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About Journal

JADECS (Journal of Art, Design, Art Education, and Cultural Studies) contains scientific articles on research, conceptual ideas, assessments, creations, and learning related to art, design, multimedia, and culture. Articles published prioritize analysis of research results of artistic practices, art education and learning classroom research, and/or socio-cultural studies related to art, design, and multimedia. This journal is follow the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

About Journal's Name

JADECS; is committed to advancing research in arts, design and cultural studies that are relevant to Indonesian and Southeast Asian contexts. At the same time, the journal welcomes contributions from other countries.

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Journal History

JADECS was first published in 2016, in July for its first edition. Afterwards, the journal has consistently published two numbers every year until now and was successfully indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), enhancing its international visibility.

Since 2016, editorial leadership is under Prof. Ponimin, M.Hum as Editor-in-Chief. The editorial board has expanded from Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) only editors to a more diverse active editors from across Indonesia and spread globally.

In 2025, the journal started using OJS3, then starting 2026 the editorial board decided that it would be more accessible with Digital Commons.

In 2022, the journal completed another round of national re-accreditation and once again retained its status as a “Rank 2” (Peringkat 3) scientific journal under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia.

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Abstracting and Indexing

JADECS is indexed and/or listed in the following services:

In addition, the journal’s metadata and article DOIs are registered and distributed through services such as CrossRef, OpenAlex, Wikidata, SUDOC and other library catalogues and scholarly discovery platforms, which support wider visibility and citation tracking but do not function as traditional abstracting or indexing databases.

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Publication Schedule

JADECS’ first edition in 2016 was published once in July, since 2017, this journal is published two times a year (April and November) consistently.

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Language

The journal is publishing in both Indonesian and English language to expand its accessibility to different audiences and readers.

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Digital Archiving

To ensure the long-term and permanent accessibility of published content, the articles are archived in CLOCKSS, ensuring long-term accessibility of its published content.

Each article is also assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from CrossRef, providing a permanent and reliable means of citation and retrieval.

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The journal does not accept adverts from third parties.

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Revenue Sources

This journal is financially supported through institutional support and author fees. We ensure that the availability of institutional funding or the payment of author fees, or even waiver status, does not influence editorial decision-making in any way. All submissions undergo a rigorous and impartial peer-review process to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity

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Direct Marketing

This journal conducts direct marketing activities in a targeted and professional manner. Occasionally, we publish Call for Papers announcements on the journal’s website and/or send them via email to relevant researchers and scholars. All information provided about the journal and publisher is accurate, truthful, and not misleading. We ensure that our outreach efforts remain appropriate and unobtrusive, respecting recipients' preferences and professional engagement.

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Target Readership

JADECS is intended for a broad and interdisciplinary readership that includes artists, designers, researchers, and cultural practitioners dedicated to strengthening effective, culturally-responsible, and innovative art and design practices.

The journal primarily appeals to:

  • Academics and Researchers in art history, design theory, visual communication, and cultural studies who are exploring the evolution of aesthetic traditions, contemporary design challenges, and the role of visual culture in society;
  • Art Educators and Pedagogues at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels who are developing innovative curricula, studio-based learning models, and inclusive creative education strategies;;
  • Curators, Museum Professionals, and Cultural Managers involved in the preservation of heritage, the management of creative industries, and the mediation of art for public audiences;
  • Design Practitioners and Creative Professionals (including graphic designers, architects, and media artists) who seek to integrate theoretical insights and cultural responsiveness into their professional practice;
  • Graduate Students and Early-Career Scholars pursuing advanced research in the creative arts, design thinking, or socio-cultural frameworks within the Global South.

In addition, the journal is a relevant resource for:

  • Policymakers and Cultural Administrators who develop and evaluate frameworks for creative industries, national arts education standards, and heritage preservation policies;
  • Community-based Practitioners and NGO Workers involved in community arts projects, cultural empowerment initiatives, and programs that use design as a tool for social change;
  • Stakeholders in the Creative Economy and Public Arts Sector who are interested in leveraging design thinking and visual culture to promote social cohesion, cultural resilience, and sustainable development within diverse communities.

By offering a platform for practical insights and empirically grounded innovations, the journal aims to foster a dialogue between academia and professional practice. It contributes meaningfully to the development of art and design strategies that are inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to contemporary cultural and educational challenges.

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