About the Journal

Aims and Scope

Mahidol Music Journal (MMJ) is scholarly publication committed to the comprehensive exploration of music studies within both national and global contexts. This journal serves as a bilingual platform for academic discourse in English and Thai, adhering to internationally recognized editorial standards and ethical practices with support of experienced reviewers.

Our mission is to promote cutting-edge research and critical analyses across diverse areas of music scholarship, which encompass ethnomusicology in Thailand, Thai music, music education, and music composition. MMJ invites submission that cover an extensive array of music genres—including classical, popular, jazz, Thai, and world music.

The journal includes the following areas of content:

  • Ethnomusicology in Thailand: Lanna music, Isan Music, Thai-folk music, Thai classical music, and Thai traditional music.
  • Music Education: curriculum development, pedagogy, practice method, study guide, and transmission process
  • Music Theory and Composition: analysis of music, music composition, and music arrangement.
  • Performance Practice: practical guide, performance technique, and performance interpretation.
  • Other Areas of Study: musicology, music therapy, and music business.

 

Peer Review Process

Submitted manuscript is subjected to a thorough double-blind review conducted by three reviewers. For complete information on the peer review process, please refer to this link.

 

Publication Frequency (twice a year)

  • Issue 1: January - June
  • Issue 2: July - December

 

Types of Articles

Research Article: Present original research related to music, exploring themes such as ethnomusicology, Thai music, music education, and related fields. The article should be clearly and concisely written. demonstrating originality and a well-organized structure. It must also include a thorough discussion of the research findings, linking them to broader concepts within music studies and highlighting their significance within the field.

Academic Article: Present thorough analyses and assessments that encompass backgrounds, goals, and potential solutions to issues. The article should explore recognized theories by credible scholars, uphold an unbiased perspective, and enhance the discourse within the realm of music.

 

Language

MMJ welcomes submissions in both English and Thai, focusing on topics that fit within its scope and meet academic writing standards. For more details in manuscript preparation, please refer to Authors Guidelines for Article in English and Authors Guidelines for Article in Thai

 

Publication Fees

MMJ has implemented a publication fees of 4,000 baht for Thai language article and 6,000 baht for English article. The publication fees should be paid once the manuscript pass the preliminary screening process by the editorial team. The publication fees cover the reviewer cost for evaluating and reviewing the article. The publication fees do not affect the review process and result.

 

Open Access Policy

MMJ aims to fostering extensive dissemination and accessibility of its article. We provide open access to our content, thereby allowing readers to access and download articles online free of charge.

 

Ownership and Management

Mahidol Music Journal (MMJ) operates under the College of Music, Mahidol University.

 

Publisher

Mahidol Music Journal (MMJ), peer-reviewed journal, is subjected to the online publishing under the supervision of the College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand.

 

Copyright and Licensing

All articles published in the MMJ are entirely open-access and are available to readers at no charge under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. This license allows authors to maintain copyright over their works while granting MMJ the right of first publication. The work is concurrently licensed under the Attribution International (CC-BY) license, which permits others to share, copy, redistribute the content in any medium or format, and adapt, remix, transform, or build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors and the initial publication in this journal is acknowledged.

 

Revenue Sources

The production of the journal and peer-review process is fully supported by the publication fees. This financial resource does not influence the editorial board's decisions on reviewing or publishing articles.

 

Advertising

MMJ does not accept financial support through advertisements as part of the journal's policy and does not display any paid advertisements.

 

Direct Marketing

For promoting the journal, MMJ employs direct marketing activities through Thai-jo website, the official Facebook page, and e-mail to communicate with researchers in relevant field.

 

History of Journal

Mahidol Music Journal, established in 2018 under the auspices of the College of Music, Mahidol University, has consistently aimed to encompass a diverse array of musical genres, including classical, pop, jazz, and traditional Thai music. The journal emphasizes various domain of music studies, such as music education, musicology, ethomusicology, music business, music technology, and music therapy. Since its inaugural issue, the Mahidol Music Journal has accepted submissions in both Thai and English, publishing two issues annually.

In 2021, the journal refined its focus to place greater emphasis on ethnomusicology, particularly within the context of Thailand, while still considering other musical genres. As the official peer-reviewed journal of the College of Music, Mahidol University, the Mahidol Music journal transitioned to a model of self-sustainability through publication fees beginning in 2023.