Author Guidelines

Types of Articles Published

         The Academic Journal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thepsatri Rajabhat University publishes the following types of articles:

  1. Research Articles – Reports of original research that contribute new knowledge and have not been previously published in any other journal.

  2. Academic Articles – Scholarly discussions and analyses intended for a broad academic audience, including university students and the general public.

  3. Review Articles – Comprehensive reviews based on textbooks, academic books, recent journals, or the author’s previous work and professional experience.

Manuscript Submission

       All submitted manuscripts must be evaluated by three qualified peer reviewers prior to publication. Authors are encouraged to strictly adhere to the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines, and to proofread the manuscript thoroughly prior to submission. Submissions that do not comply with the journal’s requirements may be returned for revision prior to review. The editorial board reserves the right to withhold review until formatting corrections are made.

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

1. Font
    Use TH Sarabun PSK font throughout the manuscript.

2. Font Size
    • Article title: 20 points, bold
    • Section headings: 16 points, bold
    • Body text: 16 points, regular

3. Text Formatting
    • Justified alignment
    • Double spacing (2.0 line spacing) throughout the document

4. Paper and Margins
   • Paper size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
   • Single-sided printing
   • Margins:
       - Left and top: 1 inch (2.54 cm)
       - Right and bottom: 0.75 inch (1.91 cm)

5. Page Numbering
    Place page numbers at the top right corner of each page.

6. Manuscript Length
    • Main text: 15-18 pages (including figures and tables)
    • Total length: Maximum 20 pages (including references)
    • Manuscripts exceeding the specified length for valid academic reasons are subject to the Editor's discretion.

Peer Review and Selection Process

Each manuscript is reviewed by three peer reviewers with expertise in relevant fields, and publication decisions are subject to approval by the editorial board. The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, in which neither authors nor reviewers are informed of each other’s identities.

Abstract

The abstract should be 300–350 words in length and presented in both Thai and English. It must summarize the article without citing references, figures, or tables. The abstract should be clearly structured into the following components:  Objective – Purpose of the study  Methods – Research design, data collection, instruments, and statistical methods used Results – Key findings, including statistical outcomes  Conclusion – Summary and significance of the findings

Keywords: Include 3–5 keywords for both Thai and English abstracts. Keywords must be alphabetically ordered and separated by commas (,).

Main Text Structure

  1. Introduction – Provides background, rationale, and importance of the study. Reviews relevant literature and clearly states the research objectives and hypotheses.

  2. Methods – Describes the research design, study population, sampling techniques, research instruments, and data analysis methods.

  3. Results – Presents the study’s findings. Data should be categorized in alignment with the research objectives and may be supported by tables, graphs, or illustrations.

  4. Discussion – Interprets findings in relation to existing research. Includes analysis of strengths and limitations of the study, new insights, and implications for future research.

  5. Suggestions – Recommends practical applications or further areas of investigation based on the study results.

  6. Acknowledgements (if applicable) – Expresses gratitude to individuals, institutions, or funding bodies that supported the research. Grant numbers should be included where relevant.

  7. References – In-text citations should be used, placed within parentheses. The citation format must follow the journal’s specific referencing style, appropriate to the type of source cited.

In-text citations and reference writing >> APA 7

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