Peer Review Policy

The Asia Pacific Journal of Social and Behavioral Sciences (APJSBS) upholds a rigorous peer review policy to ensure the highest standards of academic integrity and quality. Every manuscript is subject to evaluation by a diverse pool of local, national, and international referees, employing a Double-Blind Review System to guarantee impartiality and objectivity.


In this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. Corresponding authors are responsible for submitting manuscripts and overseeing subsequent revisions. Manuscripts are first assessed anonymously by the Editorial Board to ensure alignment with the journal's scope and standards. They are then subjected to thorough evaluation by internal and external referees selected based on their expertise and relevance to the manuscript's subject matter.


The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) oversees the manuscript selection, matching manuscripts with qualified reviewers, and ensuring strict adherence to the double-blind system. Based on reviewer feedback, the EIC makes the final decision on acceptance, rejection, or revisions. To maintain confidentiality and integrity, authors must agree to temporarily remove their names and affiliations from manuscripts during the review process.


The EIC collaborates with the authors to refine their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments, with emphasis on originality, relevance, scientific rigor, clarity, organization, and compliance with publication standards. These independent reviews form the basis for editorial decisions, ensuring transparency and scholarly excellence.


To prevent conflicts of interest, reviewers are required to disclose any potential competing interests before accepting a manuscript for evaluation. The EIC ensures that reviewers have no conflicts related to the manuscript, safeguarding the objectivity and credibility of the review process.


This rigorous peer review policy underscores APJSBS's commitment to producing high-quality, ethical, and impactful research in the field of social and behavioral sciences.