Authors guidline

7. Guidelines for Authors

Articles submitted for publication in the journal should contain academic content within the fields of Political Science, Law, or related to these fields. The article must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication in any other journal. Authors must strictly follow the submission guidelines for academic or research articles intended for publication in the journal, including the citation system, which must adhere to the journal's specified standards.

The journal has implemented a plagiarism check for articles submitted for publication using the CopyCat program from the Thaijo website, allowing a similarity rate of no more than 20% for the entire article.

1. Format for Preparing the Manuscript

1.1 The article must be in print font. For English articles, use Arial font, while for Thai articles, use TH-Sarabun-PSK font.

1.2 Content (both Thai and English) should be printed in a single column, and the English text should be printed in single space.

1.3 If there are images/tables included, ensure they are clear. Images and tables should be printed separately from the text. Label images with “Figure” centered below the image, and tables with “Table” aligned to the left of the paper above the table, followed by a number in bold, size 16 font. The content should be concise and clear. Descriptions should be in regular 16-point font. The images/tables must be comprehensive and easily understood without referring back to the text. The sequence of images/tables should align with the content in the manuscript.

1.4 The manuscript should be printed on A4 paper. The font size for the text is 16, and page numbers should be centered at the top of each page, from the beginning to the end of the article. The length of the manuscript, including the bibliography, 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 Prepare the manuscript following the specified format:

  • 1.6.1 The title in Thai should use bold font size 18.
  • 1.6.2 The title in English should use regular font size 18.
  • 1.6.3 The author’s names and co-authors should be in regular font size 16.
  • 1.6.4 Main headings should be in bold, size 18 font.
  • 1.6.5 Subheadings should be in bold, size 16 font.
  • 1.6.6 The content should be in regular font size 16.

1.7 The title should appear in both Thai and English on the first page.

1.8 The authors’ names, both in Thai and English, should be listed with no more than 5 authors. Use regular font size 16, aligned to the left. Footnotes should be numbered and indicate the affiliation, including the faculty and university for academics, or department and ministry for government employees. If the author is a monk, indicate the temple and province. For private sector employees, state the company or organization and province. The corresponding author’s email and phone number should be included.

1.9 The abstract (in Thai and English) should summarize the purpose, methods, and results of the study concisely, within 250-400 words. Keywords should be listed at the end of both the Thai and English abstracts, with 3-5 keywords that reflect the topic. The keywords should be alphabetically arranged and separated by commas.

1.10 Leave one line between each heading. The main heading should align with the left margin, and subheadings should have a paragraph indent.

2. Components of the Article

2.1 Academic Article: The order of sections should be as follows:

  • 2.1.1 Introduction: Present the key elements of the article. Explain the significance of the topic and the article's objectives.

  • 2.1.2 Content: Present the main points of the article in a logical sequence. The content can be divided into three parts:

    • Part 1: Provide background knowledge.
    • Part 2: Analyze data, argue facts, and use evidence to inform the reader.
    • Part 3: Offer personal opinions or suggestions on the issue presented.

  • 2.1.3 Conclusion: Summarize the article's key points and emphasize the importance of the topic. The conclusion can provide results, suggest future research, or pose questions to stimulate further exploration.

  • 2.1.4 New Knowledge: Present results from research analysis and synthesis, and offer clear and simple explanations of models if applicable.

  • 2.1.5 References: Follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 6th edition format for citations and references. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all citations.

2.2 Research Article: The order of sections should be as follows:

  • 2.2.1 Introduction: Provide the background and importance of the research problem.

  • 2.2.2 Objectives: State the goals of the study.

  • 2.2.3 Research Methodology: Describe the research design, sample calculation, data collection methods, and data analysis.

  • 2.2.4 Research Results: Present findings in relation to the study objectives.

  • 2.2.5 Discussion: Analyze the research findings and compare them with other studies.

  • 2.2.6 New Knowledge: Present results that contribute new insights from the research.

  • 2.2.7 Suggestions: Provide recommendations for policy or practical applications of the research.

  • 2.2.8 Acknowledgements (if applicable): Thank individuals or organizations that assisted in the research.

  • 2.2.9 References: Use APA citation format for referencing.

2.3 Review Article: The order of sections should be as follows:

  • 2.3.1 Introduction: Provide an overview of the topic and its importance.

  • 2.3.2 Content: Present the main points in three sections:

    • Part 1: Provide background information.
    • Part 2: Analyze and review relevant literature, pointing out strengths and weaknesses.
    • Part 3: Synthesize the findings and offer opinions on new knowledge.

  • 2.3.3 Conclusion: Summarize the article's key points and propose directions for future research.

2.4 Book Review: The order of sections should be as follows:

  • 2.4.1 Introduction: Explain the significance and objectives of the review.

  • 2.4.2 Content: Present the core of the review.

  • 2.4.3 Review: Analyze and critique the book.

  • 2.4.4 Conclusion: Summarize the review’s key points.

  • 2.4.5 References: Follow APA citation style.

4. Citation Guidelines

Citations in the journal should follow the APA 6th edition format for in-text citations and references. These updated standards accommodate technological advancements in research.

8. Submission Process

  1. Pre-Submission Check

Authors should ensure they follow the submission checklist:

  • Articles must not have been previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
  • Author details (name, email, phone number, affiliation) must follow the journal's format.
  • The manuscript, title, abstract, and keywords must be in both Thai and English.
  • References should adhere to APA style and be properly cited.
  1. Submission Method
  • Articles must be submitted via the Thai Journals Online (ThaiJO) system. If submitting via another method, include the "Article Submission Form".

Acknowledgement of Submission

The editorial team will review the submission and respond within 7 working days via email.