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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation and Submission
Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Innovation (AJHSI) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal published bimonthly. Publish theoretical, empirical, and experimental papers that are important to the field of humanities and social sciences. The editorial team of AJHSI is pleased and greatly honored to receive the work of any prescribed research, academic, or review article in the fields of sociology, anthropology, humanities, social sciences, education, business administration, political science, public administration, development, tourism, management science, economics, education, and other social sciences areas and related fields from everyone and every agency for getting published in AJHSI provided that it passes and evaluation by 2 expert peer reviewers at least per article.
The Journal will not accept articles that have been published or are being considered for publication by another journal. Manuscripts submitted must conform to the AJHSI Author Guidelines and Publishing Ethics.
For the convenience of the editors in manuscript consideration, manuscripts should be prepared and submitted using the following guidelines:

Types of Articles

1. Academic Articles:
An academic article is characterized by a scholarly analysis of the topic, a proposal of a new concept gained by an academic background collected from one’s own or others’ academic work, and an article written to give knowledge to interested persons. An academic article addresses the statement of problems, purposes, and recommendations. It provides an analysis based on the ground of a theoretical framework, research work, and conclusions from sources, such as books, academic journals, the internet, etc. An academic article also suggests guidelines for problem-solving.

2. Research Articles:
A research article is a systematic report of the results of a research study. It addresses the statement and significance of the problems, the purpose of the research, and the research methodology.
The research article contains the title page, abstract, and the contents of the article. The title page should include the following data consecutively: title, author, department, faculty, and university. In case the author is a student, the following details should include the degree program, major, university, advisory committee, and the educational qualifications of the advisory committee.
The abstract includes the significance of the study, research methodology (e.g., population, sample, tools, and statistics used in the research), research results, and conclusion. The abstract must not exceed 300-400 words in length. The author also has to specify not more than 5 keywords.
For the contents of the article, start with the introduction chapter, which includes the statement and significance of the problems, the purpose and the hypothesis of the research followed by the research methodology including population and sample, tools, data collection, and data analysis. The contents also include the results of the study and discussion, conclusion Techniques, and general methods should be explained in the materials and methodology sections. The results of experiments should be explained in the research results section. A comparative analysis of the results of an experiment and other researchers’ work should be written in the discussion section. The conclusion of the research study according to the purpose (s) should be written in the conclusion section.

3. Review Articles:
A review article is an academic work that critically evaluates the most current state of a specialized academic field and is characterized by an in-depth study with modern and thorough analysis and synthesis of knowledge management. It provides implications for further study and development in the field.
The review article provides a coherent view of an interesting topic. The first page of a review article contains the title, the name of the author, the address of the author, and the conclusion. The conclusion is given so that the audience will be briefed on the interesting issue of the article and its background. The author has to specify not more than 5 keywords.
The contents of a review article contain the introduction to address the interesting issue of the article before leading to each sub-issue of the contents and the conclusion to make a point. A review article also contains the recommendation for the audience to further consider other interesting issues.
The author should check the contents that are relevant to the article thoroughly, especially the newest content. A review article has to present the interesting development of the topic. The information presented must not be specifically directed to the audience in the field, but it has to be directed to a wider audience in other fields or understandable to advanced students.

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1. Manuscript Template for Author (Download)
2. Reference APA 7th (Reference Guidelines)

** Since 2024, the reference style in the manuscript must follow APA 7th edition

Submission Guidelines for Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC)
Authors are responsible for formatting their manuscripts in accordance with the standards of the Asian Journal of Arts and Culture (AJAC). The specific requirements are as follows: 

       1. The manuscript must adhere to the journal's template
           1.1 Research Article Manuscript and references should be approximately 5,000 – 10,000 words, includes abstract of 300-400 words.
           1.2 Academic Article: Manuscript and references should be approximately 4,000 – 7,000 words, includes abstract of 300-400 words.
       2. The structure of the manuscript is as follows:

Research Articles
Title
The title should be precise, concise, and accurately reflect the article's content and focus. Clearly specify the title: AJAJ - Writing Article Titles with Initial Capital Letters. (Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold)
Author’s name and surname
Full names of all authors, without including any titles, ranks, or honorifics. For multiple authors, separate the names with commas, and for the last author, use "and." (Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold)
Full Address
Affair and country
E-mail:
Received xx/xx/20xx                       Revised xx/xx/20xx                   Accepted xx/xx/20xx
(Times New Roman, 11 pt, Italic)

