Aims & Scope
The APSSR welcomes original and unpublished manuscripts discussing any topic in the social sciences situated in or with significant implications for the Asia-Pacific region. As a multidisciplinary journal, the APSSR encourages diversity and inclusiveness and welcomes submissions from the various social science disciplines and authors in all regions and countries of the Asia-Pacific. The APSSR is also hospitable to Humanities research and will consider submissions in Literary, Translation, and/or Cultural Studies, particularly if they engage with issues pertaining to the Asia-Pacific region.
Published work generally pertains to manuscripts previously circulated or disseminated to the public in printed and/or electronic format. As a general rule, APSSR does not accept submissions previously published in other journals, books, serials, or other formats, where the publisher claims copyright. Manuscripts previously disseminated as working drafts, working papers, conference proceedings, and/or similar early version formats may be considered in APSSR provided that:
a) written evidence is provided that the author retains copyright or the copyright holder grants permission and is willing to transfer copyright to APSSR if the manuscript is accepted for publication, and
b) the authors have made substantial improvements, defined as changes comprising 50% or more, to the original manuscript. In all cases, the authors must acknowledge in writing the publication or dissemination of an earlier version of the manuscript.
