Governance Journal, Kalasin University is an academic journal covering public administration, law, political science, and social sciences related to public administration. It welcomes submissions from Thai and international scholars and researchers in Thai and English, including academic articles, research articles, and book reviews. The journal publishes two issues annually: Issue 1, January–June, and Issue 2, July–December. Publication requirements are as follows:

1. Initial Screening

1. Submissions to Governance Journal, Kalasin University must be academic articles, research articles, book reviews, or other works related to public administration, law, political science, and social sciences relevant to public administration.
2. Works or academic articles submitted for publication must not have been published or disseminated elsewhere (except works included in national or international conference proceedings in which only the abstracts were published).

2. Peer Review

Every published article undergoes academic assessment by three external experts through double-blind review, in which the identities of authors, reviewers, and other parties involved are concealed. Reviewers must have expertise in the subject of the article, come from various institutions outside Kalasin University, and must not share an affiliation with the authors.

3. Publication Requirements

1. Articles accepted for publication must be approved by at least two reviewers. Authors must fully address the recommendations of the reviewers and editor, return the revised manuscript to the editorial board within the specified period, and obtain editorial board approval (except special articles).
2. The submission registration fee is THB 3,500 (three thousand five hundred baht) per article for the general public and THB 2,500 (two thousand five hundred baht) per article for Kalasin University personnel. Payment may be made immediately as assurance that the submitted work has not been published elsewhere and will not be submitted to another journal while under consideration. Once paid, the fee constitutes revenue of Kalasin University and is non-refundable.
3. Opinions expressed in articles published in Governance Journal, Kalasin University are those of the authors. The journal production team is not required to agree with or assume responsibility for these opinions.
4. The editorial board reserves the right to review and edit all submitted manuscripts as appropriate. When necessary, the original or edited manuscript will be returned to the author for approval.
5. Processing from receipt of the manuscript to readiness for publication takes approximately three months (depending also on the time authors take to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments).
6. The editorial board of Governance Journal, Kalasin University permits copying of all or part of article content, provided that the source of the quoted material is properly acknowledged in accordance with academic standards.

2. Manuscript Preparation

2.1 Page Setup and Font

Use B5 paper and black, 14-point TH SarabanPSK font for regular text. Use either Thai or English consistently throughout the article, except that the title must be in 18-point font (see Table 1). Computer-generated symbols or special characters may be used when necessary. Clearly display page numbers at the top right of each page.

2.2 Page Margins

Set the margins as follows:
1. Top margin: 1 inch
2. Left margin: 1 inch
3. Right margin: 1 inch
4. Bottom margin: 0.67 inch
5. Line spacing: single

2.3 Paragraph Indentation

Indent one tab from the left, starting at 0.50 inch. Set subsequent tab stops at 0.20-inch intervals, for example, 0.50, 0.70, 0.90, 1.10, 1.30, and 1.50 inches.

2.4 Article Length

5–30 pages (including tables, graphs, and illustrations)

2.5 Language Recommendations

    1. Use correct, clear, and concise language.
    2. Use terminology in accordance with the Royal Institute Dictionary and Royal Institute announcements.
    3. Academic terminology prescribed by the Royal Institute should be accompanied by the corresponding English terms.
    4. When proper names or terms translated from foreign languages first appear, provide the original-language form in parentheses when necessary, for example, Chawa (Java) and Khamen (Khmer).
    5. Avoid foreign terms where widely used Thai equivalents already exist.
    6. Use terminology and abbreviations consistently throughout the article.

2.6 Components of an Academic Article

    1. Title: Provide the title in both English and Thai.
    2. Authors: Provide the first and last names of all authors in both English and Thai.
    3. Address: Provide each author’s status, affiliation, and address in both English and Thai. For lecturers, also specify academic rank.
    4. Email: Provide the email address of the lead author or corresponding author after “E-mail:”.
    5. Abstract: Provide abstracts in both English and Thai, comprehensively summarizing the essential content of the article in no more than 750 words.
    6. Keywords: Provide 3–5 keywords in both English and Thai.
    7. Introduction: Explain the significance of the article.
    8. Body: Establish the background of the topic. Data analysis, reasoning, critique, and counterarguments must be grounded in principles and theories and supported by references. Present opinions or recommendations, organize the content appropriately, and use language consistent with academic standards.
    9. Conclusion: Summarize and connect the key points from the sections presented at the end of the article. The conclusion may explain the significance and practical applications of the content.
    10. References: Use the author–date citation system in accordance with APA 7th edition (American Psychological Association, 7th edition).

2.7 Components of a Research Article

    1. Title: Provide the title in both English and Thai.
    2. Authors: Provide the first and last names of all authors in both English and Thai.
    3. Address: Provide each author’s status, affiliation, and address in both English and Thai. For lecturers, also specify academic rank.
    4. Email: Provide the email address of the lead author or corresponding author after “E-mail:”.
    5. Abstract: Provide abstracts in both English and Thai, comprehensively summarizing the essential content of the article in no more than 750 words.
    6. Keywords: Provide 3–5 keywords in both English and Thai.
    7. Introduction: Explain the significance of the problem, research questions, research objectives, research scope, hypotheses (if any), expected benefits (if any), and definitions of specific terms (if any).
    8. Literature Review: Synthesize relevant literature and research to present the concepts, theories, and information related to the study, and summarize these as a conceptual framework.
    9. Research Methodology: Specify the population and sample or key informants, data collection methods, research instruments, and data analysis methods, including the data collection period and the Buddhist Era year in which the research was conducted.
    10. Results: Present the research findings and data obtained from the study. Illustrations, tables, and charts may be included. Findings may also be discussed using concepts derived from the literature review.
    11. Conclusion and Recommendations: Summarize the research findings, including discussion based on concepts derived from the literature review, and provide recommendations grounded in the research results.
    12. References: Use the author–date citation system in accordance with APA 7th edition (American Psychological Association, 7th edition).

