Journal Overview

Asia Journal of Social Innovation & Development (AJSID) is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Asian Institute for Social Innovation (California, USA). The journal focuses on social innovation, public policy, economic governance, digital technology, business and organizational innovation, and sustainable development in Asian and global contexts.

AJSID is published quarterly, combining digital open access with print editions. Research manuscripts are, in principle, subject to double-blind peer review; interviews, editorials, and opinion pieces undergo editorial review and are clearly labeled by article type upon publication. Published academic articles that meet the registration criteria are assigned a DOI, subject to the final publication information.

Editorial Principle

• Academic quality first: a topic that falls within the journal’s scope does not guarantee acceptance.
• Independent review: authorship, affiliations, fee payments, or editorial services do not influence review decisions.
• Asian experience, international expression: research grounded in Asian practice and capable of entering international academic discourse is encouraged.

1. Core Sections & Topic Scope

Submitters should choose the core section that best matches their work and indicate it in the submission email. Interdisciplinary research may span multiple fields but must have a clearly defined primary research question.

	Section Title	Priority Topics
Core Section	1. Social Innovation & Sustainable Development	Social enterprises and impact investing; philanthropy and social governance; inclusive growth; aging and health equity; community and rural development; climate adaptation and sustainable transition.
	2. Public Policy, Governance & Regional Development	Public policy innovation and evaluation; urban and regional governance; education, health, and social security policies; Asian regional cooperation; geopolitical economic changes and their social and development implications.
	3. Asian Economy & Cross-border Governance	Asian economic transformation; international trade and cross-border investment; restructuring of industrial and supply chains; corporate internationalization; cross-border legal, tax, data, and technology governance.
	4. AI, Technological Innovation & Digital Society	AI governance and algorithmic ethics; platform economy; digital divide; future of work; the impact of technology on education, healthcare, public services, and organizational decision-making.
	5. Business & Organizational Innovation and Social Impact	Business model and organizational innovation; corporate transformation; responsible business and corporate governance; ESG and sustainable operations; corporate social impact; entrepreneurship and leadership.
Special Section	Global Dialogues: Leaders, Scholars & Practitioners	In-depth interviews, academic dialogues, and roundtable summaries with global leaders, scholars, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. (Note: This section undergoes editorial review but is not treated as a peer-reviewed research article; it will be clearly labeled upon publication.)

Out of Scope

• Papers on pure algorithmic performance, software development, or engineering technology that do not discuss social, organizational, governance, or development implications.
• General commentaries, promotional content, or corporate advertisements that lack a research question, methodology, and evidence.
• Manuscripts that reproduce material without permission, contain fabricated data, falsified citations, academic misconduct, or undisclosed material conflicts of interest.

2. Article Types & Length

Article Type	Suggested Length	Review Method
Original Research	4,000–8,000 words	Double-blind peer review
Review Article	5,000–8,000 words	Double-blind peer review
Case Study	3,000–6,000 words	Double-blind peer review
Policy & Practice Research	3,000–5,000 words	Double-blind peer review
Research Note	2,000–4,000 words	Peer review or special review
Global Dialogue / Commentary	2,000–4,000 words	Editorial review

Note: Length is measured in English words, excluding references and appendices. The editorial office may suggest adjustments based on research quality and layout needs.

3. Manuscript Requirements

Language & File Format

• The final published version should, in principle, be in English. Mature Chinese manuscripts may be submitted for initial review; after passing the initial review, a scholarly English version must be completed.
• The main document must be submitted as an editable Word file (.docx); a PDF may serve as a layout reference but cannot replace the Word file.
• A4 page size, 2.0 cm margins, Cambria 10 pt font, and 13 pt line spacing with continuous page numbering are recommended. Chinese manuscripts submitted for initial review may use SimSun,size 12 pt with 1.5 line spacing.
• The specific format and layout can refer to: English manuscript template file, Chinese manuscript template file.

Files for Double-Blind Review

File	Must Include
A. Title Page	Article title; names, affiliations, and country/region of all authors; corresponding author and email; ORCID (if applicable); author contributions; funding; conflicts of interest; acknowledgments.
B. Blinded Manuscript	Must not contain author names, affiliations, contact information, acknowledgments, or any information that could directly identify the authors; self-citations should use neutral wording.
C. Supplementary Files	Data, questionnaires, interview guides, research ethics approvals, high-resolution figures, permission certificates, etc.; submit only when applicable.

Required Manuscript Structure

• Title: Accurate and concise, reflecting the core research question.
• Abstract: 150–250 words, describing the research purpose, methods, key findings, and contributions.
• Keywords: less than keywords, avoiding exact repetition of the title.
• Main Text: Research articles typically include an introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion; case or policy studies may adjust the structure but must address the problem, evidence, analysis, and implications.
• References: List only sources actually cited in the text and ensure every reference is verifiable.

References, Figures & Data

• References should uniformly follow the ACS format; authors in special disciplines who need to use other formats should confirm with the editorial office before submission.
• Figures and tables should be numbered in order of appearance, with titles, units, data sources, and necessary notes; images are recommended to be at least 300 dpi.
• When using third-party images, scales, data, or extended text, authors must obtain the required permissions and provide proof.
• The editorial office may request verifiable data, code documentation, interview materials, or analysis processes from authors; restrictions should be explained where confidential information is involved.

