About the Journal

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Applied Humanities Studies (JAHS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to publishing high-quality research and academic articles in the field of applied humanities. The journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge, deepen scholarly understanding, and foster interdisciplinary dialogue.

JAHS welcomes manuscripts that apply humanities-based perspectives to explain, analyze, or develop concepts and practices related to human life, society, and culture. The journal’s scope encompasses two main thematic areas:

1. Applied Humanities
This section welcomes scholarly articles that explore the practical applications of humanities-based theories, frameworks, and methodologies in addressing societal contexts. Submissions may examine case studies, theoretical analyses, or innovative practices that highlight the relevance of the humanities in contemporary life. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Religion, philosophy, and ethics in personal, professional, or social dimensions

  • Language, translation, and intercultural communication in global and local contexts

  • Cultural identity, heritage, history, and the lived human experience

  • Arts, literature, and creative practices that engage with everyday challenges

2. Interdisciplinary Humanities
This section encourages submissions that build bridges between the humanities and other fields of study, particularly the social sciences and applied disciplines. By integrating perspectives across disciplines, these contributions reveal new insights into human life and society. Suggested areas include:

  • Psychology, mental health, and human behavior

  • Education, pedagogy, and innovative teaching and learning practices

  • Social institutions, relationships, and cultural dynamics in changing societies

  • The intersection of humanities with fields such as politics, economics, or media studies

JAHS especially welcomes articles that demonstrate the role and impact of humanities knowledge in addressing contemporary global and local challenges. Issues such as inequality, identity politics, social justice, community development, mental health and well-being, cultural preservation, and educational reform are areas where the humanities continue to provide vital contributions.

Types of Articles

  • Research Articles
    Original papers offering extensive research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Submissions must not exceed 8,000 words (excluding citations).

  • Academic Articles
    Conceptual or theoretical papers using secondary data or scholarly synthesis without fieldwork. Submissions must not exceed 10,000 words (excluding citations).

Peer Review Process

To ensure the highest academic standards, all submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Each article is evaluated by at least three independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area. This process is designed to ensure fairness, objectivity, and quality, as well as to provide constructive feedback for authors. The editorial board is committed to publishing research that contributes meaningfully to scholarly discourse and provides innovative perspectives that are relevant to both academia and wider society.

Publication Frequency

The Journal of Applied Humanities Studies (JAHS) is published twice a year:

  • Issue 1: January – June

  • Issue 2: July – December

All accepted articles are published online and made freely accessible to the academic community and the general public. By maintaining an open-access policy, JAHS ensures that research findings are widely disseminated and available to all readers without financial or institutional barriers. We believe in the principle of knowledge-sharing and seek to contribute to the creation of an inclusive and informed global scholarly community.

Language

All articles must be written in English, with correct grammar and spelling.

Publication Charges

JAHS does not charge any publication fees. All articles are published free of charge.

Open Access Policy

The journal offers open access to all content, in line with the principle that freely available research promotes wider knowledge dissemination.

Copyright and Licensing

Copyright for all manuscripts must be assigned to Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. However, the journal uses the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Authors retain rights to reuse their work with proper citation and prior journal approval. Any copyrighted material from other sources must be reproduced with permission.

Revenue Sources

JAHS does not collect fees from authors. The journal is supported entirely by the Faculty of Humanities, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University.

Advertising

JAHS does not accept or display advertising. Only scholarly announcements are included, with the intent to support interdisciplinary social science researchers.

Direct Marketing

The journal may engage in direct outreach to researchers to promote submissions and journal content. All communication adheres to ethical standards and avoids excessive messaging.

Journal of Applied Humanities Studies (JAHS)
Responsible Editor: Associate Professor PhrakruPhattharathammabandit
License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Publisher: Faculty of Humanities, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand