Announcements

Scopus Indexing Evaluation and Enhanced Submission Guidelines

The editorial board of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) would like to inform our contributors, readers, and the wider academic community about the outcome of our recent application for indexing in Scopus.

 

On July 10, 2024, ACSR was submitted for evaluation by Scopus. We have now received the results of this evaluation. While ACSR was not accepted for indexing at this time, we received valuable feedback from the Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB) regarding areas for improvement. Specifically, the CSAB has suggested improvements to citation performance, article quality, and the connection of our published work to international literature and debates. The CSAB has indicated that ACSR may be resubmitted for consideration in March 2027. In light of this feedback and our commitment to enhancing the quality and international standing of ACSR, the editorial board is implementing the following enhanced submission guidelines, effective immediately. These guidelines are designed to ensure that ACSR is well-positioned for future consideration by Scopus and continues to serve as a valuable platform for scholarly research.

 

Revised Submission Guidelines:

To ensure the highest standards of quality and relevance, all submissions to ACSR, particularly those intended for publication from this point forward, must adhere to the following criteria:

  1. Scope Adherence:Submissions must strictly align with the journal's scope, focusing on crime and security Articles falling outside this scope will be immediately rejected, and authors will be notified with a recommendation of alternative Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS) journals that may be more suitable for their work.
  2. Length and Referencing:Articles must be at least 5,000 words in length and include a minimum of 15 references. At least one-third of these references must be to articles published in Scopus-indexed journals in relevant fields and/or on related topics. The "Conclusion and Discussion" section must clearly engage with and discuss these references.
  3. Academic Quality:Submissions must demonstrate a high level of academic rigor, presenting clear, compelling, and useful/applicable new insights. Articles should connect with and contribute to the broader body of knowledge, at least at the regional (Asian) level.
  4. Timely Revisions:Authors must complete all required revisions and receive final acceptance from the editorial board within one month of receiving the peer review results from at least three reviewers.

 

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

  • Scope Violations (Guideline 1):Articles that do not meet the scope requirements will be rejected by the Handling Editor in the initial screening stage.
  • Quality and Referencing Issues (Guidelines 2 & 3):Articles that do not meet the quality and referencing requirements will not be accepted for publication.
  • Revision Deadline (Guideline 4):If revisions are not completed within the one-month timeframe, the Handling Editor will reject the submission. Authors may resubmit the article for consideration but will be required to pay a resubmission fee of 3,000 THB (reduced from the standard 5,000 THB) at the time of resubmission. Upon acceptance, the standard publication fee of 5,000 THB will apply.

 

Rationale:

These policy changes are designed to:

  1. Strengthen the rigor of our review process and maintain high standards for published articles.
  2. Enhance the quality and international relevance of ACSR, ensuring that our content contributes meaningfully to global scholarly conversations.
  3. Increase the rejection rate to more accurately reflect our commitment to quality and selectivity.

These changes reflect our commitment to improving the journal while maintaining our philosophy of providing opportunities for knowledge dissemination. We believe that these enhanced guidelines will help us achieve our goals and better serve the academic community.

 

We thank you for your continued support of the Asian Crime and Society Review.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

The Editorial Board

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  • Comprehensive Update to Our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

    2026-03-05

    The editorial board of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is pleased to announce a significant and comprehensive update to our Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement, effective immediately.

    As a leading academic platform, we continually evaluate and elevate our standards to foster a rigorous, transparent, and trustworthy scholarly environment. This recent revision was driven by five primary objectives:

    1. Developing In-House, Tailored Ethical Guidelines: In direct alignment with the constructive recommendations from the Web of Science (WoS) Editorial Team, we have meticulously restructured our ethical guidelines. The WoS rightly emphasizes that "ethical guidelines should be owned by the journal/publisher in question (i.e., developed in-house) to demonstrate an understanding and ownership by the journal of its policies and processes." By synthesizing the core practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) with our unique operational context, we have established a framework that authentically reflects our journal’s specific identity and accountability.
    2. Enhancing Journal Processes and Transparency: This updated statement formally integrates our latest procedural enhancements. It clearly outlines the operational mechanisms of our transparent Open Peer Review model through the Open Journal Systems (OJS). Additionally, it introduces the mandatory Author Self-Certification Form, which will now be required during the manuscript revision stage to guarantee uncompromising adherence to our formatting and ethical standards.
    3. Mandating Explicit Disclosures for Human and Animal Research: Commencing officially with the 2026 publication cycle, we are instituting a strict, mandatory requirement for all published articles to include explicit declarations regarding human and animal research subjects. Authors must rigorously adhere to international frameworks, such as the World Medical Association's Declaration of Helsinki and the ARRIVE guidelines. Moving forward, every manuscript must clearly document relevant ethical committee approvals, Institutional Review Board (IRB) numbers, and informed consent procedures, or explicitly state if such ethical clearances are not applicable to their specific study design.
    4. Addressing Rapid Technological Advancements: We recognize the profound and rapid advancements in contemporary technology, particularly the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). To proactively address the complex ethical implications these tools pose to academic publishing, we have introduced a dedicated, robust policy section governing the permissible uses of AI, ensuring that human accountability and research integrity remain paramount.
    5. Aligning with Database Indexing Standards: To ensure our operations meet the highest echelons of global publishing, this update integrates the rigorous ethical criteria of leading academic databases. As a specific operational requirement, our ethical oversight strictly complies with the standards of the Thai Journal Citation Index (TCI), the national database where ACSR is currently indexed. Furthermore, in direct alignment with our strategic goals for future international indexing, we proactively adopt the comprehensive evaluation frameworks and guidelines of major international databases, notably Elsevier's Scopus and the Web of Science (WoS), to systematically manage and resolve publication ethics issues.

    We strongly encourage all prospective authors, dedicated reviewers, and editorial members to thoroughly review the updated Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJCLSI/Ethics) before engaging in any submission or peer-review activities.

    We thank you for your continued support and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of scientific excellence at ACSR.

