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. Pradeep Kumar Nair, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Co-Editors
Prof. Dr. Anandita Dasgupta, 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
Technical Editors
Ms. Jung Gyeo Woon, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Ms. Janaki Ragawan, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Associate Editors
Dr Ahmad Mustaqim Yussof, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr Lee Yee Ling, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Advisory Board
Prof. Dr. Jack Miller, University of Toronto, Canada
Prof. Dr. John Arul Phillips, Asia e University, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Pal Ahluwalia, University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Prof. Dr. Siow Heng Loke, Asia e University, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Rahmatullah Khan Abdul Wahab Khan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Professor Graham Davies, University of London, UK
Editorial Review Board
Prof. Dr. Behzad Ghonsooly, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Prof. Dr. Chan Swee Heng, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
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. Chung Han Tek, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Luz C. Vilches, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalini Arumugam, University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kong Kaishan, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USA
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norziaton Ismail Khan, University Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Dr. Elise Line Mognard, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Jasmine Anak Jain, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Lim Chong Hin, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Loh Kah Heng, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Nurfarhanim Abu Bakar, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Obaid Hamid, University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Sharala Subramaniam, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Tan Shin Yen, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Thivilojana Perinpasingam, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Umawathy A/P Techanamurthy, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Dr. Wong Yau Hsiung, Taylor’s University, Malaysia
Dr. Charanjit Kaur, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Dr. Nor Azlili Hassan, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Dr. AiedahKhalek, Monash University, Malaysia
Dr. Harpaljit Kaur, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Dr. Nallammai Singaram, Taylor's University, Malaysia
Founding Editor
Prof Dr. Kashif Hussain
University of Doha for Science and Technology,
Qatar
Abstracting & Indexing
To be available…
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
In order to maintain a journal of the highest quality, the principles of Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement is strictly adhered to. All articles not in accordance with these standards will be removed from the publication if malpractice is discovered at any time even after the publication. APJFES checks all papers in a double-blind peer review process. We also may check for plagiarism and falsification (manipulation of existing research data, tables, or images) and improper use of humans or animals in the research process when felt necessary. APJFES reserves the right to use plagiarism detecting software to screen submitted papers at any times.
Authors and Authors' Responsibilities:
APJFES is a peer reviewed international journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors must ensure that they have written original works. In addition they must ensure that the manuscript has not been issued elsewhere. Any work or words of other authors, contributors, or sources (including online sites) should be appropriately credited and referenced. Authors are also responsible for language editing before submitting the article. Authors submitting their works to the journal for publication as original articles confirm that the submitted works represent their authors' contributions and have not been copied or plagiarized in whole or in part from other works without clearly citing. All authors should disclose financial or other conflict of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript (financial support for the project should be disclosed). When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author's obligation to promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper. An author agrees to the license agreement before submitting the article.
Peer-review Process:
All articles are reviewed (double blind) by at least two academic experts in the particular field of the submitted paper prior to acceptance. A maximum of 45 days/1.5 months is envisaged for the completion of the blind review process. Reminders will be sent to avoid late reviews.
Editors must ensure a fair double-blind peer-review of the submitted articles for publication. They will strive to prevent any conflict of interests between the author and editorial and review personnel. Editors will also ensure that all the information related to submitted manuscripts is kept as confidential before publishing. Editor-in-Chief will coordinate the work of the editors.
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on content without regard to ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, religious belief or political philosophy of the authors. They must ensure that all the information related to submitted manuscripts is kept as confidential and must report to the Editor-in-Chief if they are aware of copyright infringement and plagiarism on the author’s side. They must evaluate the submitted works objectively as well as present clearly their opinions on the works in a clear way in the review form. Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a submitted article or know that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the Editor-in-Chief and excuse themselves from the review process.
Copyright Policy:
Upon acceptance of an article, Authors will be asked to transfer copyright. This transfer will ensure the widest possible dissemination of information. A notification will be sent to the corresponding Author confirming receipt of the manuscript. If excerpts from other copyrighted works are included, the Author(s) must obtain written permission from the copyright owners and credit the source(s) in the article.
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).
Soft copy of the manuscript in the form of MS WORD file attachment must be submitted through the review system.
The journal does not charge for submission, processing or publication of manuscripts.
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