About the Journal

Journal Title

English: FREP Journal of Social Sciences

Journal Title Abbr: FREPJSS

Aims and Objectives

The journal aims to produce and disseminate research articles and academic papers in the field of social sciences, including Public Administration, Sociology and Political Science, Law, Management, Planning and Development, Educational Administration, Governance, and Local Administration.

Scope of the Journal

The journal covers a broad range of disciplines in the social sciences, including:

Public Administration
Sociology and Political Science
Law
Management
Planning and Development
Educational Administration
Governance
Local Administration

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

Research Articles
Academic Articles

Language

Manuscripts are accepted in both Thai and English.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. This journal operates a single-blind peer review process. The reviewers' names remain anonymous to the authors, but the authors' names and affiliations are visible to the reviewers. Reviewers are selected from diverse institutions and must have no conflict of interest with the authors.

Editorial and Review Policy

Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously published nor be under consideration elsewhere.
Authors must prepare manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s submission guidelines.
Manuscripts must demonstrate academic quality and contribute either theoretically or practically and must align with the journal’s objectives.
The editorial board may request revisions based on reviewers’ comments; authors are required to revise accordingly.
The editorial board reserves the right to edit manuscripts for clarity, format, and completeness.
Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within 7 days after receiving reviewers’ comments; otherwise, publication may be delayed to a later issue.
If a manuscript is rejected, the journal will formally notify the author.
The content, opinions, and copyright of published articles are the sole responsibility of the authors; the editorial board is not liable for the accuracy or content.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published quarterly (four issues per year):

2026 (B.E. 2569)
Issue 1: July – September
Issue 2: October – December
2027 (B.E. 2570)
Issue 1: January – March
Issue 2: April – June
Issue 3: July – September
Issue 4: October – December

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The journal does not charge any fees for submission or publication (free of charge).

The editorial office conducts an initial screening before sending the manuscript for peer review.
Authors will be notified via the journal’s online system.
An official "acceptance letter" will be issued after the manuscript has successfully passed the peer-review and editorial evaluation process.