About the Journal

1. About the Champasack University Scientific Journal (CUSJ)

The Champasack University Scientific Journal (CUSJ) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed research journal that has been continuously published by Champasack University (CU) since its establishment in 2011. The journal serves as a platform for the dissemination of high-quality scholarly works across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be written in a clear, concise, and precise style, ensuring accessibility to professional readers who may not be specialists in the specific subject area. Prospective authors are strongly encouraged to consult the “Instructions for Authors” section prior to submission.

The journal accepts only original research articles (regular papers) that have not been published previously in any form, except as preliminary versions such as abstracts, theses, posters, or oral presentations.

2. Aims and Scope

The CUSJ aims to publish the original research results of the various disciplines of knowledge such as Science and Technologies, Innovations, Educations, Humanities and Social Sciences.

3. Review Process for Manuscripts Submitted to CUSJ

  1. Manuscripts submitted for publication in the CUSJ are managed by members of the Editorial Board. The Editor-in-Chief assumes full responsibility for handling submissions, which are evaluated in the order they are received.
  2. At the preliminary stage, the Editor-in-Chief may collaborate with the Co-Editor-in-Chief to assess the suitability of submitted manuscripts for further review. Reviewers must not be affiliated with the same institution as the author. They are expected to evaluate the manuscript and return their report to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days.
  3. The identity and reports of reviewers are disclosed to the Editor-in-Chief; however, only the anonymous review reports are forwarded to the author. Reviewer anonymity is maintained unless all parties involved mutually agree otherwise.
  4. Each manuscript deemed suitable for review will be evaluated by at least two members of the Editorial Board or by other scientifically qualified reviewers and/or blind reviewers.
  5. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for all correspondence with the author and makes the final decision regarding acceptance, rejection, or the need for revision of the manuscript.
  6. Manuscripts requiring revision will be returned to the corresponding author, who must resubmit the revised version within 30 days. Failure to do so will result in withdrawal of the paper. The Editor-in-Chief may forward the revised manuscript to the Co-Editor-in-Chief to confirm that revisions have been made in accordance with reviewers’ recommendations.
  7. Reviewers may recommend acceptance, acceptance with revision, resubmission after major revision, or rejection. If both reviewers provide the same recommendation—acceptance or rejection—that decision will stand. In cases where opinions differ, the Editor-in-Chief may consult a third reviewer or the Co-Editor-in-Chief to reach a final decision.
  8. If a manuscript is deemed unsuitable for publication, the corresponding author will be notified and provided with reasons for rejection. Authors who believe that an error or unfair judgment has occurred may appeal by submitting a written request to the Editor-in-Chief, explaining the grounds for reconsideration. Such appeals will receive due consideration.
  9. The majority of papers eventually accepted for publication undergo at least one round of revision. Common reasons for requesting revision include failure to comply with journal style and format, lack of clarity or conciseness, factual or theoretical inaccuracies, poor organization of data or tables, and inadequate English language usage.

4. Editorial Independence

Editorial independence must be upheld at all times. Journal owners, including learned societies and publishers, shall not interfere with editorial decisions. The relationship between the editor, journal owner, and publisher should be clearly defined in a formal agreement, which must also include an established appeal mechanism for resolving disputes.

5. Plagiarism and Copyright
Both journal editors and readers have the right to expect that all submitted manuscripts are the original work of their authors. Submissions must not contain plagiarized material—defined as the unauthorized use of another author’s work without proper permission or attribution—and must not infringe on copyright laws. This includes the reproduction of figures, tables, or other materials without authorization.

6. Protection of Intellectual Property
Both journal owners and authors have the inherent right to safeguard their intellectual property. All parties involved in the publication process are expected to respect and uphold this right.

7. Peer Reviewer Conduct and Intellectual Property
Authors have the right to expect that peer reviewers and any other individuals granted access to their work during the review process will treat the material confidentially and will neither misappropriate research ideas nor engage in any form of plagiarism.