4. Originality, Ethics & AI Policy

Originality & Exclusive Submission

• Manuscripts must be original works that have not been formally published in the same or substantially similar form and must not be submitted to other journals simultaneously.
• If conference papers, working papers, or preprints are related to the submitted manuscript, authors must proactively disclose the existing versions and major revisions.
• The editorial office will screen for academic misconduct; plagiarism, data fabrication, image manipulation, fabricated citations, or improper authorship will lead to rejection and may be handled under publication ethics procedures.

Authorship, Conflicts & Research Ethics

• All named authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and agree to the submission and the final version; gift authorship and ghostwriting are not accepted.
• Authors must disclose funding, commercial, employment, consulting, or other relationships that could influence research judgment.
• For research involving human participants, medical and health data, minors, sensitive interviews, or other regulated research, authors should describe the ethical approval, informed consent, and privacy protection arrangements.

Generative AI Use

• AI tools must not be listed as authors. Authors bear full responsibility for the originality, accuracy, authenticity of citations, data security, and all conclusions of the manuscript.
• If generative AI is used to assist with translation, language polishing, material organization, coding, analysis, or image generation, the tools used, their purposes, and the methods of human verification should be described in the manuscript.
• AI must not be used to fabricate data, interviewees, references, citations, images, or research processes; materials containing confidential, personal, or unpublished research information must not be uploaded to uncontrolled platforms.

 Statement of academic independence: sponsorship, collaboration, translation and polishing services, publication fees, academic affiliations, or other commercial arrangements must not influence editorial judgment, peer review, or acceptance decisions.

5. Review & Publication

• Initial check (scope and format): verifies the completeness of materials, topic fit, originality, and basic academic quality; usually takes 5–10 business days.
• Peer review: research manuscripts that pass the initial check enter double-blind review, which usually takes 1–2 weeks; the exact timeline depends on the discipline, reviewer availability, and the number of revision rounds.
• Revision and decision: review decisions include acceptance, minor revision, major revision with re-review, or rejection. Authors should respond to each comment point by point and indicate where changes were made.
• Editorial production and proofs: after acceptance, the manuscript undergoes language, formatting, metadata, and publication-standard checks; authors must confirm the proofs within the specified timeframe.
• Publication online and in print: the journal is, in principle, published in March, June, September, and December. Article scheduling is subject to the final editorial plan.
• Important note: AJSID does not offer an "expedited track" designed to guarantee acceptance. All review timelines are general estimates and do not constitute fixed deadlines. Official acceptance notices are issued only after the editorial decision has been made.

6. Fees, Editorial Services & Publication

• Any fees involved in submission, review, or publication are subject to the AJSID official website or the written notice issued by the editorial office before the formal process begins.
• Translation, language polishing, figure organization, or case study support are independent, voluntarily chosen services; they do not constitute a condition for acceptance and do not guarantee passing peer review.
• The copyright license, open access arrangements, and authors’ rights for formally published articles are governed by the publication agreement confirmed by the authors.
• A DOI is a digital object identifier and does not equate to indexing in Scopus, Web of Science, or other databases.
• The journal makes no commitments regarding database indexing, citation counts, professional title recognition, degree evaluation, immigration applications, commercial financing, or other third-party outcomes.

7. Submission Steps & Checklist

• Choose one core section and one article type.
• Prepare the title page, blinded manuscript, and applicable supplementary files.
• Check the abstract, keywords, references, figures and tables, and the ethics and AI use disclosures.
• Send the materials to editorial@AJSID.orgor submit them on the AJSID official website, https://AJSID.org/index.php/pub/about/submissions
• Use a uniform email subject line: [AJSID Submission] Author Name | Article Title | Proposed Section.

The submission email should briefly state (Cover Email):

• The article title, article type, and proposed section;
• The core research question, key findings, and original contribution;
• A statement that the manuscript is not under multiple submission and that all authors agree to the submission;
• Funding, conflicts of interest, ethical approval, preprints, and AI use.

Official Submission Email	editorial@AJSID.org
Journal Website	www.AJSID.org
Publisher	Asian Institute for Social Innovation (California, USA)

8. Plagiarism Policy

Definition of Plagiarism

• Directly copying text or data from others without quotation marks and proper citation.
• Paraphrasing others’ ideas or findings without crediting the original source is also considered plagiarism.
• Duplicate submission, redundant publication, data fabrication, and falsified citations are all classified as academic misconduct.

AJSID Mandatory Requirements

• By submitting, you warrant that the manuscript is not under simultaneous considerationelsewhere; any published or accepted content must be clearly disclosed.
• All submissions must pass duplicate rate checking (recommended similarity rate ≤ 30%).
• Citations must be complete: every in-text citation must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
• Data sharing: Research data and documentation must be made publicly available unless restricted by privacy or confidentiality rules.

Consequences

• Rejection
• Retraction
• Placement on the Blacklist

9. Important Notice

This document is AJSID’s public statement of its topic selection and submission requirements. Submitters should follow the latest version published on the journal’s official website and through the editorial office’s official email. Without the journal’s written confirmation, any promises made by third parties regarding acceptance, database indexing, review timelines, academic positions, or other outcomes do not represent AJSID.