 Abstract
The abstract should succinctly summarize the article, including its objectives, methodology, key findings, and discussion, all within 300-400 words. The abstract must be written as a single, coherent paragraph. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

 Keywords: Keyword, keyword, keyword
Authors should provide a minimum of three keywords and a maximum of five, reflecting the core themes of the study. (Times New Roman, 11 pt; 5 keywords/phrases

Introduction
The introduction of a research paper is a crucial component, as it is the first section that readers encounter to understand the topic under investigation. A well-written introduction should begin by presenting the general background of the issue or topic, gradually narrowing down to the specific problem that the researcher intends to explore. It should also highlight the significance and necessity of conducting the research.
Furthermore, the introduction should point out the gap in existing knowledge that the research aims to fill. It must clearly state the objectives of the study to ensure that readers can comprehend the rationale, importance, and direction of the research. A well-structured and thoughtful introduction not only enhances the credibility of the study but also engages the reader’s interest to continue exploring the entire research paper. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

 Objectives 
1.
2.
3.
Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

Literature review
The literature review is a crucial component of the research process. Its primary purpose is to explore relevant information, concepts, theories, and previous studies related to the research topic. A thorough literature review helps researchers understand the current state of knowledge, identify academic trends, and recognize gaps that need further investigation.
A high-quality literature review involves the careful selection of credible, up-to-date, and directly relevant sources. Researchers should analyze, synthesize, and compare information from various references to establish a clear conceptual framework or research hypothesis. Moreover, the literature review enhances the credibility of the study and demonstrates that the researcher has a deep and comprehensive understanding of the topic being studied. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

Methodology
The methodology section is a critical part of a research study that outlines the systematic process for data collection, analysis, and presentation of research findings. A well-written methodology clearly specifies the type of research—whether it is quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods—and explains the sampling procedures, research instruments, data collection steps, and data analysis techniques.
An appropriately designed methodology ensures that the research questions can be accurately addressed and enhances the credibility and reliability of the study. Furthermore, a clear methodology provides a framework that allows other researchers to replicate the study if they wish to explore the same topic in future research. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

Results
The results section presents the findings derived from the analysis of collected data based on the established research methodology. At this stage, no interpretations or personal opinions from the researcher should be included. The presentation of results must be clear, organized, and aligned with the research objectives.
Results can be conveyed through narrative descriptions, tables, charts, or figures to make the information easier to understand and compare. The language used should be neutral and objective, avoiding any exaggeration or interpretation beyond what the data reveals.
A well-structured results section enables readers to connect the findings directly with the research questions and objectives. It also lays the foundation for the discussion and interpretation that follows in the next section of the research paper. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

Discussion
The discussion section is a vital component that demonstrates the researcher’s ability to interpret and critically analyze the findings in relation to the research objectives, hypotheses, and relevant literature or theories. The researcher should connect the results to theoretical frameworks and explain whether the findings support or contradict previous studies.
This section should include logical reasoning, possible explanations, and factors that may have influenced the results. It is also important to address any limitations of the study that could affect the accuracy or applicability of the findings.
A well-written discussion reflects academic depth and shows that the researcher understands the broader context of the research. It bridges the gap between raw findings and the implications they may have for theory, practice, or future studies. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

 Conclusion
The conclusion of a research paper provides a concise, clear, and complete summary of the key findings in alignment with the study’s objectives. It should not introduce any new information or data, but rather synthesize what has already been discussed to highlight whether the research questions were effectively answered or the research goals were achieved.
A strong conclusion also includes practical implications or recommendations based on the findings, and often suggests directions for future research to expand upon areas that remain unexplored or insufficiently studied. A well-crafted conclusion helps readers quickly grasp the core contributions of the study and appreciate its academic value. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

 Recommendation
The recommendation section is an important component of a research paper, demonstrating how the findings can be applied in practice or used to inform future research. Recommendations should be based on the results and conclusions of the study, focusing on areas that can be developed, improved, or addressed more effectively.
Recommendations are typically divided into two categories:

1. Practical or policy-related recommendations – for implementation by organizations, institutions, or stakeholders.
2. Recommendations for future research – for exploring unresolved issues or expanding on the current study’s findings.

