Mandatory Submission of "Author Self-Certification Form" for All Revised Manuscripts

2026-02-04

To enhance the efficiency of our editorial process and to expedite the publication timeline for all authors, the Association of Legal and Political Studies (ALPS) hereby announces a new mandatory requirement for the submission of Revised Manuscripts, effective from February 5, 2026.

 

  1. The New Requirement: Authors submitting a revised version of their manuscript MUST complete, sign, and upload the “Author Self-Certification Form for Revised Manuscript Submission” as a “Supplementary File” in the online submission system alongside their revised article.

 

  1. Objective – Fast-Track Processing (3 Business Days): The purpose of this requirement is to rely on the author's self-verification regarding structural formats, reference standards, and ethical compliance. This will allow the Editorial Office to significantly reduce the initial screening time.
  • Our Commitment: For submissions accompanied by a properly completed form, the Editorial Board commits to processing the revised manuscript and issuing a decision (e.g., Acceptance Letter) within 3 business days.

 

  1. Policy on Non-Compliance:
  • Incomplete Submission: Any revised manuscript submitted without the attached "Author Self-Certification Form" will be deemed "Incomplete."
  • Action: The Editorial Board will NOT proceed with the review or acceptance process for such submissions until the required form is uploaded.

 

  1. Post-Acceptance Verification (30-Day Audit): While the initial acceptance may be expedited based on the author’s certification, the Editorial Board reserves the right to conduct a detailed verification of the manuscript within 30 days of issuing the Acceptance Letter.
  • If it is discovered that the author failed to comply with the conditions certified in the form (e.g., incorrect formatting, failure to address reviewers' comments, or use of Generative AI), the Editorial Board reserves the right to revoke the acceptance and proceed with necessary actions as stipulated in the Self-Certification Form.

 

We thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain high standards while improving our processing speed.

 

Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn SIYAKUL

President, Association of Legal and Political Studies