed in an international database such as Scopus. And in order to reach the goals, accepting only English manuscript is essential. For a smooth transition, we will warmly welcome submission of manuscripts in both Thai and English from 1st January to 31st March, 2021. Beginning with 1st April, 2021, the submission for the journal needs to be in English only. 

Please be noted that the new submitted manuscripts can be published in Volume 19 (2022) Issue 2. However, with our in-progress online publishing format, the new accepted manuscript can come out at least 6 months in advance.

This transformation is a huge challenge for the journal in this dynamic era. I sincerely hope that JARS shall continue to be chosen by both submitters and readers. If there is any inquiry regarding English translation or others, please contact us. We will respond to any authors’ concern in a timely manner.

Our sincerest apology for the delay calling for submission.

Assistant Professor Pattamon SELANON, Ph.D.

Editor-in-Chief

Upcoming Submission for JARS

2020-12-03

Due to a large amount of previous submitted manuscripts, the new submission for JARS will be postponed. We will open for the new submission on 1st January, 2021. We are sorry for any inconvenience that may cause.

Call for Papers for JARS (2020)

2020-01-14

Paper Submission

Author(s) must register JARS ThaiJO website (https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jars)and submit manuscript and all materials online ONLY via the JARS ThaiJO website.

JARS Published bi-annually: Issue 1: January - June and Issue 2: July - December

For the JARS 17, 2020: Issue 1 and 2, schedule of submission is as follows;

  • Full paper submission

           Issue 1: 1 December 2019 – 28 February, 2020

           Issue 2: 1 May, 2020 – 31 July, 2020

  • Online publish the journal

           Issue 1: By 30 June, 2020

           Issue 2: By 30 December, 2020

CALL FOR PAPERS

2017-01-01

Paper Submission

Author(s) must register JARS ThaiJO website (https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jars)and submit manuscript and all materials online ONLY via the JARS ThaiJO website.

JARS Published bi-annually: Issue 1: January - June and Issue 2: July - December

For the JARS 17, 2020: Issue 1 and 2, schedule of submission is as follows;

  • Abstract and Full paper submission

           Issue 1: 1 December 2019 – 28 February, 2020

           Issue 2: 1 May, 2020 – 31 July, 2020

  • Announcement of results and return to author(s) for an amendment

           Issue 1: By 31 March, 2020

           Issue 2: By 31 August, 2020

  • Online publish the journal

           Issue 1: 30 June, 2020

           Issue 2:15 December, 2020

  • Printed Publish the journal

          Issue 1: 15 July, 2020

          Issue 2: 15 January, 2021