Author Guidelines

Downloadable Files

- Article templates

• Research Article template | .docx
• Review Article template | .docx

- Reference Guidelines | .pdf

Types of Articles

            Research Articles: Maximum 8,000 words (excluding references)
            Review Articles: Maximum 10,000 words (excluding references)

Authors must use the following format when composing their articles:

1. Article Preparations

            Paper Size and Margins
                        Standard A4 paper (19 cm × 26.5 cm)
                        Top and left margins: 3.5 cm
                        Bottom and right margins: 2.5 cm

            Font
                        Times New Roman throughout the manuscript
                        Microsoft Word compatible

            Title
                        12 pt, bold, centered
                        Maximum two lines

            Authors’ Names
                        9.5 pt, bold, centered
                        Use an asterisk (*) for the corresponding author

            Affiliations
                        9.5 pt, not bold, centered below authors’ names
                        Superscript numbers to link authors to their institutions

            Abstract
                        Heading: 9.5 pt, bold, left-aligned
                        Text: 9 pt, single paragraph, first line indented one tab

            Keywords
                        Heading: 9 pt, bold, left-aligned
                        Maximum of four keywords, separated by commas and a single space

            Corresponding Author
                        Heading: 8 pt, bold, left-aligned with a border line above
                        Email: 8 pt, bold, left-aligned

            Subheadings
                        9 pt, bold, indented one tab (0.75 inches)

            Body Text
                        9 pt, first line of each paragraph indented one tab

            References
                        Heading: 9.5 pt, bold, left-aligned
                        Entries: 9 pt, hanging indent of one tab, following APA 7th edition

            Manuscript Length
                        Maximum 15 pages
                        Research articles: 6,000–8,000 words (excluding references)
                        Review articles: 8,000–10,000 words (excluding references)

            Tables and Figures
                        Tables
                        Numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Table 2)
                        Double-lined border at top and bottom; no vertical lines

                        Figures
                        Numbered sequentially (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2)
                        Clear, legible, and concise description for each figure
                        Recommended formats: .jpeg or .png

2. Organizational Structure of the Article

Language: Only English is accepted. Authors should use academic, clear, and concise language to avoid ambiguity. Abbreviations must be spelled out in full upon first mention.

Article Sequence: Manuscripts should follow the structure below:

• Title: Concise and comprehensible, not exceeding 100 words or two lines.
• Authors’ Names: Listed in English, separated by commas. An asterisk (*) indicates the corresponding author. Each author’s surname is followed by a numerical superscript to identify affiliations.
• Affiliated Organizations: Placed beneath the authors’ names. Each organization is linked to its corresponding author using numerical superscripts.
• Abstract: Summarizes the significance of the research. Must be clear, concise, and not exceed 250 words or 15 lines.
• Keywords: Listed immediately after the abstract. Choose keywords that accurately reflect the article’s topic to facilitate searching.
• Introduction: Provides context for the research, including background, rationale, and relevant literature. Clearly state research objectives and questions.
• Objective(s): Describes the purpose(s) of the research.
• Literature Review (if applicable): Summarizes previous studies or relevant documents.
• Conceptual Framework: Illustrates relationships between variables or conceptualizes the research.
• Methodology: Details research design, sampling methods, research tools, data sources, data collection procedures, and analytical/statistical methods.
• Results: Presents findings clearly and systematically. Tables and charts may be used, with no left/right borders, table headings bolded, and black text only. Maximum of five tables.
• Discussion: Interprets results, indicating the extent to which hypotheses are supported. Compare findings with existing research and suggest implications. Provide directions for future research.
• Suggestions: Provides recommendations in 2 sections: Recommendations regarding the significance of the research, and Recommendations for future research directions.
• References: Follows the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition format with a maximum of 30 references.

3. Submission Procedures

            https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AJE/about/submissions

4. Article Assessment and Ownership

• All manuscripts undergo a formal peer-review process. A panel of experts from different affiliations evaluates each article, and approval from at least two reviewers is required for publication. Authors must complete any requested revisions prior to publication.
• Once published in the ASEAN Journal of Education, the article becomes the intellectual property of Suan Dusit University. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, requires permission from the university.
• Except for printing errors, authors are fully responsible for the content of their articles.

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