Cambodian Journal of Education, Management, and Development (CJEMD) is fully open-access. Open access increases the readership, visibility, and impact of research articles. The Research Office of the Royal University of Phnom Penh covers the editorial and operational costs of the journal.

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Authors may apply for the RUPP-Outstanding Paper Award (UPA) from the Research Office of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) to cover the APC. All authors are eligible but must commit to paying the APC if the award is not granted.

Selection Criteria for the RUPP-Outstanding Paper Award (UPA):

• Originality and presentation of unpublished research
• Solid empirical or theoretical foundation
• Practical implementation of development projects
• Findings with national, regional, or international significance
• Logical flow and organization
• Clear and accurate facts and details
• Effective data presentation and analysis
• Clarity in results and discussion
• Compliance with ethical standards