The SPAFA Journal is an Open Access journal that publishes research and multimedia submissions in the areas of archaeology, visual arts, performing arts and cultural heritage pertinent to Southeast Asia. It is a continuation of previous print publications, the SPAFA Journal (1991-2013) and the SPAFA Digest (1980-1990). The journal is published by the SEAMEO Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SPAFA) as part of its mission to promote professional competence, awareness and preservation of cultural heritage in the fields of archaeology and fine arts in Southeast Asia.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
0858-1975 / 2586-8721
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ2
ArcheologyQ3
Archeology (arts and humanities)Q3
ConservationQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsArcheology (arts and humanities)ConservationArcheology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Cultural and Artistic StudiesAsian Studies and HistoryCultural Heritage Management and PreservationSoutheast Asian Sociopolitical StudiesMaritime and Coastal Archaeology