Objectives of Saengtham College Journal

Saengtham College Journal is a biannual scholarly journal in the fields of Philosophy, Religion, Theology, and Education. It is published by Saengtham College with the aim of serving as a platform for the dissemination of knowledge and academic scholarship in these disciplines. The objectives of the Journal are as follows:

1.To provide a scholarly forum for the publication of research articles and academic papers by faculty members within and outside the College, as well as independent scholars.

2.To foster academic engagement and disseminate knowledge in Philosophy, Religion, Theology, and Education for the benefit of communities and society at large.

3.To promote and encourage research and the further development of knowledge in the fields of Philosophy, Religion, Theology, and Education.

Editorial Policy and Scope of Publication

1. Publication Schedule: Saengtham College Journal is published twice a year:

Issue 1: January – June

Issue 2: July – December

2. Types of Articles Accepted: Saengtham College Journal accepts Research Articles and Academic Articles of manuscripts in both Thai and English.
3. Peer Review Process: Saengtham College Journal employs a Double-blind peer review system, in which the reviewers are not informed of the authors’ identities and the authors are not informed of the reviewers’ identities.

4. Manuscript Review Process:

Manuscripts considered for publication must be original works that have not been previously published elsewhere. The content and format of the manuscript must conform to Saengtham College Journal's objectives and submission Guidelines and Requirements. All submitted manuscripts are subject to preliminary screening by the Editorial Board and must undergo peer review by at least three experts in relevant fields. The review process proceeds as follows:

-Once a manuscript has been submitted through the online system and a confirmation email has been generated by the journal’s system, the submission will be considered successfully received by the Editorial Board.

-The Editorial Board will conduct an initial screening to assess the suitability of the manuscript’s topic and content in relation to the journal’s objectives and formatting requirements, as well as to check for potential plagiarism. The manuscript may be returned to the author for preliminary revision before proceeding to the next stage, or it may be declined for publication.

-If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it will be forwarded to qualified reviewers for further evaluation. At this stage, the author will be notified to pay the publication processing fee of 3,000 Thai Baht per article, payable to Saengtham College Journal account at Krung Thai Bank, Savings Account, Sam Phran Branch, Account No. 734-0-27562-2.

*Manuscripts that are not accepted for publication following the review process by the reviewers and the Editorial Board are not eligible for a refund under any circumstances.*

-The Editorial Board will assign the manuscript to at least three qualified reviewers from various academic institutions in relevant disciplines to evaluate the quality and suitability of the manuscript for publication. The review process follows a double-blind peer review system, in which reviewers do not have access to the authors’ identities, and authors are not informed of the reviewers’ identities.

-After the reviewers have completed their evaluations, the Editorial Board will make a final decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations. The manuscript may be accepted for publication, rejected, or returned to the author for revision within a specified period before further consideration.

-The Editorial Board will notify the author once the manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.

- The academic and research articles, as well as the content and opinions expressed therein, published in Saengtham College Journal are solely the responsibility of the respective author(s).

- Articles published in Saengtham College Journal are the property of Saengtham College. Reproduction, modification, or dissemination of all or part of the content in any form without written permission from Saengtham College is prohibited.

5.Publication Ethics:

Manuscripts submitted for publication must not have been previously published and must not be under consideration by any other journal. Authors must ensure that their work does not infringe upon copyright, nor contain any form of plagiarism or unauthorized use of others’ intellectual property.

6.Publication Fee:

A publication fee of 3,000 Thai Baht per article is required once the manuscript has proceeded to the peer review stage. In cases where the manuscript is not accepted for publication, the fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.

Note: The review and publication process requires a minimum of two months, depending on the quality of the manuscript and the time required for revisions.