Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

By submitting a manuscript, the authors confirm that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not currently under review in another journal. The authors also affirm that all co-authors have agreed to the submission and that necessary permissions and approvals have been obtained from relevant authorities and institutions. The publisher disclaims liability for any potential claims or damages arising from the publication. To begin the manuscript submission process, authors must first create an account with the journal webpage or log in to their existing account.

Manuscript Preparation:

1. Provide authors' full names (first-middle-last), affiliations (dept. and institution), and the corresponding author's email address and mobile number, using sentence case format. Titles of the authors should not be included in their names.
2. An abstract of not more than 150 words that briefly summarizes the central problem, methodology, findings and conclusion should accompany the manuscript. Keywords should be 4-6 words
3. Manuscripts should be prepared following the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style
4. All manuscripts are to be typed in Microsoft Word.
5. Typeface should be Times New Roman of 12point size, single line spacing, 1.2" margin on all sides, pages numbered at top-middle, and continuous line numbering throughout the manuscript.

Scope of Journal
KWASU Journal of Fine and Applied Arts will publish original research, peer-reviews, and creative works that advance innovation and creativity, covering Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Design, creative writing, and other forms of expression. Its target audience includes: academics, researchers, students, artists, designers, and professionals.

Frequency of Publication and Publication Charges
The Journal shall be published biannually (April and October). The article processing charge is N7,000, and the publication charge N25,000. Authors from foreign countries will pay $10 USD article processing charge, and $40 USD. A publication charge will be applied after acceptance. The article processing charge will be paid after the submitted manuscript meets the journal's requirements for review, and the publication charge will be paid after acceptance of the manuscript. Reviewers of the manuscripts submitted to the journal will be paid for the task from the article processing charge, and the publication charge will be used for the sustainability of the journal's publications.