We welcome your submission to Asia-Pacific Social Research (APSR) — an open-access, peer-reviewed journal committed to high-quality interdisciplinary research in the social sciences. Please follow the steps below to begin the submission process:
1. Prepare Your Manuscript
Before submitting, make sure your manuscript complies with our Submission Guidelines, including:
Word format (.doc/.docx)
APA 7th referencing style
Abstract and keywords included
Ethical compliance and authorship information
Figures and tables properly formatted
You may also download our Article Template (Word) to streamline your formatting.
2. Register or Log In
All submissions must be made through our online submission system.
To get started: Go to Submission Portal
New users must register for an account.
Existing users can log in using their credentials.
After login, select "New Submission" from your dashboard.
3. Submission Checklist
During submission, you will be asked to confirm the following:
The manuscript is original and not under review elsewhere.
All authors have agreed to the submission.
Ethical approval has been obtained (if applicable).
Conflicts of interest are disclosed.
The manuscript follows the formatting and reference style required.
4. Peer Review Process
All submissions are reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers.
The process is double-blind: both reviewers and authors remain anonymous.
Initial editorial screening may result in desk rejection if the manuscript falls outside the journal’s scope or standards.
5. Article Processing Charges (APC)
Standard APC: 499 USD
Free APC for all submissions accepted during the first year
Authors will only be invoiced after acceptance.
6. Need Help?
If you encounter any issues during the submission process or have questions about manuscript preparation, feel free to contact the editorial team:
support@asia-pacificsocial.com We look forward to receiving your submission and sharing your research with a global audience.
