Author Instructions

The Journal for Developing the Social and Community provides the following detailed instructions to assist authors in preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication. Authors are strongly encouraged to carefully read and follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission, review, and publication process.

Scope and Types of Manuscripts

The journal welcomes original contributions in the fields of humanities and social sciences, including interdisciplinary research related to social and community development.

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Research Articles: Reports of original research findings with clear methodology and analysis.
Academic Articles: Conceptual, theoretical, or analytical discussions.
Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews and syntheses of existing literature.
Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of academic books relevant to the journal’s scope.

All submissions must demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and relevance.

Submission Process

Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal’s online system:

Journal Submission System (ThaiJo):
https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/index

Before submission, authors must:

Ensure the manuscript complies with all formatting and structural requirements
Confirm that the manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
Prepare all required components (title, abstract, references, etc.)

Manuscript Preparation

Authors must prepare manuscripts using the official journal template:

Download Template:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TOKFxaobtOInS9Nsb58kT-pv0JtyPgYb?usp=sharing

3.1 Language

Manuscripts may be written in Thai or English
English manuscripts should be grammatically accurate and professionally edited
Thai manuscripts should follow formal academic Thai language standards

3.2 Formatting Requirements

File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Font: TH SarabunPSK
Paper size: B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)
Margins: 1 inch (2.5 cm) on all sides
Layout: Single-column format

3.3 Length

Manuscripts should not exceed 15 pages, including all elements such as:

Title page
Abstract
Main content
Tables and figures
References

Manuscript Structure

4.1 Title

Must be concise, clear, and informative
Provided in both Thai and English
Avoid abbreviations unless widely recognized

4.2 Author Information

Full names of all authors (Thai and English)
Institutional affiliations
Email address of corresponding author

4.3 Abstract

Required in both Thai and English
Should summarize objectives, methods, key findings, and conclusions
Length:

Academic articles: ≤250 words
Research articles: ≤500 words

4.4 Keywords

Up to 5 keywords
Provided in both Thai and English
Should reflect the core topics of the manuscript

Structure of Research Articles

Research articles must include the following sections:

Introduction
- Background and significance
- Research problem and objectives
Methodology
- Research design
- Data collection and analysis methods
Results
- Clear presentation of findings
Discussion
- Interpretation of results
- Comparison with existing studies
Conclusion and Recommendations
- Summary of key findings
- Implications and future research directions
References

Structure of Academic Articles

Academic (non-research) articles should include:

Introduction
Main discussion (organized into sections)
Conclusion
References

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

Must be clearly labeled and numbered
Titles must be written in English
Should be relevant and not duplicate text content
Must include source information if adapted

Citation and Reference Style

All references must follow APA Style (American Psychological Association):

APA Guide:
https://apastyle.apa.org/

Requirements:

All in-text citations must appear in the reference list
All references must be accurate and complete
Use credible and verifiable sources

Ethical Requirements

Authors must comply with the journal’s publication ethics policy:

Manuscripts must be original and not previously published
Proper citation of all sources is required
Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited
Conflicts of interest must be disclosed

Publication Ethics (COPE):
https://publicationethics.org/

Peer Review Process

The journal uses a double-blind peer review system, where:

Authors and reviewers remain anonymous
Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two experts

Evaluation criteria include:

Originality
Academic significance
Methodological rigor
Clarity and organization

Open Access Policy

The journal operates under an open access model. All articles are freely available.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 License:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

The journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts to support editorial management, quality assurance, peer review administration, and publication processes.

Publication Fees

For Authors Affiliated with the University

Thai-language articles: 3,500 THB per article
English-language articles: 4,000 THB per article

For Authors Outside the University

Thai-language articles: 4,000 THB per article
English-language articles: 4,500 THB per article

The Article Processing Charge (APC) is required only after a manuscript has successfully passed the peer review process and has been formally accepted for publication. No fees are charged at the submission stage or during the review process.

Payment Procedure

Upon receiving an official acceptance notification, authors are required to complete the payment of the publication fee via bank transfer to the university account specified below:

Bank Name: Krung Thai Bank
Branch: Sermthai Complex Branch
Account Number: 476-0-42091-6
Account Name: RMU Deposits and Insurance

Important Notice

Authors are advised to contact the journal coordinator before making any payment to confirm the payment details and procedures. After completing the payment, authors must upload proof of payment through the journal system under the “Add Discussion” section for verification and record-keeping purposes.

Please ensure that the publication fee is transferred only to the official university account specified above. The journal shall not be responsible for any loss or inconvenience resulting from payments made to accounts other than the official university account.