     

    The Editorial Team

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  • Journal Metrics: 2025 Peer Review and Publication Turnaround Times

    2026-03-05

    In our ongoing effort to maintain transparency and provide clear expectations for prospective authors, the editorial board of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is pleased to publish our annual peer-review and publication metrics. The following data represents the average turnaround times for manuscripts processed during the 2025 publishing cycle.

    Submission to First Decision: 32.00 days.

    This period encompasses the initial editorial screening, the rigorous peer-review assessment, and the dispatch of the first editorial decision. It includes the time required to provide authors with constructive feedback and specific formatting requirements in accordance with the journal's standards.

    First Decision to Acceptance: 21.57 days.

    This duration reflects the time required for authors to comprehensively revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer recommendations and to finalize the formatting. This phase concludes once the manuscript fully meets the journal's rigorous standards and is officially accepted.

    Acceptance to Publication: 46.36 days.

    This phase covers the post-acceptance production process, including copyediting, typesetting, and final online publication.

    Total Average Turnaround Time: 99.93 days.

     

    Editorial Team

     

    Important Notice: Please be advised that the figures presented above are historical averages provided strictly for informational purposes to assist authors and stakeholders in their planning. They do not constitute a guaranteed timeline or a binding promise for individual submissions. Actual processing times may occasionally exceed the estimates outlined in our Instructions for Authors due to factors beyond the editorial office's control. Such variables include the availability and turnaround times of expert peer reviewers, the extent of required manuscript revisions, and fluctuations in the volume of articles in production. Consequently, turnaround times may vary significantly from manuscript to manuscript and from year to year.

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  • Journal Metrics: 2025 Acceptance and Rejection Rates

    2026-03-05

    The acceptance and rejection rates serve as fundamental indicators for assessing the rigor, selectiveness, and overall quality of an academic journal. The editorial board of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency in scholarly publishing. In alignment with this commitment, we have systematically tracked, analyzed, and publicly disclosed our editorial metrics since 2023.

    For the 2025 publishing cycle, ACSR processed a total of 14 manuscript submissions. Following our rigorous peer-review process, the editorial outcomes were as follows:

    Manuscripts Accepted: 9

    Manuscripts Rejected: 5

    Consequently, the official editorial metrics for articles submitted to ACSR in 2025 are:

    Acceptance Rate: 64.29%

    Rejection Rate: 35.71%

    We extend our sincere gratitude to our contributing authors for their valuable research and to our dedicated reviewers for upholding the journal's academic integrity and scientific excellence.

     

    Editorial Team

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  • Mandatory Submission of "Author Self-Certification Form" for All Revised Manuscripts

    2026-02-04

    To enhance the efficiency of our editorial process and to expedite the publication timeline for all authors, the Association of Legal and Political Studies (ALPS) hereby announces a new mandatory requirement for the submission of Revised Manuscripts, effective from February 5, 2026.

    1. The New Requirement: Authors submitting a revised version of their manuscript MUST complete, sign, and upload the “Author Self-Certification Form for Revised Manuscript Submission” as a “Supplementary File” in the online submission system alongside their revised article.

    2. Objective – Fast-Track Processing (3 Business Days): The purpose of this requirement is to rely on the author's self-verification regarding structural formats, reference standards, and ethical compliance. This will allow the Editorial Office to significantly reduce the initial screening time.
    • Our Commitment: For submissions accompanied by a properly completed form, the Editorial Board commits to processing the revised manuscript and issuing a decision (e.g., Acceptance Letter) within 3 business days.

    3. Policy on Non-Compliance:
    • Incomplete Submission: Any revised manuscript submitted without the attached "Author Self-Certification Form" will be deemed "Incomplete."
    • Action: The Editorial Board will NOT proceed with the review or acceptance process for such submissions until the required form is uploaded.

    4. Post-Acceptance Verification (30-Day Audit): While the initial acceptance may be expedited based on the author’s certification, the Editorial Board reserves the right to conduct a detailed verification of the manuscript within 30 days of issuing the Acceptance Letter.
    • If it is discovered that the author failed to comply with the conditions certified in the form (e.g., incorrect formatting, failure to address reviewers' comments, or use of Generative AI), the Editorial Board reserves the right to revoke the acceptance and proceed with necessary actions as stipulated in the Self-Certification Form.

    We thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain high standards while improving our processing speed.

    Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn SIYAKUL
    President, Association of Legal and Political Studies

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  • Announcement of Reviewers Recognized for "Excellence in Reviewing" (Year 2025) under the TCI Reviewer Recognition and Certificate (RRC) System

    2026-01-22

    The Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) has developed the Reviewer Recognition and Certificate (RRC) system to elevate the quality assessment of Thai academic journals to meet international standards. This initiative aims to acknowledge reviewers who demonstrate exceptional dedication and high-quality contributions to the peer-review process.

    Under this scheme, the Editor-in-Chief of each participating journal is tasked with nominating five reviewers who demonstrate "Excellence in Reviewing" for the year 2025 to receive this official recognition.

    On behalf of the Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS), I am pleased to confirm that the Editors-in-Chief of our five TCI-indexed journals have completed their selection process. A total of 25 distinguished reviewers (5 per journal) were nominated for their Excellence in Reviewing and officially submitted to the TCI RRC system on January 22, 2026.

