Journal Guide

Asian Economic Papers promotes high-quality analyses of the economic issues central to Asian countries and offers creative solutions to the region's current problems by drawing on the work of economists worldwide. The journal comprises selected articles and summaries of discussions from the meetings of the Asian Economic Panel and provides a unique and useful resource to economists and informed non-specialists concerned with specific Asian issues, particular Asian economies, and interactions between Asia and other regions.AEP strives to anticipate developments that will affect Asian economies, encourage discussions of these trends, and explore individual country or regional responses that minimize negative repercussions on neighboring economies.AEP is especially interested in:* promoting discussion of financial and regulatory reform and regional cooperation;* identifying barriers to economic development in individual Asian countries and in the region as a whole, and finding new ways to overcome such obstacles;* analyzing the impacts of economic policies on social welfare to improve and ensure common prosperity and security in the region;* highlighting economic challenges stemming from the globalization of financial and nonfinancial markets, along with the measures needed to meet these challenges.

The goal of the Asian Economic Policy Review is to become an intellectual voice on the current issues of international economics and economic policy, based on comprehensive and in-depth analyses, with a primary focus on Asia. As such, articles in the Journal will not be purely academic research or political commentaries. Instead, stress will be placed on identifying key issues at the time - spanning international trade, international finance, the environment, energy, the integration of regional economies and other issues - in order to furnish ideas and proposals to contribute positively to the policy debate in the region. Although the principal focus is economic policy issues, when necessary and relevant, international relations papers will also be included.

Asian Education and Development Studies (AEDS) is concerned with education research in its broadest sense. The journal is interested in comparative studies that lead to new insights and challenge orthodox theories when analysing education and development issues. Since its official launch in 2012, AEDS has become one of the key education policy and development studies journals with a strong focus on the role of education and development, policy and governance in Asia from international and comparative perspectives.

Asian Englishes seeks to publish the best papers dealing with various issues involved in the diffusion of English and its diversification in Asia and the Pacific. It aims to promote better understanding of the nature of English and the role which it plays in the linguistic repertoire of those who live and work in Asia, both intra- and internationally, and in spoken and written form. The journal particularly highlights such themes as:

1. Varieties of English in Asia – Including their divergence & convergence
   (phonetics, phonology, prosody, vocabulary, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse, rhetoric)
2. Theories and methods of promoting effective teaching of English and testing of English proficiency
3. English as a language of international and intercultural communication in Asia
4. English-language journalism, literature, and other media
5. Social roles and functions of English in Asian countries
6. Multicultural English and mutual intelligibility
7. Language policy and language planning
8. Impact of English on other Asian languages
9. English-knowing bi- and multilingualism
10. English-medium education
11. Relevance of new paradigms, such as English as a Lingua Franca, to Asian contexts.
12. The depth of penetration, use in various domains, and future direction of English in (the development of) Asian Societies.

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In the twenty-first century ethnic issues have assumed importance in many parts of the world. Until recently, questions of Asian ethnicity and identity have been treated in a balkanized fashion, with anthropologists, economists, historians, political scientists, sociologists and others publishing their studies in single-discipline journals. Asian Ethnicity provides a cross-disciplinary, international venue for the publication of well-researched articles about ethnic groups and ethnic relations in the half of the world where questions of ethnicity now loom largest. Asian Ethnicity covers any time period, although the greatest focus is expected to be on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. In broad terms the geographical region of concern for the journal is bounded by Lake Baikal to the north, Japan to the east, Java to the south and the Caspian Sea to the west. The most populous, and probably most significant, contemporary political states to be included are China, India and IndonesiaPeer Review StatementAll research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and blind refereeing by two referees.All review papers in this journal, including contributions to the Ethnic Voices section, have undergone editorial screening and peer review. Disclaimer Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of Taylor & Francis.

Asian Ethnology seeks to deepen understanding and further the pursuit of knowledge about the peoples and cultures of Asia. We wish to facilitate intellectual exchange between Asia and the rest of the world, and particularly welcome submissions from scholars based in Asia. The journal presents formal essays and analyses, research reports, and critical book reviews relating to a wide range of topical categorie.

