About the Journal
I. Aims and Scope
The Journal of Science of Thu Dau Mot University (TDMU Journal of Science – TDMUJoS), ISSN 1850-4433, e-ISSN 2615-9635, is a multidisciplinary academic journal published with the following objectives:
• To disseminate scientific research findings produced by lecturers of Thu Dau Mot University, as well as by scholars from universities and research institutes both within Vietnam and internationally;
• To establish an academic forum for the exchange of research outcomes and the sharing of experiences in teaching, training, and scientific research, thereby contributing to the enhancement of educational quality, research capacity, and the effectiveness of knowledge transfer at Thu Dau Mot University;
• To strengthen cooperation and the exchange of scientific and technological information with research institutions, universities, and scientific organizations at national and international levels, in support of socio-economic development in the Southeast Region of Vietnam in particular and the country as a whole;
• To contribute to affirming and enhancing the academic standing, scientific reputation, and institutional identity of Thu Dau Mot University within national and international networks of education and research collaboration.
The journal publishes original scholarly works across four major disciplinary areas:
(1) Natural Sciences, Technology, and Environmental Studies;
(2) Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science;
(3) Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, and Education;
(4) Economics and Finance.
Submissions are expected to offer original contributions of academic and/or practical significance and may take the following forms:
1. Research articles: Manuscripts presenting new and original research findings of high scientific quality, or proposing novel methods, innovative ideas, or new solutions.
2. Review articles: Manuscripts synthesizing secondary sources—primarily research articles published in peer-reviewed academic journals—on a specific topic.
3. Academic exchange articles: Manuscripts that engage in scholarly discussion, critical analysis, or academic dialogue on relevant theoretical or practical issues.
The Journal of Science of Thu Dau Mot University is committed to publishing manuscripts that undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process in order to ensure the highest standards of academic quality.
As an open-access journal, TDMUJoS provides free online access to the full text of all published articles, enabling scholars from diverse disciplines to access and disseminate research findings widely. All articles are published online and made freely available on the journal’s official website: https://journal.tdmu.edu.vn.
II. Publication Frequency
The Vietnamese-language edition of the journal is published six issues per year, released in February, April, June, August, October, and December.
The English-language edition is published four issues per year, released in March, June, September, and December.
In addition to its regular issues, TDMU Journal of Science (TDMUJoS) also publishes special issues dedicated to academic conferences and scientific workshops. The peer-review and publication process for special issues follows the same procedures as regular issues, including a double-blind peer review by two independent reviewers in accordance with international standards. All submission, review, and publication processes are conducted entirely online via the journal’s official website: https://journal.tdmu.edu.vn.
III. Licensing and Copyright
All articles published by TDMU Journal of Science (TDMUJoS) are licensed under the authorization of the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam (License No. 585/GP-BTTT, dated 13 December 2022).
Readers are permitted to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt the published articles, provided that proper attribution is given to the original work and its source, thereby acknowledging the authorship of articles published in TDMUJoS.
Authors retain the copyright to their articles while granting the journal the right of first publication of the work.
IV. Article Processing Charges
TDMU Journal of Science (TDMUJoS) does not charge any submission, processing, or publication fees
V. Peer Review Policy
The Journal of Science of Thu Dau Mot University (hereinafter referred to as “the Journal”) applies a double-blind peer review process in accordance with international standards for scholarly journals.
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal and accepted for peer review are automatically anonymized by the online submission system and classified by research field according to the Journal’s classification scheme before being assigned to reviewers. Reviewers are selected based on key criteria, including subject-matter expertise and an academic level appropriate to the manuscript’s research topic. Throughout the review process, reviewers do not have access to the authors’ identities, and authors are likewise unaware of the reviewers’ identities.
The peer review process of the Journal consists of four main stages:
(1) Stage 1 – Initial Screening;
(2) Stage 2 – Peer Review;
(3) Stage 3 – Revision and Resubmission;
(4) Stage 4 – Final Decision and Acceptance.
All stages of the review process are fully displayed on the online submission system, allowing authors to track the status of their manuscripts.
Stage 1 – Initial Screening
After authors successfully submit their manuscripts via the online system, an automatic confirmation email is sent to acknowledge receipt. The manuscript then undergoes the following screening procedures:
Plagiarism detection and similarity checking;
Assessment of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and verification of AI disclosure (if applicable);
Compliance check with the Journal’s formatting and structural requirements, in accordance with the Journal’s manuscript templates and submission guidelines (Download template here).
Possible outcomes of the initial screening include:
Passed initial screening: If the manuscript meets the above criteria, the author will be notified that the manuscript has been forwarded to the peer review stage.
Failed initial screening: If the manuscript does not meet the required criteria, the author will be notified of one of the following decisions:
(1) Rejection; or
(2) Revision and resubmission.
The Editorial Office will complete the initial screening and notify authors of the outcome within five working days.
Stage 2 – Peer Review
Following successful initial screening, the Editorial Board assigns the manuscript to reviewers, including Reviewer 1 and/or Reviewer 2 (for English-language manuscripts, two reviewers are mandatory).
Reviewers conduct an independent and rigorous evaluation based on specific assessment criteria. The peer review focuses on the following six core aspects (Download Peer Review Form here):
Structure and presentation of the scientific manuscript;
Appropriateness of the theoretical framework;
Research methodology;
Reliability and validity of research data;
Scientific and practical significance of the study;
Research findings and conclusions.
Possible review decisions include:
Rejection (with clear justification provided to the authors);
Acceptance without revision;
Revision required (major or minor), with detailed comments specifying required revisions and indicating whether the revised manuscript needs to be re-evaluated by the reviewer.
