Guidelines for Authors
Articles submitted for publication in the journal should be academically focused on management or business, or related to management and business. The article must not have been previously published or currently under consideration for publication in other journals. Authors must strictly adhere to the guidelines for submitting academic articles or research articles for publication, including the citation system, which must follow the journal’s rules.
The journal has a plagiarism check system for works submitted for publication, using the CopyCat program from Thaijo. The plagiarism level must not exceed 20% for the entire article.
1. Article Formatting Guidelines
1.1 The article must be typed. For English articles, use the Arial font; for Thai articles, use the TH-Sarabun-PSK font.
1.2 The content (both in Thai and English) should be formatted as a single column, with English content being single-spaced.
1.3 If there are images or tables, they should be clearly presented, separate from the main text. Images should be labeled as "Figure" centered below the image, and tables should be labeled as "Table" aligned to the left of the page above the table, with numbers in bold font size 16. Descriptions should use normal font size 16. Images and tables must be self-explanatory, requiring no reference to the text for understanding. The order of the figures/tables must match the sequence in the text.
1.4 The article should be printed on A4 paper, with font size 16 for the text and page numbers in the top center of each page from the beginning to the end of the article. The total length of the article, including references, should be between 8-15 pages.
1.5 Set the page margins to 1 inch on the left and top, and 1 inch on the right and bottom.
1.6 Follow the prescribed template for submitting articles:
1.6.1 The article title in Thai should be in font size 18, bold. 1.6.2 The article title in English should be in font size 18, regular. 1.6.3 The names of the authors and co-authors should be in font size 16, regular. 1.6.4 Main headings should be in font size 18, bold. 1.6.5 Subheadings should be in font size 16, bold. 1.6.6 The body text should be in font size 16, regular.
1.7 The title in both Thai and English should appear on the first page.
1.8 Author names, both in Thai and English, should include all authors (up to 5 authors), with font size 16, aligned left. Include footnotes with Arabic numerals for each author’s affiliation. For universities, include the faculty and university; for government agencies, include the department and ministry; for monks, include the temple and province; for private sectors, include the company or organization and province. Include a corresponding author with email and phone number.
1.9 The Thai abstract and the English abstract should clearly summarize the entire article, including the objective, research methods, and results. The abstract should be concise, between 250-400 words, and include 3-5 keywords in both Thai and English. The keywords should be alphabetically arranged and separated by commas.
1.10 Leave one blank line between each section. The main heading should be aligned to the left margin, while subheadings should be indented with appropriate spacing.
2. Article Components
2.1 Academic Articles should include the following sections:
2.1.1 Introduction: Introduce the topic, explain its significance, and present the objective or outline of the article.
2.1.2 Content: Divide into three parts:
- Part 1: Provide foundational knowledge to the reader.
- Part 2: Analyze data, challenge facts, and present evidence.
- Part 3: Offer the author’s opinions and recommendations.
2.1.3 Conclusion: Summarize the key points and importance of the article. Highlight the significance and possible applications or future developments.
2.1.4 New Knowledge: Present results from analysis and synthesis of the research findings, including models and concise explanations.
2.1.5 References: Cite sources using the APA (American Psychological Association) 6th edition format, ensuring consistency with in-text citations. Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of references.
2.2 Research Articles should include the following sections:
2.2.1 Introduction: Explain the background and importance of the research problem or research question.
2.2.2 Objective: State the purpose of the study.
2.2.3 Research Methodology: Specify the research design, sample calculation (if applicable), data collection, and analysis methods.
2.2.4 Research Findings: Present the results clearly according to the research objectives.
2.2.5 Discussion: Analyze and interpret the research findings, comparing them with other research. Discuss the relevance to theories and frameworks, and explain any discrepancies.
2.2.6 New Knowledge: Present new insights derived from research findings, including models and concise explanations.
2.2.7 Suggestions: Provide recommendations in two areas:
- Policy suggestions
- Practical suggestions for applying the research results in organizations or institutions.
2.2.8 Acknowledgements: (If applicable) Acknowledge organizations, individuals, or funding sources that contributed to the research.
2.2.9 References: Follow APA 6th edition citation style for the references list.
2.3 Review Articles should include the following sections:
2.3.1 Introduction: Provide a summary of the article and explain the importance of the topic and its structure.
2.3.2 Content: Divide into three parts:
- Part 1: Introduce the topic.
- Part 2: Analyze and critique the existing literature, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
- Part 3: Synthesize and offer new perspectives, suggestions, and critiques.
2.3.3 Conclusion: Summarize the main points and discuss the implications, potential applications, or further research.
2.4 Book Reviews should include the following sections:
2.4.1 Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic and the purpose of the review.
2.4.2 Content: Present the key points to be reviewed.
2.4.3 Review: Analyze and critique the content, presenting evidence and providing the author's opinion and suggestions.
2.4.4 Conclusion: Summarize the key points, discussing their importance and potential applications.
2.4.5 References: Use the APA 6th edition citation style for references.