    While the TCI Centre will officially announce the results on its website on February 20, 2026, ALPS wishes to take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude, congratulations, and commendation to the selected reviewers listed below:

    1. Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (e-ISSN: 3027-6535)
    • Professor Dr. Shashi Kant GUPTA
    • Professor Dr. Jean Paolo LACAP
    • Associate Professor Dr. Supot INGARD
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Wissawa AUNYAWONG
    • Dr. Chaymaly PHAKASOUM
    1. Asian Crime and Society Review (e-ISSN: 3027-6896)
    • Professor Dr. Bhupinder SINGH
    • Professor Dr. Gagan SONI
    • Professor Dr. Mohammed DAWABSHEH
    • Associate Professor Dr. Andi Luhur PRIANTO
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Nattapat LIMSIRITONG
    1. Asian Political Science Review (e-ISSN: 2730-3624)
    • Professor Dr. Christian KAUNERT
    • Professor Dr. Kittisak WONGMAHESAK
    • Professor Dr. Shayut PAVAPANUNKUL
    • Associate Professor Dr. Dulyapak PREECHARUSH
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Srirath GOHWONG
    1. Asian Administration and Management Review (e-ISSN: 2730-3683)
    • Professor Dr. Duchduen BHANTHUMNAVIN
    • Associate Professor Dr. I Gede DARMAWIJAYA
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Apinya INGARD
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Nuanluk SANGPERM
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Suraporn ONPUTTHA
    1. Thai Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (e-ISSN: 2985-2684)
    • Professor Dr. Chanathat BOONRATTANAKITTIBHUMI
    • Associate Professor Dr. Piyapatr BUSABABODHIN
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Adipon EUAJARUSPHAN
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Chinun BOONROUNGRUT
    • Dr. Pannika NGAMCHAROEN

    ALPS will share the official announcement and the Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from the TCI Centre with all honored reviewers immediately upon receipt.

    We thank you for your invaluable contribution to the academic community and your continued support in maintaining the high standards of our publications.

     

    Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn SRIYAKUL

    President Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS)

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  • Introduction of Video Overviews for All Published Articles

    2026-01-22

    The Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS) is pleased to announce a significant initiative designed to enhance the dissemination of research and academic knowledge.

    Effective from Issue 1, 2026 onwards, every article published in all ALPS-affiliated journals will be accompanied by a “Video Overview.” These videos will be publicly released on our official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ALPS-TH.

    This initiative aims to diversify our communication channels and maximize the visibility, accessibility, and citation potential of our authors' scholarly work across a broader audience.

    ALPS remains steadfast in its commitment to continuously developing and elevating our journal management systems. We strive to meet international standards and ensure the utmost benefit for all stakeholders, including authors, readers, and the global academic community.

     

    Sincerely,

    Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn SRIYAKUL

    President Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS)

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  • Important Announcement from the President of the Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS)

    2025-12-30

    In light of the recent announcement by the Civil Service Commission in Higher Education Institutions (CSCHE) dated October 29, 2025, regarding the criteria and procedures for appointing individuals to academic positions (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor) (No. 3) B.E. 2568 (2025), which amends the previous announcement of B.E. 2564 (2021), we are updating our peer review policy for all journals published by ALPS.

     

    The new CSCHE announcement requires that articles published in national academic journals must be in journals listed in TCI Group 1 or Group 2 databases and must undergo peer review by at least two experts from various institutions in the relevant field or related fields before publication.

     

    To align with these requirements and enhance efficiency, ALPS is modifying its peer review policy for all journal submissions effective January 1, 2026, as follows:

    1. The minimum number of peer reviewers will be reduced from three to two.
    2. By default, the editorial board will arrange for two peer reviewers to evaluate each submission.
    3. A third reviewer (or more) may be involved if deemed necessary or if additional expert opinions are required.
    4. Authors may submit a written request to the editorial board for their article to be reviewed by three peer reviewers if they feel it is necessary. However, the editorial board reserves the right to consider such requests on a case-by-case basis.

     

    We believe these changes will streamline our review process while maintaining the high standards of academic rigor expected in our publications.

     

    For any questions or concerns regarding this policy change, please contact the editorial office.

     

    Sincerely,

    Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn SRIYAKUL

    President, Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS)

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  • 2025 Publication Cut-Off Dates and New Requirements for 2026 Submissions

    2025-10-24

    The Association of Legal & Political Studies hereby announces the following policies regarding article submissions, publication cut-off dates for 2025, and new requirements for 2026 publications for all journals under our association:

     

    1) Closure of Submissions for No. 2 Issues

    Submissions for No. 2 issues of all established journals for the year 2025 are now closed. Exceptions apply to newly launched journals in 2025 (TSTHR, TMSR, and TACR), which will close submissions upon reaching 10 articles.

     

    2) Publication Schedule and Cut-off Dates

    2.1) Articles officially accepted by October 31, 2025: To be published in No. 2 issues of 2025.

    2.2) Articles officially accepted from November 1, 2025 onwards: To be published in No. 1 issues of 2026 or later.

     

    3) New Requirements for 2026 Publications

    For all articles to be published in 2026 editions, including those currently under review and not accepted by October 31, 2025, as well as new submissions involving human participants:

    3.1) Ethics in Human Research:

    3.1.1) Articles must include a section on "Ethics in Human Research" under the Research Method. This section should provide detailed information about the ethical approval obtained, including the name of the ethics committee or institutional review board, approval document number, and validity period. Authors must also describe key measures taken to protect participants' rights in accordance with approved ethical guidelines, such as informed consent procedures, confidentiality and data protection measures, and any specific safeguards for vulnerable populations if applicable.

    3.1.2) If ethical approval was not sought, a section on "Protection of Research Participants" must be included under the Research Method.

    3.2) Language Requirements for Thai Articles:

    3.2.1) All figures and tables must have English titles and captions.

    3.2.2) In-text citations and references must be in English only. (Thai and other non-English sources must be translated to English)

    These new requirements apply to both articles currently under review and new submissions for 2026 publications.

     

    For any questions or clarifications, please contact our editorial office.

     

    Associate Professor Dr.Thanaporn SRIYAKUL

    President, Association of Legal & Political Studies

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  • Official Statement on the Use of AI and Ethical Referencing Practices

    2025-10-13

    The Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS), as the owner and publisher of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR), emphasizes the importance of maintaining academic integrity across all its publications.

     

    In accordance with the guidelines established by reputable international scholarly and professional organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network, the editorial board of ALPS has identified irregularities in the references of certain manuscripts submitted for publication. These irregularities raise concerns about potential violations of ethical standards and our journal policies, possibly resulting from the inappropriate use of AI tools.

