Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines
1. Types of Manuscripts
1.1 Research Article
A structured academic work presenting research findings, including the background and significance of the study, objectives, scope, methodology, results, conclusion, discussion, and recommendations.
1.2 Academic Article
An analytical or theoretical paper addressing an interesting or novel topic. It should include the background, objectives, relevant theoretical frameworks, and literature from diverse sources. The article should critically discuss and analyze the topic and provide recommendations.
1.3 Review Article
A comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of academic knowledge in a specific field. It should critically evaluate current academic status, highlight trends, and suggest future directions for research and development.
1.4 Book Review
A scholarly critique of a book, article, or innovative work, discussing its content, value, and contributions to the field using appropriate academic principles and judgment.
2. Article Components
2.1 Research Article must include:
- Title page
- Author’s name, affiliation (department, faculty, institution), and email
- Abstract (max 250 words)
- Including research type, objectives, population and samples, instruments, data collection, data analysis, and result (key findings)
- For Thai-language manuscripts, abstracts must be provided in both Thai and English.
- Keywords: Up to 5 keywords
- Main text structure:
- Introduction (background and significance of the problem)
- Research objectives
- Conceptual framework (if applicable)
- Hypotheses (if applicable)
- Methodology
- Research findings
- Discussion
- Recommendations
- Acknowledgments (if applicable)
2.2 Academic Article must include:
- Title
- Author’s name, affiliation (department, faculty, institution), and email
- Abstract (max 250 words)
- Including objectives, main content, summary, and recommendations
- For Thai-language manuscripts, abstracts must be provided in both Thai and English.
- Keywords: Up to 5 keywords
- Main text structure:
- Introduction (rationale and issues to be addressed)
- Main content (discussion and analysis based on academic principles and relevant literature)
- Author’s academic perspectives should be clearly presented.
- Conclusion and recommendations
- Complete and properly formatted references
2.3 Review Article must include:
- Title
- Author’s name, affiliation, and email
- Main content structure:
- Introduction (highlighting the interest and importance of the topic)
- Analytical synthesis of the literature
- Conclusion with author’s suggestions and future perspectives
- The content should be accessible and relevant not only to specialists but also to broader academic audiences.
- Latest and comprehensive literature should be included.
2.4 Book Review must include:
- Title
- Author’s name, affiliation, and email
- The title of the review should be engaging and informative (e.g., reflecting the book’s title, theme, or a critical question).
- Introduction (overview of the book)
- Review content (balanced critique, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, with clear reasoning)
- Conclusion (summarizing the reviewer’s perspectives, insights, and observations that are useful to readers)
- Even without reading the full review, the conclusion should provide a clear understanding of the book’s content and the reviewer’s standpoint.
3. Manuscript Preparation
3.1 Format
Articles must be prepared using Microsoft Word on A4 sized paper, single-sided, with approximately 26 lines per page in portrait orientation. The font should be TH Sarabun PSK, with a font size of 16 points. Page numbers must appear at the top-right corner on every page except the first page. The article length should not exceed 15 pages. Page setup and margin specifications are as follows:
- Top: 2.54 cm
- Bottom: 2.54 cm
- Left: 2.54 cm
- Right: 2.54 cm
- Header: 1.25 cm
- Footer: 1.25 cm
3.2 Title, Author(s), and Affiliation
The title in both Thai and English must be centered, using TH Sarabun PSK, 18-point bold font. Author names and affiliations must be provided in both Thai and English. Author names should appear without academic or honorific titles (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Miss, Dr., Asst. Prof., Assoc. Prof., Prof.) and must use TH Sarabun PSK, 16-point bold font.
The affiliation section should include the field of study, department, faculty, institution, or organization, and contact email. The affiliation text should also be in TH Sarabun PSK, 16-point bold font.
For manuscripts with multiple authors, the corresponding author must be clearly identified.
3.3 Abstract
The word “Abstract” should be aligned to the left, using TH Sarabun PSK, 18-point bold font. The content of the abstract and keywords should be in TH Sarabun PSK, 16-point regular font.
- For Thai-language articles: both Thai and English abstracts are required.
- For English-language articles: at least an English abstract is required (a Thai version is optional).
The total abstract length (Thai + English) should not exceed one A4 page, formatted in single-column layout, and limited to approximately 250 words.
The abstract must include Keywords (English version) and คำสำคัญ (Thai version), with no more than 5 terms.
3.4 Main Content
Section headings should be aligned to the left, using TH Sarabun PSK, 18-point bold font. Body text should be in TH Sarabun PSK, 16-point regular font.
