Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society
(APJFES)
Published By: Taylor’s University Sdn Bhd (CO.NO.149634/D)
Online ISSN: 2811-3586
Frequency: 2 Issues / Year
Aims & Scope
Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management, under the guidance of the Research and Enterprise Office and Centre for Future Learning, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences and School of Education of Taylor’s University is publishing a bi-annual, peer reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal.
The aim of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society (APJFES) is to promote and enhance futures-oriented research development in the field of education and social sciences. The journal seeks to provide an international platform for social scientists, subject matter experts and postgraduate students to debate and disseminate research findings, facilitate discussion for new research ideas, methodologies and technological advancements, and highlight best theories, research frameworks and supreme practices for academics, management practitioners and policy makers. The articles published in the journal will cover a multi-disciplinary approach to study anthropology, economics, education, history, linguistics, communication, political science, psychology, and sociology. Papers dealing with theoretical, conceptual, and empirical aspects of the subject matter will be considered for publication.
Article Categories
Annual Reviews
Future Trends
Applied Research
Empirical Research
Theory and Frameworks
Unique Methodologies
Management Styles
Policy Implications
Research Notes
Book Reviews
Articles in APJFES are on the basis of originality, importance and significant contribution to knowledge and practice in futures-oriented research for education and social sciences that deals with human behavior and socio-cultural aspects to improve our societies.
The key audiences and beneficiaries of this journal include but not limited to:
Social scientists, subject matter experts and postgraduate students working in the field of education and social sciences.
Management practitioners, industry experts and policy makers working in a wide range of sub-disciplines or related industries in the field of education and social sciences.
Publishing Schedule
APJFES is an online peer-reviewed journal that publishes two times a year in April and November.
Published By: Taylor’s University Sdn Bhd (CO.NO.149634/D)
Online ISSN: 2811-3586
Frequency: 2 Issues / Year
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Anindita Dasgupta, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Co-Editors
Prof. Dr. Rozainee Binti Khairudin, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Logendra A/L Stanley Ponniah, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Managing Editor
Dr. Kalai Vaani Rajandram, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Associate Editors
Dr. Ahmad Mustaqim Yussof, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr. Lee Yee Ling, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr. Fang Yi Xue, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr. Vinothini Vasodavan, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Ms. Judith Nesamalar Tharumaraj, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Ms. Jung Gyeo Woon, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Ms. Tee Pei Leng, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Ms. Thavamalar Thuraisingam, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Advisory Board
Prof. Dr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. John Miller, University of Toronto, Canada
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Pal Ahluwalia, University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Prof. Dr. Tanka B.Subba, Indian Institute of Management, India
AP Dr. Khazriyati Salehuddin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Dr. Donnie Adams, University of Melbourne
Dr. Reem Ashraf, Conve Genius, India
Dr. Romualdo Mabuan, Far Eastern University
Editorial Review Board
Prof. Dr. Behzad Ghonsooly, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Marie Poulain, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Moses Stephens Gunams Samuel, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Sarjit Singh, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Sopia Md Yassin, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goh Hock Seng, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Luz C. Vilches, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kong Kaishan, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USA
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norziaton Ismail Khan, University Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Dr. AiedahKhalek, Monash University, Malaysia
Dr. Charanjit Kaur, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Dr. Clara Ling, Xiamen University Malaysia
Dr. Elise Line Mognard, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Harpaljit Kaur, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr. Jacqueline Thomas Pereira, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr. Jasmine Anak Jain, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Kevin Clancy, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, USA
Dr. Lim Chong Hin, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Logenthini Mariappan, Raffles University
Dr. Loh Kah Heng, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Nallammai Singaram, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr. Nor Azlili Hassan, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Dr. Nurfarhanim Abu Bakar, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Obaid Hamid, University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Tan Shin Yen, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Wong Yau Hsiung, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Founding Editor
Prof Dr. Kashif Hussain
University of Doha for Science and Technology,
Qatar
Abstracting & Indexing
Ownership & Management
Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society (APJFES) is owned and managed by Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management, under the guidance of the Research and Enterprise Office and Centre for Future Learning, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences and School of Education of Taylor’s University.
Sponsored by
The journal is sponsored by School of Liberal Arts & Sciences of Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management at Taylor’s University.
Published by
Taylor’s University Sdn. Bhd. (CO.NO.149634/D)
Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
To maintain the highest quality and integrity of scholarship, APJFES adheres strictly to the principles of publication ethics. All manuscripts must comply with these ethical standards. Any paper found to violate them, even post-publication, may be retracted.
