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History of DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion

        DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion is a Thailand-based academic institute established in 2019 to strengthen research capacity, academic professionalism, and the dissemination of scholarly knowledge through ethical, standards-based academic activities and publishing. The Institute was founded by a network that comprises both Thai and international academics, with Asst. Prof. Dr. Sanya Kenaphoom as the leading figure. with a clear purpose: to create a credible academic environment that supports educators, researchers, and graduate students in developing research competence and communicating research outcomes responsibly to national and international audiences.

        From the beginning, the Institute positioned its work around two core pillars: (1) academic capacity development and (2) scholarly publishing and dissemination. This dual focus reflects the Institute’s belief that sustainable academic progress requires both the strengthening of researchers’ skills and the availability of reliable publishing channels that operate under transparent editorial governance and internationally recognized ethical standards.

        1) Foundation and Early Development (2019–2020)

After its establishment in 2019, the Institute initially concentrated on capacity building for the academic community—particularly educators and early-career researchers—through activities that support research literacy and publication readiness. Key areas of support included:

  • Research methodology and research design (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods)
  • Academic writing and scholarly communication (structure, argumentation, citation practices)
  • Data analysis readiness and reporting standards
  • Publication preparation and responsible authorship practices
  • Guidance on journal selection and submission processes

These early initiatives helped form a practical foundation for the Institute’s next stage: developing and managing scholarly journals that reflect international publishing norms.

        2) Transition to Scholarly Publishing and Journal Development (Sequential Growth)

As the Institute’s academic network grew, the need for reliable publication pathways became more evident—particularly those that could serve both Thai and international scholars while maintaining strong editorial standards. In response, the Institute gradually expanded into scholarly publishing, leading to the establishment and management of three peer-reviewed academic journals in a clear sequence (first → second → most recent):

          (1) International Academic Research Journal (IARJ) — First initiative

About: https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IARJ/about

IARJ was the Institute’s first formal publishing initiative. It served as an interdisciplinary scholarly platform and a foundational step in developing the Institute’s editorial operations, including the formation of editorial workflows, reviewer coordination practices, and publication quality assurance. The journal supported the Institute’s early goal of strengthening academic writing and enabling wider dissemination of research outputs.

          (2) International Journal of Social and Administrative Sciences Research (IJSASR) — Second initiative

About: https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJSASR/about

Building upon the experience gained from IARJ, the Institute then established IJSASR to provide a more focused platform for research in social sciences and administrative sciences. This stage deepened the Institute’s publishing capacity by strengthening editorial governance, expanding reviewer networks, and reinforcing quality control procedures—especially in areas such as research ethics, citation accuracy, and manuscript screening.

          (3) Journal of Education and Learning Reviews (JELR) — Most recent initiative

Journal home: https://so19.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JELS

JELR represents the Institute’s most recent and advanced journal development, with a focus on education and learning research. The journal was developed to support scholarly discourse on education, learning innovation, pedagogy, educational leadership, and related fields. JELR operates under a double-blind peer review approach and is positioned to support broader international engagement and discoverability through standardized publishing practices.

        3) Open Access Commitment, DOI Infrastructure, and Research Integrity

Across its journal initiatives, the Institute has emphasized open access dissemination to ensure that scholarly knowledge can be accessed without subscription barriers. This approach supports wider readership, broader research visibility, and public benefit—particularly in education and applied research fields where practitioners and educators may not have institutional subscription access.

To strengthen scholarly infrastructure and global discoverability, the Institute has also supported standardized publishing elements, including Crossref participation and DOI assignment. DOI usage enhances the traceability of publications, supports citation linking, and contributes to long-term reliability in scholarly communication.

The Institute’s publishing approach also emphasizes publication ethics and research integrity. In its governance and publishing activities, the Institute promotes clear ethical standards consistent with international expectations, including:

  • responsible authorship and transparency
  • plagiarism prevention and manuscript screening
  • conflict-of-interest disclosure
  • confidentiality and integrity in peer review
  • correction and withdrawal/retraction procedures when necessary

These practices are intended to build trust among authors, reviewers, readers, and indexing/assessment bodies.

        4) Institutional Presence and Engagement

DR.KEN Institute maintains an active institutional presence and provides accessible information about its background, activities, and contact channels through its official platforms:

Through these channels, the Institute communicates its academic mission, publishing activities, and community engagement, supporting transparency and accessibility for both national and international stakeholders.

