NEWS
2026.01.14
Notice of Changes to the Publication System of the Journal of the Asia-Japan Research Institute of Ritsumeikan University (AJI Journal)
Thank you for your continued readership of the Journal of the Asia-Japan Research Institute of Ritsumeikan University (AJI Journal).
We are pleased to announce that the AJI Journal will implement the following changes to its publication system, including the submission deadline, publication method, journal format, and submission categories.
《Summary of Changes》
| Previous System | New System | |
|---|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | Early January for each issue | Open for submission at any time |
| Publication | Published once a year (October) | Each paper will be published online when it is accepted through the peer-review |
| Format | Print edition and online version | Online publication only * |
| Submission Categories | ・Research Articles ・Review Articles ・Book Reviews or Book Review Articles |
・Research Articles ・Review Articles ・Brief Research Reports and Field Work Reports ・Book Reviews or Book Review Articles |
* The author may request a print-ready file if there is a need to use it for academic achievements.
In accordance with these changes, the required submission forms and the submission guidelines have also been revised. Authors who plan to submit manuscripts are kindly requested to refer to the relevant page for the updated information.
We sincerely appreciate your continued readership, contributions, and support.
Editorial Board
Asia-Japan Research Inst