The Journal of Mekong Societies (JMS) is an international, double-blinded, peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on the Mekong region in Southeast Asia. JMS is published every four months in print and as an online open access journal. The Journal publishes original and quality research articles and review articles in humanities and social sciences disciplines covering a variety of important topics in Mekong river-basin countries: society, culture, history, ethnicity, religion, language, literature, communications, information, architecture, art, environment, and development. Topics should be related to the Mekong region or its member countries, namely Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. JMS provides a platform for researchers, professionals, and graduate students to contribute innovative work. Articles must be written in English. Submitted manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers in the relevant fields.

The Journal will not accept articles which have been published or are being considered for publication by another journal. Manuscripts submitted must conform to the JMS Author Guidelines and Publishing Ethics.

 

Views and opinions expressed in the papers published in JMS are the sole responsibility of authors. They do not necessarily reflect opinions of the editors or the Center for Research on Plurality in the Mekong Region.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Effective June 1, 2023, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 10,000 Thai Baht will be applied to all accepted articles submitted on or after this date. This APC is intended to cover the costs associated with peer review administration, publishing operations, archival administration, and journal management.

Once a manuscript has passed the peer review process and been accepted for publication by the JMS chief editor, the corresponding author will receive an invoice for the APC. The fee must be paid within one week of receipt of the invoice to avoid any delay in publication or retraction of the manuscript.

It is important to note that the APC does not include any language editing services, and authors are encouraged to seek their own editing services to ensure their manuscript meets the Journal's academic language requirements. However, the Journal can provide language editing services upon request at a rate of 350 Thai Baht per page, with additional fees added if more extensive editing is required.

Ownership and Management

Center for Research on Plurality in the Mekong Region (CERP),
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
Tel. +66 4320 3215 Email: plurality@kku.ac.th
Website: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/mekongjournal