Area Based Development Research Journal is a peer-review journal, dedicated to facilitating the dissemination of scholarly studies related to area-based collaborative research for sustainable community development, and social engagement. The editorial board ensures a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by assigning at least three reviewers to each manuscript.

Area Based Development Research Journal was founded in 2008 by The Thailand Research Fund. The journal is currently commissioned by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and funded by Program Management Unit Area (PMUA), providing researchers with an opportunity to disseminate their work without the financial burden of submission fees or Article Processing Charges (APC). 

Aims and Scope

Area Based Development Research Journal is dedicated to disseminating scholarly studies related to area-based collaborative research for sustainable community development and social engagement. The journal aims to establish a platform for researchers and community's stakeholders to communicate and exchange knowledge from diverse fields, including management sciences, agricultural technology, engineering, environmental sciences, public health, and arts, pertaining to area-based development.

Area Based Development Research Journal publishes orginal research articles, with the focus topics covered by the journal includes, but not limited to:

• Cultural Heritage Valorisation for Area Based Development
• Indigenous Knowledge and Technology Transfer for Area Based Development
• Community Health and Policy for Area Based Development
• Other Research Implementations for Area Based Development

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Area Based Development Research Journal are subject to review by at least three experts through a double-blind peer review process. The full process can be viewed here.

Since 2022, the Area Based Development Research Journal has published four issues per year. The publication schedule is as follows:

• Issue No. 1: January-March (published before the end of March)
• Issue No. 2: April-June (published before the end of June)
• Issue No. 3: July-September (published before the end of September)
• Issue No. 4: October-December (published before the end of December)

By maintaining a regular publication frequency, the journal ensures a timely dissemination of research findings to the scholarly community and interested readers.

Types of Articles

Original Research Articles: An original research article presents area based collaborative research that contribute to evidence-based community development and social engagement. Manuscripts should include a clearly defined research question, detailed methodology, and substantive analysis. Submissions are expected to offer new interpretations, perspectives, or critical insights relevant to the field.

The manuscript length should be approximately 3,000–10,000 words, including references. The abstract should be approximately 800 words.

Since 2022, the journal has accepted only original research submissions and no longer publishes other types of articles.

Language

The article can be in either English or Thai. All Thai articles also have extended English abstracts. References, figures and tables are in English. Authors must adhere to academic writing standards and ensure their manuscripts are reviewed by a language expert before submission. 

Publication Fee

Area Based Development Research Journal is a diamond open access journal funded by the Program Management Unit Area (PMUA), which means there are no article processing charges (APC) for authors.

Open Access Policy

Immediate open access to the journal's content is provided at https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/abcjournal, on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Our policies ensure openness, accessibility, and attribution. Authors retain copyright ownership, granting broad reuse and distribution permissions. All material is licensed under a terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) licence, unless otherwise stated.

Copyright and Licensing

Area Based Development Research Journal values copyright protection and licensing to safeguard author rights and facilitate the appropriate dissemination of research. The journal supports posting articles either in HTML or PDF format on third-party repositories, adhering to institutional and funding restrictions. Author guidelines detail copyright and licensing requirements, empowering authors with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities. These policies cultivate an environment of collaboration, openness, and responsible data sharing, benefiting authors and the research community while honoring intellectual property rights.

Ownership and Management

For Thailand’s research system, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI, https://www.tsri.or.th/) is responsible for science, research, and innovation budget allocation and Program Management Unit Area (PMUA; https://pmua.or.th/en/) serves as granting bodies for area-based development. The financial support by PMUA allows Area Based Development Research Journal to maintain its high publication standards, rigorous peer-review process, and open-access availability to researchers and readers worldwide. 

Revenue Sources 

Financial support from Program Management Unit Area (PMUA) aids the journal's administrative and technological needs. Revenue sources do not influence editorial decisions and manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit. 

Advertising

Area Based Development Research Journal may display relevant advertisements, such as academic conferences and educational programs, that do not compromise content integrity. They are displayed separately from published content, clearly distinguished, and placed in designated sections. Advertisements are not linked to specific content or reader behavior, selected based on relevance. The editorial board maintains transparency and integrity through its advertising policy. 

Direct Marketing

Area Based Development Research Journal is dedicated to responsible and ethical direct marketing, engaging the scientific community, fostering collaborations, and transparently disseminating high-quality research. Direct marketing activities are employed to promote the journal while maintaining ethical standards. The approach involves targeted outreach to researchers and academics in relevant fields, ensuring accurate and informative communication about the journal's mission and features. Area Based Development Research Journal prioritizes transparency, obtaining consent, and respecting data privacy regulations.  The journal follows regulations and continuously reviews our practices for compliance to provide valuable information without overwhelming recipients.

Journal History

Area Based Development Research Journal was founded in 2008 by The Thailand Research Fund (TRF), as a platform to showcase the outcomes of area-based collaborative research for sustainable community development and social engagement, The ISSN (Print) was 1906-3628 during 2008 - 2014 and the ISSN (Online) was 2408-1752 during 2015 - 2023). To accommodate the online only publication and the use of English name as the main journal title, the ISSN has been changed to 2985-1807 (Online ISSN) since Vol. 15, No. 3 (2023). The journal is currently commissioned by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and funded by Program Management Unit Area (PMUA).