A pilot project on “Scopus- University Consortium” and “Thai and ASEAN Journals for Indexing in Scopus”

By Narongrit Sombatsompop 28 April, 2017 “Scopus-Thailand University Consortium”

2 WHAT?

THE FIRST TIME OF THAI UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION WITH TRF SUPPORT.

UNIVERSITIES TO SHARE THE ONLINE DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION.

3 WHEN?

TCI WITH TRF SUPPORT • SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD : 3 YEARS CONSECUTIVELY. • START 1 JUNE 2017

4 1ST DISCUSSION WITH ELSEVIER REPRESENTATIVEs, 19 JAN 2017

5 TENTATIVE 26 UNIVERSITIES

6 WITH 35 UNIVERSITIES, DISCUSSION CONTINUED

Commitment from Scopus team

7 List of Universities in the Consortium

Existing customers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. King Mongkut’s University of Technology, North 7. King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi 8. King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang 9. 10. University 11. Prince of Songkla University 12. Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon 13. Srinakharinwirot University 14. Suranaree University of Technology 15. 16. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce 8 List of Universities in the Consortium

New customers 1. Bangkok 2. Chiangmai Rajabhat University 3. Dhurakij Pundit University 4. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University 5. Navamindradhiraj University 6. Rajabhat University 7. Phranakhon Rajabhat University 8. Rajamangala University of Technology Isan 9. Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna 10. Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep 11. Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi 12. 13. 14. Suan Dusit University 15. Ubon Ratchathani University 16. 9 “Thai and ASEAN Journals for Indexing in Scopus”

10 Aim & Scope

Aim To index at least 60 high quality Thai and ASEAN journals in Scopus database in 2017-2019.

Scope 1) Indexing 20 high quality Thai and ASEAN journals in Scopus database in 2017 and at least 40 journals in 2018-2019. 2) Proactive mentoring and training programs of selected journal editors. 3) Evaluations and decision makings of Thai journal titles

in agreed period of time. 11 Actions to be Taken

1. Discussed a fast track program for indexing Thai journals in Scopus database. 2. Pre-selected high potential Thai journals based on the Scopus criteria. 3. Selected local committee for training and evaluating high potential Thai journals to be indexed in Scopus. 4. To organize a series of Editor’s workshops for high potential Editors and to initiate the Editor’s Certificates, as part of evaluation criteria. 5. To evaluate the shortlisted journals and later submit to STEP system for final decision making by the Scopus Subject Chairs.

12 Actions to be Taken

Meeting with potential Thai editors (14 March 2017)

13 Actions to be Taken

Potential Thai journals to be submitted into Scopus database in 2017 (sort by name) No. ISSN Source Title 1 2229-127X ASEAN Engineering Journal Part A 2 0859-3957 Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 3 1905-050X ECTI Transactions on Computer and Information Technology 4 2539-6161 Engineering and Applied Science Research 5 1686-5456 Environment and Natural Resources Journal 6 1905-9094 GMSARN International Journal 7 1686-9141 International Journal of Agricultural Technology 8 1906-4675 International Journal of Behavioral Science 9 0857-6149 Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals 10 0857-717X Journal of Population and Social Studies 11 0125-1570 Mahidol University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 12 1906-8107 Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research 13 0125-2488 PASAA 14 0125-152X Siriraj Medical Journal 15 2286-8984 Southeast Asian Journal of Economics 16 0858-849X Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology 17 0857-6084 Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 18 1685-9057 Thailand Statistician 19 0859-4074 Thammasat International Journal of Science and Technology 20 1513-9700 Tropical Natural History 14 Actions to be Taken

Potential Thai journals to be submitted into Scopus database in 2018-2019 (sort by name) No. ISSN Source Title 1 0858-0855 ABAC Journal 2 2287-0741 Applied Environmental Research 3 2286-7694 ASEAN Engineering Journal Part B 4 2286-8150 ASEAN Engineering Journal Part C 5 2351-0307 ASEAN Journal of Management & Innovation 6 1686-0039 AU Journal of Management 7 1905-6931 CATALYST 8 0857-8664 Genomics and Genetics 9 1906-4063 International Journal of Applied Biomedical Engineering 10 1905-7172 International Journal of Renewable Energy 11 0858-7027 International Journal of the Computer, The Internet and Management 12 1865-8646 Journal of English Studies 13 0125-796X Journal of Fisheries and Environment 14 0857-5754 Journal of Physiological and Biomedical Sciences 15 1905-1387 Journal of Public Health and Development 16 2229-2152 Journal of Research and Applications in Mechanical Engineering 17 2228-8279 Journal of Urban Culture Research 18 1906-151X King Mongkuts University of Technology North Bangkok International Journal of Applied Science and Technology 15 Actions to be Taken

