Wacana Seni

Aims & Scope

Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse, a refereed journal of the School of the Arts, published by Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, promotes the advancement of scholarly knowledge about the arts and design particularly in Malaysia and Asia.

The journal publishes articles with theoretical approaches from various disciplines, artists’ statements about creative processes, conversational dialogues with prominent artists, as well as reviews of books, recordings, exhibitions, and performances.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.116

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	4

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27732

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	12

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Concept of Rwa Bhineda Kriya on the Island of Bali towards Jagadhita

  Citation: 6

  Authors: I Ketut

• Mapping the Queer Body: Queer Tropes and Malayalam Cinema

  Citation: 4

  Authors:

• The Evaluation of Aesthetic Values on the Two-Dimensional Visual Design Structure: Food Packaging Design

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Raja Intan, Azman, Yan Peng

• Re-assessing the Design Needs of Trans-Radial Amputees in Product Design Innovation

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Muhammad Jameel, Sarah Moi, Mohd Najib

• The Curvilinear Ethnoaesthetic in Pangalay Dancing among the Suluk in Sabah, Malaysia

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Desiree A., Mohd Anis

• A Study on the Development of Baju Kurung Design in the Context of Cultural Changes in Modern Malaysia

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Hanisa

• Expanding the Historical Narrative of Early Visual Modernity in Malaya

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Sarena

• The Aesthetics and Meaning of Traditional Paintings: Forbidden Wealth (Pesugihan) by Tjitro Waloejo in Surakarta

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Rahmanu, Mohammad Khizal, Sigit Purnomo, Sayid

• Mediating Role of Social Media in the Memorability of Street Sculpture Art: Jogja Street Sculpture Project 2017 as Case Study

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Wegig

• Classic Jepara Wood Carving Techniques and Tools from the Three Video Documentations of the Ruma Japara Classic Jepara Carving Master Class

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Octaviana Sylvia

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