SPAFA Journal
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA) · Thailand · Est. 1980
Aims & Scope
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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Ethics & Quality
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Frequently asked questions about SPAFA Journal
Is SPAFA Journal a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for SPAFA Journal: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of SPAFA Journal?
SPAFA Journal is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.132.
Is SPAFA Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
SPAFA Journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of SPAFA Journal?
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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