International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR)
Old ISSN 2774-0366 (Online): New ISSN 2985-2730 (Online)
International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and related social sciences. The journal provides a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to disseminate high-quality research and theoretical insights that address contemporary social issues across diverse societies.
IJSASR is published bimonthly by the Dr. Ken Institute of Academic Development and Promotion, Thailand, and all articles are assigned a DOI through Crossref (Prefix: 10.60027).
Crossref Member name: Dr. Ken Institute of Academic Development and Promotion

Publishing Policy – Aims and Scope  

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research articles, academic papers, and review articles in sociology, anthropology, and related fields in the humanities, social sciences, education, business, politics, public administration, development studies, and tourism. The journal aims to advance theoretical understanding, empirical knowledge, and practical applications that contribute to global academic discourse and societal development.

Core Areas of Focus

1. Sociology: The journal welcomes contributions in the following areas:

• Social theory and comparative sociology
• Social structures and institutions (family, education, religion, politics, economy, law)
• Inequality and diversity (class, gender, ethnicity, migration)
• Culture, media, and communication
• Urban, rural, and environmental studies
• Health and medical sociology
• Deviance, crime, and social control
• Social change, globalization, and development
• Specialized fields: digital sociology, sport studies, aging studies, disaster studies

2. Anthropology: Submissions may include research on:

• Cultural and social anthropology
• Biological anthropology
• Archaeology and material culture
• Linguistic anthropology
• Medical and environmental anthropology
• Economic and political anthropology
• Applied and emerging fields: religion, migration, digital cultures

3. Humanities: The journal accepts interdisciplinary works related to:

• History and archaeology
• Philosophy and ethics
• Languages and linguistics
• Literature and literary studies
• Arts, music, and performing arts
• Cultural and religious studies
• Heritage and museum studies

4. Social Sciences: Areas of interest include:

• Political science and international relations
• Economics and development studies
• Education and learning sciences
• Communication and media studies
• Geography and environmental studies
• Psychology and behavioral sciences
• Law and criminology
• Social work and public policy

5. Education: Topics related to:

• Educational theory and philosophy
• Curriculum and instruction
• Educational leadership and management
• Teacher education and professional development
• Educational technology and e-learning
• Special and inclusive education
• Assessment and evaluation
• Comparative and international education
• Lifelong and non-formal education

6. Business Administration: The journal invites contributions in:

• Management and organizational studies
• Marketing and consumer behavior
• Finance and accounting
• Human resource management
• Operations and supply chain management
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Business ethics and corporate governance
• International business and trade
• Strategic management and leadership

7. Politics: Relevant themes include:

• Political theory and philosophy
• Comparative politics
• International relations
• Public policy and administration
• Political economy
• Electoral systems and political parties
• Governance and civil society
• Security and conflict studies
• Globalization and diplomacy

8. Public Administration: Preferred topics:

• Public management and governance
• Policy analysis and administrative ethics
• Fiscal administration and budgeting
• Public-sector human resource management
• E-government and digital governance
• Public service delivery and performance
• Local government and decentralization
• Disaster management and public safety

9. Development Studies: Research may cover:

• Development theory and policy
• Sustainable development
• Social and economic development
• Rural and urban development
• Community development and participation
• Human development and capacity building
• Gender and development
• Technology and innovation for development
• International development cooperation

10. Tourism Studies: Topics include:

• Tourism theory and policy
• Sustainable and eco-tourism
• Hospitality management
• Cultural and heritage tourism
• Event and festival management
• Destination development and marketing
• Tourism economics and planning
• Community-based tourism
• Visitor behavior and experience

11. Other Social Science Areas:  The journal also considers work in:

• Demography and population studies
• Gender and sexuality studies
• Peace and conflict studies
• Social psychology and behavioral sciences
• Human geography
• Media and cultural studies
• Library and information science
• Sports and leisure studies

Purpose and Contribution

IJSASR seeks to foster scholarly dialogue by providing a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and graduate students to disseminate innovative ideas, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings. The journal encourages the production of high-quality academic work that supports the advancement of knowledge and addresses the needs of developing societies and global communities.

