Announcement: Starting in 2026, JARS to Publish Three Issues Per Year

2025-07-31

📢 Announcement: Starting in 2026, JARS to Publish Three Issues Per Year

We are pleased to announce an important change in the publication schedule of the Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS).

Starting in 2026, JARS will increase its publication frequency from two issues to three issues per year.
This strategic change reflects the journal’s continuous growth, an increasing number of high-quality submissions, and our commitment to disseminating scholarly research more frequently and effectively.

🗓️ New Publication Schedule (Starting 2026):

• Issue 1: January – April
• Issue 2: May – August
• Issue 3: September – December

This expansion aims to better serve our authors, reviewers, and readers by improving publication timeliness and accommodating a wider range of topics within the fields of architecture, planning, urban studies, and related disciplines.

We thank you for your continued support and look forward to your future contributions!

New Associate Editors-in-Chief at JARS

2025-07-13

The Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Associate Editors-in-Chief:

🔹 Assistant Professor Archan Boonyanan, Ph.D.
🔹 Associate Professor Kritaporn Haocharoen, Ph.D.

Both bring extensive academic experience, strong editorial vision, and a deep commitment to advancing scholarship in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and design. We are confident that their leadership will contribute significantly to the continued growth and academic excellence of the journal.

Please join us in welcoming them to the JARS editorial team!

🔗 Visit the journal: https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jars

Announcement of Editorial Transition: Appreciation and Welcome

2025-06-26

The Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) extends its heartfelt appreciation to Associate Professor Pattamon Selanon, Ph.D., for her exemplary leadership and dedicated service as Editor-in-Chief. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in successfully leading the journal to be indexed in Scopus, marking a significant milestone in its academic journey. Her commitment to academic excellence and unwavering support for high-quality research have significantly enhanced the journal’s reputation and international visibility. We are sincerely grateful for her invaluable contributions.

We are also pleased to welcome Associate Professor Nij Tontisirin, Ph.D., as the new Editor-in-Chief of JARS. With her experience and scholarly vision, we are confident that the journal will continue to thrive as a dynamic platform for impactful research and interdisciplinary innovation, while upholding the highest academic standards.

Please join us in extending our deepest gratitude to Associate Professor Pattamon and offering a warm welcome to Associate Professor Nij as she assumes this important role.

JARS has achieved improved rankings in the Scopus database for 2024

2025-06-05

We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) has achieved improved rankings in the Scopus database for 2024:

Architecture subject area: Quartile 3 (Q3) — Ranked #136 out of 203 journals (33rd percentile)

Geography, Planning, and Development subject area: Quartile 4 (Q4) — Ranked #749 out of 841 journals (10th percentile)

This ranking is based on the Scopus CiteScore 2024 of 0.5, which was calculated from 39 citations across 82 documents published between 2021 and 2024. The upward trend continues with a CiteScoreTracker 2025 of 0.7, based on 48 citations from 71 documents (as of May 5, 2025).

This achievement represents a significant milestone in the journal’s development, underscoring its growing academic influence, commitment to scholarly excellence, and meaningful contributions to the interdisciplinary fields of architecture, planning, and the built environment.

We sincerely thank our dedicated authors, reviewers, and editorial team for their continued support and invaluable contributions. Your efforts have been instrumental in elevating the journal's quality and international recognition.

Together, let us continue advancing knowledge and shaping the future of our disciplines through impactful research and collaboration.

JARS Participation in the 13th Conference of the Pacific Rim Community Design Network

2025-05-27

JARS Participation in the International Conference: Design with Precarity — The 13th Conference of the Pacific Rim Community Design Network

The Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS) is pleased to be part of the academic network supporting the upcoming international conference "Design with Precarity: The 13th Conference of the Pacific Rim Community Design Network," to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 10 to 13, 2025.

This conference provides a platform for scholars, designers, practitioners, and community leaders from across the Pacific Rim to exchange knowledge and experiences related to community design in the context of social, economic, and environmental precarity.

For more details about the conference, please visit:
🔗 https://prcdnet.org/working-conferences-papers/2025-bangkok/

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.  

Announcement on the change of the number of peer reviewers in the assessment of articles in the Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JAR)

2024-12-07

As the Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JAR) has been in Scopus database since December 2023, the editorial board of the journal, therefore, announced that the number of peer reviewers in the assessment of articles will be adjusted to minimum of 2 from now onward. 

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