Author Guidelines

Insights into Modern Education
ISSN: 3057-0050 (Online)

1. Aim and Scope
Aims & Scope: Insights into Modern Education (i-ME) is a Thai online journal that focuses on promoting and disseminating knowledge in the fields of education and research in Thailand. It covers a broad range of topics within education, including but not limited to strategies for closing the achievement gap, improving academic performance, and fostering learning. The journal addresses a wide spectrum of educational disciplines such as:

(1) adult, career, and vocational education
(2) higher education
(3) teaching and teacher education
(4) assessment and evaluation
(5) educational administration
(6) counseling and student services
(7) science education
(8) linguistics
(9) teaching social studies
(10) related fields.

2. Types of Articles Published in the Journal
(2.1) Research Articles – Reports original research that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
(2.2) Academic Articles – Provides significant academic insights, contributing new knowledge.
(2.3) Review Articles – Summarizes existing research and literature on a specific topic.

3. Publication Schedule
i-ME publishes monthly in 2024; from 2025 onwards, i-ME will publish bimonthly:

Vol. 2 No. 1 – January-February
Vol. 2 No. 2 – March-April
Vol. 2 No. 3 – May-June
Vol. 2 No. 4 – July-August
Vol. 2 No. 5 – September-October
Vol. 2 No. 6 – November-December

4. Article Review and Peer Review Process
All submitted articles undergo a double-blind peer review process, where at least two experts evaluate the work without knowing the author’s identity, and vice versa. Editorial approval is required before publication. Articles must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors are expected to adhere strictly to the journal's submission guidelines and formatting requirements. The opinions expressed in the articles are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the views of the editors.

5. Publication Fee
A fee of 4,000 Baht (Four Thousand Baht) is charged per article after peer review and acceptance. Payment can be made through Siam Commercial Bank, Account Number: 414-0720-17-4. Payment proof must be sent via Line: @Dr_Niraj or Email: niraj072us@gmail.com. 

6. Conditions for Rejection
(6.1) Duplication exceeding 20% based on CopyCatch from ThaiJo.
(6.2) Non-compliance with the journal's format.
(6.3) The article has not undergone expert review.
(6.4) Failure to revise within one month after notification.

7. Publication Language
i-ME publishes articles in English and Thai.

8. Manuscript Submission and Formatting
(8.1) Submissions must be made through ThaiJo at: https://so19.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IME
(8.2) Authors should format their manuscripts using the i-ME template: Thai Article Template (Download); English Article Template (Download)

9. Manuscript Structure

(9.1) Research Articles
1. Introduction – Background, rationale, and literature review.
2. Research Objectives – Clearly stated objectives.
3. Methods – Research design, population, data collection, and analysis methods.
4. Results – Findings using text, tables, or figures.
5. Discussion – Comparison with previous studies and analysis of implications.
6. Conclusion and Recommendations – Summary and future research suggestions.
7. References – Follow APA 7th edition format.

(9.2) Academic Articles
1. Introduction – Background and significance.
2. Main Content – Critical analysis and theoretical discussions.
3. Summary – Key takeaways from the article.
4. References – Use APA 7th edition.

(9.3) Review Articles
1. Book Title – Provide in Thai and English.
2. Author Information – Name and institutional affiliation.
3. Reviewer Information – Name and institutional affiliation.
4. Content – Analysis of book strengths and weaknesses.
5. Summary – Review conclusions.
6. References – Follow APA 7th edition.

10. APA 7th Edition Citation Style Guide

(10.1) In-Text Citations
Single Author: (Boonpichet, 2010).
Two Authors: (Bruce & Blackburn, 1992).
Three or More Authors: (Prasitratsin et al., 1982).

(10.2) Reference List Examples
1. Books
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book (Edition). Publisher.
Example: Jesada, T. (2004). English-Thai dictionary of philosophy. Bodaeng.

2. Journal Articles
Author, A. A. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), Page range. DOI (if available).
Example: Prescott, S. G. (2015). Will instructors save time using a specifications grading system? Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 16(2), 298-312.

3. Theses/Dissertations
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of dissertation (Type of work). University.
Example: Phrachanna, B. (2015). An analytical study of morality in Cambodian traditional weddings (Master’s thesis). Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University.

4. Online Sources
Author, A. A. (Year). Title. Website. URL
Example: Kanrawan, S. (2015). Cultural tourism and Thai way of life. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/amicsangkakorn/ss-48803224

11. Final Submission Checklist
Ensure that:
(11.1) The manuscript follows APA 7th edition.
(11.2) The document is proofread and formatted correctly.
(11.3) All sources are properly cited.
(11.4) The article is uploaded to ThaiJo at https://so19.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IME 

For further inquiries, please contact JEIM Editorial Office.

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