     

    Therefore, ALPS issues the following guidelines:

    1) Authors suspected of engaging in unethical practices related to AI or reference integrity will be given an opportunity to clarify the circumstances surrounding the irregularities.

    2) If the explanation is sincere and demonstrates unintentional error, authors will be allowed to correct the issues before proceeding further with the publication process.

    3) If the explanation is unsatisfactory or indicates deliberate misconduct, the submission will be rejected, and the authors will be subject to our blacklisting policy.

     

    For articles that have bypassed the review process or have already been published, ALPS reserves the right to retract such articles retroactively in order to uphold the scholarly standards and integrity of our publications. Additionally, notifications will be sent to the respective academic institutions regarding any misconduct to ensure proper oversight.

     

    ALPS remains committed to promoting ethical research and publication practices across all its journals.

     

    The ALPS Editorial Team

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  • Important Announcement: New Manuscript Revision Policy

    2025-09-27

    The Asian Crime and Society Review is pleased to announce an update to our manuscript revision policy, effective immediately. This change aims to streamline our review process and ensure the highest quality of published research.

    Key Points of the New Policy:

    1. Authors will have a maximum of three opportunities to revise their manuscript:
      • Initial submission
      • First revision
      • Two additional revision opportunities (if necessary)
    2. If the manuscript does not meet our publication standards after these three revisions, it will be rejected.
    3. Rejected manuscripts may be substantially revised and resubmitted as new submissions.
    4. The editorial team may assign the same reviewers to resubmitted manuscripts for consistency.

    Process Example:

    • Initial Submission → Revise
    • 1st Revision → Not Accepted → 1st Additional Revision
    • 2nd Revision → Not Accepted → 2nd and Final Revision
    • 3rd Revision → If Not Accepted → Rejection (Submission fee non-refundable)

    This policy is designed to:

    • Enhance the efficiency of our review process
    • Encourage authors to address reviewer comments thoroughly
    • Maintain the high quality of research published in our journal

    We believe this approach will benefit both authors and readers by ensuring the timely publication of high-quality research.

    For any questions or clarifications, please contact our editorial office.

    Thank you for your continued support of the Asian Crime and Society Review.

     

    The Editorial Team

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  • Congratulations to Our Editorial Board Member for Being Recognized as One of the World’s Top 2% Scientists of 2025

    2025-09-25

    As the Editor-in-Chief of Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR), I am honored to extend our sincere congratulations to our distinguished editorial board member, Professor Dr. Christian Kaunert, who has been ranked among the World's Top 2% Scientists of 2025 by Professor Dr. John P.A. Ioannidis of Stanford University, USA.

    This esteemed recognition highlights Dr. Kaunert’s outstanding scholarly impact and contributions within the field of crime and society. Specifically, his ranking in the Single Year 2024 category underscores his influential scholarly activity and academic excellence.

    The global recognition of our editorial members affirms their exceptional capacity to oversee, select, and critically evaluate scholarly work. It reflects their dedication to producing and disseminating high-quality, impactful research that advances knowledge in our discipline with efficiency and sustainability.

    We congratulate Professor Dr. Christian Kaunert on this remarkable achievement and look forward to his ongoing scholarly contributions, which continue to elevate the reputation and scholarly impact of ACSR.

     

    Associate Professor Dr.Thanaporn Sriyakul

    Editor-in-Chief

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  • 2024 Journal Impact & Citation Metrics: Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead to 2025

    2025-07-29

    The Association of Legal & Political Studies is pleased to announce the latest Journal Metrics for the year 2024, including the updated Cite Scores and Impact Factors. These metrics are based on the number of citations each journal received in the Scopus and Thai-Journal Citation Centre (TCI) databases, respectively. This information is provided to support our editorial teams, authors, and readers in tracking the progress and influence of our journals.

     

    1. Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (e-ISSN: 3027-6535)
      • Cite Score (Scopus 2024): 3.03 (up from 2.84 in 2023)
      • Impact Factor (TCI 2024): 1.90 (up from 1.78 in 2023)
    2. Asian Crime and Society Review (e-ISSN: 3027-6896)
      • Cite Score (Scopus 2024): 1.06 (up from 0.90 in 2023)
      • Impact Factor (TCI 2024): 0.50 (slightly down from 0.55 in 2023)
    3. Asian Political Science Review (e-ISSN: 2730-3624)
      • Cite Score (Scopus 2024): 0.78 (up from 0.63 in 2023)
      • Impact Factor (TCI 2024): 0.70 (slightly down from 0.71 in 2023)
    4. Asian Administration and Management Review (e-ISSN: 2730-3683)
      • Cite Score (Scopus 2024): 0.88 (up from 0.86 in 2023)
      • Impact Factor (TCI 2024): 0.82 (up from 0.76 in 2023)
    5. Thai Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (e-ISSN: 2985-2684)
      • Cite Score (Scopus 2024): 0.17 (up from 0.15 in 2023)
      • Impact Factor (TCI 2024): 2.08 (slightly down from 2.10 in 2023)
    6. Asian Education and Learning Review (e-ISSN: 2985-2862)
      • Cite Score (Scopus 2024): 0.15 (up from 0.00 in 2023)
      • Impact Factor (TCI 2024): 0.25 (up from 0.00 in 2023)

     

    Additionally, as with previous years, ALPS has compiled the Cite Score Tracker and Impact Factor Tracker for 2025. These will be updated quarterly to provide ongoing insights into the trends and influence of each journal, helping our community stay informed and engaged.

     

    We sincerely thank everyone involved—editors, authors, reviewers, and readers—for their continued support and contribution to our shared mission. We look forward to further advancing our role as a conduit for valuable research and knowledge dissemination.

     

    Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn SRIYAKUL
    President of the Association of Legal & Political Studies

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  • Special Article Processing Charge (APC) Waiver for International Authors (2025-2027)

    2025-05-21

    The Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) is dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research on crime, deviance, and social control within the Asian context. In line with our commitment to fostering global dialogue and promoting diverse perspectives, and in response to Scopus recommendations regarding the geographical diversity of authorship and content, ACSR is pleased to announce a Special Article Processing Charge (APC) Waiver for all international authors for submissions made and accepted for publication between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027.

