This issue of the MCU Nakhonratchasima Journal of Social Sciences Review, Volume 2, Issue 1, January–June 2025, features a variety of academic works submitted by faculty members from both within the university and external institutions. The editorial board has submitted these academic articles for peer review by experts in each respective field, and the authors were asked to revise their work accordingly before publication.

With the editorial board's intention to develop this journal in accordance with the standards of the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI), this issue emphasizes integrated Buddhist knowledge and ethical politics. It presents eight research articles and two academic articles that contribute to academic services in Buddhism, integrating modern disciplines to foster mental and social development—making a total of ten articles.