Submissions

Author Guidelines

DEC Journal, published by the Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University, is available in both electronic and print formats. It publishes academic advances, research articles, and academic papers in art, design, and related fields for faculty members, students, and academics both within and outside the institution. Articles submitted to DEC Journal must be peer-reviewed by three experts in the relevant field per article. This ensures the journal maintains international standards that promote academic work that is valuable and citable. Submitted work must be interesting, present clear authorial perspectives with current knowledge, and must not have been previously published or currently under consideration elsewhere. DEC Journal accepts manuscripts in both Thai and English.

1. Types of Publications

1.1 Academic Articles

- Articles presenting concepts, analysis, and criticism based on academic foundations

- Can be about creative works, art, design, and related fields

- May include analysis of changes, developments related to art, design, and related fields

- Can include illustrations and tables to enhance reader understanding

- Must use APA 7th Edition citation style

Components: Title, author name(s) and affiliation (Thai and English), abstract and keywords (Thai and English, abstract 250-300 words), introduction, content (can be divided into sections as needed), conclusion, and references in Thai and English.

1.2 Research Articles

- Articles showing research results with clear objectives

- Advancing academic knowledge in art, design, and related fields

- Following research format principles

- Can include illustrations and tables

- Must use APA 7th Edition citation style

Components: Title, author name(s) and affiliation (Thai and English), abstract and keywords (Thai and English, abstract 250-300 words), introduction, research objectives, research methodology, results, data analysis, conclusion and discussion, and references in Thai and English.

2. Manuscript Preparation

2.1 Use TH Sarabun New font, 14 pt, maximum 15 pages including illustrations and tables

2.2 Page numbers at bottom center of A4 page

2.3 Title should not exceed 100 characters including spaces, use TH Sarabun New 18 pt bold

2.4 Author names below title, use Arabic numerals for multiple authors from different institutions

2.5 Author addresses and contact numbers below author names, TH Sarabun New 12 pt

2.6 Author email addresses below addresses, TH Sarabun New 12 pt

2.7 Abstract should be single paragraph, 250-300 words, with maximum 5 keywords, 14 pt

2.8 Article Components:

2.8.1 Academic Articles:

1. Introduction (title, authors, affiliations)

2. Abstract (importance, key points, conclusion)

3. Content (introduction, main points, conclusion)

2.8.2 Research Articles:

1. Title page (title, authors, affiliations)

2. Abstract (importance, objectives, methodology, results, conclusion)

3. Content (introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgments if any)