        5) Ongoing Development and Future Direction

Since its establishment in 2019, the Institute has continuously worked to improve the quality, transparency, and sustainability of its academic publishing and development activities. Ongoing priorities include:

  • strengthening editorial governance and policy clarity (peer review, ethics, licensing, corrections/retractions)
  • enhancing international engagement through broader editorial and reviewer representation
  • improving metadata standards and interoperability to support indexing and global discoverability
  • supporting long-term accessibility through preservation and archiving practices
  • continuing academic capacity building programs aligned with evolving research and publishing standards

Today, DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion serves as a platform for academic development, ethical scholarly publishing, and open access dissemination, contributing to sustainable academic and educational advancement in Thailand while expanding its engagement with the broader international scholarly community.

 

Vision

To be a credible and internationally engaged academic institute dedicated to advancing research capacity, scholarly communication, and open access knowledge dissemination for sustainable educational and academic development at national and global levels.

 

Mission

DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion is committed to strengthening academic and research development through ethical, transparent, and internationally aligned scholarly practices.
The Institute’s missions are to:

  1. Promote academic excellence and research-based knowledge
    by supporting research, academic writing, and scholarly communication grounded in recognized academic standards.
  2. Provide credible and ethical scholarly publishing platforms
    through the establishment and support of peer-reviewed academic journals that operate under transparent editorial governance and internationally accepted publication ethics.
  3. Advance open access dissemination of scholarly knowledge
    ensuring that academic outputs are freely accessible to researchers, educators, and the public without financial, technical, or geographic barriers.
  4. Strengthen national and international academic collaboration
    by building networks among scholars, editors, reviewers, and academic institutions across multiple countries and disciplines.
  5. Support academic and professional capacity building
    through training, mentoring, and academic services that enhance research quality, publication readiness, and professional development—particularly for early-career researchers and educators.

 

Strategic Goals

  1. Scholarly Publishing and Journal Quality
  • Establish, manage, and support peer-reviewed academic journals that meet international publishing and indexing standards, including DOAJ, WorldCat, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science.
  • Ensure consistency, transparency, and rigor in editorial decision-making and peer review processes.
  1. Open Access and Global Visibility
  • Promote full open access publishing under clearly defined licensing frameworks, such as Creative Commons licenses.
  • Enhance discoverability through standardized metadata, DOI registration via Crossref, and integration with international indexing and library systems.
  1. Editorial Governance and Research Integrity
  • Uphold high standards of publication ethics in alignment with COPE principles and international best practices.
  • Implement clear policies for plagiarism prevention, conflict-of-interest disclosure, corrections, retractions, and ethical misconduct handling.
  • Safeguard editorial independence and transparency across all publishing activities.
  1. Academic Capacity Development
  • Support researchers and educators through academic training programs, research consultation, and scholarly development activities.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary and innovative research addressing contemporary educational and societal challenges.
  1. Sustainable Institutional Development
  • Build a sustainable academic publishing infrastructure supported by responsible governance, digital preservation strategies, and long-term content archiving.
  • Strengthen the Institute’s role as a reliable academic partner for national and international scholarly communities.

 

Scholarly Publishing and Open Access Commitment

DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion supports full open access publishing.
All scholarly outputs supported or published by the Institute are made freely available online, without subscription barriers, to maximize accessibility, visibility, and academic impact.

The Institute promotes transparent licensing practices and encourages the use of recognized open licenses (e.g., Creative Commons) to clearly define authors’ rights and permitted reuse.

 

 

Editorial Governance and Publication Ethics

The Institute is committed to responsible scholarly publishing and adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards, including the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Key governance principles include:

  • Transparent and documented peer review processes
  • Editorial independence and accountability
  • Ethical handling of conflicts of interest
  • Plagiarism screening and research integrity safeguards
  • Clear procedures for corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern

These principles are implemented across all publishing activities supported by the Institute.

 

 

Digital Preservation and Sustainability

DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion recognizes the importance of long-term access to scholarly content.
The Institute supports digital preservation and archiving practices to ensure the sustainability and integrity of academic records, including collaboration with recognized journal management and preservation systems.

 

Publisher Credibility and Contact Information

DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion
139/26 Thinanon Road, Talat Sub-district,
Mueang Maha Sarakham District,
Maha Sarakham 44000, Thailand

Phone: +66 81 741 3978, +66 94 639 8978
Email: dr.keninstitute@gmail.com
Website: https://drkeninstitute.or.th/home