Journal of Exploring Music (JEM)
Aim and Scope
The Journal of Exploring Music (JEM) is an online, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published biannually by the Department of Music and Creative Technology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. It is envisioned as a scholarly platform dedicated to the dissemination of research and the promotion of interdisciplinary dialogue in music studies. The Journal aims to support both emerging and established researchers by publishing original research articles, review articles, analytical essays, fieldwork reports, interviews, book reviews, and case studies in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Ethnomusicology
- Historical musicology
- Music theory and analysis
- Music performance studies
- Music education and pedagogy
- Music technology and production
- Popular music studies
- Cultural studies in music
- Music and wellbeing
- Music aesthetics and philosophy
- Indigenous and traditional music studies
- Film and media music studies
Language
Submissions must be written in clear and grammatically accurate English or Sinhala.
Review Process
- Double-blind peer review
- Minimum of two reviewers per submission
- Turnaround time: approximately 8–12 weeks
Editorial Board and Advisory Board
Editor- in-Chief
Dr. Priyantha Tilakasiri
Senior Lecturer, Department of Music and Creative Technology,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Advisory Board
Senior Professor Shirantha Heenkenda
Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Emeritus Professor E. Walter Marasinghe
Prof. K. Sashi Kumar
Former Dean, Department of Vocal Music, Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Editorial Board Members