Guidelines on AI-Generated Content

IJSASR acknowledges the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate information that can be helpful for articles submitted to the journal for prospective publication.   However, the journal also recognizes the need to ensure that AI-generated content is managed sensibly and morally.
This policy describes the journal's guidelines for using AI-generated content in published articles.
1. Definition of AI-generated content
For this policy, any content created or substantially modified by an AI system is referred to as AI-generated content. This includes both content created wholly by an AI system and content authored by a human author that has undergone substantial AI system alteration.
2. Principles
IJSASR will only publish AI-generated content that complies with the following rules:
* The AI system that produced the content cannot be recognized as one of the authors when it is submitted for potential publication.
* The AI system used to generate the content must be properly described in the article.
* The human author's contribution to the content must be acknowledged.
* The AI-generated content must be original and not plagiarized.
* The AI-generated content must be accurate and reliable.
* The AI-generated content must not mislead or deceive readers.
3. Procedure
Authors who wish to submit articles with AI-generated content must provide IJSASR with the following information:
* A detailed description of the AI system used to generate the content.
* A copy of the original input data used to generate the content.
* A copy of the AI-generated content.
* A statement acknowledging the human author's contribution to the content.
IJSASR will evaluate the AI-generated content and decide if it is suitable for publication.
4. Enforcement
IJSASR reserves the right to reject or retract any article that does not comply with this policy.

Article Retraction Policy
An article that has previously been published gets retracted when it is taken out of a journal. The editor and/or editorial board of the journal may decide on this. Small editorial mistakes don't lead to retractions. In this instance, an article would be updated. Retractions reveal more significant problems with a piece of writing. Retractions may occur because of
- Errors in the research
- Issues with the reproducibility of the research
- Plagiarism
- Falsification of data or results
- Fabrication of data or results
- Copyright infringement
- Failure to disclose a conflict of interest
- No institutional review board approval for research on human subjects or animals

Publication Frequency

Release schedule of six issues per year (Bi-monthly):

• Issue 1 January – February
• Issue 2 March – April
• Issue 3 May-June
• Issue 4 July-August
• Issue 5 September – October
• Issue 6 November– December

Journal-Specific Requirements
1. Types of Acceptable Articles: The journal accepts research articles, academic articles, and review articles that include a complete and properly formatted reference list. Submitted manuscripts must demonstrate academic merit and address issues of social relevance, contributing substantively to scholarly discourse.
2. Originality of Submissions: The journal does not accept translated manuscripts, interview-based articles, or any work that lacks original analytical or scholarly contribution. All submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.
3. Peer Review Process: All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by two or three qualified reviewers. The review process ensures academic rigor, methodological soundness, and adherence to ethical standards.
4. Author Responsibility: Opinions, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors. Authors bear full responsibility for any content that may affect the rights, freedoms, or reputations of others.
5. Permission for Use of Content: The journal does not restrict the citation or use of its published content in other scholarly works, provided that proper academic citation is given in accordance with established referencing standards.

Journal History

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR)—formerly identified by ISSN 2774-0366 (Online) and currently registered under ISSN 2985-2730 (Online)—was established in 2021 by the Dr. Ken Institute of Academic Development and Promotion, Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand. The journal publishes six issues per year (bi-monthly) and is committed to disseminating high-quality scholarly work in the social sciences and related fields.

Since its inception, the journal has achieved several important milestones:

• 2021 – Indexed in Google Scholar, enhancing global visibility for authors and their publications.
• 2022 (June) – Evaluated and accepted into the Thai-Journal Citation Index Center (TCI). Articles published from 1 January 2022 onward were formally recognized by TCI.
• 2023 (7 July) – The journal revised its publication format to align with international academic standards, beginning with Volume 3, Issue 1.
• 2023 (Volume 3, Issue 4 onward) – IJSASR became an official Crossref member, adopting Crossref DOIs for all published articles to ensure global discoverability and permanent digital identification.
• 2023 (13 November) – The journal updated its ISSN from 2774-0366 to 2985-2730, applied starting from Volume 3, Issue 6.
• 2024 – Expanded indexing and presence in international platforms, including ResearchGate, Semantic Scholar, and SciSpace AI.
• 2025 (4 February) – Successfully passed the 5th round of journal quality assessment by the Thai Journal Citation Index Center (TCI) and was classified as TCI Tier 1 (2025–2029).
  (Reference: https://tci-thailand.org/journal_info?jid=11720)

Through continuous development and commitment to academic excellence, IJSASR has strengthened its position as an emerging international journal in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and the broader social sciences.

