Author Guidelines

Human Research Ethics  

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in research involving human participants. The journal prioritizes the protection of the rights, dignity, privacy, and well-being of all individuals who participate in scholarly studies.

Any manuscript reporting research involving human subjects must explicitly state that:

1. The study was reviewed and approved by a recognized Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) or Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to data collection.
2. A valid ethics approval certificate was obtained, including the name of the committee, approval reference number, and date of approval.
3. Informed consent was obtained from all participants in accordance with internationally accepted ethical guidelines.

Researchers must ensure that their work adheres to the following international ethical principles:

• Declaration of Helsinki (World Medical Association)
  https://www.wma.net/what-we-do/medical-ethics/declaration-of-helsinki/
• COPE Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving Humans
  https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines
• WHO Standards and Operational Guidance for Ethical Research
  https://www.who.int/ethics/research/en/

The journal reserves the right to request documentation or clarification regarding ethical approval at any stage of the review or publication process. Manuscripts failing to demonstrate ethical compliance may be rejected or withdrawn. The decision of the Editorial Board on ethical matters is final.

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Guidelines on AI-Generated Content

IJSASR acknowledges the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate information that can be helpful for articles submitted to the journal for prospective publication.   However, the journal also recognizes the need to ensure that AI-generated content is managed sensibly and morally.
This policy describes the journal's guidelines for using AI-generated content in published articles.
1. Definition of AI-generated content
For this policy, any content created or substantially modified by an AI system is referred to as AI-generated content. This includes both content created wholly by an AI system and content authored by a human author that has undergone substantial AI system alteration.
2. Principles
IJSASR will only publish AI-generated content that complies with the following rules:
* The AI system that produced the content cannot be recognized as one of the authors when it is submitted for potential publication.
* The AI system used to generate the content must be properly described in the article.
* The human author's contribution to the content must be acknowledged.
* The AI-generated content must be original and not plagiarized.
* The AI-generated content must be accurate and reliable.
* The AI-generated content must not mislead or deceive readers.
3. Procedure
Authors who wish to submit articles with AI-generated content must provide IJSASR with the following information:
* A detailed description of the AI system used to generate the content.
* A copy of the original input data used to generate the content.
* A copy of the AI-generated content.
* A statement acknowledging the human author's contribution to the content.
IJSASR will evaluate the AI-generated content and decide if it is suitable for publication.
4. Enforcement
IJSASR reserves the right to reject or retract any article that does not comply with this policy.

 

Article Retraction Policy
An article that has previously been published gets retracted when it is taken out of a journal. The editor and/or editorial board of the journal may decide on this. Small editorial mistakes don't lead to retractions. In this instance, an article would be updated. Retractions reveal more significant problems with a piece of writing. Retractions may occur because of
- Errors in the research
- Issues with the reproducibility of the research
- Plagiarism
- Falsification of data or results
- Fabrication of data or results
- Copyright infringement
- Failure to disclose a conflict of interest
- No institutional review board approval for research on human subjects or animals

 

Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation and Submission

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published bimonthly. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and experimental research that contributes significantly to the fields of sociology, anthropology, and related disciplines.

IJSASR invites submissions of research articles, academic articles, and review articles in the following areas:

• Sociology and Anthropology
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Education and Learning Sciences
• Business Administration and Management
• Political Science and Public Administration
• Development Studies and Tourism
• Economics and related interdisciplinary fields

Submissions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, and graduate students from all institutions—national and international—are warmly welcomed, provided they meet the journal’s academic standards and successfully pass evaluation by at least two independent expert reviewers.

IJSASR does not accept manuscripts that have been previously published, are under review elsewhere, or have been simultaneously submitted to another journal. All manuscripts must fully comply with the journal’s Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, and Peer Review Policy.

 

Preparation of Manuscripts

To facilitate efficient and fair manuscript evaluation, authors are required to prepare and submit manuscripts according to the following guidelines (detailed guidelines may follow below on your website):

1. Manuscript Format
   Manuscripts must follow the journal’s formatting requirements, including structure, referencing style, and length limits.
2. Originality and Plagiarism Screening
   All manuscripts must be original and will undergo plagiarism detection before review. Similarity must not exceed the journal’s permitted threshold.
3. Language and Academic Writing
   Manuscripts must be written clearly in formal academic English. Authors are encouraged to seek professional language editing if needed.
4. Metadata Requirements
   Each submission must include:
   • Title
   • Author names and affiliations
   • Abstract and keywords
   • Corresponding author information
5. Submission Process
   Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system.
6. Ethical Compliance
   Studies involving human participants must include an ethical approval statement. Any potential conflicts of interest must also be declared.
7. Review and Decision Process
   All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. Decisions may include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

