The International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies, IJAPS (ISSN 1823-6243) is an award-winning electronic journal (e-journal) published by Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM Press), designed towards fulfilling one of the principal missions of the Asia Pacific Research Unit (APRU) of the School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, namely the dissemination of academic research and other scholarly works.
With all its inherent advantages, an e-journal serves as the best vehicle to carry IJAPS to the forefront of the global scholarly community.
IJAPS is a scholarly, multidisciplinary, internationally refereed publication focusing primarily on Asia (West, South, Southeast and East), Australasia and the Pacific Rim regions of the Americas (North, Central and South). The disciplines of interest encompass politics, history, indigenous languages and literature, religion, man and the environment, ethno-history, anthropology, cultural heritage, social issues, economic development, war and conflict resolution, prehistory and archaeology, and the arts.
Announcement: Change in Publication Month
Dear Readers and Contributors,
We would like to inform you of an important update regarding our journal’s publication schedule. Starting 2025, we will be changing the publication cycle, with the issues published in February and August instead of January and July.
This decision has been made to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest quality content to our readers. By adjusting our schedule, we aim to allow more time for a thorough peer review and editorial process to ensure that each issue meets the rigorous standards you expect from us.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
