About the Journal

Community and Social Development Journal

Formerly khows as Rajabhat Chiang Mai Research Journal is a Journal to support academic work for society
Aim and scope : to publish english articles that are beneficial to society or locality in Social Sciences with 3 sub-subject 1) Social Development 2) Education Sociology 3) Business and Management for social development, which can be used to solve problems or develop society, communities and local areas and create benefits for communities and local areas.

Peer Review Process :
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind review by three independent reviewers , who are experts in the field. The full detials of the peer review process can be found at Peer review process (click).

Publication Frequency: Issued 3 editions per year:
Issued 1 : January - April
Issued 2 : May - August
Issued 3 : September - December
Articles per issue: 15

Types of Articles :
Research Articles: Present a brief report on a specific research result or a major problem. Social Sciences, Business, Management and Accounting Each article must clearly present the research question, detailed methodology, study content, results, discussion, conclusion and suggestions, new knowledge and the effects on society and communities.

Language : English

Publication fees :
Articles submitted have a cost of assessing and screening articles in the amount of 104 USD or 3,500 THB. Collect the fee 1 time after accept article. According to the announcement of the Research and Development Institute Fund of Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. In terms of fee for publishing articles in Chiang Mai Rajabhat Research Journal, by transferring money to the account name Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (Research and Development Institute Fund) Siam Commercial Bank, Pratu Changpuek branch, account number 550-278761-1.

Account Name : Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (Research and Development Institute Fund)
Account No. : 550-278761-1
Bank : Siam Commercial Bank
Branch : Pratu Changpuek branch
Address : Institute of Research and Development, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Mae Rim Center 180 Moo 7, Chotana Road (Chiang Mai-Fang), Khi Lek Subdistrict, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province , Thailand 50180
SWIFT CODE : SICOTHBK

Please send proof of money transfer to the system.

Open Access Policy :
Community and Social Development Journal provides immediate Open Access to its content, driven by the belief that making research freely accessible facilitates a broader global exchange of knowledge. This means that individuals can freely access and utilize the articles for various purposes, including reading, downloading, copying, distributing, printing, searching, or using them in any lawful manner, provided that proper acknowledgment of the authors and citation of the articles are given.

Archiving Policy:
Data Storage through the Thaijo System
Full-text Article Storage: All published articles are stored as searchable PDF files
- Full-text Article Storage: All published articles are stored as searchable PDF files
- Metadata Storage: Bibliographic information and related metadata for all articles are stored in the ThaiJO system database
- Data Backup: NECTEC implements an automatic backup system with data stored in multiple locations to prevent data loss
- Data Security: The system has appropriate security measures to maintain data integrity
Access to Archived Data:
- Current Access: Users can access all articles through the journal website and ThaiJO system
- Future Access: In the event that the main system becomes unavailable, users will be able to access data through backup channels prepared by Chulalongkorn University
- Emergency Access: In cases where all online systems are unavailable, users can still access data through print media stored in various libraries
Plagiarism Policy:
Our journal utilizes the ThaiJO system for managing academic articles, which is integrated with the CopyCatch plagiarism detection software (https://www.copycatch.in.th/) to screen all submitted manuscripts.
- All articles submitted through the ThaiJO system will be automatically checked by the CopyCatch program
- The system will check for similarity against academic literature databases within Thailand
- Checked articles will receive a report showing the percentage of similarity with other documents
- The editorial board will review these reports to assess the nature and extent of any similarity
- The journal uses the “CopyCatch” plagiarism detection tool. If the manuscript has a similarity index of more than 25%, we ask the author to make corrections. Failure to make corrections may result in the manuscript being rejected, which is the end of the review process.
AI-generated Content Policy :
Manuscripts prepared with use of generative AI in all steps must be done with caution. The AI generated contents must undergo thorough review and careful editing and are recommended to explicitly disclose in the manuscripts during the peer review process, and will appear in the published version. Full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the AI generated contents belongs entirely to all authors.
Plagiarism Policy Statement: Committed to maintaining hign academic and ethical standards in publishing research. We have establishing research. We have established a clear plagiarism policy to guide authors, reviewers, and editorial board in upholding these standards.

Copyright and Licensing:
Authors publishing under any license permitted by the journal maintain full ownership of their rights.
Community and Social Development Journal ©2026 by Institute or Research and Development Journal is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Ownership and Management :
Community and Social Development Journal is owned and sponsored by the Institute of Research and Development Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Thailand.

Publisher :
Community and Social Development Journal
Institute of Research and Development, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Mae Rim Center 180 Moo 7, Chotana Road (Chiang Mai-Fang) Khi Lek Subdistrict, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province 50180
Tel : +66 89 953 3426
E-mail : csdj_journal@cmru.ac.th

Revenue Sources:
Institute of Research and Development, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University fully supports the journal production process, ensuring high publication standards through rigorous peer-review. However, this funding does not influence the editorial board's decisions on reviewing or publishing articles.

Advertising:
The journal does not accept funding through advertisements as part of its policy. Information related to academic conferences, the journal, or research studies may be shared on the journal's official website if appropriate. However, publishing such content does not compromise the journal's ethical standards.

Direct Marketing :
The journal refrains from direct marketing activities as part of its policy. Calls for papers, promotion of the journal, and related activities are announced through the journal's official website, social media platforms, or those of related organizations, adhering to ethical practices and respecting individual rights.

Journal History:
Community and Social Development Journal : History of journal for research to community. Aim and scope to publish english articles that are beneficial to society or localities in social sciences. Launched in 1999 with the support of Institute of Research and Development, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, the inaugural volume focused on research articles, in subject area social sciences, business, management and accounting.
Change of journal name
Community and Social Development Journal : CSDJ (Formerly khows as : Rajabhat Chiang Mai Research Journal)

Name of the journal (new): Community and Social Development Journal
ISSN 3027-7493 (Online)
ISSN 3027-7485 (Print)
From Vol 25 No 1 January - April 2024 onwards.

Name of the journal (formerly): Rajabhat Chiang Mai Research Journal
ISSN 2651-2068 (Online)
ISSN 1513-8410 (Print)
From Vol 1 No 1 1999 - Vol 24 No 3 2023

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