Submissions

Journal Publication Policy

The journal is committed to publishing high-quality articles in the field of social studies and related disciplines, including philosophy, religion, political science, social studies, public administration, geography, law, management, sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics, development studies, social development, educational administration, and interdisciplinary studies. We also welcome analytical articles that propose solutions to societal issues. Articles will be accepted in both Thai and English. Submitted articles must not have been previously published or under consideration for publication in any other journal. Authors must adhere strictly to the guidelines for submitting academic or research articles to Social Studies Perspectives Journal, including the referencing system, which must follow the journal's prescribed format.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information presented in their articles. This includes avoiding the creation of false data, forgery, distortion, or selective representation of data that supports specific conclusions. Opinions expressed in the article reflect the responsibility of the author and not the editorial board of Social Studies Perspectives Journal. Authors must also adhere to research ethics, avoiding plagiarism or the unauthorized use of others’ works. The journal employs the CopyCatch program on the Thaijo platform, which limits content duplication to no more than 15%, effective from October 2024.

Submission Process via Thaijo for Publication

The online submission process allows authors to submit their articles through the Social Studies Perspectives Journal website in Word file format only. After submission, authors are required to notify the journal via email at journal.ssa.review@gmail.com.

Submission Steps:

1. Register – Create an account on the journal’s submission system.

2. Log in – Log in with your account credentials.

3. Submit the Article – Navigate to the "Articles/New Article" menu to submit your work. (If this menu is not visible, please update your personal details and set your status to "Author.")

Article Preparation Guidelines

1. File Format – The article should be in Word format and not exceed 15 A4 pages (excluding references). The document must be single-sided, using the TH Sarabun PSK font, size 16, with page margins of 2.8 cm at the top and 2.5 cm on all other sides. Line spacing should be set to 1 cm, with an extra line space between paragraphs. Images and tables should be clear, with captions such as Table 1 or Figure 1, and should provide sufficient information to be understood without referring back to the text.

2. Title – The title should be in both Thai and English and centered on the first page.

3. Author Names – Author names should be provided in both Thai and English, with superscript numbers following the names to indicate the author's affiliation.

4. Abstract – The abstract should be no longer than 500 words in Thai and 450 words in English.

5. Keywords – Provide 3-5 keywords in both Thai and English.

6. Headings – Main headings should be aligned to the left margin. Subheadings should be indented by 3-5 characters. A 0.5 line spacing should be left before each subheading.

7. Numerals and Abbreviations – Use Arabic numerals and universally recognized abbreviations.

8. References – Use the APA 7th referencing system. In-text citations should be in both Thai and English (with Thai names translated into English). The reference list at the end of the article must be in English and formatted according to APA guidelines.

Research Article Format:

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Research Objectives

4. Literature Review

5. Research Methodology

6. Results

7. Discussion

8. Conclusion

9. Recommendations

10. References

Academic, Special, and Review Article Format:

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Content

4. Conclusion

5. Recommendations

6. References

APA 7th Referencing System:

References should be from reliable, published sources such as journals, books, or reputable websites. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their citations. Before submitting, authors should check their references to prevent delays in the publication process. Incorrect references will prevent the article from being forwarded for review until corrections are made. For citing sources in the article, use the APA 7th system, placing the author’s name and page number in parentheses. The reference list at the end of the article must include all cited sources and be formatted according to APA guidelines.

Journal Process and Publication Guidelines

Articles submitted for consideration must be in .docx format (Microsoft Word 2010 or later). If the article contains images, tables, or equations, these should be submitted separately as image files in formats such as PDF, JPG, GIF, or BMP. The manuscript should not exceed 15 A4 pages, including references. The editorial board will conduct an initial review of the article to check for correct formatting. If the formatting does not meet the standards, the article will be returned for revisions. If the article passes the initial review, it will proceed to peer review. The author will be notified of the review outcome and any necessary revisions. The decision to publish will take into account the article’s relevance, quality, and suitability.

Editor’s Rights

If the editorial board or an invited expert reviewer determines that revisions are necessary, the manuscript will be returned to the author for changes based on the reviewer’s suggestions. The editorial board reserves the right to reject articles that do not align with the journal’s focus or do not meet the editorial or peer review criteria.

Upon acceptance for publication, the author will receive a copy of the journal issue containing their article, along with a certificate of publication from Journal of social studies perspectives.