Journal profile
Nirmana
ISSN 0215-0905 · eISSN 2721-5695 · Petra Christian University · Indonesia
Nirmana: fully open access; APC about USD 50; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nirmana is published by Petra Christian University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Digital Media and Visual Art, Graphic Design and Typography and Semiotics and Representation Studies, together about 33.3% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Jurnal Desain Komunikasi Visual Nirmana, published biannually in January and July by Petra Christian University, Indonesia, stands as a distinguished platform dedicated to the dissemination of significant, innovative, and interdisciplinary research in the field of visual communication design. Our commitment is to the open publication of high-quality design outcomes and scholarly works that significantly advance visual communication design. Below is a detailed outline of our journal's focus and scope, enriched by our publication and editorial goals: Design Practices:- Graphic Design: Exploring the creative process and application of visual content.- Branding: Studies and methodologies in creating and managing brands.- Advertising: Insights into advertising strategies and visual persuasion.- Illustration: The art and technique of visual storytelling.- Typography: The craft of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing.- Photography: The art, application, and practice of creating durable images.- Social Campaigns: Designing for social change and community engagement.- Packaging Design: Innovations in protecting and presenting products.- Visual Language: The system of communication using visual elements.- Design Thinking: Methodologies for solving problems and generating innovative ideas.- Interactive Multimedia: The creation of digital environments that interact with users.- Game Design: The art of applying design and aesthetics to create a game.- Infographics: Visual representations of information to present data clearly.- Environmental Graphics: Design that connects people to places.- Film/Audio-Visual/Animation: The creation and theory behind moving images. Interdisciplinary Studies:- History: Exploring the historical context and evolution of visual communication design.- Cultural Studies: Investigating the cultural implications and influences on design.- Media Studies: Analysis of the role of media in society and design.- Sociology: Understanding the social impacts and contexts of design.- Contemporary Philosophy: Philosophical perspectives on design and aesthetics.- Semiotics: The study of signs and symbols in communication.- Psychology: Insights into the cognitive aspects of design and its effects on human behavior.- Gender Studies: Examining the influence of gender on design practices and visual communication, including the representation of gender in media and the role of design in shaping gender perceptions. Publication
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Obed Bima WicandraPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 17, United States 2, Netherlands 1 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Digital Media and Visual ArtComputer Science20.9%
- Graphic Design and TypographyArts and Humanities6.5%
- Semiotics and Representation StudiesArts and Humanities5.9%
- Multimedia Learning SystemsComputer Science5.2%
- Cultural and Artistic StudiesSocial Sciences4.6%
- Educational Games and GamificationPsychology3.9%
- Marketing and Advertising StrategiesBusiness, Management and Accounting3.9%
- Cultural and Historical StudiesArts and Humanities3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Sinta (Science and Technology Index)Publisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 86 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 2022 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| 2021 | 24 | 24 | 14 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 750,000 / USD 50 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- 3
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted1
- editorialFront Matter (Cover, Editorial, Table of Content) Jurnal Desain Komunikasi Visual Nirmana PDF Abstract View: 15 , PDF Download: 92Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteCode availability, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Code availability
APA 6th edition reference style; Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote reference management software Model summary
Jurnal Desain Komunikasi Visual Nirmana subscribes to the reference formatting issued by the APA 6th edition and the use of reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution License; journal has right of first publication, authors retain copyright Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Jurnal Desain Komunikasi Visual Nirmana has the right of first publication while the author(s) retains copyright and the right to share and redistribute the work under a Creative Commons Attribution License. This license allows others to freely share and adapt the work, provided that they acknowledge the work's authorship and its …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Review results forwarded to authors within one month from submission Model summary
All papers will be reviewed, and the results will be forwarded to the authors within one month from the time of submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism check required before submission, maximum similarity index of 20% Model summary
authors are required to ensure their submissions undergo a plagiarism check before submission, aiming for a maximum similarity index of 20%
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Petra Christian University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English, Indonesian
- ISSN
- 0215-0905
- Electronic ISSN
- 2721-5695
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 26, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nirmana
How long does peer review take at Nirmana?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Nirmana?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: 3; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Nirmana based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (17), United States (2) and Netherlands (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nirmana?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nirmana is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Nirmana open access, and what is the APC?
Nirmana is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 50.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .