Guidelines for Manuscript Submission to the Journal of Graduate Research
The Journal of Graduate Research is published biannually, with issues released every six months: Issue 1 (January – June) and Issue 2 (July – December). This scholarly journal disseminates research articles and academic articles in the field of education that contribute to educational management, teaching and learning development, and learner advancement. Manuscripts under consideration for publication must not have been previously published in any other journals. To maintain uniformity and adherence to academic standards, the editorial board provides the following guidelines for preparing the manuscript for publication in the Journal of Graduate Research:
Manuscript Preparation
1. Language: The manuscript can be submitted in either Thai or English. Various components of the research or academic manuscript should adhere to the following recommendations. Language experts should review English-language manuscripts for accuracy.
2. Formatting: Utilize Microsoft Word for formatting on A4-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches). Set margins at 1 inch from the top (1.25 inches for the first page), 0.8 inches from the bottom, 1.25 inches from the left, and 0.8 inches from the right. Organize content in two columns (except for the abstract, tables, figures, charts, and references). Column width 2.98 inches and gap between columns 0.25 inches. Page numbers must be placed in the top right corner of each page.
3. Font Style: For Thai and English manuscripts, utilize the TH Niramit AS font, adhering to the guidelines for submission of Thai manuscripts.
3.1 Title: 18 pt., bold
3.2 Authors’ names: 14 pt., regular
3.3 Authors’ affiliation and academic position (if applicable): 12 pt., regular
3.4 Main headings: 16 pt., bold
3.5 Subheadings: 14 pt., bold
3.6 Text content: 14 pt., regular
4. Length: Manuscripts should not exceed 15 pages, including tables, figures, and references.
5. Tables, Figures, Artworks, and Graphs: Present these elements in a single column, including only essential items. Ensure relation with the content, with table titles at the top and figure/artwork/graph captions at the bottom for clarity.
6. Submission: Submit the manuscript in Word format, along with a manuscript submission form and a certification of publication form, through the online journal system at https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/banditvijai. Additionally, mail a hard copy of the manuscript to the editorial office.
Article Types
1. Research Article: A research article aims to disseminate knowledge derived from a research project by presenting a clear study design. It may present results from partial or completed research work.
2. Academic Article: An academic article aims to disseminate knowledge and ideas beneficial to various academic disciplines. The author systematically organizes information gathered through comprehensive literature reviews, reflecting perspectives and theoretical frameworks synthesized from document synthesis or experiential research.
Components of the Article
1. Title: The title should be concise, precise, and related to the content, with all uppercase letters. It should be placed in the center of the page.
2. Authors and Co-authors: Full names in English, with uppercase initials. Do not include prefixes or academic titles. The names should be placed in the center of the page after the title. Multiple authors are numbered and listed after each name. For students, enter the name of the thesis advisor as a co-author.
3. Affiliation: Include the affiliations in order from the primary agency to the main agency after the authors’ names. The academic position of the authors (if applicable) should be specified in the footnotes on the first page. For students, state the level of education, program, area of specialization, and educational institution.
4. Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 300 words and be presented in one column.
5. Keywords: Give a list of no more than five keywords at the end of the abstract.
6. Main Texts
6.1 Research Article
6.1.1 Introduction: Present the background and importance of the research problem. Including a review of related literature, variables used in the study, and reasons for conducting the research.
6.1.2 Objectives: State the study's aims and the sought-after answers.
6.1.3 Hypothesis (if applicable): Present anticipated responses to the study's issues, specifying variable relationships.
6.1.4 Conceptual Framework: Present conceptual frameworks, theories, variables of interest for investigation, and the relationships between variables, in the form of diagrams.
6.1.5 Research Methodology: Present a research design that involves various research methodologies, such as survey research, experimental research, qualitative research, etc. This section encompasses:
6.1.5.1 Population: Present the characteristics and the total number of individuals within the population under study.
6.1.5.2 Sample: Outline the sample size, criteria for selection, and the methodology employed to acquire the sample group.
6.1.5.3 Research Instrument: Introduce the type of research instruments used, including the process of their development and the criteria for ensuring their quality.
6.1.5.4 Data Collection: Delineate the steps involved in data collection and specify the duration of the data collection process (indicating the timeframe).
6.1.5.5 Data Analysis: This section provides an overview of the data analysis methodology employed, including the statistical techniques utilized in the data analysis process.
6.1.6 Results: Present the research findings through a clear and focused analysis or synthesis, aligned with the research objectives. Elaborate on the research outcomes primarily through descriptive narratives. In the case of numerous studied variables or numerical data, represent them graphically through tables, charts, and graphs, integrating them seamlessly into the content. Accompany these visual representations with concise and comprehensive explanations to convey the essence succinctly.
6.1.7 Conclusion: Summarize key points derived from the research.
6.1.8 Discussion: Elaborate on how the research aligns with hypotheses, using relevant theories and studies to support the discussion of results.