 

Types of Articles  

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) accepts three primary categories of scholarly manuscripts: Academic Articles, Research Articles, and Review Articles. Each type must demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

1. Academic Articles

An academic article presents a scholarly examination of a specific topic, supported by theoretical analysis and credible academic sources. Such articles:

• Identify a clear problem or academic issue
• Present the purpose and scope of the discussion
• Analyze concepts or theories within an established theoretical framework
• Utilize evidence from books, academic journals, research reports, reputable websites, and other scholarly sources
• Offer conclusions, recommendations, or conceptual contributions
• May propose new theoretical perspectives, interpret existing knowledge, or offer guidelines for problem-solving

Academic articles are intended to extend knowledge and stimulate scholarly debate among readers and practitioners.

2. Research Articles

A research article provides a systematic and structured report of original research findings. It must clearly state the research problem, objectives, and methods used to conduct the study. Research articles typically include the following components:

Title Page

The title page should include:

• Article title
• Author name(s)
• Department, faculty, and university affiliation
• For student authors: degree program, major, university name, advisor(s), and qualifications of the advisory committee

Abstract

The abstract (200–250 words) should summarize:

• The significance of the study
• Research methodology (population, sample, instruments, procedures, statistical analyses)
• Key findings
• Conclusion and implications
  A maximum of five (5) keywords must also be provided.

Main Text

The content of a research article should follow a standard scientific structure:

1. Introduction
   • Statement of the problem
   • Significance of the study
   • Research objectives and hypothesis (if applicable)
2. Methodology
   • Population and sample
   • Research instruments
   • Data collection procedures
   • Data analysis techniques
3. Results
   • Presentation of research findings, supported by tables, figures, or statistical analysis
4. Discussion
   • Interpretation of results
   • Comparison with existing literature
   • Implications for theory, practice, or future research
5. Conclusion
   • Summary of key findings
   • Answers to research objectives
   • Recommendations or suggestions for further study

Research articles must demonstrate methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and scholarly contribution.

3. Review Articles

A review article provides a critical, analytical, and integrative overview of the most current research and academic developments within a specialized field. Review articles:

• Synthesize findings from multiple research studies
• Evaluate current trends, debates, and theoretical perspectives
• Identify research gaps and propose directions for future investigation
• Present an organized narrative that is accessible to a broad academic audience

Structure of a Review Article

Title Page

• Title of the review
• Author’s name
• Institutional affiliation and contact information
• Up to five (5) keywords

Main Content

1. Introduction
   • Overview of the topic
   • Rationale for the review
   • Brief context or background
2. Body of the Review
   • Thematic or chronological discussion
   • Sub-issues derived from the literature
   • Synthesis and critical evaluation of existing studies
3. Conclusion
   • Summary of major insights
   • Implications for the field
   • Recommendations for future research

Review articles must rely on updated, authoritative sources and should be written in a way that is accessible to readers both within and outside the specialized field.

 

Manuscript Preparation

Download Journal Template

Title [14 points]

Author’s name and surname[10 points]......................................................................

Affair and country [10 points]......................................................................

E-mail: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, RCID ID: https://orcid.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Received xx/xx/20xx                       Revised xx/xx/20xx                   Accepted xx/xx/20xx

Abstract [10 points]

Background and Aim: [10 points]………………………………………………………………………………………..

Materials and Methods: [10 points]…………….……………………………………………………………………..

Results: [10 points]………………………..................……………………………………………………………………..

Conclusion: [10 points]........………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Keywords: [10 points]…………….;……………;……………………….

 

Introduction  [11 points]

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Objectives  [11 points]

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Literature review [11 points]

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Conceptual Framework [11 points]

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Methodology [11 points]

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Results [11 points]

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Discussion [11 points]

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Conclusion [11 points]

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Recommendation [11 points]

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References [11 points]

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***Avoid citing websites as they may not be considered academically reliable.

 

The Manuscript Detail 

Template Details [Download]

