Criteria for Submission of Academic Article
The Ph.D. in Social Sciences Journal publishes three issues annually (Issue 1: January–April, Issue 2: May–August, and Issue 3: September–December). Our mission is to promote and disseminate high-quality research and academic works in the field of Social Sciences.
Submission Requirements
Language: Manuscripts are accepted in either Thai or English.
Originality: Submissions must be original and must not have been previously published or be under consideration by any other journal or publication.
Peer Review: The journal employs a Double-Blind Review process. Each article is evaluated by three (3) independent experts in the relevant field.
Academic Standards
- Clear conceptual framework with accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date academic content.
- Analytical and synthetic approach, drawing from diverse sources to offer beneficial knowledge or methodologies.
- Inclusion of new insights or a clear, objective academic perspective from the author.
- Use of reliable, contemporary, and extensive references.
- Systematic presentation using appropriate academic language.
Manuscript Preparation
Formatting: Use TH Sarabun New font on single-sided A4 paper. Set all margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm). Include page numbers in the top-right corner. The article should be approximately 12–15 pages in length.
Title: Must be provided in both Thai and English.
Author Information: Include Full Name, Affiliation/Organization, Address, and a valid Contact Email.
Content Structure:
Abstract: Both Thai and English versions are required (approx. 250 words each). The abstract must consist of two paragraphs:
Paragraph 1: Start with "This academic article aims to analyze..." followed by one primary objective and the theoretical framework used for analysis.
Paragraph 2: Start with "Findings are as follows:..." summarizing the key results concisely and accurately.
Keywords: 3–5 keywords.
Introduction: Background and significance of the topic.
Concepts and Theories: Theoretical framework guiding the data analysis.
Analysis Framework: Presentation of the framework used for analysis.
Results: Discussion of findings based on the analysis framework.
Conclusion: Summary and discussion, including the author’s own insights.
Recommendations: Academic and practical suggestions.
References (APA 7th Edition)
Ordering: Sort by Thai sources first (ก-ฮ), followed by English sources (A-Z).
Author Names:
Thai: Use First Name and Last Name.
English: Use Surname followed by initials (e.g., Smith, J.).
Year: Use B.E. for Thai and A.D. for English (in parentheses). Sort multiple works by the same author chronologically (oldest to newest).
Titles: Use italics for book/journal titles. For book chapters, use "In" followed by the editor/author and book title.
Publication Details: * Books: Include publisher/place of publication.
Journals: Include Article Title, Journal Name, Volume, Issue, and Page Range or Article ID.
Websites: Include Author, Title, and the "Retrieved from" URL.
Submission & Fees
Submission: Submit the original manuscript in MS Word format via the ThaiJo system: https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/phdssj
Publication Fee: Upon acceptance, a fee of 5,000 THB must be paid to:
Account Name: Doctor of Philosophy Association in Social Sciences, Ramkhamhaeng University
Account Number: 020036297552
Bank: Government Savings Bank (Ramkhamhaeng Branch)
Notes
1. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or responsibilities of the Ph.D. Social Sciences Association or Ramkhamhaeng University.
2. The Ph.D. Social Sciences Journal reserves the right to make the final decision regarding publication.
Research Article Submission Guidelines
Submission Requirements
Language: Articles are accepted in Thai or English.
Originality: Manuscripts must be original and must not have been previously published or currently be under consideration by any other journal.
Peer Review: The journal utilizes a Double-Blind Review system, with each article evaluated by three (3) experts in the relevant field.
Manuscript Preparation
Format: Use TH Sarabun New font on single-sided A4 paper. Set all margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm).
Pagination: Include page numbers in the top-right corner.
Length: The article should be between 10–15 pages.
Title: Provide titles in both Thai and English.
Author Information: Include Full Name, Affiliation, Address, and a valid Contact Email.
Content Structure
Abstract
Required in both Thai and English (approx. 250 words each), consisting of two paragraphs:
Paragraph 1: Start with "This research article aims to study..." followed by the objectives, research type, population/sample, research instruments, and statistical/analytical methods.
Paragraph 2: Start with "Findings are as follows:..." summarizing key results concisely and accurately.
Keywords
Include 3–5 keywords.
Background and Significance of the Problems
State the background using formal, clear, and direct academic language.
Research Objectives
Align objectives with the title and content to guide the research inquiry.
Scope of Research
Define the scope clearly: Content and Variables: Specific topics or variables studied.
Population and Sample: Characteristics and size (or Key Informants for qualitative research).
Area/Site: The specific location of the study.
Timeframe: The duration of the study.
Research Benefits
State the expected academic contributions and practical applications.
Concepts, Theories, and Related Literatures
Present interrelated variables supported by credible references to establish the conceptual framework.
Conceptual Framework
Outline all variables involved. Visual diagrams are encouraged for clarity.
Hypotheses (if any)
State predicted relationships between variables clearly. For quantitative research, list as H1, H2, etc.
Research Methodology
Detail the research type, procedure, population/sample, instrument development, quality assurance (validity/reliability), data collection, and statistical analysis.
Results
Present findings systematically and concisely.
Discussion
Discuss findings in relation to the objectives and hypotheses.
Recommendation
Provide both academic recommendations and suggestions for practical implementation.
References (APA 7th Edition)
Ordering: Sort Thai sources first (ก-ฮ), followed by English sources (A-Z).
Author Names: Use First Name-Surname for Thai; Surname and Initials for English.
Year: Use B.E. (Thai) and A.D. (English) in parentheses. Sort multiple works by the same author chronologically.
Formatting: Use italics for book/journal titles.
Details: For journals, include the article title, journal name, volume, issue, and page range (or Article ID).
Submission & Publication Fee
Submission: Submit the original MS Word manuscript via: https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/phdssj
Publication Fee: Upon Acceptance, a fee of 5,000 THB is required.
Account: Doctor of Philosophy Association in Social Sciences, Ramkhamhaeng University
Bank: Government Savings Bank (Ramkhamhaeng Branch)
Account No.: 020036297552
Notes
1. Views expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not represent the Ph.D. Social Sciences Association or Ramkhamhaeng University.
2. The journal reserves the right to make final publication decisions.
