About the Journal
Area Based Development Research Journal is a peer-review journal, dedicated to facilitating the dissemination of scholarly studies related to area-based collaborative research and community development. The editorial board ensures a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by assigning three reviewers to each manuscript.
Area Based Development Research Journal provides researchers with a distinctive opportunity to disseminate their work without the financial burden of submission fees or Article Processing Charges (APC). Area Based Development Research Journal is commissioned by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Program Management Unit Area (PMUA). Area Based Development Research Journal has published 4 issues annually consistently via https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/abcjournal
Aims and Scope
Area Based Development Research Journal is dedicated to disseminating scholarly studies related to area-based collaborative research, sustainable development, and social engagement.
The journal aims to establish a platform for international researchers from diverse fields to communicate and exchange knowledge pertaining to area-based development research. Implementing knowledge in local communities focuses on:
- Engineering and Agricultural Sciences for Area Based Development
- Management Sciences for Area Based Development
- Public 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 three experts through a double-blind peer review process. The process will be undertaken by experienced experts, from inside and outside the university, who are known to have been significantly and continually publishing in that particular field. The full process can be viewed here.
Publication Frequency
The journal releases four issues per year, following the schedule below:
- 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 Ariticles
Research Articles: A research article presents the contributions of significant findings and contributes to the existing knowledge in the field of area-based development. Articles should include a clear research question and detailed descriptions, and offer new interpretations, perspectives, or critical readings of texts. Area Based Development Research Journal encourages authors to adopt a descriptive analytical approach and a cohesive narrative style rather than the technical structure commonly used in STEM research writing. The manuscript should be approximately 3,000 – 10,000 words, excluding references and an appendix. Its abstract should not be longer than 350 words.
Language
The article can be in either English or Thai. Figures and tables are in English. All Thai articles also have extended English abstracts. Authors must adhere to academic writing standards and ensure their manuscripts are reviewed by a language expert before submission.
Publication Fees
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
Area Based Development Research Journal operates on the ThaiJO online platform and the Open Journal Systems (OJS), an open-access journal service platform managed by the Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) Centre. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Ownership and Management
For Thailand’s research system, TSRI is responsible for science, research, and innovation budget allocation and PMUA serves as granting bodies for area-based development. Their financial support 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.
Publisher
Area Based Development Research Journal is an official peer-reviewed journal of Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Program Management Unit Area (PMUA). Since 2017, the editorial team based at Walailak University has been responsible for processing manuscripts and managing the journal.
Area Based Development Research Journal
Science and Technology Park Building, Walailak University,
222 Thaiburi, Thasala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province 80160, Thailand
E-mail: abctrfjournal@gmail.com
Copyright and Licensing
Area Based Development Research Journal values copyright protection and licensing to safeguard author rights and facilitate the appropriate dissemination of research. Our policies ensure openness, accessibility, and attribution. Authors retain copyright ownership, and articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing sharing, adaptation, and proper attribution. Authors have the freedom to publish under the CC BY license, granting broad reuse and distribution permissions. The journal supports posting articles 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 sharing, benefiting authors and the research community while honoring intellectual property rights.
Revenue Sources
Financial support from Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and 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, as a platform to showcase the outcomes of Area-based Collaborative (ABC) Research, which aimed to benefit local communities (ISSN (Print) 1906-3628 during 2008 - 2014 and ISSN (Online) 2408-1752 during 2015 - 2023). To accommodate the online only publication and the use of English as the main journal title, the ISSN has been changed to 2985-1807 (Online ISSN) since Vol. 15, No. 3 (2023).