    This initiative is designed to remove financial barriers that may prevent researchers from outside of Thailand from publishing their work in ACSR. By waiving the APC for international authors during this period, we aim to:

    • Expand the geographical scope of research on crime and society in Asia:We seek to include a wider range of experiences and perspectives on crime, justice systems, and social responses to deviance across the Asian region.
    • Support researchers in under-resourced regions: We aim to enable researchers facing financial constraints to share their valuable findings and contribute to the global understanding of crime and society.
    • Promote cross-cultural understanding of crime and justice:By publishing research from diverse cultural contexts, we hope to foster a more nuanced and informed understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to crime and social control in Asia.

    Eligibility:

    • This APC waiver applies to all manuscripts submitted by corresponding authors affiliated with institutions located outside of Thailand.
    • The waiver is valid for manuscripts submitted and accepted for publication between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027.

    ACSR encourages researchers from around the globe to submit their high-quality research to the journal during this special waiver period. We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributing to a more just and equitable society.

    For any inquiries regarding this announcement, please contact the ACSR editorial office at [ALPS.Journals@gmail.com].

     

    The Editorial Team

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  • ALPS Enhances Quality and International Standing of its Journals

    2025-05-21

    The Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS) is committed to continuously improving the quality and impact of its journals. As part of this ongoing commitment, ALPS submitted its journals for indexing in leading international databases such as Scopus and Web of Science (WoS).

    While initial evaluations did not result in immediate acceptance for all journals, ALPS received highly positive and constructive feedback from both database providers. The feedback emphasized a few key areas for improvement, which ALPS has diligently addressed across its journal portfolio.

    These areas primarily concern further strengthening the quality of published articles, enhancing the international scope of cited literature, and more explicitly connecting articles to global scholarly debates within each journal's respective field.

    To meet these requirements and to elevate all ALPS journals to a new level of international excellence, ALPS is implementing the following enhancements:

    • Website Updates:We have thoroughly updated key information on each journal website, including the About the Journal, Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement, and Instructions for Authors, aligning them with international best practices for scholarly publications.
    • Revised Review Form (Version 3):We are implementing Version 3 of our robust Article Evaluation Form, building upon the strengths of the previous version and incorporating specific recommendations from database evaluators. This enhanced form will enable reviewers to more effectively assess and guide submissions towards achieving higher quality and greater international relevance in their respective subject areas.

    These enhancements are designed to benefit all stakeholders:

    • Authors:The elevated standards will encourage authors to prepare higher-quality manuscripts, and the detailed feedback provided through the revised review process will facilitate significant improvements to accepted articles.
    • Reviewers and Editors:The updated Review Form provides a more structured and targeted framework for evaluating manuscripts and offering constructive feedback, leading to a more efficient and impactful review process.
    • Readers and the Scholarly Community:These enhancements will ensure that published articles are of the highest quality, contributing valuable insights and advancing scholarly discussions within their respective disciplines.

    These initiatives will improve each journal's readiness for evaluations by national (TCI) and international (Scopus and WoS) databases and provide the tools needed to elevate the published research to the highest standards.

    ALPS is confident that these efforts will significantly enhance the quality and international standing of all its journals, making them even more valuable resources for scholars and practitioners in their respective fields.

     

    The Editorial Team

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  • Asian Crime and Society Review – Web of Science Indexing Application Update

    2025-04-30

    The Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS) wishes to inform its stakeholders of an update regarding the application of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) for inclusion in the Web of Science (WoS).

    ACSR was initially submitted for WoS indexing consideration on July 30, 2024. Recently, ALPS received notification that ACSR has not passed the Web of Science Editorial Triage step. The Web of Science Editorial Team identified the following areas for improvement:

    1. Website Functionality/Journal Format: The journal website lacked a direct link to the Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS), the publisher. To ensure transparency, the inclusion of this link was deemed necessary. Additionally, the available ThaiJO user manuals for authors and reviewers were only available in Thai, while the journal publishes in English.
    2. Presence of Ethics Statement: The existing Publication Ethics statement was considered to overlap with those of other publishers (e.g., Elsevier). A revised, in-house developed statement was recommended to demonstrate the journal's understanding and ownership of its policies and processes. Furthermore, citations to external guidelines (e.g., COPE, WAME, etc.) required direct links to the referenced documents.

    In response to this feedback, ALPS has implemented the following revisions to the ACSR website:

    1. A direct link to the ALPS website (as well as to White Tiger Legal Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd., the Co-publisher) has been added to the "Ownership and Management" section of the "About the Journal" page.
    2. Given the absence of official English-language ThaiJO user manuals for authors and reviewers, the link to the Thai-language ThaiJO manual has been replaced with a link to the English-language Open Journal Systems (OJS) documentation provided by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) of Simon Fraser University, from which the ThaiJO manual was translated.
    3. The Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement has been entirely rewritten, drawing from the journal's existing policies and practices, with updated information and comprehensive citations and links to relevant resources.

    With these improvements now complete, ALPS intends to resubmit ACSR for a second round of consideration by Web of Science on May 1, 2025. We appreciate the ongoing support of our authors, reviewers, and readers as we work towards achieving this important milestone.

    The Editorial Team

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  • Scopus Indexing Evaluation and Enhanced Submission Guidelines

    2025-03-30

    The editorial board of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) would like to inform our contributors, readers, and the wider academic community about the outcome of our recent application for indexing in Scopus.

     

    On July 10, 2024, ACSR was submitted for evaluation by Scopus. We have now received the results of this evaluation. While ACSR was not accepted for indexing at this time, we received valuable feedback from the Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB) regarding areas for improvement. Specifically, the CSAB has suggested improvements to citation performance, article quality, and the connection of our published work to international literature and debates. The CSAB has indicated that ACSR may be resubmitted for consideration in March 2027. In light of this feedback and our commitment to enhancing the quality and international standing of ACSR, the editorial board is implementing the following enhanced submission guidelines, effective immediately. These guidelines are designed to ensure that ACSR is well-positioned for future consideration by Scopus and continues to serve as a valuable platform for scholarly research.

