Call for Papers

Volume 1, Number 1

Arts, Communication & Digital Media

Gold OA Issues 1–5: Free APC From Issue 6: Tiered Pricing 50% Outstanding Paper Waivers

Inaugural Issue

December 2026

Arts, Communication & Digital Media (ACDM) is now accepting submissions. The journal is a peer‑reviewed, Gold Open Access publication by StarNexus Science Press (Hong Kong).

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Aims & Scope — Core Areas

Visual Arts & Digital Art

Communication Theory & New Media

AI & Generative Art

Interaction Design & UX

Cultural Studies & Digital Humanities

Cross‑cultural Communication & Global Media

Submit Manuscript APC Policy Editorial Board Sample Copy Author Guidelines

Inaugural Special Offer (Issues 1–5)

APC for Issues 1–5: Complete APC waiver (Free) for all accepted manuscripts.
Standard Rate (From Issue 6): Tiered pricing applies (Issue 6-7: 180 USD; Issue 8-12: 400 USD; Issue 13-15: 600 USD; Issue 16+: 800 USD).
Print sample copy: Available upon request. Authors are responsible for the actual production and shipping costs.
50% Outstanding Paper waivers: 50% of accepted articles will be selected for full APC waivers based on editorial assessment.

Submission Types & Word Limits

Research Articles
6,000–8,000 words

Review Articles
4,000–5,500 words

Commentary / Short Communications
1,000–2,500 words

Key Dates

Submission Deadline
November 30, 2026

First Notification
Within 14 days

Publication
December 31, 2026

Author Resources

Format Templates (Word / LaTeX) Copyright & License Agreement Conflict of Interest Statement

All files are compliant with ACDM submission guidelines.

Honorary Editor

Shunqing Cao

Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts · Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts, Sichuan University · Founder of Variation Studies in Comparative Literature

Prof. Cao is a globally recognized theorist in comparative literature. His seminal theory of "Variation Studies" breaks through Western disciplinary frameworks and has been praised by scholars at Harvard and the European Academy of Sciences as marking a new stage in international comparative literature.

Editor-in-Chief

Jesvin Puay Hwa YEO

Professor of Visual Communication Design, Nanyang Technological University · Award-winning Designer with 80+ International Accolades

Prof. Yeo is a distinguished scholar-practitioner bridging design and the arts. As Deputy Associate Provost (Strategy) at NTU and Board Director of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, she has significantly advanced visual communication design research and design education.