Asian Political Science Review

The editorial board of the Asian Political Science Review (APSR) 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 13, 2024, APSR was submitted for evaluation by Scopus. We have now received the results of this evaluation. While APSR 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 APSR may be resubmitted for consideration in February 2027. In light of this feedback and our commitment to enhancing the quality and international standing of APSR, the editorial board is implementing the following enhanced submission guidelines, effective immediately. These guidelines are designed to ensure that APSR 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 APSR, 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 politics and public affairs 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 APSR, 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 Political Science Review.

Sincerely,

The Editorial Board

Asian Political Science Review