Graduate School Journal, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University: Academic Publication (Volume 19, Issue 1, January-June 2024)

The Graduate School Journal of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University is now in its 19th year, with the latest publication following the criteria of the Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) for academic journal evaluation in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences, classified in TCI Group 2. The editorial board, in line with standards established by the Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC), comprises experts from both within and outside the university, with a higher proportion of external reviewers. The journal utilizes a double-blind peer review system, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Reviewers include those holding academic positions and/or possessing doctoral degrees with expertise and ongoing research within the article’s subject area, requiring at least three qualified reviewers per article.

Policy

The journal is committed to promoting the academic work of university faculty and external contributors, providing a platform for scholarly exchange and publication.

Scope

The journal accepts submissions in the form of research and academic articles from both university staff and external scholars. It invites submissions across various sub-disciplines:

• Development
• Marketing
• Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality Management
• Education
• Sociology and Political Science

Objectives

1. To disseminate academic research and knowledge.
2. To serve as a medium for knowledge exchange in the following sub-subject areas:
   • Development
   • Marketing
   • Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality Management
   • Education
   • Sociology and Political Science

Journal Standards

The journal adheres to standards set for social sciences and humanities publications. The editorial board, comprising a majority of external experts, ensures rigorous academic integrity through a double-blind peer review process. Each article is reviewed by at least three experts holding academic or doctoral qualifications in the relevant field.

Publication Guidelines and Criteria

• Submissions must be original research or academic articles within the specified fields.
• Articles must be previously unpublished and not under review elsewhere.
• The views presented in each article reflect those of the authors and not necessarily the journal's editorial board.
• Published manuscripts undergo evaluation by qualified reviewers, with authors agreeing to adhere to the journal’s terms and to permit editorial refinement before publication.
• Authors must complete information submission via Thai Journals Online (Thai Jo) at www.tci-thaijo.org.

Copyright Notice

Published articles become the intellectual property of the Graduate School Journal, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University. The views in each article represent those of the authors alone, and any errors are the sole responsibility of the respective authors.

Privacy Policy

Names and emails submitted on the journal's website are solely for academic use and will not be disclosed to external parties.

Publication Fees

Authors are responsible for publication processing fees:

• External contributors: 4,500 THB per article
• University staff: 4,000 THB per article Fee waivers may be granted for articles aligning with strategic university missions or for invited articles, with approval from the university president.

Publication Schedule

The journal is published biannually:

• First issue: January – June
• Second issue: July – December

Contact Information

Graduate Studies Office, Office of Academic Promotion and Registration, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University
39/1 Ratchadaphisek Road, Chan Kasem, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 0-2942-5800, 0-2942-6800 ext. 1901 or 063-114-4204
Journal website: Graduate School Journal
Email: crugraduate@gmail.com

Cover Design

Artwork by Ms. Chaweewan Rodpol