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. The journal may use plagiarism detection software and reserves the right to investigate suspected cases of plagiarism, data falsification or fabrication (including manipulated data, tables, or images), and unethical use of human or animal subjects.
Authors' Responsibilities
APJFES is a peer-reviewed international journal committed to ethical publication practices.
Authors must:
● Submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
● Appropriately cite and reference all work or words of other authors, sources, or online content.
● Ensure the accuracy of their research and be prepared to provide raw data upon request.
● Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or financial support.
● Arrange for proper language editing prior to submission.
● Cooperate with the journal if significant errors or inaccuracies are found post-publication.
● Agree to the journal’s license and copyright transfer terms upon acceptance.
Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and uncredited use of AI-generated content are considered serious ethical violations.
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts are subject to double-blind review by at least two qualified experts. Reviews are generally completed within 45 days (1.5 months). Reminders will be issued to ensure timely responses.
Editors are responsible for:
● Ensuring unbiased, confidential, and fair review processes.
● Avoiding any potential conflict of interest.
● Upholding editorial independence and transparency.
● Coordinating with reviewers and authors professionally.
Reviewers must:
● Evaluate manuscripts objectively without bias toward author background or identity.
● Maintain confidentiality and avoid sharing manuscript content.
● Declare any conflicts of interest or ethical concerns.
● Decline review if unqualified or unable to meet the deadline.
Copyright Policy:
Upon acceptance, authors will be required to transfer copyright to APJFES to ensure wide dissemination and proper licensing. If any content from previously published or copyrighted work is used, it is the author’s responsibility to obtain written permission and clearly cite the source.
Ethical Use of AI Tools
Authors must disclose any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or technologies (e.g., for writing, data analysis, image generation, or translation) during the research and manuscript preparation process. Acceptable AI use must be limited to non-creative tasks (e.g., grammar correction or formatting) and should not substitute for original scholarly contributions.
Misleading use of AI, such as undisclosed AI-authored text or manipulated AI-generated data/images, will be treated as unethical conduct. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their submissions, including any parts influenced by AI tools.
Call for Papers
Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society (APJFES) invites submissions from a wide range of disciplines and fields, which contribute to futures-oriented research development in the field of education and social sciences.
The journal provides an international platform for social scientists, subject matter experts and postgraduate students to debate and disseminate research findings, facilitate discussion for new research ideas, methodologies and technological advancements, and highlight best theories, research frameworks and supreme practices for academics, management practitioners and policy makers.
The articles published in the journal cover a multi-disciplinary approach to study anthropology, economics, education, history, linguistics, communication, political science, psychology, and sociology. Papers dealing with theoretical, conceptual, and empirical aspects of the subject matter will be considered for publication.
Manuscript for Submission
Manuscripts submitted to APJFES should be original contributions and should not have been previously published nor under consideration for publication elsewhere. Individual and multiple authors are welcome to contribute.
All manuscripts are refereed through a blind review process by at least two academic experts in the particular field of the submitted paper(s) prior to acceptance. The entire review process averages 2-3 months.
Manuscripts must be written in English.
The abstract should summarize the key points of the paper without exceeding 300 words and, with a maximum of 6 keywords that define the subject matter.
Research articles should normally not exceed 7,000 words, research notes should not exceed 3,000 words and book reviews should not exceed 2,000 words.
Research news (are welcome submission) should feature individuals who make the news with breakthrough research, are/have been involved in outstanding scientific endeavors or conferred with internally recognized awards. Categories of news are: newsmakers, science events, patents from research, commercial products from research and scientific conferences/workshops/symposia (no more than 750 words, and 1 snapshot).
All contributions should follow the format and style described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 7th edition).
All manuscripts should be typed in MS WORD format, double-spaced with one-inch margins and using 12-point Times New Roman font (exception of tables 10-point Times New Roman).
Manuscripts should include the following major sections: title page, abstract, main body and references. The title page is the first page and should contain the title of the paper, name of author(s) or authors’ names, institutional affiliation, present position and complete address (including telephone/fax and e-mail).
The main body or text should be divided into headings and subheadings. Main headings should be centered on the page and subheadings placed at the left margin.
All tables and figures should be prepared on separate pages and grouped together at the end of the manuscript, and the place where they are to be included must be clearly marked in the text (e.g. Insert Figure 1 here). Tables and figures (300dpi) should be clearly labeled, in the format and style described in APA (7th edition) and suitable for direct reproduction.
References should follow the format and style described in APA (7th edition).Author(s) name should not appear anywhere except on the cover page of only main copy of the manuscript (to preserve anonymity during the blind review process).
The journal does not charge for submission, processing or publication of manuscripts.