The Asia‑Pacific Social Research (APJSS) is a non-profit, open-access academic journal committed to publishing original and high-quality research in the broad field of social sciences. Our goal is to build an inclusive and impactful platform for scholars—especially those from the Asia-Pacific region—to share theoretical insights and practical findings across disciplines.
Current Issue
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Issue 1 (July 2025)
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Published: 2025-07-02
Articles
The journal welcomes contributions from a wide range of areas, including but not limited to:
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Public Administration and Policy
- Education and Human Development
- Communication and Media Studies
- Economics, Labor, and Development
- Health and Aging Studies
- Environmental and Urban Research
All articles undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review. There are no submission or publication fees.
Call for Papers
Call for Papers – Inaugural Issue
We are currently accepting submissions for our Inaugural Issue (Vol. 1, No. 1), scheduled for publication in December 2025.
Submissions are invited from postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and established scholars. All articles will undergo a double-blind peer review process. There are no submission or publication fees.
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025
Submit via: Submit Manuscript Page
Download the manuscript template here
Why Publish with Us?
- Open-access and completely free
- Editorial board composed of experienced scholars
- Fast and fair double-blind peer review
- Indexed in Google Scholar (DOAJ and Scopus application in progress)
- Digital archiving of each article (with DOI, once eligible)
- Comprehensive and interdisciplinary coverage
Latest Articles
- Digital Inclusion for Older Adults in East Asia – Li Wei et al. – PDF Download
- AI-driven Skills Assessment in Vocational Education – Zhang Min et al. – PDF Download
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Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief:
Dr. Hao-Heng Tian, Rattana Bundit University
Dr. Peng Li, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
Associate Editors:
Dr. Linjia Song, Rattana Bundit University
Dr. Xia Sun, Rattana Bundit University
Dr. Yuki Tanaka, Kyoto University
Dr. Priya Menon, National University of Singapore
Editorial Board Members:
Dr. Wei Chen, Rattana Bundit University
Dr. Liang Chen, Huazhong University of Science and Technology