2.8 Components of a Book Review

    1. Title: Provide the title in both English and Thai.
    2. Authors: Provide the first and last names of all authors in both English and Thai.
    3. Address: Provide each author’s status, affiliation, and address in both English and Thai. For lecturers, also specify academic rank.
    4. Email: Provide the email address of the lead author or corresponding author after “E-mail:”.
    5. Introduction: Explain the significance of the book, the purpose of the review, and the author of the book.
    6. Book Review: Analyze the substance of the book and provide opinions on its content, plot, characters, writing style, and value, among other aspects.
    7. Conclusion or Closing Remarks: Summarize the review and provide recommendations for readers.
8. References: Use the author–date citation system in accordance with APA 7th edition (American Psychological Association, 7th edition).

3. Tables and Illustrations

3.1 Tables: Use the word “Table” or “Table” followed by an Arabic numeral, for example, Table 1 Table 2 Table 1. Table 2. and so forth. Place the caption above the table, aligned with the left page margin, with one line between the caption and the top border of the table. If a source is provided, place it immediately below the table without leaving a blank line. Use the word “Source :”, aligned with the left edge of the table, followed by a colon (:) and the citation. If a table continues onto the next page, label it Table ... (continued), as illustrated in Table 1.

Table 1 Font Characteristics and Formatting

Source : Public Administration Program, Kalasin University (2568)

3.2 Illustrations

Illustrations: Use the word “Figure” or “Figure” followed by an Arabic numeral, for example, Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 1. Figure 2. and so forth. Place the caption below the illustration, left-aligned, with one line between it and the bottom edge of the illustration. Center the illustration on the page. Images must be at least 13 cm wide and clear. If a source is provided, place it immediately below the table without leaving a blank line. Use the word “Source :”, aligned with the left edge of the table, followed by a colon (:) and the citation, as illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Governance Journal, Kalasin University
Source : Public Administration Program, Kalasin University (2568)

4. Citations and References

4.1 There are two types of referencing:

    1. In-Text Citations
        1.1 Use APA 7th edition (American Psychological Association, 7th edition).
        1.2 In-text citations must correspond to the reference list.
        1.3 Cite primary or original sources only; avoid citing sources through other sources.
        1.4 For citations of personal communications, use pseudonyms instead of identifying individuals, and do not include these citations in the reference list.
        1.5 Numerical and statistical data presented in figures or tables must cite verifiable sources.
        1.6 Websites cited must be credible, belong to existing organizations, and be accessible.
        1.7 Research articles cited must be current and should not be more than 10 years old.
    2. References
        2.1 Use APA 7th edition (American Psychological Association, 7th edition).
        2.2 Arrange references alphabetically by authors’ names and surnames.
        2.3 Websites cited must be credible, belong to existing organizations, and be accessible.
        2.4 Research articles cited must be current and should not be more than 10 years old.

4.2 APA 7th Edition Referencing Style

The journal requires APA 7th edition (American Psychological Association, 7th edition), adapted from https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-examples.pdf, for different document types and sources, including journals, books, conference proceedings, research reports, operational reports, websites, theses, interviews, and photographs.

5. Examples of In-Text Citations

6. Examples of Reference List Entries

6.1 Writing Author Names

6.2 Reference List Entries

1. Journal Articles

2. Books

3. Chapters in Edited Books

4. Operational Reports or Manuals

5. Conference Proceedings

6. Unpublished Theses

7. Theses from Noncommercial Websites

8. Theses from Commercial Websites

9. Websites

10. Research Reports

11. Photographs and Videos

12. Royal Thai Government Gazette

13. Interviews

**Do not include in the reference list.**

6. Manuscript Submission

6.1 Submit your manuscript directly through the ThaiJo2.0 website (Official launch of ThaiJo2.0) by registering online and using the journal’s Submission section at https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gjournal-ksu/about/submissions
6.2 Your submission is complete when an automated email from the editorial office is sent to the personal email address used for registration, confirming successful submission to the journal system. The editorial coordinator will then send another email explaining the procedures for processing your manuscript for publication. At this stage, your article is not considered accepted for publication unless you have received an official acceptance letter from the Executive Editor.

7. Publication Fees

Authors are responsible for reviewer assessment fees as follows:
1. Authors from outside the university submitting articles for publication must pay THB 3,500 per article.
2. Authors from within the university submitting articles for publication must pay THB 2,500 per article.

Publication fees may be transferred to the following bank account:
Bank: Krung Thai Bank, Kalasin Branch
Account name: Kalasin University, Non-Budgetary Funds
Account number: 404-3-19565-6

After payment, submit proof of the bank transfer through the journal system so that the editorial board can arrange for a receipt. The university cannot refund the payment under any circumstances. Your article will then proceed to peer review.

8. Contact Channels

8.1 Editorial Board, Governance Journal, Kalasin University, Public Administration Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Kalasin University (Na Mon Campus), 13 Moo 14, Song Plueai Subdistrict, Na Mon District, Kalasin Province 46230, Thailand
8.2 Documents may be submitted by fax at 043-602056.
8.3 Submit supporting documents through the online system of Governance Journal, Kalasin University.