Author Instructions | International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews

International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR)

ISSN (Online): 2985-2730
DOI Prefix: 10.60027
Publisher: DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University

1. About the Journal

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly work in applied social sciences.

The journal focuses on research related to:

Education and Human Development in Changing Societies
Human Behavior, Digital Society, and Social Transformation
Culture, Community, and Social Well-Being

The journal welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate originality, theoretical contribution, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to international scholarly audiences.

2. Submission Portal

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.

Submit manuscript:
https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJSASR/about/submissions

Authors must register or log in to the system before submission. Manuscripts submitted by email may not be considered unless specifically requested by the editorial office.

Before submitting, authors should ensure that the manuscript follows the journal template, uses APA 7th edition, includes all required declarations, and complies with the journal’s ethical standards.

3. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

3.1 Research Articles

Research articles report original empirical findings based on quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method research.

A research article must clearly present:

Research problem
Objectives or research questions
Theoretical or conceptual framework
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion and implications

Research articles should follow the IMRAD structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.

3.2 Review Articles

Review articles provide a critical synthesis of existing literature in a specific field.

A review article should:

Summarize current knowledge
Analyze trends and debates
Identify research gaps
Compare theoretical or methodological approaches
Propose future research directions

Review articles must not be simple summaries. They should provide analytical depth and scholarly contribution.

3.3 Academic or Conceptual Articles

Academic or conceptual articles present theoretical, conceptual, policy-based, or analytical discussions.

These manuscripts should:

Identify a clear academic issue
Review relevant concepts and theories
Present logical argumentation
Offer new perspectives or practical implications
Contribute to scholarly debate in the field

4. Manuscript Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript is grammatically correct, coherent, and suitable for international readers. Manuscripts with unclear language, poor structure, or serious grammatical problems may be returned before peer review.

Authors are encouraged to use professional language editing services when necessary.

5. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should follow the structure below.

5.1 Title Page

The title page must include:

Full title of the manuscript
Full name of each author
Institutional affiliation of each author
Country of each author
Email address of each author
ORCID iD of each author
Corresponding author information

Authors who do not yet have an ORCID iD may register here:
https://orcid.org/register

5.2 Abstract

The abstract should not exceed 500 words and must clearly summarize the entire study.

The abstract should include:

Background and Aim: Why the study is important and what it aims to investigate
Materials and Methods: Research design, sample, instruments, and analysis
Results: Main findings
Conclusion: Key conclusion and contribution

The abstract should be written as one concise and coherent section.

5.3 Keywords

Authors must provide 3–5 keywords.

Keywords should:

Reflect the main concepts of the article
Support discoverability in indexing databases
Avoid overly general words
Be consistent with the title and abstract

5.4 Introduction

The introduction should explain:

Background of the study
Research problem
Research gap
Importance of the topic
Objectives or research questions
Expected contribution to the field

A strong introduction should show why the research matters and how it contributes to existing scholarship.

5.5 Literature Review

The literature review should present relevant theories, concepts, and previous studies.

Authors should avoid simply listing previous studies. Instead, they should critically analyze how previous research relates to the current study and identify the gap that the manuscript addresses.

5.6 Conceptual Framework

Where applicable, authors should include a conceptual or theoretical framework.

The framework should explain:

Key variables or concepts
Relationships among concepts
The theoretical basis of the study
How the framework guides the research design

5.7 Methodology

The methodology section must be clear enough for readers to understand how the study was conducted.

It should include:

Research design
Population and sample
Sampling method
Research instruments
Data collection procedures
Data analysis methods
Validity, reliability, or trustworthiness
Ethical approval and informed consent, where applicable

For studies involving human participants, authors must include ethics approval details.

Relevant ethical reference:
https://www.wma.net/what-we-do/medical-ethics/declaration-of-helsinki/

5.8 Results

The results section should present the findings clearly and logically.

Authors may use:

Tables
Figures
Statistical results
Thematic findings
Direct evidence from qualitative data, where appropriate

Results should be presented without excessive interpretation. Interpretation should mainly appear in the discussion section.

5.9 Discussion

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to:

Research objectives
Previous literature
Theoretical framework
Social, educational, cultural, or policy implications
Limitations of the study
Future research directions

A strong discussion explains not only what was found, but why the findings matter.

5.10 Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the key findings and explain the contribution of the study.

It should not simply repeat the abstract. It should clearly state the academic, practical, or policy significance of the article.

5.11 Recommendations

Recommendations may include:

Recommendations for policy
Recommendations for practice
Recommendations for institutions or communities
Recommendations for future research

Recommendations should be based directly on the study findings.

6. Required Declarations

All manuscripts must include the following statements where applicable.

6.1 Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all funding sources.

Example:

This research received no external funding.

This research was funded by [name of funding agency], grant number [number].

6.2 Conflict of Interest Statement

Authors must declare any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.

Example:

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

6.3 Data Availability Statement

Authors must include a data availability statement.

Examples:

The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this published article.

Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed.

6.4 Ethics Approval Statement

For studies involving human participants, authors must state:

Name of ethics committee or IRB
Approval number
Date of approval, where applicable
Confirmation of informed consent

Example:

This study was approved by [name of ethics committee] under approval no. [number]. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants.

7. Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word format.

Basic formatting requirements:

File format: .doc or .docx
Paper size: A4
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Layout: One column
Line spacing: Single
Font: Times New Roman
Body text: 11 pt
Title: 14 pt
Maximum length: 20 pages, including tables, figures, and references

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively. Table titles should appear above tables. Figure titles should appear below figures.

