The CMU Journal of Law and Social Sciences considers academic articles, research papers, and reviews in both Thai and English languages. The academic content scope of the CMU Journal of Law and Social Sciences covers various legal fields such as public law, private law, criminal law, international law, etc., which are related to social science knowledge in different disciplines.

Article Screening Process Evaluation, Assessment, and Publication of Articles

1. Acceptance or Rejection of Articles

The editorial board conducts initial screening of submitted articles and informs authors of acceptance or rejection within 30 days of submission. If an article does not conform to the journal's standards or criteria, the editorial team will provide feedback and allow authors 15 days to make necessary revisions. Articles may be rejected if they do not meet quality standards, fall outside the journal's scope, or if authors fail to address reviewers' comments within the specified timeframe.

2. Article Evaluation

After initial screening, selected articles undergo evaluation by two peer reviewers chosen by the editorial board based on expertise relevant to the article's content. Reviewers provide feedback on whether the article meets publication criteria set by the journal. Reviewers' identities remain confidential (double-blinded review). The evaluation process typically takes about one month per article.

3. Evaluation Results

Articles that pass the peer review process must address reviewers' comments. Failure to address comments may result in rejection. Articles rejected by both reviewers will not proceed to publication. Articles rejected by one reviewer out of two will be evaluated by a third reviewer. If the article is rejected again, it will not be published.

4. Notification of Evaluation Results

The editorial team will inform authors of evaluation results within 15 days of receiving feedback from the final reviewer. Authors must address reviewers' suggestions or revisions within 15 days of notification. If authors disagree with reviewers' suggestions, they must provide detailed explanations for the editorial board's consideration.

5. Acceptance for Publication

Revised articles are re-evaluated by the editorial board for format, language, and readability. Upon approval, authors are notified, marking the final acceptance date (revised), and publication approval date (accepted).

6. Article Publication

Accepted articles are published via the CMU Journal of Law and Social Sciences online platform (ThaiJO) within June or December.

Open Access Policy

The journal offers immediate open access to its content, promoting global knowledge exchange. There are no publication fees at any stage of the process.

Publisher

Faculty of Law, Chiang Mai University

Journal History

The CMU Journal of Law and Social Sciences began publication in 2003 as the "Warasan Wichakan Thang Kotmai Khana Sangkomsat Mahawitthayalai Chiang Mai ," releasing one issue annually from January to December. After a hiatus of five years, publication resumed in 2012 with two issues per year: January-June and July-December. In 2015, the journal transitioned to an online format and was indexed in the Thai Journal Citation Index (TCI). In 2019, the journal adopted its current name, "CMU Journal of Law and Social Sciences," with an ISSN of 2672-9245, starting from Volume 12, Issue 1, January-June 2019.