     

    Revised Submission Guidelines:

    To ensure the highest standards of quality and relevance, all submissions to ACSR, particularly those intended for publication from this point forward, must adhere to the following criteria:

    1. Scope Adherence:Submissions must strictly align with the journal's scope, focusing on crime and security Articles falling outside this scope will be immediately rejected, and authors will be notified with a recommendation of alternative Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS) journals that may be more suitable for their work.
    2. Length and Referencing:Articles must be at least 5,000 words in length and include a minimum of 15 references. At least one-third of these references must be to articles published in Scopus-indexed journals in relevant fields and/or on related topics. The "Conclusion and Discussion" section must clearly engage with and discuss these references.
    3. Academic Quality:Submissions must demonstrate a high level of academic rigor, presenting clear, compelling, and useful/applicable new insights. Articles should connect with and contribute to the broader body of knowledge, at least at the regional (Asian) level.
    4. Timely Revisions:Authors must complete all required revisions and receive final acceptance from the editorial board within one month of receiving the peer review results from at least three reviewers.

     

    Consequences of Non-Compliance:

    • Scope Violations (Guideline 1):Articles that do not meet the scope requirements will be rejected by the Handling Editor in the initial screening stage.
    • Quality and Referencing Issues (Guidelines 2 & 3):Articles that do not meet the quality and referencing requirements will not be accepted for publication.
    • Revision Deadline (Guideline 4):If revisions are not completed within the one-month timeframe, the Handling Editor will reject the submission. Authors may resubmit the article for consideration but will be required to pay a resubmission fee of 3,000 THB (reduced from the standard 5,000 THB) at the time of resubmission. Upon acceptance, the standard publication fee of 5,000 THB will apply.

     

    Rationale:

    These policy changes are designed to:

    1. Strengthen the rigor of our review process and maintain high standards for published articles.
    2. Enhance the quality and international relevance of ACSR, ensuring that our content contributes meaningfully to global scholarly conversations.
    3. Increase the rejection rate to more accurately reflect our commitment to quality and selectivity.

    These changes reflect our commitment to improving the journal while maintaining our philosophy of providing opportunities for knowledge dissemination. We believe that these enhanced guidelines will help us achieve our goals and better serve the academic community.

     

    We thank you for your continued support of the Asian Crime and Society Review.

     

     

    Sincerely,

     

    The Editorial Board

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  • Acceptance/Rejection Rates for 2024

    2025-02-17

    The acceptance/rejection rate serves as one of the most widely recognized indicators for assessing the quality of an academic journal. The editorial team of the Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) acknowledges the necessity of transparency in journal publishing and has been gathering, analyzing, and disclosing this information since 2023. In the year 2024, a total of 25 articles were submitted for review, of which 24 were accepted for publication and 1 were rejected. Consequently, the acceptance rate for articles submitted to ACSR in 2024 is 96.00%.

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  • Enhancing the Quality of ACSR by Clearly Identifying the Contribution and Novelty of Each Submitted Article

    2025-02-05

    The Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) has been assessed and certified by the Thai Journal Citation Index Center for inclusion in the TCI database, categorizing it in Tier 1 (the highest tier) for the evaluation of journal quality within the TCI database, Round 5, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, the journal aims to elevate its quality further in preparation for assessment by international databases such as Scopus and WoS. The editorial board, therefore, requires that every article submitted for consideration for publication in ACSR must clearly identify the "contribution" and "novelty" of each article in at least two sections: 1) at the end of the "Abstract" and 2) at the "Conclusion and Discussion" section. This should be presented as a narrative rather than as separate subheadings. Articles that do not comply with this requirement may be asked to make revisions before the editor assigns them for review by external reviewers. Furthermore, if, at the final stage, the editor-in-chief finds that the authors have not sufficiently addressed these elements, those articles may ultimately be rejected for publication in ACSR. The judgment of the EIC shall be final, and authors will not be able to request a refund of the article processing charge.

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  • ACSR Scopus CiteScore / TCI Impact Factor 2024 (Q4)

    2025-01-06

    Asian Crime and Society Review values measuring the journal's quality by acknowledging and referencing articles published in the journal to expand the academic community's knowledge. Therefore, ACSR monitors the number of times its articles are cited by articles published in journals indexed in national and international databases.

    In 2020-2023, articles published in ACSR were cited in journals whose index in Scopus totaled 36 times, while ACSR published 42 articles during the same period. Therefore, its CiteScore for 2023 is 0.86. As of December 31, 2024, the CiteScore tracker 2024 (Q4) will likely increase to 0.88.

    In 2022-2023, articles published in ACSR were cited in journals whose index in TCI totaled 17 times, while ACSR published 21 articles during the same period. Therefore, its impact factor for 2023 is 0.81. As of December 31, 2024, the IF tracker 2024 (Q4) will likely decline to 0.48.

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  • ACSR 2024 Peer Review Metrics

    2024-10-16

    Submission to First Decision: Manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial team, assessed for quality by peer reviewers, and the editorial team sends the first decision back to the authors so that they can improve the quality according to suggestions (if any), including formatting as required by the journal. This takes approximately 35.42 days.

     

    First Decision to Acceptance: The authors have improved the quality of the manuscript according to the recommendations of reviewers, and formatted it as specified by the journal until it is complete and accurate according to the journal's standards, including being accepted for publication in approximately 28.05 days.

     

    Acceptance to Publication: The production process after the manuscript has been accepted and published takes approximately 11.74 days.

     

    The operational efficiency of ACSR's editorial team in 2024 is much better than the previous year. The original time spent throughout the process from article submission to publication was 117.60 days, reduced to only 75.21 days. However, the editorial team is committed to reducing the time period to comply with the editorial team's policy that from article submission to acceptance should not take more than 45 days. The editorial team will try to gradually reduce the time period in the article review process by reviewers to no more than 28 days by 2025 and no more than 14 days by 2027.

