About the Journal

Journal Description

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) (formerly PSAKU International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research; e-ISSN: 2730-3632) is an open-access, peer-reviewed electronic journal published bi-annually in English. AISR is a collaborative effort between the Association of Legal & Political Studies (Thailand), White Tiger Legal Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd. (Thailand), the Faculty of Engineering, Minia University (Egypt), and Universitas Muhammadiyah Barru (Indonesia). AISR provides a high-impact platform for disseminating rigorous, cutting-edge, and interdisciplinary scholarship focused on sustainability and sustainable development challenges and opportunities, particularly within the Asian context. The journal welcomes original research articles and comprehensive review articles, employing a transparent open review process involving at least three expert reviewers prior to publication, ensuring the highest standards of academic quality. AISR is committed to fostering critical dialogue and advancing knowledge that contributes to a more sustainable future for Asia and the world.

 

Scopes

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review is a broadly interdisciplinary journal committed to publishing impactful research and reviews from all academic disciplines – spanning the natural sciences, technology, social sciences, and humanities – that address critical issues related to sustainability and sustainable development. The journal emphasizes scholarship that focuses on Asia, including comparative studies within the region and between Asia and other global contexts. We welcome submissions that explore the following key areas (but are not limited to):
1. Asian Contexts and Sustainability: Interdisciplinary studies of Asia encompassing its diverse geography, history, political economy, society, and cultural traditions, with a specific focus on their relevance to sustainability challenges and solutions. This includes investigations of the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability in specific Asian countries or across the region.
2. Sustainability Challenges in Asia: Analyses of pressing sustainability challenges facing Asia, including but not limited to the impacts of globalization, climate change, urbanization, economic crises, pandemics (e.g., COVID-19), resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. We encourage submissions that explore the interconnections between these challenges and their implications for sustainable development.

3. Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development: Research on innovative and integrated approaches to achieving sustainable development at various scales. This includes, but is not limited to, studies of national and sub-national policies, organizational management practices, technological innovations, educational initiatives, and community-based programs aimed at promoting sustainability. We particularly welcome research that explores the interlinkages between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their implementation in the Asian context.
4. Sustainability Science and Applications: Theoretical and applied research on the science of sustainability, including the development of new frameworks, methodologies, and tools for defining, quantifying, measuring, monitoring, and modeling sustainability. This includes applications of sustainability principles across diverse sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation, and urban planning, as well as investigations of the social, ethical, and governance dimensions of sustainability. Furthermore, the journal welcomes submissions discussing lessons learned from other regions which can be applied in the Asian context.

 

Article Types

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) welcomes submissions of two distinct article types:

• Original Research Articles: These articles present novel empirical findings, rigorous analyses, and significant contributions to the field of sustainability science and related disciplines.

• Comprehensive Review Articles: These articles provide critical syntheses of existing literature, identify research gaps, and offer insightful perspectives on key issues and emerging trends in sustainability and sustainable development.

 

Publication Frequency

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) is published bi-annually, with two volumes per year:

• No. 1: January - June

• No. 2: July - December

This regular publication schedule ensures the timely dissemination of cutting-edge research and scholarship in the field.

 

Peer Review Process

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor through a rigorous and transparent open peer review process. All submitted manuscripts undergo review by at least three suitably qualified experts in the relevant field. The review process is open, fostering constructive dialogue between authors and reviewers. Final publication decisions are made by the editors based on the thoroughness and quality of the reviews, ensuring that only the most impactful and scientifically sound research is published.

 

Languages

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) publishes articles exclusively in English, the international language of scientific communication, to maximize the reach and impact of the research.

 

Copyrights

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) is committed to open access and adheres to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative. All articles published in AISR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. This license grants users the right to freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of articles, as well as use them for any other lawful non-commercial purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the original source. This ensures broad dissemination and accessibility of research findings.

 

Journal History

 

Ownership and Management

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) is owned by the Association of Legal & Political Studies (Thailand) and White Tiger Legal Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd. (Thailand). It is published under the academic cooperation of both institutions with Faculty of Engineering, Minia University (Egypt) and Universitas Muhammadiyah Barru (Indonesia). ALPS is primarily responsible for academic operations, while the WTLBRC is primarily responsible for management and finances. MU and UNMUH Barru have the main duties of supporting academic operations, such as serving as editors/reviewers and providing suggestions to improve the quality of the journal.

To ensure full transparency for authors and readers regarding the contributors of this journal, you can visit the websites of the organizations that own AISR: Association of Legal & Political Studies (formerly known as "Political Science Association of Kasetsart University," which registered the change of association name with the Registrar of Associations for Bangkok on October 17, 2023, and was published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on March 7, 2024): https://alps-th.com/ and White Tiger Legal, Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd.: https://wtlbrc.com/

 

Revenue Sources, Advertising, and Direct Marketing Policy

Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review (AISR) is currently supported financially through a combination of sources. Initially, the journal was funded by the Association of Legal & Political Studies and White Tiger Legal Business and Research Consultants Co., Ltd. Currently, the journal's primary source of revenue is article processing charges (APCs), which are levied on accepted articles to cover the costs of publication, including peer review, editorial services, online hosting, and archiving.

AISR maintains a strict policy of not accepting advertising from any external entities, ensuring the impartiality and objectivity of the journal's content.

In promoting the journal and its publications, AISR adheres to ethical marketing practices, avoiding any actions that could be detrimental to other parties or that could be considered misleading. The journal is committed to providing accurate and transparent information to prospective authors and readers.