Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines and Submission Requirements

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. General Submission Policy

The International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews (IJSASR) is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published bimonthly.

The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts that contribute to applied social science, particularly in:

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

Submissions are welcome from scholars, researchers, practitioners, and graduate students from national and international institutions. All manuscripts must comply with the journal’s aims and scope, author guidelines, publication ethics, and peer-review policy.

IJSASR does not accept manuscripts that:

• Have been previously published
• Are under review by another journal
• Have been submitted simultaneously elsewhere
• Contain plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, falsified data, or citation manipulation
• Lack required ethical approval where applicable
• Fall outside the journal’s aims and scope

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

IJSASR accepts the following types of scholarly manuscripts:

2.1 Research Articles

Research articles report original empirical research using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches.

Research articles should normally follow the IMRAD structure:

1. Introduction
2. Methods / Methodology
3. Results
4. Discussion

Additional sections may be included where appropriate, such as literature review, conceptual framework, conclusion, recommendations, acknowledgments, funding statement, data availability statement, and references.

2.2 Review Articles

Review articles provide critical, analytical, and integrative reviews of current knowledge in a specific field.

Review articles should:

• Synthesize existing literature
• Identify theoretical or methodological gaps
• Evaluate trends and debates
• Provide directions for future research
• Use current, authoritative, and relevant sources

2.3 Academic Articles / Conceptual Articles

Academic or conceptual articles present scholarly analysis of a specific issue, theory, concept, policy, or social phenomenon.

These manuscripts should:

• Identify a clear academic problem
• Present a theoretical or conceptual framework
• Analyze relevant literature
• Offer original interpretation or conceptual contribution
• Provide implications for future research, policy, or practice

3. Manuscript Structure

3.1 Research Article Structure

Research articles should include the following sections:

Title Page

The title page must include:

• Article title
• Full name of each author
• Affiliation of each author
• Country of each author
• Email address of each author
• ORCID iD of each author
• Corresponding author information

Abstract

The abstract should be 200–250 words and should summarize:

• Background and aim
• Materials and methods
• Results
• Conclusion
• Contribution or implications

Keywords

Authors must provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the manuscript content.

Introduction

The introduction should explain:

• Background of the study
• Research problem
• Significance of the study
• Research gap
• Objectives or research questions
• Contribution to the field

Literature Review

The literature review should present relevant theories, concepts, and previous studies. It should clearly show how the manuscript contributes to existing knowledge.

Conceptual Framework

Where applicable, authors should present a conceptual or theoretical framework that guides the study.

Methodology

The methodology section should clearly describe:

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

Results

The results section should present findings clearly and logically. Tables, figures, diagrams, or statistical results may be included where appropriate.

Discussion

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to:

• Research objectives
• Previous studies
• Theoretical framework
• Practical implications
• Policy implications
• Limitations of the study

Conclusion

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

Recommendations

Recommendations may include:

• Recommendations for policy
• Recommendations for practice
• Recommendations for future research

Acknowledgments

Authors should acknowledge individuals or institutions that contributed to the study but do not meet authorship criteria.

Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all sources of funding. If no funding was received, authors should state:

This research received no external funding.

Conflict of Interest Statement

Authors must declare any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. If none exist, authors should state:

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Data Availability Statement

Authors must include a data availability statement, for example:

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

or

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

References

References must follow APA Style, 7th edition.

4. Manuscript Formatting Requirements

Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word format and submitted through the online submission system.

4.1 General Format

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Paper size: A4
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Layout: One-column format
• Line spacing: Single spacing
• Page numbering: Consecutive page numbers
• Length: Not more than 20 pages, including tables, figures, and references

4.2 Font Requirements

• Title: Times New Roman, 14 pt
• Author name: Times New Roman, 10 pt
• Main headings: Times New Roman, 11 pt, bold
• Subheadings: Times New Roman, 11 pt
• Body text: Times New Roman, 11 pt
• Tables and figures: Times New Roman, readable size

4.3 Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.

• Table titles must be placed above tables.
• Figure titles must be placed below figures.
• Tables and figures must be cited in the text.
• Images should be clear and of publishable quality.
• Authors must obtain permission for copyrighted figures or materials.

5. Reference Style

IJSASR requires APA Style, 7th edition for in-text citations and reference lists.

Authors must ensure that:

• All in-text citations appear in the reference list.
• All references in the reference list are cited in the text.
• References are accurate and complete.
• DOI should be included where available.
• Sources must be scholarly, current, and relevant.
• Websites should be used only when academically appropriate and reliable.

Examples

Journal Article

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume(issue), page range. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.

Thesis or Dissertation

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of thesis or dissertation [Master’s thesis/Doctoral dissertation, University Name].

Website

Author or Organization. (Year). Title of webpage. Website Name. URL

6. Originality and Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts submitted to IJSASR must be original and must not be under consideration elsewhere.