Potential Thai journals to be submitted into Scopus database in 2018-2019 (sort by name) No. ISSN Source Title 19 1905-2367 KMITL Science and Technology Journal 20 1905-7326 LEARN Journal : Language Education and Acquisition Research Network 21 0859-9920 MANUSYA, Journal of Humanities 22 1905-7210 Nakhara: Journal of Environmental Design and Planning 23 1906-3865 NIDA Case Research Journal 24 2286-8933 Outbreak, Surveillance and Investigation Reports 25 2229-063X Rangsit Journal of Arts and Sciences 26 1906-6406 Scholar 27 1513-4717 Silpakorn University Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts 28 1905-9159 Silpakorn University Science and Technology Journal 29 0859-5747 Thammasat Review 30 2287-9674 The Bangkok Medical Journal 31 0857-6033 The International Journal of East Asian Studies 32 0859-3604 The Journal of Risk Management and Insurance 33 1905-7725 The New English Teacher 34 1513-1025 Thoughts 35 1906-5582 UTCC International Journal of Business and Economics

16 Actions to be Taken

Meeting with Potential Thai journals to be submitted into Scopus database in 2017

17 (3 April 2017) Actions to be Taken

Meeting with Potential Thai journals to be submitted into Scopus database in 2017

18 (7 April 2017) Criteria for selecting the 3rd Round for Local Board (ECSAC) for Thailand

1. Nomination of high potential experts. This can be done by Editors, University Administrators, and TCI. Self-nomination is NOT allowed. 2. Minimum requirement for ECSAC committee: • Experiences in Editorship • Still active research in his/her disciplines, this being based on publication record in high quality journals 3. Nominated experts will be trained by TCI and Scopus Subject Chairs regarding the Scopus review criteria and other relevant matters before being selected and appointed as the ECSAC committee (2017-2019)

19 Local Board (ECSAC) for Thailand (2017-2019)

No. Subject Local Board Institution 1 Material Sciences; Prof. Dr. Narongrit King Mongkut's Engineering; Energy Sombatsompop University of Technology Thonburi 2 Physics & Astronomy; Prof. Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong Suranaree University Material Sciences of Technology 3 Engineering; Prof. Dr. Sakamon Devahastin King Mongkut's Chemical Engineering University of Technology Thonburi 4 Pharmacology, Toxicology Prof. Dr. Pornsak Sriamornsak Silpakorn University and Pharmaceutics 5 Agricultural & Biological Prof. Dr. Theeraphap Kasetsart University Sciences; Chareonviriyaphap Chemical Engineering; 6 Biochemistry, Genetics and Prof. Dr. Pimchai Chaiyen Mahidol University Molecular Biology; Chemistry 7 Physics & Astronomy; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Udomsilp Chulalongkorn Materials Science Pinsook University Local Board (ECSAC) for Thailand (2017-2019)

No. Subject Local Board Institution 8 Environmental Science; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Benjaphorn Mahidol University Immunology & Microbiology Prapagdee 9 Computer Science; Dr. Choochart Haruechaiyasak NECTEC Engineering 10 MULTIDISCIPLINARY; Assoc. Prof. Teerasak Markpin King Mongkut's Social Sciences University of Technology Thonburi 11 Library and Information Dr. Nongyao Sripromsuk Thai-Journal Citation Sciences; Social Sciences Index Centre (TCI) 12 Library and Information Ms. Srichan Chancheewa Navamindradhiraj Sciences; Social Sciences University 13 Language, Linguistics, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dumrong Thammasat Communication and Media; Adunyarittigun University Social Sciences 14 Law, Crime, Criminology and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supasawad Thammasat Criminal Justice; Chardchawarn University Social Sciences Local Board (ECSAC) for Thailand (2017-2019)

No. Subject Local Board Institution 15 Medicine; Nursing; Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh Mahidol University Health Professions; Education 16 Medicine; Nursing; Prof. Vorapong Phupong Chulalongkorn Health Professions; University Education 17 Arts & Humanities; Prof. Dr. Budsaba Silpakorn University Social Sciences Kanoksilapatham 18 Nursing; Health Professions - To be confirmed - 19 Business, Management & Accounting; Economics, - To be confirmed - Econometrics & Finance Actions to be Taken

1st meeting with Local Board for Thailand (2017-2019)

23 (21 April 2017) Editor’s workshop for high potential journal Editors

1. The editors of selected journals have to take part in a series of workshops and training to improve their journals to meet with Scopus criteria. 2. After training and workshops, the Editors will be awarded “Editor’s Certificates” given by the Thailand Research Fund, TCI and Scopus. 3. The Editors Certificates will be announced publicly in awarding ceremony.

24 Thank you for your kind attention