Asian Crime and Society Review

The Editorial Board of the Asian Crime and Society Review would like to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming interest and continuous support from our contributing authors.

Currently, the upcoming Issue 1 (January–June) of 2026 has already exceeded the minimum required quota of accepted articles. Concurrently, a substantial number of manuscripts are still undergoing peer review and author revisions.

To ensure the efficient editorial management of all manuscripts and to guarantee the timely publication of the upcoming issue, the Editorial Board has established an official cut-off date for Issue 1, 2026. Please be advised of the following publication scheduling guidelines:

• Cut-off Date for Issue 1: To be included in Issue 1 (January–June) 2026, a manuscript must receive an official acceptance from the Editorial Board no later than May 11, 2026.
• Rollover to Issue 2: Any manuscript that is officially accepted on or after May 12, 2026, will be automatically scheduled for publication in Issue 2 (July–December) 2026.

Continuous Submissions and Rapid Publication Policy

Please note that the journal continues to accept new manuscript submissions year-round. We remain deeply committed to our policy of rapid and efficient publication. It is our standard practice to assign an article to the issue corresponding to its acceptance timeframe.

To expedite the dissemination of your research, all accepted articles will immediately enter the production phase. Once the production and typesetting processes are finalized, the article will be published online immediately, ensuring that your work reaches the academic community as quickly as possible.

Furthermore, to maintain editorial efficiency and ensure adherence to our publication schedule, the Editorial Board will announce specific cut-off dates in advance for each issue to keep authors and stakeholders informed. As a general guideline, the cut-off for Issue 1 (January–June) typically occurs in May, and for Issue 2 (July–December) in November. However, as exact dates may vary each year, authors and relevant parties are encouraged to monitor our official annual and issue-specific announcements for the most accurate information.

We thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued trust in the Asian Crime and Society Review.

Sincerely,

The Editorial Board