Submissions

Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Authors

Articles submitted for publication in the journal should focus on academic content within the fields of Political Science, Law, or topics related to these fields. The article must not have been published or be under consideration for publication in any other journal. Authors must adhere strictly to the guidelines for submitting academic or research articles for publication in the journal, and the referencing system must comply with the journal's requirements.

The journal has established a process for checking the originality of submissions using the CopyCat program from the Thaijo website, with a maximum similarity rate of 20% for the entire article.

1. Format for Preparing Manuscripts for the Journal

1.1 Articles must be typed using Arial font for English articles, and TH-Sarabun-PSK font for Thai articles.

1.2 The content (in both Thai and English) should be formatted in a single column and the English content should be in single spacing.

1.3 If there are images/tables, they should be clearly presented, and placed separate from the text. Label each image with “Image” centered beneath the picture, and each table with “Table” aligned to the left at the top of the table, followed by a number. The font size for captions is 16, bold for titles and 16, regular for descriptions. Images/tables should contain all necessary details to be understood without referring back to the main text.

1.4 The manuscript should be printed on A4 paper. The font size is 16, with page numbers in font size 16, placed at the top center of the page from the beginning to the end of the article. The content, including the bibliography, should be between 8 to 15 pages.

1.5 Set the margins for the paper to be 1 inch from the left and top edges, and 1 inch from the right and bottom edges.

1.6 Prepare the manuscript according to the designated format:

1.6.1 Article title in Thai: font size 18, bold.
1.6.2 Article title in English: font size 18, regular.
1.6.3 Author(s): font size 16, regular.
1.6.4 Main headings: font size 18, bold.
1.6.5 Subheadings: font size 16, bold.
1.6.6 Text content: font size 16, regular.

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

1.8 Author(s) names (in both Thai and English) should be listed, with no more than 5 authors. Use font size 16, regular, aligned to the left. Add a footnote number next to each name with the author's affiliation. If the author is from a university, include the faculty and university. If from a government agency, include the department and ministry. For monks, indicate the temple and province. For private sector authors, specify the company or organization and province. The author's information should be listed in Thai first, followed by English, and the corresponding author's details with email and phone number.

1.9 The Abstract (in Thai and English) should briefly summarize the entire article, including:

• Objective
• Methods
• Results
  It should be between 250-400 words. Keywords: Include 3-5 keywords in both Thai and English, arranged alphabetically and separated by commas.

1.10 Each section heading should be followed by a 1-line space. Major headings should be aligned to the left, while subheadings should have an indentation.

2. Components of the Article

2.1 Academic Articles:
Order of headings should be as follows:
2.1.1 Introduction: Present the main issues to be discussed, highlighting the significance, objectives, or outline of the article.
2.1.2 Content: Divided into 3 parts:

• Part 1: Provide background knowledge for the reader.
• Part 2: Analyze data, argue facts, and use evidence to provide information.
• Part 3: Offer opinions and suggestions based on the issues presented.
  2.1.3 Conclusion: Summarize the key points of the article, highlighting its significance and possible implications.
  2.1.4 New Knowledge: Present results from the analysis and synthesis of research findings, including models with clear explanations.
  2.1.5 References: Use the APA 6th edition referencing style. Authors are responsible for ensuring all references are accurate.

2.2 Research Articles:
Order of headings should be as follows:
2.2.1 Introduction: Explain the background and importance of the research problem.
2.2.2 Objective: State the research goals.
2.2.3 Research Methodology: Specify the research design, sample group (if applicable), data collection methods, and analysis process.
2.2.4 Research Findings: Present the research results in line with the objectives.
2.2.5 Discussion: Analyze and critique the results, comparing with existing studies and theories.
2.2.6 New Knowledge: If applicable, present new findings or models based on research results.
2.2.7 Suggestions: Present policy suggestions and practical applications of the research findings.
2.2.8 Acknowledgements: Acknowledge any support from organizations or individuals, including research funding (if applicable).
2.2.9 References: Use the APA 6th edition referencing style.

2.3 Review Articles:
Order of headings should be as follows:
2.3.1 Introduction: Provide an overview of the article and its significance.
2.3.2 Content: Divide into 3 parts:

• Part 1: Provide background knowledge.
• Part 2: Analyze and critique existing literature.
• Part 3: Synthesize and critique to offer new perspectives.
  2.3.3 Conclusion: Summarize the key points and implications for further research or practice.

2.4 Book Reviews:
Order of headings should be as follows:
2.4.1 Introduction: Present the purpose and outline of the review.
2.4.2 Content: Present the review content.
2.4.3 Critique: Analyze the book, providing arguments and suggestions.
2.4.4 Conclusion: Summarize the key points, implications, and possible applications.
2.4.5 References: Use the APA 6th edition referencing style.