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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).
  • Required Documents
    • Manuscript (in full text).
    • For research articles involving human or animal subjects, authors are required to submit a copy of the ethical certificate of approval or certificate of exemption issued by the relevant Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee.
  • Manuscript Format and File Submission
    • Manuscripts must follow the Journal’s standard formatting requirements, using TH Sarabun New font in black, with page layout and structure as specified by the Journal.
    • The length of the manuscript should not exceed 15 A4 pages, inclusive of abstract, tables, and figures, but excluding references.
    • Files must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.DOCX) format only.
  • Author Information
    • Authors must provide the full name and surname of all contributors in both Thai and English.
    • Authors’ institutional affiliations must be specified clearly and completely in both Thai and English, with superscript numbering to indicate corresponding institutions.
    • The Corresponding Author must be clearly identified, with full name, surname, and a valid email address provided in both Thai and English.
  • Originality
    • Submitted manuscripts must be original scholarly works that have not been previously published or disseminated in any journal or publication, nor are they under consideration elsewhere. In the event of any violation, the Journal reserves the right to reject the manuscript immediately.
  • Abstract and Keywords
    • An abstract must be prepared in both Thai and English, with a length of 250–350 words, ensuring complete consistency across both versions.
    • For manuscripts written in English, a Thai abstract may be omitted. For manuscripts written in Thai, abstracts in both languages are required.
    • Authors must provide keywords in both Thai and English.
  • References
    • References must be formatted strictly according to the APA 7th Edition guidelines.
    • DOIs or URLs should be provided where available.
    • References should be up to date (within the past 10 years), except for classical theories or foundational works that remain widely accepted.
    • Accuracy, completeness, and consistency between in-text citations and the reference list must be ensured.
    • Before submission, authors must remove all field codes generated by reference management software (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero).
  • Research Ethics
    • For studies involving human or animal participants, authors must attach a copy of the official ethical certificate of approval or certificate of exemption from the appropriate Ethics Committee/IRB, and explicitly state the ethical approval details within the manuscript.
  • Manuscript Submission System
    • The Journal only accepts manuscripts submitted through the ThaiJO system.
    • All manuscripts must undergo a plagiarism and similarity check (CopyCatch) within ThaiJO, with a similarity index not exceeding 20%.
  • Copyright and Responsibility
    • Upon acceptance for publication, authors are required to transfer copyright to the Journal. However, authors retain the right to use their work for non-commercial academic purposes, such as teaching, dissertations, or institutional repositories.
    • The content, data, and opinions expressed in the manuscript are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not reflect the views of the editors or the affiliated institutions.
    • In cases of errors, misconduct, or copyright violations, responsibility rests solely with the authors.
  • Article Withdrawal
    • Authors must submit a formal written request, providing justification and supporting evidence (if applicable) for article withdrawal.
    • Withdrawal requests will only be effective upon approval by the Editor.
    • The Journal reserves the right to decline future submissions from authors who withdraw manuscripts without valid justification or in violation of academic ethics.
  • Communication and Tracking
    • Authors may track the status of their submissions directly through the ThaiJO system.
    • All correspondence between the Journal and authors will be conducted primarily via the ThaiJO system and the registered email address.

Author Guidelines

1.  Manuscript Formatting

Authors are required to prepare manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s standard format to ensure consistency, facilitate the review process, and maintain the quality of published articles. The detailed requirements are as follows:

 

-   Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word on A4-sized paper, with a total length not exceeding 15 pages (including abstract, tables, and figures, but excluding references). Text must be typed in TH Sarabun New, black font, in the size specified in the journal’s template, with single spacing.

 

-   Page margins should be set as follows:

 

 

-   Top and left: 1.25 inches (3.175 cm)

-   Bottom and right: 1 inch (2.54 cm)

 

-   Paragraphs must be indented by pressing the Tab key once, equivalent to 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the left margin.

 

-   Text alignment throughout the manuscript should use Thai Distributed Alignment.

 

-   Arabic numerals should be used for numbering sections and page numbers.

 

-         In the manuscript, authors must provide the full name of each contributor in both Thai and English, along with the complete affiliation and institutional or university name for every author. Affiliations should be clearly indicated using numerical superscripts. The corresponding author must be explicitly identified, including their full name and valid email address for correspondence.

 

-   Abstracts in both Thai and English must be between 250–350 words and must correspond exactly in content. For articles written and published in English, a Thai abstract is not required. However, for articles written in Thai, both Thai and English abstracts are mandatory.

