About the Journal
Aims and Scope
The journal is dedicated to fostering academic dialogue and advancing scholarly knowledge across a broad spectrum of disciplines within the Humanities and Social Sciences. It serves as an academic platform that encourages intellectual engagement among scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse academic backgrounds, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and integrative perspectives.
The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, Development Administration, Public Administration, Management, Tourism, Critical Theory, and interdisciplinary studies within the Humanities and Social Sciences. The journal welcomes manuscripts that contribute to theoretical development, empirical investigation, policy analysis, and applied research. Particular attention is given to studies that address contemporary social, administrative, economic, and organizational challenges at local, national, and international levels.
The journal seeks to publish research that demonstrates academic rigor, originality, and relevance, while also promoting innovation and critical thinking. Submissions may employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches, and may include comparative, case-based, or cross-disciplinary analyses. By integrating diverse methodological and theoretical perspectives, the journal aims to enhance understanding and generate practical implications for policy formulation, management practices, and social development.
Types of Articles
The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:
- Research Articles – original empirical or theoretical studies that present new findings and contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge.
- Academic Articles – scholarly works that provide critical analysis, conceptual discussion, or comprehensive reviews of existing literature relevant to the journal’s scope.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the journal are:
- To disseminate high-quality academic and research outputs produced by students, researchers, and scholars from both within and outside the institution.
- To support the development of academic capacity and scholarly excellence by providing a reputable publication venue for faculty members and external academics.
- To serve the academic community and society by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and scholarly perspectives that contribute to intellectual growth and social advancement.
Publication Frequency
The journal is published twice per year according to the following schedule:
- Issue 1: January – June
- Issue 2: July – December
Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to a rigorous editorial and peer-review process. Each submission is initially screened by the Editorial Board to ensure its relevance to the journal’s aims and scope, academic quality, and compliance with ethical standards. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are reviewed by at least two independent and qualified experts under a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are strictly concealed.
Only original manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by other journals will be accepted for review. The Editorial Board reserves the right to request revisions, make editorial adjustments, and determine the order of publication based on academic merit, review outcomes, and editorial priorities.
Article Processing Fee
Upon formal acceptance of a manuscript for publication, authors are required to pay an article processing fee of 6,000 Thai Baht (six thousand baht) per article. The fee is collected only after the manuscript has been approved by the Editorial Board.
Payment Information:
Kasikorn Bank (KBank), Thailand
Account Number: 250-2-75039-1
Authors must upload proof of payment, such as a transfer slip or transaction screenshot, to the journal’s dialog box or discussion box on the website.