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Academic articles and research articles

The Journal of Research and Development Institute of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University has a policy to promote and disseminate academic works and research of students, faculty and interested scholars. It is also an academic forum for exchanging views and opinions on research. The types of works that the journal will consider are academic articles, review articles, research articles and book reviews.

An article to be considered for publication in a research and development institute journal must not have previously been published in any other journal and is not in the process of being considered for publication in any journal. From independent evaluators (Peer Reviewers) first to ensure that the journal has international quality and can be referenced. Preparing manuscripts for publication should follow the instructions below.

 

Article publishing scope

Journal of Research and Development Institute, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University is a journal in the fields of humanities and social sciences covering the following sciences: Social sciences, sociology, humanities, anthropology, political science, public administration, law, management science, business administration, economics, education, religion, philosophy, linguistics, applied studies, and other social sciences.

 

Frequency Publication

Journal of Research and Development Institute, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, There are 3 issues published each year, namely:

  o Issue 1 (January - April)

  o Issue 2 (May-August)

  o Issue 3 (September-December)

 

Article Format Writing

  o Research article writing format can be downloaded here.https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Gxle-12Aw63DukGOWprvjH_VgfpGWVG/edit?

  o Academic article writing format can be downloaded here.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jKc8bNgaJdOZ6EgGlkFaA89vrUUISzNz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100841103497987888974&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

Manuscript preparation

  1. Language: Can be in Thai or English. The use of Thai language is based on the use of words and names according to the principles of the Royal Institute. The use of English should be avoided in the text, Unless it is necessary to write Thai words followed by parentheses, use all lowercase letters in English, except that the name must begin with a capital letter, The English portion of the essay should be checked by an English language expert before submitting the manuscript.
  1. Printing: Must be published with Microsoft Word (Word). Applicants must print and submit the original in the data file format as “.doc” or “.docx”(MSWord) only. Letter TH SarabunPSK by arranging the page size B5 (18.2 cm. x 25.7 cm.), set the page for printing 1 inch (2.5 cm) from each edge of the paper. Arrange one column for every article.
  2. Number of pages: Academic articles, review articles, research articles, and book reviews should not exceed 15 pages.

 

Content Sorting

  1. Academic articles

1.1Title: should be short, compact, and the main target media does not use abbreviations, the title must be both Thai and English.

1.2Author: Available in both Thai and English, specifying the agency or institution affiliated with and the author's E-mailaddress for the editorial team to contact about manuscripts and published articles, if there are multiple authors, they must specify the information of all authors

1.3Abstract: There must be both Thai and English as a summary that is easy to read and understand as the main point of the entire article, in order of importance of the content as follows: introduction, objectives, continuous content should not exceed 15 lines, or Maximum length is 250 words, and should not use non-universal abbreviations.

1.4Keywords: Specify both Thai and English languages, put at the end of the abstract of each language no more than 5 words.

1.5Introduction: is a part of the content that tells the background, importance, academic arguments, reasons leading to the presentation of the objectives of the academic article presentation, etc.

1.6Content: is the essence of the article, which may be divided into several topics.

1.7Conclusion: is a summary of the entire article, which may include discarding issues for the next study.

1.8Reference: For the publication of references, the general rule is that the reference must be published and accepted academically.

1.9 Table names, chart names, diagram names, image names, or other object names must be written in English (English), so that the journal will continue to import international databases.

 

  1. Research article

2.1 Title: should be short, compact, and the main objective of the research, do not use abbreviations, the title must be both Thai and English, with the Thai title first.

2.2 Author: Available in both Thai and English, specifying the agency or institution affiliated with and the author's E-mail address for the editorial team to contact about the manuscript and published article, if there are multiple authors, the information of authors must be specified. all authors

2.3 Abstract: There should be both Thai and English as a concise text that is easy to read and understand as the main idea of the entire article, arranged in order of importance as follows: objectives, research methods, results, and continuous criticism. Should be no more than 1 page, or no more than 500 words in length, and should not use non-universal abbreviations.

2.4 Keywords: Specify both Thai and English, put at the end of the abstract of each language.

2.5 Introduction: is the part of the content that tells the background, importance, and reasons leading to the research, providing academic information, along with briefly related aims, and the objectives of that research as well.

2.6 Methodology: Specify the details of the research process or methods such as data sources, data collection tools, data collection, data analysis methods, etc.

