RPGgaku kenkyu is a peer-reviewed japanese-language open-access journal published by Japanese Association for Role-Playing Game Studies in Japan, operating under an open-access model since 2019. The journal covers Recreation. Leisure.
Authors publish in RPGgaku kenkyu without paying any article processing charge (APC) — making it a fully diamond/platinum open-access venue, supported entirely by its publisher or sponsor. Articles are released under the CC BY, Publisher's own license license (see other journals using this license).
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
role-playing games, larp, japan, serious games, game studies
At a glance
- Country
- Japan
- Primary language
- Japanese
- License
- CC BY, Publisher's own license
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2019
- Review time
- 32 weeks
- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- electronic
- 2434-9682
Manuscript languages
Frequently asked questions
Is RPGgaku kenkyu peer-reviewed?
Yes — RPGgaku kenkyu operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does RPGgaku kenkyu charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. RPGgaku kenkyu does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does RPGgaku kenkyu publish?
RPGgaku kenkyu publishes research in Recreation. Leisure.
What languages does RPGgaku kenkyu accept?
RPGgaku kenkyu accepts manuscripts in English and Japanese.
What is the ISSN of RPGgaku kenkyu?
ISSN:
2434-9682 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to RPGgaku kenkyu?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at RPGgaku kenkyu?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 32 weeks.