Authors are expected to revise their manuscripts carefully and promptly in response to reviewers’ comments and resubmit them for further consideration.
Reviewer evaluation period: 1–21 days from the date the manuscript is assigned to each reviewer (in special cases, the Editorial Office may request expedited or extended reviews).
Author revision period: 1–7 days from the date reviewers’ comments are sent to the authors (extensions may be granted in special cases).
Total duration of the peer review stage: 1–3 months from the date the manuscript enters peer review (may be extended by up to one additional month with approval from the Editor-in-Chief).
Upon completion of peer review, the Editorial Secretary issues a Peer Review Decision Notification (Download here).
Stage 3 – Author Revision and Resubmission
After receiving the peer review decision, authors are required to revise their manuscripts within 5–15 days and resubmit them via the online system. The Editorial Secretary retrieves the revised manuscript and submits it to the Editorial Board for final review. If further revisions are required, the manuscript will be returned to the author until the Editorial Board approves it for submission to the Editor-in-Chief for final consideration.
Stage 4 – Final Decision and Acceptance
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the manuscript. The Editorial Secretary then sends an official Acceptance or Rejection Notification to the author (Download here).
The Editorial Board and Editorial Secretary maintain a comprehensive record of all submitted manuscripts, including those rejected. For rejected manuscripts, a brief summary of the reasons for rejection—based on reviewers’ comments or editorial decisions—is recorded (Download here).
For manuscripts accepted for publication, the Editorial Office prepares a formal submission for approval by the Editor-in-Chief (Download here). Once approval is granted, authors are required to submit a Copyright and Research Ethics Declaration and an AI Usage Statement (Download here).
Publication Policy
After acceptance, manuscripts are transferred to the editorial team for copyediting, formatting, and layout. Authors may be contacted during this stage to assist with revisions or to review significant editorial changes.
Step 1 – Copyediting: Necessary revisions are made to ensure compliance with the Journal’s standards for language, style, formatting, and presentation.
Step 2 – Article Layout: Editors format the electronic version of the manuscript, correct errors, and conduct final plagiarism checks before archiving.
Step 3 – Proofreading: The manuscript is reviewed in printed proof form by editors and the Editorial Secretary prior to typesetting.
Step 4 – First Proof (Proof 1): The typesetting team designs and formats the article according to the Journal’s layout standards. Proof 1 is carefully reviewed by editors and the Editorial Secretary.
Step 5 – Table of Contents Finalization: After all articles are reviewed and organized, a draft table of contents and page numbering (Proof 2) is prepared and submitted for editorial approval. Final adjustments are made as necessary before printing.
Step 6 – Final Check and Printing Preparation: Upon final approval, Proof 2 is converted into a PDF file and sent to the printer together with the journal cover designed by the Editorial Secretary.
The Editorial Board completes Steps 2–5 within a maximum of two working days per step. The typesetting team completes Steps 4–6 within one working day per step. The entire publication preparation stage (Stage 4) typically takes 10–15 working days from the date the manuscript is formally accepted for publication.
VI. Author Responsibilities and Ethical Obligations
1. Legal and ethical responsibility
Authors bear full legal responsibility before the law, the Journal’s leadership, and the University’s administration for the content, quality, legality, and copyright compliance of their manuscripts.
2. Authorship and order of authors
The order of authors’ names must be arranged in accordance with established regulations, with authorship positions reflecting the respective contributions to the published work. The submitting author is responsible for the accuracy of the authorship order and the inclusion of all co-authors.
3. Compliance with journal regulations
Submitting authors are required to comply fully with the Journal’s submission guidelines (Appendices PL.V1 and PL.A2) and to revise and finalize their manuscripts in accordance with the comments and requirements of reviewers, the Editorial Board, and the Editorial Council.
4. Exclusive submission and confidentiality
Authors must not submit the manuscript to another journal while it is under consideration by the Editorial Board and before a final editorial decision has been made. Authors are responsible for any cases of duplicate or redundant publication (if applicable). Authors must not disclose identifying information within the manuscript and must not contact reviewers during the editorial and peer review process.
5. Manuscript withdrawal and amendment
Authors have the right to withdraw their manuscript or to supplement and amend manuscript information within one week from the date the Editorial Office receives the submission.
6. Academic recognition and workload credit
Articles authored or co-authored and published in the Journal of Science of Thu Dau Mot University are recognized as part of the standard academic workload in accordance with the University’s regulations on professional activities of academic staff, and are eligible for research credit in scientific evaluation and in the assessment for the titles of Professor and Associate Professor, in disciplines recognized by the National Council for Professorship Titles.
7. Copyright and usage rights
Authors warrant that their manuscripts are original works and do not infringe upon copyright or related rights; that all third-party data, images, tables, instruments, software, or materials have been properly authorized and fully cited. Upon acceptance, authors grant the Journal a non-exclusive license to edit, publish (in print and electronic formats), archive, digitize, disseminate, cite, and promote the article through the Journal’s platforms. Any subsequent reproduction or republication must clearly acknowledge the Journal as the place of first publication and comply with the Journal’s regulations.
8. Declaration of artificial intelligence (AI) use
If AI tools are used in writing, translation, language editing, data processing, or the creation of images/figures, authors must clearly disclose such use (including the name of the tool, purpose, and scope) in the submission materials. AI tools must not be listed as authors. Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, citation practices, and data sources of the manuscript, and must not use AI to fabricate data, results, or references, or to reproduce copyrighted content. The Editorial Office reserves the right to request clarification and supporting evidence when necessary.
