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JAARD

International Journal of Arts Architecture & Design

An international peer-reviewed, open-access journal for research, practice and critical enquiry across the arts, architecture and design.

ISSN 2584-0282 | Biannual | January & July | Open Access

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The International Journal of Arts Architecture & Design (JAARD) is a peer-reviewed, open- access scholarly journal published by the World University of Design, India.
JAARD provides an interdisciplinary platform for research, critical enquiry and scholarly
exchange across the fields of visual and performing arts, architecture, design and related
creative disciplines. The journal welcomes work that advances knowledge within individual disciplines as well as research situated at their intersections.
Published twice a year, in January and July, JAARD brings together scholars, practitioners, researchers and educators from diverse geographical and disciplinary contexts. It particularly encourages contributions that connect theory and practice, research and making, critical reflection and creative enquiry.
The journal publishes original research articles as well as critical commentaries, short
communications, book reviews and other scholarly formats relevant to its scope. Proposals for guest-edited special issues are also welcome.

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Aims & Scope

JAARD seeks to advance rigorous and original scholarship across the arts, architecture and design while encouraging dialogue between disciplines, practices and cultural contexts.

The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological, historical, practice-based and applied research addressing established as well as emerging questions in the creative disciplines.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Arts
Visual Arts | Fine Arts | Digital Arts |Music | Dance | Theatre | Photography | Film and Video

Architecture & Spatial Disciplines
Architecture |Architectural Design |Interior Design |Spatial and Built Environment Studies

Design

Industrial and Product Design |Communication and Graphic Design |Fashion Design |Textile Design |Animation |Game Design |User Experience and Interaction Design | Strategic Design Management

JAARD particularly welcomes interdisciplinary work located between these fields and research engaging with emerging questions concerning technology, culture, society, sustainability, pedagogy and creative practice.

Call for Papers

Volume 5, Number 1 | January 2027
JAARD invites original scholarly contributions from researchers, academics and practitioners
working across arts, architecture, design and related interdisciplinary fields.
Manuscript length: 3,000–7,000 words, excluding abstract and references
Submission deadline: 15th October 2026
Review decision: 20th November 2026

Manuscripts submitted after the deadline may be considered for a subsequent issue.

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Journal at a Glance

Journal: International Journal of Arts Architecture & Design
Abbreviation: Int. J. Arts Arch. Des.
ISSN: 2584-0282
First published: 2023
Frequency: Two issues annually — January and July
Language: English
Format: Online
Access: Open Access
Peer Review: Peer reviewed
Publisher: World University of Design, India
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Sibichan K. Mathew
Article Processing Charge: INR 3,000 + applicable GST upon acceptance
Submission: jaard@wud.ac.in
Indexed/Listed in: DOAJ | DELNET | J-Gate

Editorial Leadership
JAARD is guided by an international Editorial Board comprising scholars and practitioners from universities and institutions in India and internationally.

Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Sibichan K. Mathew
Professor, World University of Design, India

Managing Editor
Dr. Shakun Preet Kaur
Professor, World University of Design, India

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Publishing Principles
JAARD is committed to scholarly integrity, editorial independence and transparent publishing practices.
All research manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by double blind peer review. The journal maintains stated policies relating to:

Peer Review | Publication Ethics | Plagiarism | Research Integrity | Corrections & Retractions | Conflicts of Interest | Copyright & Licensing | Open Access | Author Posting | Privacy

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Open Access
JAARD provides immediate open access to its published content, supporting the principle that research made freely available contributes to wider exchange, visibility and use of knowledge. Authors retain copyright in their published work, subject to the journal stated licensing terms.

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Archive
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For Authors
Submission requirements, manuscript preparation, review and publication information.
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Editorial & Peer Review
Learn about JAARD’s editorial governance and review process.
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Publication Ethics
Policies governing research integrity and responsible scholarly publishing.
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