 

-   Each abstract must be accompanied by 3–5 keywords, separated by commas (,).

 

-   The number of tables should not exceed eight (8).

 

-   Figures and diagrams must be of high quality and clearly legible.

 

-   For research articles involving human or animal subjects, authors are required to upload a copy of the ethics approval certificate through the ThaiJO submission system.

 

-   Authors must include the following statement of originality in the “Comments for the Editor” box upon submission via ThaiJO:

 

“I, and any co-authors (if applicable), certify that the manuscript submitted to Sahasat: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Should it later be found that this manuscript contains wholly or partially duplicated content, I accept full responsibility. I also affirm that I and any co-authors agree to comply with the journal’s policies and editorial guidelines, and authorize the editorial team to review, edit, and adjust the manuscript as deemed appropriate without prior notification.”

 

-   All submissions and editorial processes are conducted exclusively via the ThaiJO online system. Authors can track the review status within the system, and all correspondence will be carried out through ThaiJO and the registered email address. Authors are advised to check both their inbox and spam/junk mail folders regularly. If no confirmation email is received after submission, authors should contact the journal directly at shmujournal@gmail.com

 

-   For urgent communication regarding submitted manuscripts, authors are requested to provide a mobile phone number in the “Comments for the Editor” box. This information will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without consent.

 

 

2.  References and Language

All references must strictly follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition guidelines. Sources cited should generally be current, preferably published within the last ten (10) years, except in cases where classical theories or foundational concepts remain widely recognized in the academic field.

The manuscript must employ language that is grammatically accurate, clear, and appropriate in terms of academic style and terminology, in order to preserve the credibility and scholarly quality of the article.

For detailed referencing instructions, please consult the following guide: APA 7th Edition Referencing Guidelines

 

3.  Authors’ Responsibility and Editorial Role

The content, data, and opinions expressed in each manuscript are the sole responsibility of the respective authors. Any errors remain the responsibility of the authors.

Authors who fail to comply with the journal’s requirements, deadlines, or editorial procedures may have their manuscripts rejected or withdrawn at the discretion of the editorial board, without prior notice.

Articles published in the journal may be reproduced for educational purposes without prior permission, provided proper citation of the source is given. However, reproduction for commercial use or profit purposes, in whole or in part, requires prior written approval from the editorial board, subject to the editor’s discretion.

Authors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the content, interpretation, or presentation of their study.

Copyright Notice

Sahasarts: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities places great importance on safeguarding copyright and protecting authors’ rights in the dissemination of academic works. The objective is to promote transparency, academic integrity, and adherence to international publishing standards. The journal has established the following policies:

 

1. Acceptance of Publication Conditions

-   Authors submitting manuscripts for publication must strictly comply with the journal’s policies and publication conditions.

-   Submission of a manuscript constitutes acceptance of the review and publication process in accordance with the journal’s standards.

2. Copyright Transfer

-   Upon acceptance for publication, authors agree to transfer the copyright of the article to Sahasarts: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.

-   The journal reserves the right to publish, reproduce, and disseminate the article in all formats, including print, online, and other digital media.

3. Authors’ Rights after Copyright Transfer

-   Authors retain the right to use their articles for academic purposes, such as teaching, personal research, inclusion in theses or dissertations, or dissemination on non-commercial platforms.

-   Any use of the article for commercial purposes requires prior written permission from the journal.

4. Publication under Creative Commons License

-   All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

-   Others may share or distribute the article with proper credit to the original author(s) but may not modify, adapt, or use it for commercial purposes.

5. Accuracy of Content and Use of Third-Party Materials

-   Authors must certify that the submitted manuscript is their original work, has not been simultaneously submitted elsewhere, and does not infringe copyright, plagiarize, falsify data, or otherwise violate academic publishing ethics.

-   Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions to use third-party materials (e.g., figures, tables, graphics) and must provide appropriate citations or acknowledgments.

6. Disclaimer

-   All published articles are the copyright of Sahasarts: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.

-   The content, data, and opinions expressed in the articles are the sole responsibility of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board or affiliated institutions.

-   In cases of error, copyright infringement, or ethical misconduct, full responsibility rests with the author(s).

-   Any commercial use of published articles requires prior written permission from the journal’s editor, including a clear statement of purpose and intended use. Unauthorized commercial use shall be the sole responsibility of the user.

Privacy Statement

The personal information provided by authors through the ThaiJO system, including name, surname, email address, and other related details, will be used solely for purposes directly associated with the journal’s operations. Such information will not be used for any other purposes without the explicit consent of the data owner.