1. The Author's information must be included; Each of the authors must have complete information.
- Name and Surname 
-  Affiliated organization and Country
- Author's E-mail:
- ORCID ID: You can register by following this link: https://orcid.org/register 
2. Type the article using Microsoft Office Word. Text is required to be single-spaced on A4 (8.5” x 11”) paper with 1-inch margins on all sides. The text must be in One-column format and single-sided. Number pages consecutively.
3. The fonts: use the following formatting guidelines:
3.1 Use 14-point Times New Roman for the title.
3.2 Use 10-point Times New Roman for the name of the author.
3.3 Use 11-point Times New Roman for main topics.
3.4 Use 11-point Times New Roman for subtopics.
3.5 Use 11-point Times New Roman for all boldface.
3.6 Use 11-point Times New Roman for the academic title and address of the author.
4. The length of the article should not be more than 20 pages long (including table illustrations and references).
5. Tables, pictures, figures, diagrams, and graphs can be inserted into the contents of the article in black and white or in color. Insert only the necessary ones and number them consecutively according to the contents. The names of the tables have to be typed above the tables. The names of the pictures, diagrams, and graphs have to be typed below them with a brief and complete caption. The image fields have to be separated from the manuscript and attached as. JPG or .gif files.
6. For reference, use the APA Style version 7 (American Psychological Association) formatting and style according to the following guidelines: Type the publishing year in the bracket after the name of the authors, as in the example shown below:
6.1 Name of the author. // (Publishing Year). //Title.//Publishing Volume. //Publishing Place/:/Publishing company.
6.2 Name of the author. // (Publishing Year). //” Title of article,”//Title of periodical or journal. //Volume(issue)/;/Page.
6.3 Name of the author. // (Publishing Year). //Title.//Thesis//City/:/University.
7. The academic work sent to be considered for publication has not been previously published elsewhere and has not been under consideration by any other journal.
8. In sending the manuscript, the author of the article can send it at https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJSASR/about/submissions

References Example :

1. Books/textbooks

Author's name. (Year of publication). Title of the book. Time of publication. Place of publication: Publisher.

Example:

Charoenwongsak, K. (2003). Thinking about the future. Bangkok: Printing base printing house.

Brauer, R. L. (2005). Safety and Health for Engineers. 2^nd ed., Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

 

2. Articles from journals or magazines

Name of the author of the article. (Year of publication). Article title. Name of the journal. Year (issue): page number.

Example:

Kenaphoom, S. (2015). Factors of self-reliance and factors of technology management influencing the effectiveness of community enterprises in Maha Sarakham Province. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 9 (3), 53-66

Strauss, W. M., Malaney, G. W., & Tanner, R. D. (1984). The Impedance Method for Monitoring Total Coliforms in Wastewaters. Folia Microbiologica, 29 (2), 162-169.

 

3. Newspaper articles

Name of the author of the article. (Year of publication). Article title. Newspaper name. Date of publication, the month of publication, page number on which the article appears.

Example:

Intrawut, P. (2001). Prehistoric class society in China. Bangkok Business, July 21: 6-7.

Di Rado, A. (1995). Trekking through college: Classes explore modern society using the world of Star Trek. Los Angeles Times, 15 March: A3.

 

4. Thesis/Thesis/Independent Study

Author's name. (Year of publication). Thesis title. Name, type, and branch of thesis: Name of an educational institution.

 Example:

Charoenboon, Y. (1994). A study of components related to classroom research of secondary school teachers in Bangkok. Master of Education Thesis: Chulalongkorn University.

Wilfley, D. E. (1989). Interpersonal Analyses of Bulimia. Doctoral Dissertation: University of Missouri.

Almeida, D. M. (1990). Fathers’ Participation in Family Work. Master’s Thesis: University of Victoria.

 

5. Website reference

Author's name. (Year of the publication of the information on the Internet). Title/Article Title. Retrieved on Date, Month, Year Searched from URL..................................

 Example:

Kanchanawasee, S. (2005). Traditional test theory. Retrieved on 25 August 2010 from http://www.niets.or.th/ aboutus_matter.html

United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2009). Organic Gases: Volatile Organic Compounds-VOCs. Retrieved on June 22, 2009, from: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html. 

 

6. Interview reference

Interviewee. (Year of interview). The subject of the interview (interview). Position, agency, or address. D/M/Y at the interview.

Example:

Carter, J. (2018). What is the NPG (Interview)? CEO of Siam Co. Ltd., Siam Co. Ltd Bangrak, Bangkok, 23 April 2018.

 

7. The results are presented at academic conferences and seminars.

Author's name. (Presentation year). “The title of the work”. Meeting name, D/M/Y at the meeting or seminar, meeting place.

Example:

Kenaphoom, S. (2014). “The Creating a Survey Research Conceptual Framework of Public Administration” The Academic conference and presentation of National and International research, the 36^th academic conference of Thailand Education Relation on “Educational Leadership and Development toward ASEAN Community”, 24 January 2014, Udon Ratchathani: Udon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Thailand.

Journal Template

All manuscripts must be prepared in a Microsoft Word document file format and submitted online. The template for manuscript preparation must be strictly followed, and can be downloaded Template Here: 

 

Publication Ethics for Authors  

Authorship

All listed authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the work and must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission. Authors must agree on the order of authorship and authorize the corresponding author to act on their behalf throughout the submission, peer review, and publication process.

Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts submitted to IJSASR must be entirely original and must not have been published previously or be under consideration by another journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

• All text, data, figures, and ideas drawn from other sources are properly cited.
• Direct quotations are clearly identified and referenced.
• No part of the manuscript constitutes plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or citation manipulation.

The journal uses plagiarism-detection software to screen all submissions. Any ethical misconduct will result in immediate rejection and may lead to notification of the authors’ institution.

Human Subjects Research

For studies involving human participants, authors must:

• Comply with institutional, national, and international ethical standards
• Obtain approval from a recognized Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC/IRB)
• Include a clear ethics approval statement within the manuscript
• Provide the ethics approval number/code
• Confirm that informed consent was obtained when required

Failure to demonstrate adequate ethical compliance may result in rejection.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose:

• All sources of financial or material support for the research
• Any personal, academic, or financial relationships that could be perceived as a conflict of interest

Full transparency is required to maintain trust and research integrity.

Duties of Authors

1. Originality of Work
   Authors must certify that their submission is new, original, and has not been previously published or presented elsewhere.
2. Accuracy and Reliability
   Authors must present accurate, truthful data and research findings. Fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation of data is strictly prohibited.
3. Proper Citation and Acknowledgment
   All sources used in the manuscript must be properly cited in the text and included in the reference list. Authors must ensure that ideas, data, or wording from other works are correctly attributed.
4. Compliance with Journal Format
   Manuscripts must follow the journal’s required formatting, structure, and submission guidelines. Submissions that do not adhere to the required format may be returned or rejected by the editors.
5. Authorship Integrity
   Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research should be listed as authors. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.
6. Disclosure of Funding
   Authors must provide the name of any funding agency or sponsor in the Acknowledgments section, including the grant number if applicable.
7. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
   Authors must clearly state any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

 

 Article Processing Charges (APCs)

There are Article Processing Charges for publishing articles in the IJSASR.

Publishing Fee (Article Processing Charges: APCs)

The International Journal of Social and Applied Science Research (IJSASR) is a self-funded, open-access journal that does not receive public funding. Therefore, Article Processing Charges (APCs) from authors are the primary source of income for maintaining and managing the journal. These fees enable the journal to make all published articles freely accessible online without subscription costs.

The APCs help cover essential expenses, including but not limited to:

• ThaiJo platform rental and hosting

• DOI issuance through CrossRef (per article)

• Annual CrossRef membership fees

• Peer reviewer and editorial honoraria

• Administrative and operational costs (journal manager and staff)

• APC waivers for editorial board members and authors from low-income countries

• Discounts for authors from lower-middle-income countries

• Support for academic activities such as conferences, training, scholarships, and educational donations

In addition, part of the journal’s income is allocated to support scholarships and academic development for underprivileged individuals. The APCs are thus used solely for the sustainable management of the journal and academic promotion, not for profit.

APC Rates

• Domestic authors: 2,000 THB per article

• International authors: 70 USD per article

APCs are payable only after the manuscript has successfully passed the peer-review process and has been formally accepted for publication.

The Fee Payment is required after notification of the reviewing results has been completed and accepted for publication. This price will be charged for articles submitted after November 1, 2025. The payment can be made at;

The bank's name is "Bangkok Bank" Branch “Sermthai Complex Maha Sarakham Branch” Account's Name: “DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion” Account No.: 569-7-26130-2

Or

The bank's name is "KASIKORNBANK" Branch “Sermthai Complex Maha Sarakham Branch” Account's Name: “DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion” Account No. 212-1-43238-5

Transfer from Overseas: Payment Details:

If transfer from overseas pays 275 USD (Two hundred and seventy-five dollars only), including the international transfer fees

The Bank's name: "Bangkok Bank" The Account's name is “DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion” Account/Beneficiary Name: Bangkok Bank Current Account No.: 569-7-26130-2 SWIFT No.: BKKBTHBK Branch “Sermthai Complex Maha Sarakham Branch” Bank Address: 76/1-7 Sermthai Complex Shopping Center Building, Nakhon Sawan Road, Talat Subdistrict, Mueang Maha Sarakham District, Maha Sarakham Province, 44000, Thailand Payee address: No. 139/26 Theenanon, Talat Sub-district, Mueang Mahasarakham District, Mahasarakham Province, Thailand, 44000.

The author will charge a fee for submitting articles from July 1, 2022, onwards. Notifying fee payment results, please fill in payment information in the form in the link [Click Here].  [such as name, address, phone number, email, money transfer slip, etc.] This is so that the accounting department can see the results of the fee payments promptly. Article Processing Fees (APCs), once paid, will not be refunded to authors under any circumstances.

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