Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

The ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development is a refereed Journal of the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (ASEAN COST). It reports on science and technology policies and programmes, and research activities undertake by COST in support of social and economic development of the ASEAN member countries.

The coverage is focused but not limited to, the main areas of activity of ASEAN COST, namely, Biotechnology, Non-Conventional Energy Research, Materials Science and Technology, Marine Science, Meteorology and Geophysics, Food Science and Technology, Microelectronics and Information Technology, Space Applications, and Science and Technology Policy, Infrastructure and Resources Development.

 

Section Policies

Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Unchecked Peer Reviewed
 

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes four issues per year.

 

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.

 

Editorial Board Members

Brunei Darussalam
Mr. Eddie DPH Sunny
Head, R & D Unit, Ministry of Development

Dr. Zohrah Binti Haji Sulaiman
Dean, Faculty of Science,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Tungku Link Road, Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia
Dr. Chan Porn
Director, Institute of Science and Technology,
Royal Academy of Cambodia

Dr. Neth Barom
Vice Rector, Royal University of Phnom Penh

Indonesia
Prof. Oei Ban Liang
Department of Chemistry, Institute of Teknologi Bandung

Dr. Ir A Aziz Darwis
Assistant Minister for Research and Technology
Development, Ministry of Research and Technology

Lao PDR
Mr. Keonakhone Saysuliane
Chief, Advanced Technology Research Centre, STEA

Dr. Pho Muangnalad
Director-General,
Science, Technology and Environment Organisation

Malaysia
Prof. Dato’ Ho Sinn Chye
Director, National Oceonography Directorate
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

Dr. Fatimah Mohd Amin
Director, Science,Technology and Innovation Division
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

Myanmar
Dr. Ko Ko Oo
Deputy Director General, Department of Atomic Energy
Ministry of Science and Technology

Dr. Nilar Thein
Pro-Rector, University of Computer Studies, Yangon

Philippines
Prof. Dr. Ida F Dalmacio
Institute of Biological Sciences
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Dr. Virginia G. Novenario-Enriquez
Chief Science Research Specialist, Philippine Council for
Advanced S&T Research and Development

Singapore
Prof. Ling Chung Ho
Department of Electrical Engineering
National University of Singapore

Ass. Prof. Dr. Tan Tin Wee
Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin Shool of Medicine
National University of Singapore

Thailand
Prof. Dr. Yongyuth Yuthavong
Director, Thailand Graduate Institute of Science and Technology

Prof. Prida Wibulswas
President, Shinawatra University

Vietnam
Prof. Acad. Nguyen Van Hieu
Chairman, Scientific Council of Materials Science
Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

Dr. Le Tran Binh
Director, Institute of Biotechnology (IBT)
Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

 

Editorial Advisory Panel

Brunei Darussalam
Mr. Hj Mohd Said bin POKPS DP Hj Hashim
Pemanent Secterary, cum National COST Chairman
Ministry of Development

Cambodia
Dr. Phoeurng Sackona
Director, Institute of Technology of Cambodia

Indonesia
Mrs. Sri Woro Budiati Harrijono
Deputy Minister, Ministry of State for Research &
Technology

Lao PDR
Mr. Khamphanh Thamphitak
Director General, Science and Technology Department
Science, Technology and Environment Agency (STEA)

Malaysia
Dato’ Abdul Hanan Alang Endut
Secretary General, Ministry of Science
Technology and Innovation

Myanmar
Dr. Zaw Min Aung
Acting Rector, West Yangon Technological University

Philippines
Dr. Graciano P Yumul, Jr.
Undersecretary for R&D, Department of Science and Technology

Singapore
Prof. Chong Tow Chong
Executive Director, Science and Engineering Research Council
Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Thailand
Dr. Saksit Tridech
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology

Vietnam
Dr. Bui Manh Hai
Vice-Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
Vietnam cum National COST Chairman-Vietnam

 

Editorial Staff

Journal Managers:
MSc. Nguyen Cong Thang
Mr. Bui Quoc Khanh

Scientific Adviser:
Ass. Prof. Dr. Pham Huu Ly

Editorial Assistant: Dr. Nguyen Xuan Huy

 

ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology

The ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology was established to strengthen and enhance the capability
of ASEAN in science and technology so that it can promote economic development and help achieve a
high quality of life for its people. Its terms of reference are:


  • to generate and promote development of scientific and technological expertise and manpower in the ASEAN region,
  • to facilitate and accelerate the transfer of scientific and technological development among ASEAN countries and "from more advanced regions of the world to the ASEAN region,
  • to provide support and assistance in the development and application of research discoveries and technological practices of endogenous origin for the common good, and in the more effective use of natural resources available in the ASEAN region and in general, and
  • to provide scientific and technological support towards the implementation of existing and future ASEAN projects.


Information on the activities of ASEAN COST can be obtained at its website



ASEAN Journal on Science & Technology for Development ISSN:0217-5460

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