We are pleased to announce the Call for Manuscript Submissions for the Art Research Center's journal ART RESEARCH vol.26-1

As an academic journal specializing in arts and culture, the purpose of ART RESEARCH is to widely publicize the results of the research projects and activities conducted by the Art Research Center (ARC), Ritsumeikan University, and its partner institutions and collaborative researchers.

Since its establishment in 1998, the Art Research Center (ARC) has been selected for several national grants as a center of excellence for research in culture, art, and information science. From FY2019, the center assumed the role as the International Joint Digital Archiving Center for Japanese Art & Culture (ARC-iJAC) upon its accreditation by the MEXT as an International Joint Usage/Research Center. The ARC is highly regarded as a leading hub for the digital archiving of Japanese art and culture.

Our online journal will be published several times a year, and at the end of the fiscal year, a print booklet compiling all contributions will be distributed.

We look forward to receiving your manuscript.

Journal title: ART RESEARCH, vol. 26

Format: A4 size, two columns for both horizontal and vertical writing
Publication dates: Three times per year (vol. 26-1 late July 2025, vol. 26-2 early November 2025, vol. 26-3 late February 2026) (tentative)
Contents: Research papers and research notes related to culture, art, and information science (research reports, introduction of materials, technical notes, etc.). Those that match the theme of a research project related to the Art Research Center are particularly welcome.

【Eligibility for Submission】

Members of Ritsumeikan University (including graduate students) and other, researchers participating in research projects conducted by the Art Research Center (ARC) and who have been approved by the Editorial Board are eligible to submit manuscripts for publication. Undergraduate students are not allowed to submit manuscripts on their own.

【Manuscript Submission Guidelines】

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Manuscript format (Word)

How to apply

Only complete manuscripts will be accepted.

Please send us your manuscript and the required information via e-mail by the due date.

The manuscripts will be reviewed by the Editorial Board and notifications of acceptance / rejection will be sent upon review.

Application documents

1. Manuscript

2. Indication of the type of manuscript (e.g. research paper, research note)

3. Address and telephone number

Contact journal@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

※Please state "Art Research Manuscript Submission" in the subject line

Deadlines

[vol. 26-1] April 20 (Sun), 2025, 24:00 JST

[vol. 26-2] June 13 (Sun), 2025, 24:00 JST

[vol. 26-3] October 26 (Sun), 2025, 24:00 JST

※Should you have any difficulties submitting your work via e-mail, please contact the Art Research Center office in advance.

※For manuscripts other than research papers and research notes, please contact the Art Research Center office.

※Please note that your personal information will not be used for any purpose other than the editing of Art Research.

Schedule

　[vol. 26-1]

　April 20 (Sun), 2025 Deadline for manuscript submission

　Late April 2025 Notice of acceptance/ rejection

　April -- June 2025 Peer review, rewriting and proofreading

※2 peer reviewers

　Late July 2025 Online publication of journal

　[vol. 26-2]

　June 13 (Sun), 2025 Deadline for manuscript submission

　Mid-July 2025 Notice of acceptance/ rejection

　August -- Mid-October 2025 Peer review, rewriting and proofreading

※2 peer reviewers

　Early November 2025 Online publication of journal

　[vol. 26-3]

　October 26 (Sun), 2025 Deadline for manuscript submission

　Early November 2025 Notice of acceptance/ rejection

　 Early November 2025 -- Mid-February 2026 Peer review, rewriting and proofreading

※2 peer reviewers

　February 2026 Online publication of journal (scheduled)

　Late March 2026 Publication of print booklet (scheduled)

【Other remarks】

Please contact us if you would like to receive back issues of the journal. If you wish to receive them by post, please understand that you will bear the postage.

For more information, please contact:

Art Research Center Office

TEL: +81-75-466-3411 ( ext. 511-2931)

FAX: +81-75-466-3415 (ext. 511-2935)

E-mail: journal@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

* Please state "Journal Inquiry" in the subject line.