2.7 Results: present the findings according to the research objectives clearly and concisely, such as the use of descriptions, tables or charts, or pictures with descriptions, etc., and should be presented in order of research objectives.

2.8 Tables, pictures and charts should be selected only as necessary and must have a short, but meaningful description. Tables, pictures, charts, descriptions must be at the bottom.

2.9 Discussion: clarify whether research findings are consistent or different from previously reported work, why they are, and provide a reliable reference base.

2.10 Suggestion: Presenting guidelines for utilizing research results or discarding research questions for further research.

2.11 Reference: For the publication of a reference, the general rule is that the reference must be published and accepted academically.

2.10 Table names, chart names, diagram names, image names, or other object names must be written in English, in order for the journal to import to international databases.

  1. Book review:

Must contain the main elements of bibliography, reviewer's name, and critique.

 

References

 Citation should use APA style citation style (American Psychological Association citation style).

  1. Reference books/textbooks

Author's name. (Year of publication). Name of the book. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher.

Example

Kriengsak Charoenwongsak (2003). Future thinking. Bangkok: Printing Base Printing House.

Brauer, R. L. (2005). Safety and Health for Engineers. 2nd ed., Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons.

  1. Citing articles from journals or magazines

Name of the author of the article. (Year of publication). “Article Title”. Name of the journal. Year (issue) : page number.

Example

Sanya Kenaphum. (2015). “Self-reliance factors and technology management factors influencing the effectiveness of community enterprises. in the area of Maha Sarakham Province ". Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University Journal (Humanities and Social Sciences). 9 (3) : 53-66

Strauss, W. M., Malaney, G. W., & Tanner, R. D. (1984). “The Impedance Method for MonitoringTotal Coliforms in Wastewaters”. Folia Microbiologica, 29 (2): 162-169.

  1. Citing articles from newspapers

Name of the author of the article. (Year of publication). “Article Title”. Newspaper name. Date of publication, month of publication: page number on which the article appeared.

Example

Pasuk Intrawut. (2001). “Prehistoric class society in China”. Krungthep Turakij, 21 July : 6-7.

Di Rado, A. (1995). “Trekking through college: Classes explore modern society using the world of Star trek”. Los Angeles Times, March 15: A3.

  1. Thesis/dissertation reference/independent study

Author's name. (Year of publication). Thesis title. The name of the thesis type and field: Name of the educational institution.

Example

Yaowapha Charoenboon. (1994). A Study of Elements Related to Classroom Research of Secondary School Teachers in Bangkok. Master of Education Thesis : Chulalongkorn University.

Wilfley, D.E. (1989). Interpersonal Analyzes of Bulimia. Doctoral dissertation : University of Missouri.

Almeida, D.M. (1990). Fathers' Participation in Family Work. Master's thesis : University of Victoria,

  1. Website Reference

Author's name. (Year of publication of information on the Internet). Title/Title of Article. Retrieved on the date of the month of the year that was searched from URL....

Example

Sirichai Kanchanawasi. (2005). Traditional Testing Theory. Retrieved on August 25, 2010 from http://www.niets.or.th/aboutus_matter.html.

United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2009). Organic Gases: Volatile Organic Compounds-VOCs. Retrieved on June 22, 2009 from: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html

  1. Interview references

Interviewee. (year of interview). Subject of interview (interview). Position, agency or address. DD/DD at the interview.

Example

Sanya Kenaphum. (2017). Paradigms in Public Administration in the Northeastern Region (interview). Course Chair, M.A. (Public Administration), Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University. 30 April 2017.

Carter, John. (2018). What is the NPG (Interview). CEO of Siam Co. Ltd., Siam Co. Ltd. Bangrak, Bangkok, 23 April 2018.

  1. Citation of works presented in conferences and academic seminars

Author's name. (presentation year). “Title of the work”. Name of the meeting, DD/DD/Y Meeting or seminar, meeting place.

Example

Khanittha Sarawan. (2017). “Factors Relating to Living According to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy”, National Academic Conference "Old City Rajabhat" for the year 2019 on the topic of "local advances with research and innovation” on 12 – 13 December 2019 at Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya : Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University.

Kenaphoom, Sanya . (2014). “The Creating a Survey Research Conceptual Framework of Public Administration” The Academic conference and presentation of National and International research, the 36th academic conference of Thailand Education Relation's on “Educational Leadership and Development toward ASEAN Community”, 24 January 2014, Udon Ratchathani : Udon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Thailand.