Suggestions for Authors
1. Categories of the published articles
1.1 Research article is a work derived from studying and investigating by the author. It includes
1) Abstract must clearly indicate objectives, samples, research instruments and research instrument qualities, statistics, results, and contribution.
2) Introduction
3) Objectives
4) Literature Review
5) Conceptual Framework
6) Methodology
- Population and Samples
- Research Instruments
- Data Analysis
- Research Ethics (if any)
7) Results
8) Discussion
9) Recommendations
- Recommendations for Applying the Results
- Recommendations for Future Research
10) Acknowledgement (if any)
11) References
- Include at least 15 references and format the citations according to the guidelines of the Hatyai Academic Journal.
1.2 Academic article is a work derived from reviewing academic literatures. It involves comparative analysis. Furthermore, it aims to present new academic knowledge. The academic article includes introduction, literature review concerning the content (which must point to the presented issues clearly), critique or summarization, and references.
2. Manuscript preparation
2.1 Manuscript Format
- The full article must not exceed 16 A4 pages (including references).
- Use Times New Roman, font size 12.
- Margins: 2.54 cm on all sides (top, bottom, left, right).
- Line spacing: 1.5.
- Page numbers should appear in the upper right corner.
- Follow the Manuscript Template
2.2 The details are as follows:
1) Title
- Use Times New Roman, font size 14, bold.
- Line spacing: 1.5.
2) Author’s Name
- Use Times New Roman, font size 10, bold.
3) Main Headings
- Examples include: Introduction, Research Objectives, Literature Review, Conceptual Framework, Research Methodology, Research Results, Discussion, Research Recommendations, and References.
- Use Times New Roman, font size 12, bold.
4) Abstract
- Use Times New Roman, font size 12.
- The abstract must clearly state the research objectives, sample, research instruments and their quality, statistical methods, research findings, and implications.
- Each abstract must not exceed 300 words.
- Include Keywords (at least 3, not more than 5).
5) Tables and Figures
- Include only when necessary.
- Each table and figure must be numbered (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1) in Times New Roman, font size 12, bold. A source must be provided in accordance with the journal’s referencing style.
- Figures must be clear and sharp.
- Table contents should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 10.
6) References
- Follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition.
- General requirements:
6.1) In-text citations must correspond with the reference list.
6.2) References must follow the journal’s format consistently.
6.3) List references alphabetically (A–Z).
6.4) At least 15 references are required.
6.5) All references must be retrievable. DOI or URL should be included where available, following the journal’s guidelines.
The style of citation is as follows:
Books
Kaufman, K. A., Glass, C. R., & Pineau, T. R. (2018). Mindful sport performance enhancement: Mental training for athletes and coaches. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000096-000
Translated Books
Barthes, R. (1977). Image-music-text (S. Heath, Trans.) Fontana Press.
Article/Book Chapter
Calico, P. A. (2011). Workforce issues in rural caregiving. In R. C. Talley, K. Chwalisz, & K. Buckwalter (Eds.), Rural caregiving in the United States (pp. 135–148). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0302-9_8
E-book
World Tourism Organization. (2012). UNWTO tourism highlights, 2012 edition. https://doi.org/10.18111/9789284414666
Journal Articles (DOI is available)
Slade, M. (2010). Mental illness and well‑being: The central importance of positive psychology and recovery approaches. BMC Health Services Research, 10, 26. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-10-26
Journal Articles (DOI is not available)
Myles, J., & Cheng, L. (2003). The social and cultural life of non-native English speaking international graduate students at a Canadian University. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 2(3), 247-263.
Dissertation/Thesis (Unpublished)
Smith, J. D. (2020). A study of leadership styles in small businesses [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of Michigan.
Dissertation/Thesis (Published)
Miller, T. (2019). Enhancing readiness: An exploration of the New Zealand qualified firefighter programme [Master’s thesis, Auckland University of Technology]. Tuwhera. https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/handle/10292/12338
Research Report
Chitnomrath, T. (2011). A study of factors regarding firm characteristics that affect financing decisions of public companies listed on the stock exchange of Thailand [Research report]. Dhurakij Pundit University. [in Thai]
Conference Proceedings Published as a Book Chapter
Zhang, J., Hu, J., & Luo, Q. (2020). Debt effects on profitability. In The 2nd International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2020) (pp. 370-375). Chengdu, China. https://doi.org/10.2991/aebmr.k.201128.077
Conference Proceedings Published in a Journal
Kusumawaty, I., Surahmat, R., Martini, S., & Muliyadi. (2021). Family support for members in taking care of mental disordered patients. Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, 521, 115-120. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.210415.026
Conference Presentation Not Published in Proceedings (Symposium)
De Boer, D., & LaFavor, T. (2018, April 26-29). The art and significance of successfully Identifying resilient individuals: A person-focused approach. In A. M. Schmidt & A. Kryvanos (Chairs), Perspectives on resilience: Conceptualization, measurement, and enhancement [Symposium]. Western Psychological Association 98th Annual Convention, Portland, United States.
Conference with Paper or Poster Presentations
Mason, I., & Missingham, R. (2019, October 21–25). Research libraries, data curation, and workflows [Paper presentation]. eResearch Australasia Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. https://bit.ly/2v1CjRg
Websites
Science. (2018, December 31). First footage of deep-sea anglerfish pair. Facebook, https://bit.ly/3uOGOZl
Newspaper (Printed Version)
Boonnoon, J. (2011, April 28). Manufacturers flood Thai market. The Nation, p. A7. [in Thai]
Newspaper (Online Version)
Atta, S. (2015, September 1). Using technology of pollination to produce aromatic coconut throughout the year. Komchadadluek Online. http://komchadluek.net/news/lifestyle/212541 [in Thai]
Film or Similar Media
Fleming, V. (Director). (1939). Gone with the wind [Film]. Selznick International Pictures; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Laws and Official Announcements Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette
Ministry of Education. (2020, March 5). Regulation on qualifications for higher education instructors. Royal Gazette, 137(25D), 12–19. [in Thai]
