Guidelines for Authors

1. Journal Office

Journal of Applied Psychology and Buddhism for Society (JPBS)
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Learning Building, Zone A, 3rd Floor, Room A303
79 Moo 1, Lat Sai Subdistrict, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13170

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2. General Information About Articles

1) Journal Objectives

For publication of academic works and research in applied psychology and applied Buddhism.

2) Types of Articles Accepted

  1. Research Articles
    • Reports on new research findings that contribute valuable knowledge
    • Have not been published in any other journal before
  2. Academic Articles
    • Articles presenting beneficial academic content
    • Have not been published in any other journal before

3) Article Content Accepted

The journal accepts articles in the social sciences and humanities related to:

  • Publication of academic articles and research papers in the fields of applied psychology and socially engaged Buddhist studies, with emphasis on practical applications for social development.

4) Submitting Articles

  • Submit through the online journal system (OJS) of ThaiJo
  • Website: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/human/index
  • Articles must be formatted correctly according to the journal's requirements
  • Authors must follow up and revise according to the editorial board's recommendations

5) Article Format and Proofreading

  • Prepare according to the format specified by the journal
  • Proofread for accuracy before submitting
  • Articles not formatted correctly will not be considered

6) Guidelines for Writing Articles

  1. Writing the article
  2. Setting page layout
  3. Writing references in APA V.6 format

7) Submitting Articles for Publication

  • Submit 1 Microsoft Word file
  • Use the appropriate template based on the article type
    • Research Article template
    • Academic Article template

8) Publication Fee

8.1) Publication Fee Rates

  1. General Academic Article: 2,500 THB
  2. Master's Thesis Research Article: 3,000 THB
  3. Doctoral Dissertation Research Article: 4,000 THB
  4. General Research Article / Funded: 4,000 THB
  5. Academic Article or Research Article for Academic Position Advancement: 5,000 THB

8.2) Payment of Publication Fee

  • Pay after initial screening
  • Pay only when notified by the journal

8.3) Payment Channels

  • Bangkok Bank, Tesco Lotus Bang Pa-in Branch
  • Account Name: MCU Journal of Humanities Review
  • Account Number: 934-0-21833-9

9) Article Review Process

  1. Editorial Board Preliminary Screening
    • Content accuracy
    • Alignment with objectives
    • Writing format
    • Plagiarism (not exceeding 25%)
  2. Peer Review by Experts (Double-Blind)
    • 3 expert reviewers
    • Identities of authors and reviewers not disclosed

10) Article Review Timeline

  • Takes approximately 1 month
  • Depends on author's preparation and revisions
  • Do not accept articles requiring fast-tracking or expedited processing