Plagiarism Policy  

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening using CopyCatch, the plagiarism detection system utilized by the Thai-Journal Citation Index Center (TCI). Every manuscript undergoes a plagiarism check within 24 hours of submission, prior to entering the peer review process.

If plagiarism is detected at any stage—during initial screening, peer review, or post-acceptance—the Editor-in-Chief will notify the author(s) immediately. Authors may be required to revise the manuscript, properly cite the original sources, or provide further clarification. Manuscripts containing more than 25% plagiarized content may be rejected outright or returned for substantial revision.

IJSASR maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of plagiarism. Violations constitute serious breaches of ethical publishing standards. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

1. Verbatim copying of another author’s work without quotation marks and proper citation.
2. Use of distinctive terms, concepts, or ideas without acknowledging the original source.
3. Paraphrasing or summarizing another author’s work without proper attribution.
4. False citation, including attributing material to incorrect or nonexistent sources.
5. Fabrication or manipulation of data, which constitutes academic misconduct and fraud.
6. Failure to acknowledge co-authors or collaborators, or misrepresenting contributions.
7. Self-plagiarism or duplicate submission, including submission of identical or substantially similar manuscripts to multiple journals.

Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. Manuscripts found to violate this policy may result in rejection, retraction, or reporting to relevant academic authorities.

Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) employs a double-blind peer review process and is published on a bi-monthly basis. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, and experimental research articles that contribute meaningfully to the advancement of sociology, anthropology, and related social science disciplines.

All research manuscripts—and most other article categories—undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure academic quality, methodological rigor, and ethical integrity. Each submission is evaluated by a minimum of two independent experts in the relevant field. Under the double-blind system, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept strictly confidential throughout the review process.

Reviewer Selection: Reviewers are carefully chosen based on:

• Subject-area expertise
• Academic credentials and research experience
• Prior performance and reliability as reviewers
• Absence of conflicts of interest
• Recommendations from the Editorial Board, when appropriate

Reviewer Responsibilities: Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide timely, objective, and constructive evaluations
• Assess the manuscript’s originality, relevance, clarity, methodology, and contribution to the field
• Offer recommendations supported by scholarly reasoning
• Maintain confidentiality and avoid sharing or using any manuscript content for personal benefit

Editorial Oversight

All correspondence with reviewers and authors is handled exclusively by the editorial office to ensure fairness, transparency, and impartiality. The editorial team reserves the right to make the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of any manuscript, based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the journal’s publication standards.

Peer Review Process

The peer review process at the International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) consists of the following five stages:

1. Initial Editorial Assessment (Approximately 1 week)

Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to ensure alignment with the journal’s Aims and Scope and Author Guidelines. The assessment includes, but is not limited to, the following criteria:

• Relevance to the journal’s thematic scope
• Compliance with formatting and referencing requirements
• Clarity of writing and overall readability
• Adequacy and quality of the literature cited
• Language proficiency and academic tone
• Plagiarism screening (similarity index must not exceed 25%)

Manuscripts that do not meet these standards, or that exhibit excessive redundancy, poor structure, or serious citation errors, may be rejected at this stage. Authors are notified of the editorial decision in a timely manner.

2. External Peer Review (Approximately 4–6 weeks)

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment are sent for double-blind peer review by at least two independent expert reviewers. Reviewers evaluate each submission based on:

• Originality and contribution to the field
• Theoretical and/or empirical rigor
• Soundness of methodology and analysis
• Ethical compliance and integrity
• Clarity of argumentation and structure

Review outcomes are typically classified into the following categories:

• Accept Submission
• Minor Revision Required
• Major Revision Required (Resubmit for Review)
• Resubmit Elsewhere
• Decline Submission
• Comments Only

All reviewers for IJSASR are expected to adhere to the Responsibilities of Reviewers as described in the journal’s Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (PEMS).

