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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced, uses TH Sarabun New, a 14-point font, employs italics rather than underlining (except with URL addresses), and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • The article must pass a plagiarism check from the CopyCat program of the ThaiJo system and have no more than 15% duplicity.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

FREP Journal of Social Sciences (FREPJSS)

Foundation of Research and Education Services for Public

The FREP Journal of Social Sciences (FREPJSS) accepts the following types of manuscripts for publication:

  1. Research Article (click here for template): Original reports of new research findings that contribute valuable knowledge to the field and have not been previously published elsewhere.

  2. Academic Article (click here for template): Articles presenting scholarly knowledge and theoretical content aimed at students, academics, or the general public.

  3. Special/Invited Article: Works where the Editor-in-Chief invites specific researchers or specialists to contribute their expertise.

  4. Book Review: Systematic analysis and evaluation of academic books or textbooks to help readers understand the strengths, weaknesses, and utility of the work for scholarly or research purposes.

Manuscript Submission

All manuscripts submitted to FREPJSS undergo evaluation by three (3) external experts to ensure quality prior to publication.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts strictly adhere to the journal's formatting requirements. Manuscripts must be thoroughly checked for accuracy and proofread before submission. Proper preparation will expedite the review process. The Editorial Board reserves the right to decline consideration of any manuscript that does not comply with the specified formatting guidelines until it is corrected.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Font: TH Sarabun PSK.

  • Font Sizes: Title (18 pt Bold), Headings (14 pt Bold), Body Text (14 pt Regular).

  • Layout: Full justification (distribute text evenly between margins).

  • Spacing: Double spacing throughout the entire document.

  • Paper: A4 size, single-sided printing.

  • Margins: Top: 1.5 inches; Bottom: 1.0 inch; Left: 1.5 inches; Right: 1.0 inch.

  • Pagination: Page numbers should be placed in the upper right corner of every page.

  • Length: 10–15 pages (including illustrations and tables, but excluding references).

Review and Selection Process

Each manuscript is evaluated via a Double-blind Peer Review process, involving at least three (3) experts in the relevant field. Under this process, the identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers, and the reviewers' identities are concealed from the authors. Final approval from the Editorial Board is required before publication.

Components of a Research Article

  1. Abstract: Between 250–300 words. Must include both Thai and English versions. It should summarize the entire study, including:

    • Objectives: State the goals of the study.

    • Methodology: Describe data collection, research design, and sampling.

    • Results: Summarize the findings.

    • Keywords: Provide 3–5 keywords at the end of the abstract, arranged alphabetically and separated by commas (,).

  2. Introduction: Provides background through a literature review of relevant reports, books, or journals. It must clearly state the rationale, importance of the problem, hypotheses, and objectives.

  3. Objectives: Clear and concise statements of what the research intends to achieve.

  4. Literature Review: Synthesizes concepts, theories, and related research. It should focus on significant points with proper citations.

  5. Conceptual Framework: Explains the research framework (e.g., independent and dependent variables) with citations. This may be presented as an illustration or prose.

  6. Methods: Detailed description of the research design, population, sample, instruments, data collection, and statistical analysis.

  7. Results: Presentation of findings related to the objectives. Use text, tables, graphs, or charts as appropriate.

  8. Discussion: Comparison of the author's findings with existing research to highlight new knowledge, strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for practical application.

  9. New Body of Knowledge: A summary of the new knowledge, concepts, or principles derived from the study, presented as a diagram, mind map, or easy-to-read prose.

  10. Conclusion: A final synthesis of the entire research article.

  11. Suggestions: Practical recommendations for applying the research results.

  12. Acknowledgements (if any): Recognition of organizations or individuals who assisted in the research, including funding sources and grant numbers.

  13. References: Use the APA 7th Edition style. In-text citations should follow the (Author, Year) format. Reference list entries must vary according to the type of source cited.

Note: For the English version of the journal, ensure that all Thai-language references are translated or transliterated into English as per the journal's specific requirements for international indexing.

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Academic Article

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Copyright Notice

Authors publishing with the journal must agree to the following conditions:
1. Upon submission, authors agree to relinquish certain rights to control the dissemination of their work in accordance with the journal’s policies.
2. Once the article is accepted for publication, authors agree to transfer the copyright of the article to the journal, including the rights to reproduce, distribute, and publish the article through all channels, such as books, journals, websites, or other online platforms.
3. Authors retain the right to use their work for academic purposes, such as teaching, including in theses or sharing on non-commercial platforms.
4. The journal publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which allows others to share the article on websites or other media, provided proper credit is given to the original authors, but does not permit adaptation or commercial use.
5. Authors confirm that they have obtained all necessary permissions to use third-party materials, such as images or graphics, and have provided appropriate credit.

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