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  • Changing the article sorting format from “page numbers” to “article number”

    2024-10-12

    In order to accommodate the increasing volume of articles in the journals under the responsibility of the Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS), the association has decided to change the article sorting format of all journals (AISR, ACSR, APSR, AAMR, AELR, & TISR) from “page numbers” to “article number” as used in the case of Procedia of Multidisciplinary Research (PMR), starting from the first issue of 2025 onwards.

     

    The format of writing article citation information according to the format of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition, is as follows:

    Citation Information: Maneenin, P., & Kamphaengdee, S. (2025). Factor Analysis of Community Enterprises Producing Processed Agricultural Products in the Three Southern Border Provinces. Thai Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review, 14(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.14456/tisr.2025.1

    Parenthetical Citation: (Maneenin & Kamphaengdee, 2025)

    Narrative Citation: Maneenin & Kamphaengdee (2025)

     

    Source: APA Style - Journal Article References (https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples/journal-article-references#2)

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  • ACSR Editor’s Pick Vol. 11 No. 2 (Jul - Dec 2024)

    2024-10-08

    We are pleased to announce that the following paper has been selected as the Editor’s Pick.

    Title: ​CONSTRUCTION OF DRUGS IN SOCIAL MEDIA: REVISITING THE ‘TECHNOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF POPULISM’ IN RODRIGO DUTERTE’S EARLY PRESIDENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES

    Author(s):​ Aaron Abel T. MALLARI

    Available online: https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJCLSI/article/view/272062

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  • ACSR Scopus CiteScore / TCI Impact Factor 2023 (Q3)

    2024-10-04

    Asian Crime and Society Review places importance on measuring the quality of the journal through acknowledging and referencing articles published in the journal to expand knowledge by the academic community. ACSR therefore monitors the number of times its articles are cited by articles published in journals indexed in both national and international databases.

    In the period 2020-2023, articles published in ACSR were cited in journals whose index in Scopus totaled 35 times, while ACSR published a total of 42 articles during the same period. Its CiteScore for 2023 is therefore 0.83. As of September 30, 2024, the CiteScore tracker 2024 (Q3) is likely to decline to 0.81.

    In the period 2022-2023, articles published in ACSR were cited in journals whose index in TCI totaled 17 times, while ACSR published a total of 21 articles during the same period. Its impact factor for 2023 is therefore 0.81. As of September 30, 2024, the IF tracker 2024 (Q3) is likely to decline to 0.42.

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  • ACSR Scopus CiteScore / TCI Impact Factor 2023

    2024-07-01

    Asian Crime and Society Review places importance on measuring the quality of the journal through acknowledging and referencing articles published in the journal to expand knowledge by the academic community. ACSR therefore monitors the number of times its articles are cited by articles published in journals indexed in both national and international databases.

    In the period 2020-2023, articles published in ACSR were cited in journals whose index in Scopus totaled 33 times, while ACSR published a total of 42 articles during the same period. Its CiteScore for 2023 is therefore 0.79. As of June 30, 2024, the CiteScore tracker 2024 is likely to decline to 0.78.

    In the period 2022-2023, articles published in ACSR were cited in journals whose index in TCI totaled 14 times, while ACSR published a total of 21 articles during the same period. Its impact factor for 2023 is therefore 0.67. As of June 30, 2024, the IF tracker 2024 is likely to decline to 0.35.

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  • Acceptance/Rejection Rates for 2023

    2024-03-25

    This is because the acceptance/rejection rate is one of the most popular indicators used to consider the quality of a journal. The Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) editorial team recognizes the importance of transparency in journal publishing and has collected, analyzed, and disclosed such information starting in 2023 onwards. In the year 2023, there were 16 articles submitted for consideration. There were 12 articles accepted for publication. There were 4 rejected articles. Therefore, the ACSR article acceptance rate for 2023 is equal to 75.00%.

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  • Guidelines for detailing human research ethics in research articles

    2024-02-17

    According to the Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS), the Institutional Review Board (IRB) has been established to consider and approve human research ethics for the research projects of the association's researchers and external researchers. From now on, all research manuscripts that will be submitted to be considered for publication in the association's journals, research must be given importance and conducted in strict accordance with ethical standards for human research.

    All research articles involving human subjects should receive human research ethics approval from a human research ethics committee of a reputable agency. Those articles must include details of human research ethics certification, including the name of the certifying agency and committee and the certification number. For research articles that have not previously received human research ethics approval, detail the conditions for exemption from approval and the procedures the researcher has used to ensure that the research complies with the ethical standards of human research must be clearly stated. All these details, both in certified and non-certified cases, are set out in the Research Methodology section.

    The editors may consider and decide to reject any submissions that do not provide these details, especially those that may not comply with ethical standards for human research.

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  • ACSR 2023 Peer Review Metrics

    2024-01-25

    Submission to First Decision: Manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial team, assessed for quality by peer reviewers, and the editorial team sends the first decision back to the authors so that they can improve the quality according to suggestions (if any), including formatting as required by the journal. This takes approximately 23.1 days.

    First Decision to Acceptance: The authors have improved the quality of the manuscript according to the recommendations of reviewers, and formatted it as specified by the journal until it is complete and accurate according to the journal's standards, including being accepted for publication in approximately 69.1 days.

    Acceptance to Publication: The production process after the manuscript has been accepted and published takes approximately 25.4 days.

    The operational efficiency of ACSR's editorial team in 2023 is considered to have dropped somewhat from the previous year. Previously, it used to take only 43.45 days for the entire process from submission to publication, increasing to 117.6 days. The editorial team has therefore set a goal to reduce the time in the second step, from first decision to acceptance, to within 30 days only.

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  • ACSR Editor’s Pick Vol. 10 No. 2 (Jul - Dec 2023)

    2024-01-22

    We are pleased to announce that the following paper has been selected as the Editor’s Pick.

