About the Journal

AI Disclosure Requirement

All authors must download the AI Disclosure Form, complete it fully with details and signature, and upload it with the manuscript every time. Usage of AI must not exceed 20% of the manuscript content.

Manuscripts will NOT be reviewed if the AI Disclosure Form is NOT submitted.
Effective from 11 November 2025 onward.

Scope and Article Types

1. Academic Articles

Academic articles should present analytical or critical scholarly discussion, including background, objectives, analytical perspective, and problem-solving grounded in relevant theory.
Articles must present established theories or new theoretical contributions supported by credible scholarly sources. Contributions may relate to:

Philosophy, History, Religion, Political Science, Social Studies, Public Administration, Geography, Law, Management, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Development Studies, Social Development, Educational Administration, and Interdisciplinary Studies, among others.

2. Research Articles

A research article is a scholarly paper that presents original research demonstrating innovative ideas and relevance to fields such as Philosophy, History, Religion, Political Science, Social Studies, Public Administration, Geography, Law, Management, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Development Studies, Social Development, Educational Administration, and other interdisciplinary areas. A research article must have clear and concise content, exhibit originality, follow a well-structured format, and include a comprehensive discussion and summary of the research findings.

Publication Frequency
The journal publishes 6 issues per year :

  1. November – December

  2. January – February

  3. March – April

  4. May – June

  5. July – August

  6. September – October

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least three reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
Reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other.

  • Manuscripts submitted by internal authors are reviewed by external experts.

  • Manuscripts from external authors are reviewed by internal or external experts.

  • Accepted manuscripts must score ≤15% similarity in Thaijo’s CopyCatch plagiarism check.

Language Policy

The journal accepts manuscripts in Thai and English.
Clarity and precision of language are essential.

Publication Fees

**There is no publication fee for articles. Only a DIO crossref fee of 100 baht per article will be charged.**

Open Access Policy

The Journal of Social Studies Perspectives operates under an open access model.
All published articles are freely available online to readers worldwide at no cost.

Ownership and Management

The journal is owned by the Social Studies Association of Thailand, overseen and supported through diverse funding sources.
All financial support enables high editorial standards through rigorous peer review to ensure quality and credibility.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), permitting:

  • Sharing

  • Adaptation

  • Redistribution
    with appropriate credit to the original author.

Authors are encouraged to deposit published articles in third-party repositories, subject to clear copyright terms.

AI Use Policy for Authors

The journal acknowledges the development of AI tools to support academic writing. To ensure ethical, transparent, and academically sound use:

  1. Disclosure
    Authors must disclose any use of AI in drafting, editing, translation, or creation of figures/tables, specifying the tool and role of AI.

  2. Academic Quality Control
    AI-assisted content must be reviewed and revised by authors to meet academic standards.

  3. Copyright Compliance
    Authors are responsible for ensuring AI-generated content does not infringe third-party rights.

  4. Attribution
    AI use should be properly credited (e.g., tool name/version).

  5. Authorship Integrity
    AI may assist but cannot replace the author’s independent academic reasoning, synthesis, or argumentation.

Advertising Policy

The journal conducts ethical, transparent marketing aimed at academic and public audiences.
Participation in scholarly events and adherence to ethical communication standards are required.
Advertising and partnerships do not influence editorial decisions.

Marketing Strategy

Marketing efforts include:

  • Direct email campaigns

  • Promotion via Facebook

  • Dissemination through the ThaiJo platform

All communications uphold ethical transparency, consent, and data privacy.

Publication Ethics

1. Editor Ethics

Editors must:

  • Evaluate manuscripts fairly and impartially.

  • Protect author/reviewer confidentiality.

  • Base publication decisions solely on content quality.

  • Address ethical violations (e.g., plagiarism).

  • Promote standards aligned with COPE, TCI, ACI, and Crossref policies.

2. Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers must:

  • Provide unbiased, constructive feedback.

  • Review only within their expertise.

  • Declare conflicts of interest.

  • Maintain manuscript confidentiality.

  • Submit reviews on time.

3. Author Ethics

Authors must:

  • Guarantee originality and exclusive submission.

  • Cite sources correctly (APA 7th edition).

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, or redundancy.

  • Reflect actual intellectual contribution in authorship.

  • Disclose funding and conflicts of interest.

  • Revise manuscripts responsibly based on reviewer comments.

4. Human and Animal Research Ethics

  • Research involving humans requires institutional human ethics approval and informed consent.

  • Animal research requires ethics committee approval and humane treatment.

  • Authors must include ethics approval details in their manuscript.

  • Manuscripts lacking ethical documentation may be rejected.

Journal Mission

The Journal of Social Studies Perspectives aims to:

  • Promote high-quality scholarly knowledge.

  • Advance research with social benefit.

  • Uphold the Moral of Knowledge, fostering a just and ethical academic community.