6.1.9 Suggestion: Suggestions are divided into:
6.1.9.1 Suggestions for the application of research findings: Offer suggestions for the implementation of research outcomes. The author should address the question of how the discovered research findings can be applied to derive practical benefits.
6.1.9.2 Suggestions for future research: Recommend exploring additional issues or variables to enhance the overall comprehensiveness of the study.
6.2 Academic Article
6.2.1 Introduction: Describe the article's significance before delving into the content.
6.2.2 Body: Present new phenomena or knowledge relevant to the current academic context. Establish causal relationships, cite various sources, and give reasons supported by academic evidence that comes from studying and researching, as well as the author's own experiences. This is done to make the information trustworthy and believable for the readers.
6.2.3 Conclusion: Summarize key points and emphasize the significance of the presented information.
7. References: Include only the documents cited in the article, formatted accurately and completely.
Document Citation
Citing documents is a crucial aspect of scholarly writing. The cited documents should not exceed 10 years, adhering to the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style. The citation should be formatted as follows:
1. In-text Citations:
Citations within the text serve as explicit references to the sources of information presented in the text. The author-date citation method is employed, wherein the author's name and the publication year are provided at the end of the text where the citation is needed.
1.1 Citations for Individuals:
1.1.1 Citing 1-2 Authors:
In cases where the author's name is an integral part of the article.
Phoosri and Treesopanakorn (2018)
Smith (2019)
In cases where the author's name is not an integral part of the article.
(Phoosri & Treesopanakorn, 2019)
(Smith, 2019)
1.1.2 Citing 3-5 Authors:
For articles with three to five authors, cite all names the first time you cite the source. In subsequent citations, use the first author's last name followed by "et al."
In cases where the author's name is an integral part of the article.
First citation:
Treesopanakorn, Leethong-in, and Boonkaew (2018)
Subsequent citation:
Treesopanakorn et al. (2018)
In cases where the author's name is not an integral part of the article.
First citation:
(Treesopanakorn, Leethong-in, & Boonkaew, 2018)
Subsequent citation:
(Treesopanakorn et al., 2018)
1.1.3 Citing 6 or More Authors:
For articles with six or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by "et al." and the publication year. This format is the same for both the first and subsequent references.
In cases where the author's name is an integral part of the article.
Treesopanakorn et al. (2018)
In cases where the author's name is not an integral part of the article.
(Treesopanakorn, Leethong-in, & Boonkaew, 2018)
1.1.4 Citing Multiple Works:
Multiple works should be cited in alphabetical order of the authors' surnames, separated by semicolons.
(Johnson, 2019; Ortega et al., 2018; Peterson, 2019).
1.2 Citing Organizations:
Reference organizations by their name as they appear.
(Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, 2019).
2. References:
The references section compiles all cited works at the end of the document. Each entry is arranged alphabetically by the author's last name. Translate each reference entry into English, specifying the original language of the referenced document at the end of each reference entry (e.g., [In Thai], [In Chinese]). There are details as follows:
2.1 Book
Author. (Year of Publication). Title of book. (Edition). Place of Publication: Publisher.
Example:
Treesopanakorn, K. (2560). Handball. (2nd ed.). Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. [In Thai]
Buchanan, D. A., & Huczynski, A. A. (2019). Organizational behaviour. (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
2.2 Journal and Magazine
Author. (Year of Publication). Title of the article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), Page Range.
Example:
Sakulsriprasert, S. (2022). The psychometric properties of teacher attributions testing.
Journal of graduate research, 13(2), 103-116. [In Thai]
Ryve, A. & Hemmi, K. (2019). Educational policy to improve mathematics instruction at scale:
Conceptualizing contextual factors. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 102(3), 379-394.
2.3 Electronic Media
Author. (Year of Online Publication). Title of work. Retrieved from http://www.....
Example:
Phonvichai, T. (2016). Aec go on. Retrieved from http://www.thairath.co.th/content/613039 [In Thai]
Lawson, H. A. (2019). Social determinants of the physical education system. Retrieved from
http://www.radpsynet.org/docs/wollman-attitude.html
2.4 Conference Proceedings
Author. (Year of Publication). Title of the article. In Name of Conference Proceedings
(page number). Month-Date, Year. City of Publication: Publisher.
Example:
Pinsuwan, S. & Keawnopparat, S. (2006). Experimental and computational studies of epithelial
transport of mefenamic acid ester prodrugs. In The Thailand Research Fund (Ed.),
RGJ-Ph.D. Congress VII (pp. 88-100). April 20-22, 2006. Bangkok: The Thailand
Research Fund.
2.5 Thesis and Dissertation
Author. (Year of Publication). Title of thesis. (Degree Level, Department, Institution).
Example:
Katang, K. (2018). The management of learning resources to support the philosophy of the sufficiency
economy, Ban Mae Daet Noi School, Galyani Vadhana district, Chiang Mai province. (Master
thesis, Education and Administration, Chaing Mai Rajabhat University). [In Thai]
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