Guidelines for Authors
Articles submitted for publication in the journal should contain academic content within the field of social sciences or related to social sciences, or concerning society. The article must not have been previously published or currently under consideration for publication in another journal. Authors must strictly adhere to the guidelines for submitting academic articles or research papers for publication in the journal, including referencing systems according to the journal’s standards.
The journal has set up a plagiarism check for submitted works, using the CopyCat program on the Thaijo website, with a similarity threshold of no more than 20% for the entire article.
1. Formatting the Manuscript for Submission
1.1 The article must be typed. For English articles, use the Arial font, and for Thai articles, use the TH-Sarabun-PSK font.
1.2 The content (in both Thai and English) should be formatted in a single column, with English text set to single spacing.
1.3 If there are images or tables, they should be clear and placed separately from the main content. Label the image as "Figure" centered below the image, and the table as "Table" aligned to the left above the table, followed by its number. The font size for labels should be 16, bold for the titles and regular for the descriptions. Images and tables should be self-explanatory without needing to refer back to the text. Ensure that the sequence of figures/tables corresponds to the order in the manuscript, with concise and relevant descriptions.
1.4 The manuscript should be printed on A4-sized paper, with the font size set to 16 for the body text, and the page numbers in size 16, centered at the top of each page, from start to finish. The manuscript, including the bibliography, should be between 8 and 15 pages.
1.5 The page setup should have a margin of 1 inch on the left and top, and 1 inch on the right and bottom.
1.6 The manuscript should follow the specified format.
1.6.1 The article title in Thai should use a font size of 18, bold.
1.6.2 The article title in English should use a font size of 18, regular.
1.6.3 The names of the authors and co-authors should use a font size of 16, regular.
1.6.4 Main headings should use a font size of 18, bold.
1.6.5 Subheadings should use a font size of 16, bold.
1.6.6 The body text should use a font size of 16, regular.
1.7 The title of the article must be presented in both Thai and English on the first page.
1.8 The names of the authors in both Thai and English should be listed up to a maximum of five people. The names should be in font size 16, regular, aligned to the left, with a footnote number next to each name indicating their affiliation (e.g., university, department, government agency, temple, private company, etc.), followed by "Corresponding author, e-mail: …, Tel: …" for the primary author.
1.9 The abstract in Thai and the English abstract should summarize the entire article. The abstract should include the objectives, research methods, and research results, written concisely between 250-400 words. Keywords should be 3-5 words, related to the article title, listed in alphabetical order and separated by commas.
1.10 Each section should be separated by a single line space. Major headings should align with the left margin, and subheadings should have an indentation.
2. Components of the Article
2.1 Academic Articles should follow the following structure:
2.1.1 Introduction: Provide the essential information of the article in order. The introduction should explain the importance of the topic, the objectives, or an outline of the article.
2.1.2 Content: Present the essential information sequentially. The content can be divided into 3 parts:
- Part 1: Introduce the basic knowledge of the topic to the reader.
- Part 2: Analyze data, challenge facts, and provide reasoning and evidence to support the information.
- Part 3: Offer the author's opinion and suggestions on the presented topic.
2.1.3 Conclusion: Summarize the main points and demonstrate the significance of the article. The conclusion can highlight the importance of the content and suggest how it can be applied or lead to further exploration.
2.1.4 New Knowledge: Present the findings from the analysis and synthesis of research, possibly with a model or concise explanation.
2.1.5 References: Use the APA (American Psychological Association) 6th edition format for citations and references. The author is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all references.
2.2 Research Articles should follow the following structure:
2.2.1 Introduction: Describe the background and significance of the research problem or research question.
2.2.2 Objectives: Outline the goals of the research.
2.2.3 Research Methodology: Specify the research design, sample size (if applicable), key informants, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques.
2.2.4 Research Results: Present the results clearly according to the research objectives.
2.2.5 Discussion: Provide an analysis and critique of the research results, connecting them with previous studies and theories.
2.2.6 New Knowledge (if applicable): Present the results from analyzing and synthesizing the research, possibly with a model or concise explanation.
2.2.7 Suggestions: Offer two types of suggestions: 1) Policy suggestions and 2) Recommendations for applying the research findings to organizations or institutions.
2.2.8 Acknowledgements (if applicable): Recognize organizations, individuals, or funding sources that contributed to the research.
2.2.9 References: Use APA (American Psychological Association) 6th edition for citations and references, ensuring they are consistent with the content.
2.3 Review Articles should follow the following structure:
2.3.1 Introduction: Provide a summary of the article and the main topics covered.
2.3.2 Content: Present the essential information sequentially. The content can be divided into 3 parts:
- Part 1: Introduce the basic knowledge of the topic.
- Part 2: Analyze data, challenge facts, and provide reasoning, while reviewing the articles discussed.
- Part 3: Synthesize, compare, and critique the information to generate new knowledge or insights.
2.3.3 Conclusion: Summarize the article’s key points, highlighting their importance and potential applications.
2.4 Book Reviews should follow the following structure:
2.4.1 Introduction: Provide an explanation of the article’s importance, objectives, and outline.
2.4.2 Content: Present the main points of the article.
2.4.3 Review: Analyze the information, challenge facts, and provide suggestions or opinions from the author.
2.4.4 Conclusion: Summarize the key points of the article.
2.4.5 References: Use APA (American Psychological Association) 6th edition for citations and references.
