Council of Asian Science Editors

The Council of Asian Science Editors (CASE) is a non-profit organization established in 2014, dedicated to improving the quality of scientific academic journals published in Asia. It facilitates cross-border learning programs and supports Asian journal country associations in implementing international editorial and publishing practices.

CASE aims to contribute to the development of science by enhancing the quality of scientific journals across Asia. It organizes global conferences, webinars, and workshops to provide the latest information on journal publication practices, promoting collaboration among Asian editors and global experts.

History
On July 2, 2014, the inaugural assembly of the Council of Asian Science Editors (CASE) was held in Seoul. Over 140 science editors from 10 Asian countries attended the meeting and expressed their enthusiastic support for the establishment of the CASE. That day marked the 1st Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop and the establishment of the Council of Asian Science Editors (CASE).

Membership
CASE has over 500 members, including journal editors, publishers, and academic professionals. Membership benefits include access to CASE resources, networking opportunities, and participation in CASE events.

Activities
CASE's activities include organizing annual conferences, such as the Asian Science Editors’ Conference and Workshop, which provides a platform for networking, sharing experiences, and learning about best practices in scientific publishing. These events feature a mix of offline and online formats to maximize participation and impact.

Conference

 * 1st Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2014): Seoul, South Korea
 * 2nd Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2015): Hanoi, Vietnam
 * 3rd Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2016): Seoul, South Korea
 * 4th Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2017): Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
 * 5th Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2018): Bogor, Indonesia, with the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (APAME)
 * 6th Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2021): Virtual conference hosted by South Korea
 * 7th Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2022): Virtual conference hosted by Malaysia
 * 8th Asian Science Editors’ Conference & Workshop (2024): Jakarta, Indonesia

Executive Board
CASE is led by an executive board and a President, currently Basil D’souza.
 * President: Basil D’souza-Cactus Communications, India
 * Vice-presidents:
 * Komang Wiryawan-IPB University, Indonesia
 * Zuriati Zakaria: IKM, Malaysia
 * Secretary-General: Tae-Sul Seo-KISTI, Korea
 * Committee Chairs: Education and Training Committee: Jiuhong Qian- Youke Publishing, China
 * Publication Ethics Committee: Jaegyun Park-Dankook University, Korea
 * Information and Publication Committee: Le Anh Tuan-Hanoi University of Science & Technology. Vietnam
 * External Affairs Committee: Ferry Efendi-Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
 * Advisory Committee: R. Subramaniam-CASE, Singapore
 * Honorary President : JI Jin

CASE Presidents

 * Jong-Kyu Ha (July 2024-August 2016)
 * Banh Tien Long (August 2016-July 2018)
 * Ramanathan Subramaniam (August 2018-July 2020)
 * Hyungsun Kim (August 2020-July 2022)

Headquarter
CASE is headquartered at the Korea Science & Technology Center in Seoul, Korea.