The journal uses plagiarism-detection tools to screen submissions before peer review.

Similarity Threshold

• Acceptable similarity index: below 25%
• References, standard terminology, common phrases, tables, figures, and properly cited text may be considered separately by the editorial team.
• Manuscripts with similarity exceeding the permitted threshold may be returned for revision or rejected.
• Serious plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, redundant publication, data fabrication, data falsification, or citation manipulation may result in immediate rejection.
• Proven misconduct after publication may lead to correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

7. Human Research Ethics

Manuscripts involving human participants must comply with institutional, national, and international ethical standards.

Authors must include an ethics statement confirming:

• Approval by a Human Research Ethics Committee, Institutional Review Board, or equivalent body
• Name of the approving committee
• Approval or reference number
• Date of approval, where applicable
• Informed consent from participants
• Protection of participants’ privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality

For research involving minors or vulnerable groups, authors must also provide:

• Parent or guardian consent
• Participant assent, where appropriate
• Institutional permission, where applicable
• Explanation of safeguards used to minimize risk

The journal may request ethics approval documents at any stage. Manuscripts failing to demonstrate ethical compliance may be rejected or withdrawn.

8. Guidelines on AI-Generated Content

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

If authors use AI tools for language editing, summarization, translation, data assistance, or content generation, they must disclose:

• Name and version of the AI tool
• Purpose of use
• Extent of use
• Confirmation that human authors reviewed, verified, and take full responsibility for the content

Authors are responsible for ensuring that AI-assisted content is accurate, original, properly cited, and not misleading.

Undisclosed or inappropriate use of AI tools may result in rejection or retraction.

9. Authorship and Contributions

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

Authors should contribute to one or more of the following:

• Study conception or design
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Data interpretation
• Manuscript drafting
• Critical revision
• Final approval

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that:

• All authors approve the final manuscript
• The authorship order is agreed upon
• No qualified contributor is omitted
• No inappropriate author is included

Gift authorship, guest authorship, and ghost authorship are not acceptable.

10. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system:

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

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

• The manuscript follows the journal template.
• The manuscript fits the journal’s aims and scope.
• The manuscript is written in clear academic English.
• All author information is complete.
• ORCID iDs are provided where available.
• References follow APA 7th edition.
• Ethical approval statement is included where required.
• Conflict of interest statement is included.
• Funding statement is included.
• Data availability statement is included.
• AI-use declaration is included where applicable.

11. Peer Review and Editorial Decision

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process.

The review process includes:

1. Administrative check
2. Initial editorial screening
3. Plagiarism and similarity check
4. Reviewer assignment
5. Double-blind peer review
6. Editorial decision
7. Revision
8. Final decision
9. Production and publication

Possible decisions include:

• Accept
• Minor revision
• Major revision
• Resubmit for review
• Reject

12. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

IJSASR is a self-funded open-access journal. Article Processing Charges (APCs) are used to support journal management, online publication, DOI registration, editorial administration, platform maintenance, and long-term accessibility of published articles.

APC Policy

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

The journal does not charge submission fees.

APC Rates

• Domestic authors: 2,000 THB per article
• International authors: 70 USD per article

These APC rates apply to manuscripts submitted after November 1, 2025.

Use of APCs

APCs support:

• ThaiJo platform rental and hosting
• Crossref DOI registration
• Annual Crossref membership
• Editorial and reviewer honoraria
• Administrative and operational costs
• APC waivers or discounts where applicable
• Academic development activities

Waivers and Discounts

The journal may provide:

• APC waivers for editorial board members
• APC waivers or discounts for authors from low-income countries
• Discounts for authors from lower-middle-income countries

Requests for waivers or discounts should be made before payment.

Payment Information

Payment details will be provided after acceptance. Authors should not pay any fee before receiving an official acceptance notification from the journal.

Account Name: DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion

Domestic payment may be made through the journal’s designated bank accounts.

International transfer may be made through Bangkok Bank using the official account and SWIFT information provided by the journal.

13. 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
• Major errors affecting conclusions
• Copyright infringement
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Lack of required ethics approval
• Duplicate publication

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

14. Submission Checklist

Before submitting, authors should confirm that:

• The manuscript fits the journal’s aims and scope.
• The manuscript follows the required structure.
• The manuscript uses APA 7th edition.
• The similarity index is expected to be below 25%.
• The manuscript is written in clear academic English.
• All authors’ names, affiliations, countries, emails, and ORCID iDs are included.
• Ethical approval information is included where required.
• Informed consent is confirmed where applicable.
• Funding statement is included.
• Conflict of interest statement is included.
• Data availability statement is included.
• AI-use declaration is included where applicable.
• Tables and figures are properly numbered and cited.
• Permission has been obtained for copyrighted material.
• The manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere.

 

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

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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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