HUMAN BEHAVIOR, DEVELOPMENT and SOCIETY (HBDS) is the flagship journal of Asia-Pacific International University (AIU). It is an inter-disciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on fields relating to the humanities and social sciences, and is published three times annually by AIU’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies through its publishing arm, Institute Press. The journal is published online with a limited number of hard copies available. The journal has been published since 2006 - originally under the title of Catalyst - by Asia-Pacific International University, Muak Lek, Thailand, through its publishing arm Institute Press. 

ISSN: 2651-1762 (Online)

Publication Frequency: three issues per year (April, August and December)

Aims and Scope:

HBDS publishes rigorous, relevant research with practical impact, emphasizing sustainable development, social well-being, and cross-cultural understanding, particularly in Southeast Asia. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Humanities & Social Sciences: Interdisciplinary studies enhancing societal and cultural understanding.
• Education & Learning: Research on teaching, learning, policy, and educational outcomes.
• Business & Management: Studies on organizational behavior, performance, and workplace well-being.
• Linguistics & Communication: Language use, teaching, and discourse analysis.
• Health & Well-being: Community health, interventions, and policy impact research.