About the Journal

Journal Description

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) (formerly International Journal of Crime, Law and Social Issues; e-ISSN: 2730-3691 & RSU International Journal of College of Government; ISSN: 2351-0854) is an open-access, peer-reviewed electronic journal published bi-annually in English. ACSR is a collaborative effort between the Association of Legal & Political Studies (Thailand), White Tiger Legal Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd. (Thailand), the Criminal Justice Department, Midwestern State University (USA), and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Buriram Rajabhat University (Thailand). ACSR provides a high-impact platform for disseminating rigorous, cutting-edge, and interdisciplinary scholarship focusing on crime, law, security, and related social issues, particularly within the Asian context. The journal welcomes original research articles and comprehensive review articles, employing a transparent open review process involving at least three expert reviewers prior to publication, ensuring the highest standards of academic quality. ACSR is committed to fostering critical dialogue and advancing knowledge that contributes to safer and more just societies in Asia and beyond.

 

Scopes

Asian Crime and Society Review is a broadly interdisciplinary journal committed to publishing impactful research and reviews from all academic disciplines – spanning the natural sciences, technology, social sciences, and humanities – that address critical issues related to crime, law, security, and social challenges. The journal emphasizes scholarship that focuses on Asia, including comparative studies within the region and between Asia and other global contexts. We welcome submissions that explore the following key areas (but are not limited to):

1. Criminology and Criminal Justice: Research on all aspects of criminology and criminal justice systems, including crime prevention strategies, crime statistics and analysis, criminal behavior theories, fear of crime and its impact, juvenile delinquency and justice, victimology, and the effectiveness of criminal justice interventions. This includes studies of policing, courts, corrections, and restorative justice practices.

2. Law and Legal Issues: Scholarly analysis of legal frameworks and issues related to crime, security, and social justice. This includes studies of criminal law, civil rights law, international law, immigration law, environmental law, human rights law, and the intersection of law and technology. We welcome research on legal reforms, constitutional issues, and the role of law in promoting social order and justice.

3. Crime, Security, and Society: Interdisciplinary research on the social, economic, political, and technological factors that contribute to crime and insecurity. This includes studies of forensic science and its applications, social sustainability, quality of life issues, inequality and social stratification, corruption, transnational crime, cybersecurity, terrorism, and the implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation (Society 5.0) for crime and security. Furthermore, the journal welcomes submissions discussing lessons learned from other regions which can be applied in the Asian context.

 

Article Types

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) welcomes submissions of two distinct article types:

• Original Research Articles: These articles present novel empirical findings, rigorous analyses, and significant contributions to the field of criminology, law, and related social science disciplines. Submissions should clearly articulate research questions, methodology, findings, and implications for theory and practice.

• Comprehensive Review Articles: These articles provide critical syntheses of existing literature, identify research gaps, and offer insightful perspectives on key issues and emerging trends in crime, law, and social justice. Reviews should be comprehensive, analytical, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

 

Publication Frequency

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is published bi-annually, with two volumes per year:

• No. 1: January - June

• No. 2: July - December

While articles accepted within each period are scheduled for immediate online publication upon completion of the final production, the total number of articles per issue will be determined by the editorial team to maintain a balanced publication. This may include incorporating accepted articles received shortly after the timeframe or adjusting the order to ensure a consistent volume, with some articles possibly shifted to the subsequent issue for optimal fit.

 

Peer Review Process

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor through a rigorous and transparent open peer review process. All submitted manuscripts undergo review by at least three suitably qualified experts in the relevant field. The review process is open, fostering constructive dialogue between authors and reviewers. Final publication decisions are made by the editors based on the thoroughness and quality of the reviews, ensuring that only the most impactful and scientifically sound research is published.

 

Languages

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) publishes articles exclusively in English, the international language of academic discourse, to maximize the reach and impact of the research.

 

Copyrights

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is committed to open access and adheres to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative. All articles published in ACSR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. This license grants users the right to freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of articles, as well as use them for any other lawful non-commercial purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the original source. This ensures broad dissemination and accessibility of research findings.

 

Journal History

 

Ownership and Management

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is owned by the Association of Legal & Political Studies (Thailand) and White Tiger Legal Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd. (Thailand). It is published under the academic cooperation of both institutions with the Criminal Justice Department, Midwestern State University (USA.) and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Buriram Rajabhat University (Thailand). ALPS is primarily responsible for academic operations, while the WTLBRC is primarily responsible for management and finances. MSU Texas and BRU have the main duties of supporting academic operations, such as serving as editors/reviewers and providing suggestions to improve the quality of the journal.

To ensure full transparency for authors and readers regarding the contributors of this journal, you can visit the websites of the organizations that own ACSR: Association of Legal & Political Studies (formerly known as "Political Science Association of Kasetsart University," which registered the change of association name with the Registrar of Associations for Bangkok on October 17, 2023, and was published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on March 7, 2024): https://alps-th.com/ and White Tiger Legal, Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd.: https://wtlbrc.com/

 

Revenue Sources, Advertising, and Direct Marketing Policy

Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is currently supported financially through a combination of sources. Initially, the journal was funded by the Association of Legal & Political Studies and White Tiger Legal Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd. Currently, the journal's primary source of revenue is article processing charges (APCs), which are levied on accepted articles to cover the costs of publication, including peer review, editorial services, online hosting, and archiving.

ACSR maintains a strict policy of not accepting advertising from any external entities, ensuring the impartiality and objectivity of the journal's content.

In promoting the journal and its publications, ACSR adheres to ethical marketing practices, avoiding any actions that could be detrimental to other parties or that could be considered misleading. The journal is committed to providing accurate and transparent information to prospective authors and readers.