Announcement of Increased Article Processing Charges for Articles in AISR

As AISR has been assessed and certified by the Thai Journal Citation Index Center for inclusion in the TCI database, categorizing it in Tier 1 (the highest tier) for the evaluation of journal quality within the TCI database, Round 5, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, the Association of Legal & Political Studies (ALPS) has decided to adjust the article processing charges. This adjustment aligns with ALPS's policy regarding publication fee rates for the association's journals and reflects the increased costs incurred (for instance, the reviewer compensation has increased from 800 baht for Tier 2 journals to 1,000 baht for Tier 1 journals). Furthermore, this adjustment aims to enhance the efficiency of journal management. The editorial board, therefore, announces an increase in the article processing charge for articles in AISR from 8,000 Thai Baht to 10,000 Thai Baht, matching the fees of other Tier 1 journals within ALPS. This new fee will be applicable for articles for which the article processing charge is paid from February 5, 2025, onwards. ALPS will continue its policy of providing fee reductions and waivers for editorial board members and academic networks that have formal collaborations with the association, especially for authors from low-income countries, to promote opportunities for the dissemination of their academic works as before.