Preparing the manuscript
Preparing the manuscript
1. The article including the references may not exceed 15 pages.
2. Microsoft Word 2013 for Windows only
3. Print the article in 1 column with the following margins.
3.1 Top: 1.5 inches
3.2 Bottom: 1 inch
3.3 Left: 1 inch
3.4 Right: 1 inch
4. Organize each part of an article by an Arabic numeral followed by a heading, in bold,
starting with 1. Introduction. Use decimal numbers for sub-headings, e.g. 1.1.
5. Use the following font type and size.
5.1 Font type: TH SarabunPSK
5.2 Title: 18 point, bold style
5.3 Author names, abstract, and article text: 14 point, normal style
5.4 Footnotes: 12 point, normal style
5.5 Heading numbers and headings: 1, 2, 3, … and 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, …, 14 point, bold style
5.6 Position heading numbers and headings on the left margin.
5.7 Indentation: First paragraph at 0.39 inches; second paragraph at 0.63 inches; third
paragraph at 0.75 inches
Manuscript submission
1. Submit your academic article or research article via
https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/faakmutnb.
2. The editorial team informs the author that the manuscript has been received.
3. The editorial team determines whether the article is within the content scope of the journal
and can be published, and whether its format meets the journal’s standard. The author will
be informed of the decision within 15 days.
Recommendations for manuscript submission
Academic articles
An academic article should consist of the following sections.
1. Title: Every article is to have a title in both Thai and English. Begin with the Thai title. The title should be clear and concise.
2. Authors: Include the name of every author. Provide a telephone number and an email address of the corresponding author. Place the name of the author(s) under the article title, with superscript numbers (1, 2, 3, …) to indicate academic titles (if any) and affiliations, which are listed in the footnote.
3. Abstract: Include the abstract of the article in both Thai and English. The abstract should be in one paragraph of no more than 250 words. Begin with the Thai abstract, followed by the English abstract.
4. Keywords: Include 3 to 5 keywords both in Thai and English for the search database. Place the keywords after each abstract.
5. Introduction: Provide background information to help the readers understand the content and scope of the article.
6. Body text: Divide the main content of the article into parts and headings.
7. Conclusion: Summarize and conclude the article in a clear and concise manner.
8. References: Follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition for all citations.
Research articles
1. Title: Every article is to have a title in both Thai and English. Begin with the Thai title. The title should be clear and concise.
2. Authors: Include the name of every author. Provide a telephone number and an email address of the corresponding author. Place the name of the author(s) under the article title, with superscript numbers (1, 2, 3, …) to indicate academic titles (if any) and affiliations, which are listed in the footnote.
3. Abstract: Include the abstract of the article in both Thai and English. The abstract should be in one paragraph of no more than 250 words. Begin with the Thai abstract, followed by the English abstract.
4. Keywords: Include 3 to 5 keywords both in Thai and English for the search database. Place the keywords after each abstract.
5. Text
The text of a research article should comprise:
5.1 Introduction: Provide the significance or background of the problem to be
studied.
5.2. Objectives and hypotheses (if any)
5.3 Research questions (if any)
5.4 Related literature and conceptual framework
5.5 Methodology: Population and sample, research instruments, data collection,
and data analysis
5.6 Results: Provide clear research findings and comprehensive details.
5.7 Table and figures: Place tables and figures with clear image resolution in the
text. Order the tables and figures with numbers and concise explanation.
6. Discussion: Assess, interpret, and synthesize the results of the research, and support or argue against ideas with reference to existing theories and studies.
7. Body of knowledge: Explain the knowledge and understanding gained from the research as well as how it has contributed to providing knowledge, solving problems, and disseminating research.
8. Conclusion and recommendations: Summarize the key issues, point out the new knowledge gained from the research, and provide recommendations for the further use of the research.
9. Acknowledgements (if any): Briefly state the sources of research funding and assistance received.
10. References: Provide references for all in-text citations. Follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition for all citations.
Examples of references
1. In-text citations
Follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition.
1.1 Beginning of statements
Author (date) ...................................................
Examples
มานพ ชูนิล (2560) ……………………
Walton (1973) ..............................
1.2 End of statements
........................ (Author, date)
Examples
....................... (มานพ ชูนิล, 2560)
........................ (Bandura, 1977)
2. References
Follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition.
Book
Author. (date). Title (edition). Publisher.
**Italicize titles.**
Examples
สุชาติ พหลภาคย์. (2563). จิตวิทยาสำหรับนักจิตแพทย์: การปรับปรุงคุณภาพของชีวิตผู้ป่วย. สำนักพิมพ์มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล.
Cochrane, A. (2007). Understanding urban policy: A critical approach. Blackwell Publishing.
Seligman, M. E. P. (1998). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life. Vintage Books.
Journal articles
Author. (date). Article title. Journal Title, volume(issue), first page-last page.
**Italicize the journal title and volume number.**
Examples
รุ่งเรืองสิทธิ์, วรวงศ์กำพุธ. (2562). ผลของการใช้เทคนิคการสร้างความมั่นคงทางจิตใจในการลดความวิตกกังวลของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษา. วารสารมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล, 33(2), 45-55.
Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. E. P. (1984). Causal explanations as a risk factor for depression: Theory and evidence. Psychological Review, 91(3), 347-374.
Dissertations and theses
1) Published dissertations and theses
Author. (date). Title [Doctoral dissertation or Master’s thesis, University]. Database. URL (if any)
**Italicize titles.**
Examples
วิทิตา สุขทั่วญาติ. (2557). รูปแบบการพัฒนาภาวะผู้นำทางวิชาการในทศวรรษหน้าของผู้บริหารสถานศึกษาสังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษา [วิทยานิพนธ์ปริญญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต, มหาวิทยาลัยนเรศวร].
Nickels, D. W. (2005). The relationship between IT-business alignment and organizational culture: An exploratory study [Doctoral dissertation, University of Memphis].
2) Unpublished dissertations and theses
Author. (date). Title [Unpublished doctoral dissertation or master’s thesis]. University.
**Italicize titles.**
Examples
รณชัย ศิลากร. (2547). ผลของโครงการปฏิบัติสมาธิเบื้องต้นตามทฤษฎีของมาสโลว์ [วิทยานิพนธ์ ปริญญามหาบัณฑิต ไม่ได้ตีพิมพ์]. จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย.
Duddle, M. (2009). Intraprofessional relations in nursing: A case study [Unpublished doctoral thesis]. University of Sydney.
For other works, please refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition).
Citation tools compatible with the APA 7th edition style may be used to write references, e.g., EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero.
