Journal Policy · 26 October 2026

Revised Aims and Scope: Six Subject Areas

The ASEAN Journal of Scientific and Technological Reports (AJSTR) has revised its aims and scope to give authors a clearer picture of the work the journal publishes. The core areas remain agricultural and biological sciences and chemical engineering, complemented by related fields. Submissions are now welcomed in six areas:

1. Agricultural and Biological Sciences
2. Chemical, Environmental and Energy Engineering
3. Pharmacology, Toxicology and Applied Microbiology
4. Computer Science and Decision Sciences
5. Management of Technology and Innovation
6. Related Sciences (physics, astronomy, space science, chemistry, mathematics)

The journal does not consider purely social, economic, educational or management studies without a technological dimension, clinical trials or clinical medicine, law, humanities, or descriptive local reports without a broader scientific contribution. Out-of-scope manuscripts will be declined at initial evaluation without external review.

The revised scope applies to manuscripts submitted from 26 October 2026. Manuscripts already under review will be handled under the previous scope.

Read the full Aims & Scope →

For Authors · 26 October 2026

New Manuscript Templates and Updated Author Guidelines

To support double-blind review and make preparation easier, AJSTR has released two new Word templates and updated its Author Guidelines. From 26 October 2026, all new submissions must use the new templates.

Manuscript Template · Title Page Template · Author Guidelines →

Fees · 26 October 2026

Update to the Article Processing Charge

To support monthly publication, copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration and long-term preservation, Thaksin University has revised the AJSTR Article Processing Charge (APC).

• The new APC applies to manuscripts submitted on or after 26 October 2026. Manuscripts submitted before this date are charged the previous rate (THB 4,000 / USD 150), even if accepted later.
• There is still no submission or review fee. The APC is charged only after acceptance.
• Corresponding authors from low-income economies may request a waiver at submission.

APC details →

Research Integrity · 26 October 2026

Updated Publication Ethics and Generative AI Policy

AJSTR has updated its Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement in line with the COPE Core Practices. Key points:

• Generative AI: authors may use AI to improve language but must declare it on the Title Page; AI cannot be an author or be used to create or alter data and images. Reviewers must not upload manuscripts to AI tools.
• Similarity: all submissions are screened with iThenticate; overall similarity above 30% leads to rejection.
• Integrity checks: the journal screens for paper-mill activity, citation manipulation and fake reviewer suggestions.
• Editorial submissions: manuscripts by AJSTR editors are handled by an editor without a conflict and reviewed in the same way as all others.
• Transparency: retractions, expressions of concern and corrections are listed publicly.

Publication Ethics → · List of Retracted Articles →

Call for Reviewers

Join the AJSTR Reviewer Community

As AJSTR grows, we are expanding our international pool of reviewers. We invite researchers who hold a doctoral degree and have published in Scopus-indexed journals in any of the journal's six subject areas to join.

What reviewers receive

• A Certificate of Peer Review for each completed review
• Acknowledgement in the journal's annual list of reviewers (with consent)
• Recognition of reviews on ORCID and Web of Science Reviewer Recognition
• Early access to new research in your field

How to join

1. Log in to your AJSTR account (or register).
2. In View Profile › Roles, tick Reviewer and enter your reviewing interests as keywords.
3. Add your ORCID iD and institutional email address to your profile.

Questions: aseanjstr@tsu.ac.th · Guidance for reviewers →