Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Mahasarakham University

The Purpose                                                                                                                                                                                         
       1. To receive and publish articles covering the social sciences, including  general social science , law , political science , public administration , humanities (music , dance , art) , linguistics , education , business administration , development , religion, philosophy, and all. to other interdisciplinary subjects for local development

2. To receive publication of 2 types of articles: research articles, academic articles . This will bring benefits in terms of knowledge, thoughts, concepts, theories, as well as new research techniques for the development of communities, localities, society, and the nation.                                                                                             

Journal schedule                                                                                   

      Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Mahasarakham University Created for publication of articles covering the social sciences, including general social sciences, law, political science, public administration, humanities (music, dance, art), linguistics, education, business administration, development, religion, philosophy, and including other interdisciplinary studies for local development By the nature of the published articles, there are two types: research articles and academic articles. The journal is scheduled to be issued quarterly, 4 issues per year, as follows:               

                Issue 1 between January – March

                Issue 2 between April – June

                 Issue 3 between July - September

                Issue 4 between October - December

Journal regulations                                                                                        

1. It is an article that covers the scope of social sciences, including general social sciences, law, political science, public administration, humanities (music, dance, art), linguistics, education, business administration, development, religion, philosophy, and other interdisciplinary subjects. for local development
2. It is an article according to the specified type, divided into 2 types: research article and academic article. Each type of article must be written according to the form of the Journal of Social Science for Local Development. Rajabhat Mahasarakham University that are specified only, such as having the complete name and address of the author, and having an abstract in Thai and English, the reference documents are in the same format, using the APA citation system, etc.
3. It is an article that has never been published in any other journal before. If the author uses work that has been previously published in any other journals Come and request to be published again. Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Mahasarakham University There will be strict punishment measures, namely the cancellation of that article. and the right to not be published by that author forever.
4. It is an article. that must be sent through the Taijo system link (thaijo) Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Mahasarakham University https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/soc-rmu/submissions only
5. It is an article that must be considered by no less than 2 experts (Peer Review) as selected by the editorial team according to the field of study. or have expertise or has a related field of relationship and has no conflict of interest with the owner of the article or the author. It is double blinded, meaning the name of the owner of the article is concealed from the expert and the owner of the article does not know the name of the expert.
6. If any article work Passed the consideration of experts (Peer Review). The owner of the article or the author must complete the revision of the article according to the recommendations of the experts (Peer Review) and must submit a completely edited version of the article (Revise). Go back through the link to the Taijo system (thaijo) Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Mahasarakham Universityhttps://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/soc-rmu/submissions only
7. And when the author submits the complete edited article into the system, the editorial team will screen it. Check the correctness of the article work for completeness again If it is complete and complete, the journal will accept publication of the article. But if it is not completely complete, the journal will reply/bounce back the article in the system. Allow the author to edit and improve the article until it is completely complete.
8. Article works will have expenses for publication, divided into 2 types: 1) Thai version articles, 3,500 baht per article, and 2) English version articles, 4,000 baht per article. The journal will collect the cost. Pay only when the article is produced. Passed the check for redundancy by the Taijo system (copy catch), which must not exceed 10% only (the journal will notify you of the results through 2 channels, namely through the system and via email (there will be no charge Additional expenses other than those announced here in every case)
9. Article submitter or author Journal regulations must be strictly followed. Especially if any article It has not been considered by experts (Peer Review) and the article has not been edited according to their suggestions.

Instructions for submitters (authors)                                                               
1. The person submitting the article or the author. Must study the processes, regulations, procedures, and requirements of the Social Science Journal for Local Development. Rajabhat Mahasarakham University as specified by the journal The process will be organized online on the website of the Taijo system (thaijo), the Journal of Social Science for Local Development. Rajabhat Mahasarakham University only https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/soc-rmu/submissions

2. The person who submitted the article or the author Must follow the specified journal format only.
3. Article submitter or author You must check that the submitted article must cover social sciences, including general social sciences, law, political science, public administration, humanities (music, dance, art), linguistics, education, business administration, development, religion, philosophy, and so on. Other interdisciplinary studies for local development
4. Article submitter or author You must check that the submitted article must fall into 3 categories: research article, academic article. Book review chapter or review article
5. Article submitter or author an article submission fee of 3,500 baht must be paid after the author’s article has been checked for duplication by the Taijo system (copy catch), which must not exceed 10%.
6. Article submitter or author the regulations and recommendations of the journal must be strictly followed, especially if any article has not been considered by experts (Peer Review) and the article has not been completely edited according to the suggestions. The journal reserves the right to not issue an acknowledgment letter in all cases.

 Publication Ethics                                                     

1. Duties of Editors

      1.1 The editor is responsible for checking every article submitted for publication. that the articles are submitted according to the procedures specified by the journal.

1.2 The editor is responsible for screening every article to be neat and appropriate according to the composition format or in accordance with the regulations of the specified field of study of the journal.

1.3 The editor is responsible for checking and screen all articles submitted for publication that it must not have been or has been published anywhere before;

1.4 If the editor checks and scrutinizes it and finds that the article has ever been or has been published anywhere

How will the editor contact the author for clarification? If it is found that this is the case, the editor will request to end the process and notify the result of the rejection and send it back to the author immediately.

1.5 The editor is responsible for screening and selecting qualified experts to consider the article to meet the qualifications or expertise of that field of science.

1.6 The editor must There is no conflict of interest or conflict of interest with the authors. Article evaluator and other people involved in that article.

1.7 Editors must not disclose information about those involved.

2. Duties of Reviewers                    

     2.1 Experts must consider articles without personal bias. They must have an attitude, concept, and point of view that is neutral or must be considered according to academic principles that are cause and effect.

     2.2 Experts must have qualifications and have good knowledge, understanding, or expertise in considering articles on that topic.

     2.3 Experts must be mindful of the importance of time or time frame for evaluating articles. Using appropriate time should not take too long.

     2.4 Experts must not demand benefits from those involved or in any case that does not It is in accordance with the conditions of the journal as specified.

     2.5 Experts must maintain confidentiality and not reveal any information regarding the consideration of articles to others.

     2.6 Experts must have ethics and code of ethics. You must not plagiarize or adapt the work into your own work.

     2.7 If the expert is unable to consider or evaluate the article, please contact the editor immediately to request that the article be returned. By explaining the reasons and necessity.                              

3. Duties of Authors

      3.1 Authors must study and understand the regulations, processes, procedures, methods, etc. of the journal to understand them correctly and truly.

     3.2 Authors must check the neatness of their own articles first. Whether the article has been written according to the format and elements specified by the journal or not.

     3.3 The author must submit the article through or into the online system only.

     3.4 The author must have ethics in himself by not falsely claiming to use the article or the work of Other persons who are not authorized Send it for publication.

     3.5 Authors must have ethics in themselves. They must not use their own articles or works that have been previously published from other sources.

     3.6 Authors must strictly follow the procedures, rules, and regulations set by the journal.

     3.7 If the author has been informed of the results or is aware of the evaluation results. If it is considered with conditions, the article will be amended. Authors must make corrections quickly and must make corrections according to the recommendations of experts in their entirety.

         Editor

Dr. Warit  Rasri