Asian Geographer focuses on the dissemination of knowledge about geographical problems and issues related to Asia and the Pacific Rim. Original and timely articles dealing with any field of physical or human geographical inquiries and geography methodologies are published. While the focus of the journal is placed on normal research articles of both quantitative and qualitative studies, review papers, commentaries and discussion papers are also considered. Special issues on particular themes or areas are published occasionally.

Asian Journal of Communication accepted for inclusion in Thomson Reuters and New Online Submission SystemLaunched in 1990, Asian Journal of Communication (AJC) is a refereed international publication that provides a venue for high-quality communication scholarship. It focuses on the systems and processes of communication in the Asia-Pacific region and among Asian communities around the world. AJC brings to its readers the latest, broadest and most important findings in the field of Asian communication studies. It publishes articles that report empirical studies, develop communication theory, and enhance research methodology.AJC follows a rigorous procedure of double-blind peer review to maintain its high standard of scholarship. It is accepted and listed in the Thomson Reuters SSCI. The journal is housed editorially at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, jointly with the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC). Currently a quarterly, AJC will publish six issues a year from 2011.Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC):AMIC is a nonprofit mass communication organization serving Asia and the Pacific from its offices at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. AMIC is engaged in communication research, documentation, training, consultancy services, institutional development, and publication. Membership is open to individuals and institutions involved and interested in the study and practice of mass communication.For further details, contact AMIC, Jurong Point P.O. Box 360, Singapore 916412. Tel: (65) 67927570. Fax: (65) 67927129. http://www.amic.org.sg Email: enquiries@amic.org.sgWee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information Nanyang Technological University (WKWSCI-NTU):Established in July 1992, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information offers a four-year programme leading to an Honours degree in Communication Studies. The School consists of five Divisions: Journalism and Publishing, Electronic and Broadcast Media, Public and Promotional Communication, Communication Research, and Information Studies. The school also offers post graduate programmes leading to master's and doctoral degrees.For further information, contact the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, 31 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637718. Tel: (65) 67904577. Fax: (65) 67915214. http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci Email: wwwsci@ntu.edu.sg Disclaimer The Society (AMIC/SC/WKWSCI-NTU) and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis. The AJC is currently abstracted and indexed by the following services:Bibliography of Asian StudiesCommunication AbstractsCSA Sociological AbstractsCIOSInternational Bibliography of Social ScienceSocial Sciences Citation Index.

Electronic submission now possible! Please see the Instructions for Authors. For general information about this new journal please contact the publisher at [welmoed.spahr@springer.com] The Asian Journal of Criminology aims to advance the study of criminology and criminal justice in Asia, to promote evidence-based public policy in crime prevention, and to promote comparative studies about crime and criminal justice. The Journal provides a platform for criminologists, policymakers, and practitioners and welcomes manuscripts relating to crime, crime prevention, criminal law, medico-legal topics and the administration of criminal justice in Asian countries. The Journal especially encourages theoretical and methodological papers with an emphasis on evidence-based, empirical research addressing crime in Asian contexts. It seeks to publish research arising from a broad variety of methodological traditions, including quantitative, qualitative, historical, and comparative methods. The Journal fosters a multi-disciplinary focus and welcomes manuscripts from a variety of disciplines, including criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology, psychology, forensic science, social work, urban studies, history, and geography.

Asian Journal of Political Science (AJPS) is an international refereed journal sponsored by the Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore. It is a leading journal that comprehensively examines politics and governance in Asia. It publishes original articles in major subfields of political science, especially comparative politics, international relations, political theory and public administration, with specific reference to Asian regions and countries. AJPS aims to address some of the most current political, diplomatic, and administrative issues facing Asian countries, especially those in East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The journal can be of great value to teachers, students, researchers, and experts dealing with these issues and regions.Peer ReviewAll research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review based on initial editorial screening and refereeing by anonymous referees. Disclaimer The Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore and Taylor & Francis make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 8220;Content8221;) contained in its publications. However, the Society and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether express or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not necessarily the views of the Editor, the Society or Taylor & Francis.

The Asian Journal of Social Psychology publishes theoretical and empirical papers by Asian scholars and those interested in Asian cultures and societies. The Journal positively encourages submissions with Asian content and/or Asian authors, but also welcomes high-quality submissions from any part of the world. Coverage includes all aspects of social processes such as development, cognition, personality, health, counselling, organisation and education. The Journal encourages interdisciplinary integration with social sciences and humanities.