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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 adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Scope and Publication Policies

The Academic Journal of Local Development is dedicated to promoting and supporting scholars, students, and the general public by providing opportunities to publish academic works. The scope includes education, management, interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences, and the integration of science for development.

The journal has been published since Year 1, Issue 1, in 2022, and follows a biannual publication schedule: Issue 1 (January-June) and Issue 2 (July-December).

We accept two types of articles: research articles and academic articles. Both Thai and English submissions are welcomed. The quality assessment process is rigorously conducted according to the journal’s criteria and involves a thorough peer review by qualified experts.

The journal does not charge any fees for publication.

Consideration and selection of articles

Each submitted article will be reviewed by a committee of at least two qualified peer reviewers. Reviewers will be selected from different institutions and must not be affiliated with the same organization as the author. Their expertise in relevant fields will be verified, and they will be approved by the editorial board prior to the review process. The journal employs a Double-Blind Peer Review format, where neither the reviewers nor the authors know each other's identities.

The editorial board reserves the right to withhold consideration of an article until it has been revised to meet the journal’s submission requirements.

Submitted articles must be original and should not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration by other journals or publications. If the article includes images or tables from other sources, the author must obtain permission from the copyright holder and provide the editorial board with the letter of permission before the article can be published.

The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or responsibilities of the editorial board.

Research Articles

Research articles present systematic research findings that offer valuable and novel insights, and have not been previously published in any journals. Research articles should include the following components:      

              1. Title: Must be provided in both Thai and English. Type the Thai title first, followed by the English title.

              2. Author: Include the first and last name of each author in both Thai and English.

              3. Author Affiliation: State the author’s affiliation in both Thai and English.

              4. Corresponding Author: Provide the email address of the corresponding author.

              5. Abstract: The abstract must be in both Thai and English. It should summarize the objectives, methods, results, and significance or application of the research. The abstract should not exceed 750 words.

              6. Keywords: Provide keywords in both Thai and English. Keywords should reflect the content of the article, cover the study’s main themes, and be suitable for search purposes. Each keyword should be separated by a comma (,). Include 3-5 keywords.

              7. Introduction: This section should explain the background and significance of the research problem and the rationale behind the study. It should cite current and relevant literature to provide context and establish credibility. In-text citations should follow APA Style, 7th Edition. Use the author’s last name and the year of publication in the format: Author (Year) or (Author, Year). For example: Bunkhrong (2022) or (Bunkhrong, 2022). If there are more than three authors, use the first author's name followed by "et al." in the format: Author et al. (Year) or (Author et al., Year). For example: Bunkhrong et al. (2022) or (Bunkhrong et al., 2022).

              8. Research Objectives: Clearly state the objectives and goals of the research.

              9. Literature Review: Summarize relevant data, facts, and concepts from previously published research, articles, or books. This should include a synthesis and analysis from the author’s perspective, citing reliable and accurate references.

              10. Conceptual Framework (if applicable): Provide a framework showing the relationships between concepts, variables, and theories related to the research topic. This framework helps to visualize the research plan and is useful for both planning and writing the article.

              11. Research Methods: Describe the research process in detail. Include information on the study population, sample groups, scope, methodologies, instruments used, ethical approval (if applicable), and the appropriateness and quality of data collection methods, as well as the statistical methods used for analysis.

              12. Research Results: Present the findings according to the research steps. Organize results by categories related to the study’s objectives. Use illustrations, tables, graphs, or charts as appropriate to support the findings.

              13. Research Discussion: Analyze and compare the results with theories, concepts, and related research. Discuss how the findings relate to the research questions, their implications, and how they contribute to new understanding. Include an evaluation of the research methods, limitations, and suggestions for improvement.

              14. New Knowledge (if applicable): Highlight any new knowledge or insights gained from the research. Present these findings with supporting diagrams or mind maps and provide a detailed description.

              16. Research Suggestions: Offer recommendations for applying the research results and suggest directions for future research.

              16. References: Include all cited documents and research using APA Style, 7th Edition. References should be up-to-date and relevant to support the credibility of the research. For detailed formatting, refer to the guidelines on writing references provided at the end of the article.

Academic Articles

Academic articles should clearly articulate the issues being addressed, with a logical sequence of content that ensures reader understanding. They should use relevant theories to analyze and propose solutions comprehensively. Topics must be of current interest, contemporary, and unpublished in other journals. Academic articles should include the following components:

              1. Title: Must be provided in both Thai and English. Type the Thai title first, followed by the English title.

              2. Author: Include the first and last name of each author in both Thai and English.

              3. Author Affiliation: State the author’s affiliation in both Thai and English.

              4. Corresponding Author: Provide the email address of the corresponding author.

              5. Abstract: The abstract must be in both Thai and English. It should summarize the objectives, methods, results, and significance or application of the content. The abstract should not exceed 750 words.

              6. Keywords: Provide keywords in both Thai and English. Keywords should reflect the content of the article, cover the study’s main themes, and be suitable for search purposes. Each keyword should be separated by a comma (,). Include 3-5 keywords.

              7. Introduction: This section should explain the background, significance, and rationale of the study. Cite current and relevant literature to establish context and credibility, using APA Style, 7th Edition. For English references, use the author's last name and year of publication in the format: Author (Year) or (Author, Year). For example: Bunkhrong (2022) or (Bunkhrong, 2022). For more than three authors, use the first author's name followed by "et al." in the format: Author et al. (Year) or (Author et al., Year). For example: Bunkhrong et al. (2022) or (Bunkhrong et al., 2022).

              8. Content: Organize the article into sub-topics arranged logically. Present findings clearly and categorize them according to the study’s objectives. Use illustrations, tables, graphs, or charts as appropriate. Highlight any new knowledge or insights gained from the research and suggest practical applications and valuable guidelines, using mind maps or diagrams if needed.

              9. Conclusion: Summarize the entire article concisely, reflecting on the study’s objectives. Provide a final summary of the content and include any recommendations for applying the study results or suggestions for future research.

               10. References: Include all cited documents and research using APA Style, 7th Edition. Ensure references are up-to-date and relevant to support the credibility of the article. For detailed formatting, refer to the guidelines on writing references provided at the end of the article.

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