    Title: ​PUBLIC POLICY FOR GREEN PRACTICES BY RESTAURANTS AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIAL WELFARE: NEW LOOK FROM THAILAND

    Author(s):​ Puthisat NAMDECH, Maneerat MITPRASAT, Pissanu HORAKUL, Sippaphat ROTJANAWASUTHORN and Samanan RATTANASIRIVILAI

    Available online: ​https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJCLSI/article/view/267177

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  • ACSR 2022 Peer Review Metrics

    2023-11-24

    Submission to First Decision: Manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial team, assessed for quality by peer reviewers, and the editorial team sends the first decision back to the authors so that they can improve the quality according to suggestions (if any), including formatting as required by the journal. This takes approximately 22.45 days.

    First Decision to Acceptance: The authors have improved the quality of the manuscript according to the recommendations of reviewers, and formatted it as specified by the journal until it is complete and accurate according to the journal's standards, including being accepted for publication in approximately 13.91 days.

    Acceptance to Publication: The production process after the manuscript has been accepted and published takes approximately 7.09 days.

    ACSR has achieved its goal of processing manuscripts submitted for consideration within 45 days. The editorial team intends to maintain this standard and raise it to be even more efficient, with a period from submission to acceptance not exceeding 30 days.

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  • IJCLSI will change its title to ACSR from Vol.10 No.2 (July - December 2023)

    2023-10-11

    In order to improve the scope of International Journal of Crime, Law and Social Issues (IJCLSI) to be more specific and clearer in line with databases policies, relevant to the interests of the academic community, and most useful to readers, the editorial board decided to change the title to Asian Crime and Society Review (ACSR) from Vol.10 No.2 (July-December 2023).

    Under this new title, the journal will focus on interdisciplinary research and review articles on crime and society in Asia, including comparisons between countries in the region and other regions.

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  • IJCLSI Editor’s Pick Vol. 10 No. 1 (Jan - Jun 2023)

    2023-09-09

    We are pleased to announce that the following paper has been selected as the Editor’s Pick.

    Title: ​Is there a Serious Breach of ASEAN Charter?: A Case Study of the Myanmar Military Coup 2021 Violence Against Civilians

    Author(s):​ Nattapat LIMSIRITONG and Pattawee SOOKHAKICH

    Available online:​ https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJCLSI/article/view/260285

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  • Announcement of the Thai-Journal Citation Index Center on " Ethics and Code of Conduct Evaluation of Thai Academic Journals in the TCI Database 2023"

    2023-07-25

    According to the Thai-Journal Citation Index Center issued an announcement titled "Ethics and Code of Conduct Evaluation of Thai Academic Journals in the TCI Database 2023", IJCLSI's editorial board would like to inform everyone as follows.

    1) The work of IJCLSI's editorial board is in all respects and is in line with the framework of this announcement.

    2) In order to fully comply with the aforementioned framework, IJCLSI's editorial board decides to terminate the fast-track peer review service immediately.

    Download: https://tci-thailand.org/?p=10478

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  • White Tiger Legal, Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd., Thailand will become the co-publisher of IJCLSI

    2023-05-18

    To support the expansion of the number of articles submitted for publication in IJCLSI and to strengthen the journal for assessment to enter the international database, such as Scopus and WoS, White Tiger Legal, Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd., Thailand will become a co-publisher of IJCLSI from 1 June 2023 onwards.

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  • What is Open Peer Review?

    2022-09-07

    As all of you probably know that all 6 journals of PSAKU have changed their quality assessment model from “double-blind peer review” (DBR) to “open peer review” (OPR) since the middle of the year. However, this new model is still not widely known, especially in Thailand, which makes many people unfamiliar with doubts. Therefore, the editorial team would like to collect articles and videos that have been prepared and published by major publishers around the world for you to read and understand.

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  • IJCLSI offers waivers and discounts for article processing charges for papers whose corresponding authors are based in low-income countries.

    2022-08-09

    IJCLSI offers APC waivers to papers whose corresponding authors are based in countries classified by the World Bank as low-income economies.

    Low-income countries: Full APC waiver

    [Ref.: https://data.worldbank.org/country/XM]

     

    Papers whose corresponding authors are based in countries with lower-middle-income economies are eligible for a 50% discount.

    Lower-middle-income countries: 50% APC discount

    [Ref.: https://data.worldbank.org/country/XN]

     

    Please request your waiver or discount at the point of submission.

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  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Buriram Rajabhat University, Thailand will become the co-publisher and the Dean will be the co-editor of IJCLSI

    2022-04-29

    To support the expansion of the number of articles submitted for publication in IJCLSI and to strengthen the journal for assessment to enter the international database, such as Scopus and WoS, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Buriram Rajabhat University, Thailand will become a co-publisher and Associate Professor Dr.Akkarapon Nuemaihom, the Dean, will become a co-editor of IJCLSI from 1 July 2022 onwards.

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  • IJCLSI will change its peer review model to open peer review in the second half of 2022:

    2022-04-05

    Perspectives on the peer review process have shifted from anonymity between authors and reviewers as a means of preventing bias to transparency to allow members of the academic community to jointly review the process. As a result, we found that many of the world's largest and most well-known publishers such as Springer Nature, Frontiers, MDPI, and BMJ have all switched their traditional review models to open peer review.

    Therefore, in order to make the article quality assessment process of IJCLSI more efficient, we have decided to change the peer review model of articles submitted for publication in our journal to open peer review from Vol. 9 No. 2 (July-December 2022) onwards. This means that the names of the handling editor, reviewers, and authors will be disclosed to each other throughout the review process. Also, the name of the handling editor and reviewers will also be mentioned in the article once it has been published.

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  • IJCLSI 2021 Peer Review Metrics

    2022-03-17

    Submission to Acceptance: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a full-review decision provided to authors approximately 33 days after submission.

    Accept to Publish: acceptance to publication is undertaken in 0.9 day.

    *** IJCLSI aims to speed up the review process in 2022. We intend to reduce the time from submission to acceptance to 27 days and to maintain the same day from acceptance to publication.

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