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:
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Research Articles – Reports of original research that contribute new knowledge and have not been previously published in any other journal.
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Academic Articles – Scholarly discussions and analyses intended for a broad academic audience, including university students and the general public.
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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
Manuscripts must be typed using TH Sarabun PSK font, with the following specifications: Title: 18 pt, bold , Section headings: 14 pt, bold , Body text: 14 pt, regular , Line spacing: Double spacing The manuscript should be printed on B5 (JIS) paper, single-sided, with margins as follows: 1 inch (top and left), 0.75 inch (bottom and right). Page numbers must be included at the top-right corner of each page. The manuscript should not exceed 12–15 B5 pages, including figures and tables.
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 250–300 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
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Introduction – Provides background, rationale, and importance of the study. Reviews relevant literature and clearly states the research objectives and hypotheses.
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Methods – Describes the research design, study population, sampling techniques, research instruments, and data analysis methods.
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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.
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Discussion – Interprets findings in relation to existing research. Includes analysis of strengths and limitations of the study, new insights, and implications for future research.
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Suggestions – Recommends practical applications or further areas of investigation based on the study results.
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Acknowledgements (if applicable) – Expresses gratitude to individuals, institutions, or funding bodies that supported the research. Grant numbers should be included where relevant.
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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.