8. Reference Style

IJSASR requires all manuscripts to follow the APA Style (7th edition) for both in-text citations and reference lists.

APA Style Guide:
https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines

Requirements

Authors must ensure that:

All in-text citations are included in the reference list
All references listed are cited in the text
DOIs are provided for all sources where available
References are complete, accurate, and formatted according to APA 7th edition

Source Quality

References should primarily come from peer-reviewed and scholarly sources
Authors are encouraged to use recent and internationally recognized literature
Excessive use of unreliable or non-academic websites should be avoided

Citation Ethics

Cite sources based on relevance and academic contribution
Avoid excessive self-citation or citation manipulation
Ensure all references directly support the research

9. Originality and Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts must be original.

The journal screens submissions using plagiarism-detection tools.

The acceptable similarity index is:

Below 25%

Manuscripts may be returned or rejected if they show:

Plagiarism
Self-plagiarism
Duplicate submission
Redundant publication
Data fabrication
Data falsification
Citation manipulation

Relevant COPE guidance:
https://publicationethics.org/guidance

10. Human Research Ethics

Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards.

Authors must ensure that:

Ethics approval was obtained before data collection
Informed consent was obtained
Participant privacy and confidentiality were protected
Participation was voluntary
Vulnerable groups were given additional protection

Declaration of Helsinki:
https://www.wma.net/what-we-do/medical-ethics/declaration-of-helsinki/

COPE Core Practices:
https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

11. Authorship Policy

All listed authors must have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the manuscript.

Authors should contribute to at least one major part of the work, such as:

Study conception
Research design
Data collection
Data analysis
Interpretation
Manuscript drafting
Critical revision

All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

The journal does not accept:

Ghost authorship
Gift authorship
Guest authorship
Inclusion of persons who did not contribute

12. AI-Generated Content Policy

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

If AI tools are used, authors must disclose:

Name and version of the tool
Purpose of use
Extent of use
Confirmation that human authors reviewed and verified the content

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of the manuscript.

13. Peer Review Process

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) applies a double-blind peer-review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity in the evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.

Double-Blind Review Policy

Under the double-blind review system:

The identities of authors are not disclosed to reviewers
The identities of reviewers are not disclosed to authors
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope

Peer Review Workflow

All submitted manuscripts undergo a structured multi-stage review process as follows:

Administrative Check
The editorial office verifies that the manuscript complies with submission requirements, formatting guidelines, and required documentation.
Initial Editorial Screening
The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editor evaluates the manuscript for scope alignment, originality, academic quality, and overall suitability for peer review.
Plagiarism and Similarity Check
The manuscript is screened using plagiarism-detection tools to ensure originality and compliance with the journal’s similarity threshold.
Reviewer Assignment
Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise and no conflict of interest.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and provide detailed, constructive, and evidence-based comments and recommendations.
Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief or handling editor makes a decision based on reviewer reports, academic merit, and compliance with journal standards.
Author Revision
Authors are required to revise the manuscript in response to reviewer comments and submit a detailed response to reviewers.
Final Evaluation and Decision
The revised manuscript is evaluated by the editor and, if necessary, returned to reviewers for further assessment before a final decision is made.
Copyediting and Publication
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofreading, DOI assignment, and final publication.

Editorial Decisions

Based on the peer-review process, the journal may issue one of the following decisions:

Accept – The manuscript is accepted for publication without further revision
Minor Revision – The manuscript requires minor changes before acceptance
Major Revision – The manuscript requires substantial revision and may undergo additional review
Resubmit for Review – The manuscript requires significant improvement and must be resubmitted for a new round of review
Reject – The manuscript does not meet the journal’s academic, methodological, or ethical standards

Review Principles

The peer-review process at IJSASR is guided by the following principles:

Objectivity and fairness
Confidentiality
Academic integrity
Constructive feedback
Transparency in editorial decision-making

14. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) currently does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees. Authors are not required to pay for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial processing, copyediting, proofreading, DOI assignment, online publication, or open access dissemination of published articles. All articles published in IJSASR are freely and permanently accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or access charges.

15. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work.

Published articles are made available under:

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

License details:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

This allows readers to share the article for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution, without modifying the work.

16. Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary.

Retractions may occur in cases of:

Plagiarism
Data fabrication
Data falsification
Serious methodological error
Ethical violation
Copyright infringement
Undisclosed conflict of interest
Lack of required ethics approval

COPE retraction guidelines:
https://publicationethics.org/retraction-guidelines

Minor errors that do not affect the main findings may be corrected through errata or corrections.

17. Submission Checklist

Before submitting, authors must confirm that:

The manuscript fits the journal’s aims and scope
The manuscript follows the required structure
The manuscript is written in academic English
The manuscript follows APA 7th edition
The similarity index is expected to be below 25%
All author names, affiliations, countries, emails, and ORCID iDs are included
Ethics approval is included where required
Informed consent is confirmed where applicable
Conflict of interest statement is included
Data availability statement is included
AI-use declaration is included where applicable
Tables and figures are properly numbered
Funding statement is included
Copyright permission has been obtained where necessary
The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere

18. Contact Information

Editorial Office
International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR)

Publisher:
DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University

Email: dr.keninstitute@gmail.com
Journal Website: https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJSASR
Submission Page: https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJSASR/about/submissions