3. Editorial Decision and Notification (Approximately 1–2 weeks)

After receiving the reviewers’ reports, the editors evaluate the recommendations and make a final decision on the manuscript. Only manuscripts that receive acceptance or acceptance subject to minor revision proceed to the next stage. Manuscripts requiring major revision are reconsidered upon resubmission. Manuscripts that are rejected at this stage are not processed further, and authors are duly informed.

4. Revision Stage (Approximately 1–3 weeks)

Authors invited to revise their manuscripts must:

• Address all comments and suggestions from reviewers and editors
• Submit a revised version within the specified deadline
• Provide a detailed response letter explaining how each point has been addressed

Failure to provide adequate revisions or to respond comprehensively to the feedback may result in rejection of the manuscript.

5. Final Evaluation of Revised Manuscripts (Approximately 1–2 weeks)

Upon resubmission, the editorial team conducts a final evaluation to determine whether the revised manuscript satisfactorily addresses all reviewer and editor comments. In some cases, the revised manuscript may be sent back to reviewers for further assessment.

If the manuscript is deemed acceptable, it receives formal acceptance and is forwarded to the production team for copyediting, layout, and publication in an upcoming issue.

Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is committed to the principles of open and accessible scholarly communication. All published articles are made available immediately and freely upon publication, with no subscription or paywall barriers.

This open access model ensures that research disseminated through IJSASR can be read, shared, and utilized by scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider public without financial or legal restrictions. By removing access limitations, the journal supports the global exchange of knowledge, enhances research visibility, and promotes academic advancement across all communities.

Open Access Statement

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is firmly committed to the principle of open and unrestricted access to scholarly research. All articles published in the journal are made available immediately upon publication, with no subscription fees, paywalls, or access barriers. Readers may freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles, provided such use is lawful and properly attributed.

IJSASR publishes all content under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This license permits the sharing of published articles for non-commercial purposes, provided that:

• Proper credit is given to the original author(s) and the journal
• The work is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way

By submitting a manuscript to IJSASR, authors acknowledge and agree to the journal’s open access terms and licensing policies.

Data Availability Statement

Authors are required to ensure that the data supporting the findings of their research are made accessible in a transparent and ethical manner. When applicable, authors should provide links to data repositories, supplementary files, or supporting materials that allow readers to verify, reproduce, or build upon the reported results.

Data should be shared in accordance with:

• Ethical guidelines
• Institutional and legal requirements
• Standards for responsible research conduct

If certain data cannot be shared due to ethical, legal, or confidentiality constraints, authors must clearly state the reason in their manuscript.

Conflict of Interest Policy  

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is committed to ensuring transparency, integrity, and ethical rigor in all stages of the publication process. To uphold these standards, authors are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that may influence the research, analysis, interpretation, or presentation of their work.

Author Disclosure Requirements

Authors must provide a clear and detailed statement addressing the following:

1. Financial or Commercial Interests
Any financial relationships, commercial affiliations, consultancy agreements, stock ownership, honoraria, or other funding sources that could be perceived as influencing the research.

2. Sources of Funding
Full disclosure of all funding sources, including:

• • Names of sponsoring organizations or agencies
  • The nature of the support provided
  • The role (if any) of the sponsor in study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, or publication decisions

3. Access to Data
Authors must specify whether they had full access to all data used in the study and clarify the extent of such access.

If a study is funded by an organization that may have a proprietary, financial, or institutional interest in the outcomes, the editorial office may request authors to provide a signed statement such as:

“I had full access to all of the data in this study and take complete responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.”

No Conflict of Interest

If the authors have no conflicts of interest to declare, they must include the following statement in their manuscript:

“The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”

Failure to disclose relevant conflicts may result in rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article in accordance with the journal’s Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (PEMS).

Publisher’s Statement  

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is published by the Dr. Ken Institute of Academic Development and Promotion, which is committed to supporting the advancement of high-quality scholarly communication. The publisher fully respects and safeguards editorial independence, ensuring that editorial decisions are made solely based on academic merit and ethical considerations.

The publisher adheres to the ethical principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is dedicated to the responsible management and long-term digital preservation of the scholarly record.

All statements, interpretations, and conclusions presented in articles published by IJSASR are entirely those of the respective authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the publisher, editors, reviewers, or affiliated institutions. The journal does not endorse or guarantee any product, service, or claim referenced within the published content, nor any assertions made by manufacturers or third parties.

