About the Journal

Graduate School Journal, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University

The Journal of the Graduate School, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University, is currently in its 21st year of publication, Volume 21, Issue 2 (January–June 2026). The journal operates in accordance with the quality assessment criteria for Thai academic journals established by the Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI). It is classified as a Tier 2 journal in the field of humanities and social sciences and fully complies with the prescribed academic standards.

The editorial board comprises qualified experts selected in accordance with the TCI criteria, with the proportion of external experts exceeding that of internal members. The journal also adopts a double-blind peer-review process, under which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from one another. Reviewers must possess appropriate qualifications, including holding an academic rank and/or a doctoral degree, having expertise directly relevant to the subject area of the submitted manuscript, and maintaining a continuous record of research and scholarly work. Each manuscript must be evaluated by at least three qualified reviewers to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and academic quality of the research published in the journal.

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 (ThaiJO) at www.tci-thaijo.org.

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