3.5 Figures and Tables
All figures and tables must be clear and of high quality. Photographs should be actual images where applicable. If figures or tables are adapted from other sources, proper academic referencing must be provided. Use the label “Figure X” for figure and “Table X” for table.
3.6 References
References must follow the APA 7th (American Psychological Association Seventh Edition), with the following requirements:
1) The number of references must not exceed 20 sources, and each source should generally be published within the last 10 years. Exceptions are permitted for foundational concepts or theories that were introduced more than 10 years ago but are still widely cited and relevant in current academic discussions.
2) References must be formatted in a single-column layout and listed in alphabetical order.
3) In text citations use an English translation of surnames and year. For examples: Yurarach (2017) or (Yurarach, 2017).
4) All Thai-language references must be translated into English, with both the English translation and the original Thai citation displayed together. The translated English reference should appear first, followed by the original Thai reference, with the phrase "(in Thai)" added at the end of the translated reference. And the references should be alphabetically ordered based on the English transliterations of author names.
For examples:
1) Book
Chantavanich, S. (2014). Qualitative Research Methods. 22nd ed. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Press. (in Thai)
สุภางค์ จันทวานิช. (2557). วิธีการวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ. พิมพ์ครั้งที่ 22. กรุงเทพฯ: จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย.
2) Journal
Siriprakob, P. (2010). Autonomous Public Organization and Its Autonomy: A Preliminary Finding. Sripatum Review of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10(2), 63-77. (in Thai)
ปกรณ์ ศิริประกอบ. (2553). องค์การมหาชนกับความเป็นอิสระ: ข้อค้นพบเบื้องต้น. วารสารศรีปทุมปริทัศน์ ฉบับมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์, 10(2), 63-77.
3) Website
Wikipedia free encyclopedia. (2018). Globalization [Online]. Retrieved May 23, 2018,from: https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization. (in Thai)
วิกิพีเดีย สารานุกรมเสรี. (2561). โลกาภิวัฒน์ [ออนไลน์]. ค้นเมื่อ 23 พฤษภาคม 2561, จาก : https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization.
4) Proceeding
Sorntanong, M. (2018). Guidelines for Tourism Management by Identity and Community in the Cultural Tourism of Elephant’s Village Pa-Nied Luang at Pranakorn Sri Ayutthaya Province. The Proceedings of the 13th National and International Sripatum University Conference (SPUCON2018), 20 December 2018 at Sripatum University (Bangkhen Campus), 2112-2122. (in Thai)
มานะศิลป์ ศรทนงค์. (2561). “แนวทางการจัดการการท่องเที่ยวตามอัตลักษณ์และวิถีชุมชนในเขตพื้นที่แหล่งท่องเที่ยวเชิงวัฒนธรรมในหมู่บ้านช้างเพนียดหลวง จังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา.” รายงานสืบเนื่องการประชุมวิชาการระดับชาติและนานาชาติ มหาวิทยาลัยศรีปทุม ครั้งที่ 13 ประจำปี 2561, วันที่ 20 ธันวาคม 2561 ณ มหาวิทยาลัยศรีปทุม, 2112-2122.
5) Thesis
Boonlom, P. (2017). A Survey of the Attitudes of Local Residents toward Phase 1 of the Proposed Special Economic Zone Development Plan for Klong Yai District, Trat Province. Independent Study of the Degree of Master of Public Administration Program in Local Government. Chanthaburi: Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University. (in Thai)
ปกรณ์ บุญล้อม. (2560). การขานรับนโยบายการพัฒนาเขตเศรษฐกิจพิเศษของประชาชน อำเภอคลองใหญ่ จังหวัดตราด. ภาคนิพนธ์ปริญญามหาบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาการปกครองท้องถิ่น. มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏรำไพพรรณี.
4. Manuscript Submission
The manuscript must be submitted in both .docx and .pdf file formats via the ThaiJo online submission system. Authors must register and follow the system's instructions through the following link: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/spurhs
5. Processing and Peer Review Fee
If the manuscript does not pass the initial editorial screening, the author is not required to pay any article processing charge. However, if the editorial board determines that the manuscript is suitable for external peer review, the article will be reviewed by three independent peer reviewers who are experts in the relevant field, affiliated with various institutions outside of Sripatum University, and not from the same affiliation as the author.
The review process follows a double-blind peer review in which the reviewers do not know the author, and the author does not know the reviewers.
In this case, the author must pay 6,000 THB per article for article processing charge, by bank transfer only*, and send the payment slip to the editorial office of Sripatum Review: Humanities and Social Sciences via email at research@spu.ac.th
*Bangkok Bank, Sripathum University Branch
Account Name Sripathum University
Savings Account No. 006-8-07686-8
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