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.
1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
2. The submitted manuscript must follow conditions and manuscript format categorized by the journal, and it can be found and also download all templates in the Download menu.
3. Author(s) check word count in the submitted manuscript regarding the journal conditions. Please find the information HERE
4. If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed. An example is available HERE. Please note that the author(s) might not be able to edit or change authors' information after receiving the final result or the editor's final decision.
5. The submission file is in WORD document file (.doc or .docx) format only, and should follow the guidelines provided by the journal, as the available templates (see an EXAMPLE).
6. All reference items presented in the submitted articles, such as website URL, video or digital media link, and so on, must be online and practical.
7. If my original manuscript does not meet all of the above criteria (7 criteria), I definitely accept the first-stage screening by the Editor-in-Chief, before getting into the peer-review process.
Author Guidelines
Instructions for Authors
The Journal of Education, Khon Kaen University, published by the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, aims to disseminate academic and research works in education, learning development, educational innovation, and classroom research. The journal accepts manuscripts in both Thai and English from lecturers, scholars, researchers, students, and other interested contributors.
The journal operates through an online journal management system and applies a peer-review process conducted by at least three qualified reviewers from different institutions who have no conflicts of interest with the authors. The review process follows a double-blind review system in which both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to ensure transparency and adherence to international academic standards.
Journal Objectives
To disseminate and exchange academic knowledge and research in education, learning management, and educational innovation.
To enhance the quality of scholarly work produced by educational professionals and researchers in related fields.
To promote continuous knowledge creation and the advancement of educational research at national and international levels.
Scope
The journal considers manuscripts related to educational sciences and associated disciplines, including:
Teaching and learning management and learning activities
Lifelong learning and adult education
Teaching methods and instructional techniques
Classroom research
Educational measurement and evaluation
Learning environments and learning contexts
Educational technology and innovation
Curriculum development
Educational administration and leadership
Educational psychology
Faculty and educational personnel development
Publication Schedule
The journal is published electronically (online) on a quarterly basis, comprising four issues per year:
Issue 1: January – March
Issue 2: April – June
Issue 3: July – September
Issue 4: October – December
Each issue publishes approximately 10 articles in Thai and English. ISSN (Online): 2673-0847
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening before being evaluated by at least three expert reviewers in relevant fields who have no conflicts of interest with the authors. The journal employs a double-blind peer review system.
Review and Acceptance Procedures
Initial screening for formatting compliance and plagiarism detection
Manuscript review by qualified peer reviewers
Revision by authors based on reviewers’ comments (if required)
Final academic verification by the editorial board
Notification of the decision and issuance of an acceptance letter once the manuscript meets publication requirements
All communications are conducted through the ThaiJO system, and authors are responsible for regularly monitoring their manuscript status.
Publication Fees
Starting from 2025 (B.E. 2568), the Journal of Education, Khon Kaen University does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APC) at any stage of manuscript evaluation or publication.
Manuscript Preparation
Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the journal’s prescribed template and ensure accuracy in content, language, and references prior to submission. Proper formatting facilitates a faster review process. The editorial board reserves the right to decline manuscripts that do not comply with journal requirements.
Submission Requirements
Manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere.
All co-authors must approve the submission.
Manuscripts must not involve plagiarism or copyright infringement.
Research involving human participants must obtain ethical approval, and the approval number must be stated in the manuscript.
All submissions are screened using CopyCat and iThenticate plagiarism detection software under the following criteria:
Overall similarity index: not exceeding 20% for research articles and 10% for academic articles
Similarity from a single source: not exceeding 5%
Manuscript Format
Manuscripts may be written in Thai or English.
Files must be prepared using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Guidelines for Writing References for the Journal of Education, Khon Kaen University LINK
Retraction Policy
If plagiarism or publication misconduct is identified after publication, the journal will retract the article in accordance with Thailand Citation Index (TCI) guidelines and clearly announce the article’s status while notifying relevant institutions.
Copyright and Responsibility
The opinions and content presented in published articles are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board. Articles may be used for academic purposes provided that proper citation of the original source is given.