Copyright Notice  

All articles published in the International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) are protected under copyright law. Manuscripts accepted for publication must not be published, in whole or in part, in any other journal or outlet prior to their official appearance in IJSASR.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

• Download, print, and store the published version of their article directly from the journal’s website.
• Share the official journal link to their published article for academic, educational, or non-commercial purposes.

Restrictions and Permissions

Any reproduction, redistribution, adaptation, or republication of published content beyond the permitted uses requires prior written permission from the journal. Such permissions apply to, but are not limited to:

• Republishing the article in another journal or edited volume
• Translating the article into another language
• Reproducing substantial parts of the article in other formats

Authors and readers are expected to comply with the licensing terms under which the journal publishes its content.

Licensing Notice

All content published in the International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR)—including text, images, tables, figures, and supplementary materials—is made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

This license permits users to:

• Read, download, copy, and distribute the full text of articles
• Print, search, or link to the published content
• Use the material for lawful scholarly, educational, or research purposes
• Allow indexing services and software tools to crawl, harvest, or analyze the content

However, users may not:

• Use the material for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, transform, or build upon the published content
• Redistribute altered versions of the work

Proper attribution to the original author(s) and the journal is required for all permitted uses.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. 

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses supplied on this journal website will only be used for the reasons specified by this journal; they will not be shared with any other parties or used for any other purpose.

 Article Processing Charges (APCs)

There are Article Processing Charges for publishing articles in the IJSASR.

Publishing Fee (Article Processing Charges: APCs)

The International Journal of Social and Applied Science Research (IJSASR) is a self-funded, open-access journal that does not receive public funding. Therefore, Article Processing Charges (APCs) from authors are the primary source of income for maintaining and managing the journal. These fees enable the journal to make all published articles freely accessible online without subscription costs.

The APCs help cover essential expenses, including but not limited to:

• ThaiJo platform rental and hosting

• DOI issuance through CrossRef (per article)

• Annual CrossRef membership fees

• Peer reviewer and editorial honoraria

• Administrative and operational costs (journal manager and staff)

• APC waivers for editorial board members and authors from low-income countries

• Discounts for authors from lower-middle-income countries

• Support for academic activities such as conferences, training, scholarships, and educational donations

In addition, part of the journal’s income is allocated to support scholarships and academic development for underprivileged individuals. The APCs are thus used solely for the sustainable management of the journal and academic promotion, not for profit.

APC Rates

• Domestic authors: 2,000 THB per article

• International authors: 70 USD per article

APCs are payable only after the manuscript has successfully passed the peer-review process and has been formally accepted for publication.

The Fee Payment is required after notification of the reviewing results has been completed and accepted for publication. This price will be charged for articles submitted after November 1, 2025. The payment can be made at;

Or

Transfer from Overseas: Payment Details:

If transfer from overseas pays 275 USD (Two hundred and seventy-five dollars only), including the international transfer fees

The author will charge a fee for submitting articles from July 1, 2022, onwards. Notifying fee payment results, please fill in payment information in the form in the link [Click Here].  [such as name, address, phone number, email, money transfer slip, etc.] This is so that the accounting department can see the results of the fee payments promptly.

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Archiving PolicyArchiving Policy
The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is dedicated to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of its published content. To achieve this, the journal employs trusted digital preservation services, including LOCKSS and Portico, which safeguard scholarly materials against loss, alteration, or inaccessibility.
LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): A globally distributed archiving system supported by a network of participating libraries. LOCKSS preserves multiple copies of each published article, providing redundancy and resilience to guarantee content remains secure and accessible over time.
Portico: A community-supported digital preservation service that ensures the enduring survival and accessibility of scholarly literature. Through Portico, the journal’s content is preserved for future generations, even in the event of technical disruptions or if the journal ceases publication.
By partnering with these internationally recognized preservation networks, IJSASR affirms its commitment to maintaining the scholarly record and ensuring that published research remains permanently available to the global academic community.

Publisher’s Role
The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is published by the Dr. Ken Institute of Academic Development and Promotion. The publisher supports editorial independence and provides administrative and technical assistance, but does not participate in editorial decision-making.

Ownership and Management

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