https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu <h1 data-section-id="nj3iat" data-start="134" data-end="169">Journal Information and Statement</h1> <p data-start="171" data-end="363">The journal formerly titled <em data-start="199" data-end="281">Journal of Research and Development Institute, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University</em> has been officially renamed as <em data-start="313" data-end="362">Journal for Developing the Social and Community</em>.</p> <p data-start="365" data-end="383"><strong data-start="365" data-end="381">Former ISSN:</strong></p> <ul data-start="384" data-end="438"> <li data-section-id="1wlvaxx" data-start="384" data-end="411">ISSN 2697-469X (Online)</li> <li data-section-id="qdbknn" data-start="412" data-end="438">ISSN 2697-4681 (Print)</li> </ul> <p data-start="440" data-end="459"><strong data-start="440" data-end="457">Current ISSN:</strong></p> <ul data-start="460" data-end="487"> <li data-section-id="1t40okm" data-start="460" data-end="487">ISSN 3056-9672 (Online)</li> </ul> <p data-start="489" data-end="882">The journal is published by the Research and Development Institute, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Thailand, with the primary objective of serving as a scholarly platform for the dissemination of academic research and intellectual contributions. It aims to support researchers, academics, and scholars in sharing high-quality knowledge that contributes to social and community development.</p> <p data-start="884" data-end="970">The journal is issued <strong data-start="906" data-end="930">three times per year</strong>, according to the following schedule:</p> <ul data-start="971" data-end="1059"> <li data-section-id="15tod91" data-start="971" data-end="999">Issue 1: January – April</li> <li data-section-id="5nnvq6" data-start="1000" data-end="1025">Issue 2: May – August</li> <li data-section-id="ca0c63" data-start="1026" data-end="1059">Issue 3: September – December</li> </ul> <p data-start="1061" data-end="1253">All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous evaluation process and are reviewed by qualified experts with relevant disciplinary expertise to ensure academic quality, integrity, and relevance.</p> <p data-start="1255" data-end="1492">The editorial team would like to express its sincere appreciation to all authors for their dedication to producing valuable academic work and for placing their trust in the journal as a platform for disseminating scholarly contributions.</p> <p data-start="1494" data-end="1711">Researchers and interested readers are welcome to submit manuscripts, access published articles, and explore academic resources via the journal’s official website:<br data-start="1657" data-end="1660" /><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/index" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="1660" data-end="1709">https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/index</a></p> <p data-start="1713" data-end="2053">The editorial board also extends its gratitude to all editorial members and reviewers for their valuable suggestions and continued support in enhancing the journal’s academic standards and editorial quality. Their contributions play a crucial role in ensuring that all published articles meet appropriate and recognized scholarly standards.</p> en-US https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/announcement/view/2383 <h1>Announcement of the Journal for Developing the Social and Community</h1> <h2>Subject: Article Processing Charges (APCs)</h2> <p>To ensure the effective operation of the <em>Journal for Developing the Social and Community</em> and to maintain the standards of scholarly publishing, the Journal has established an Article Processing Charge (APC) policy for manuscripts that have successfully passed the peer review process and have been formally accepted for publication. The APC is used to support editorial management, manuscript processing, peer review administration, and publication services.</p> <h3>Article Processing Charges</h3> <p><strong>1. For Authors Affiliated with the University</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Thai-language articles: 3,500 THB per article</p> </li> <li> <p>English-language articles: 4,000 THB per article</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>2. For Authors Outside the University</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Thai-language articles: 4,000 THB per article</p> </li> <li> <p>English-language articles: 4,500 THB per article</p> </li> </ul> <p>The Article Processing Charge (APC) is required only after a manuscript has successfully completed the peer review process and has been officially accepted for publication. No fees are charged at the submission stage or during the review process.</p> <h3>Payment Procedure</h3> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Bank Name:</strong> Krung Thai Bank</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Branch:</strong> Sermthai Complex Branch</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Account Number:</strong> 476-0-42091-6</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Account Name:</strong> RMU Deposits and Insurance</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Payment Guidelines</h3> <ol> <li> <p>Authors must contact the Journal Coordinator before making any payment to confirm the payment details and procedures.</p> </li> <li> <p>After completing the payment, authors are required to upload proof of payment through the journal system under the <strong>“Add Discussion”</strong> section for verification and record-keeping purposes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Authors must ensure that the payment is transferred only to the official university account specified above. The Journal shall not be responsible for any loss, error, or inconvenience resulting from payments made to accounts other than the official university account.</p> </li> </ol> <p>This announcement is hereby issued for general acknowledgment and compliance.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Assistant Professor Dr. Wasan Pinate</strong></p> <p>Editor-in-Chief, <em>Journal for Developing the Social and Community</em></p> <p>Director, Research and Development Institute</p> <p>Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University</p> Journal for Developing the Social and Community 2026-06-03 https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/announcement/view/1252 Journal for Developing the Social and Community 2019-05-10