Effective recommendations should be clear, feasible, and relevant to the context of the research problem, offering meaningful guidance for both practitioners and future scholars. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

References
References must adhere to the APA 7th Edition guidelines. All cited works should follow the American Psychological Association referencing style, particularly for articles in foreign languages. 
Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

Academic Articles:
Title
The title should be precise, concise, and accurately reflect the article's content and focus. Clearly specify the title: AJAJ - Writing Article Titles with Initial Capital Letters. (Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold)

 Author’s name and surname
Full names of all authors, without including any titles, ranks, or honorifics. For multiple authors, separate the names with commas, and for the last author, use "and." (Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold)
Full Address
Affair and country
E-mail:
Received xx/xx/20xx                       Revised xx/xx/20xx                   Accepted xx/xx/20xx
(Times New Roman, 11 pt, Italic)

Abstract
The abstract should succinctly summarize the article, including its objectives, methodology, key findings, and discussion, all within 300-400 words. The abstract must be written as a single, coherent paragraph. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

Keywords: Keyword, keyword, keyword
Authors should provide a minimum of three keywords and a maximum of five, reflecting the core themes of the study. (Times New Roman, 11 pt; 5 keywords/phrases

Main Text
The manuscript should be structured into an introduction, followed by the main body, with clear subheadings or sections to enhance readability. Authors' identities must not be discernible  from the text; any self-references should use the term "author(s)" instead of personal names. Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

Acknowledgments
This section should acknowledge sources of research funding, institutional or personal support, and any contributions from generative AI tools, if applicable.  Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

 References
References must adhere to the APA 7th Edition guidelines. All cited works should follow the American Psychological Association referencing style, particularly for articles in foreign languages. 
Text (Times New Roman, 11 pt, Tab 0.5 cm)

References  example APA (American Psychological Association)  7th
Include the complete citation at the end of your paper in a references section. References are organized by the author's last name in alphabetic (A-Z) order. Use an hanging indent to separate each list item.

Basic Format:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date). Title of the work. Source where you can retrieve the work. URL or DOI if available

Journal Article 
Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initial as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. Use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name. Read more from the APA Style website if there are 21 or more authors.

1. (Year).
2. Title of the article. Note: For works that are part of a greater whole (e.g. articles, chapter), use sentence case. Only the first word of the title and subtitle and proper nouns are capitalized.
3. Title of the Journal, Note: Italicize and capitalize each word in the journal.
4. Volume Note: Italicize the journal volume. If there is no issue, include a comma before the page range.
5. (Issue), Note: If there is a issue number in addition to a volume number, include it in parentheses.
6. Page range. Note: If there is no page range within the journal volume/issue, this can be excluded.
7. DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Read more about DOIs from the APA Style wesbite.

Phathong, K., & Kenaphoom, S. (2024). Changes in Family Structure and Social Roles in Thai Rural Communities. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Innovation, 1(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.

Online News/Magazine Article 

1. Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. Use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name.
2. (Year, Month Date). Note: You do not need to abbreviate the month.
3. Title of the article. Note: For works that are part of a greater whole (e.g. articles, chapter), use sentence case. Only the first word of the title and subtitle and proper nouns are capitalized.
4. Title of the online newspaper or publication. Note: Capitalize each word in the publication and italicize. If the publication has an associated newly newspaper in print, use the newspaper article reference example .
5. URL

 Phathong, K. (2021, December 30). Educational Inequality Between Urban and Rural Communities: A Case Study in Northeastern Thailand.  https://so14.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AJHSI

Book 

1. Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. Use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name.
2. (Year).
3. Title of the book. Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, reports), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns.
4. (Edition). Note: If there is an edition or volume, include it in parentheses and use abbreviations of ed. or vol.
5. Publisher. Note: You do not need to include the publisher location or databases where you retrieved it.

Phathong, K. (2021). Analyzing Income Disparities and Social Mobility in Developing Economies. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Innovation Publishing.

  Book Chapter with Editor(s) 

1. Author(s). Note: List each chapter author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. Use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name.
2. (Year).
3. Title of the chapter. Note: For works that are part of a greater whole (e.g. articles, chapter), use sentence case. Only the first word of the title and subtitle and proper nouns are capitalized.
4. In Editor(s), Note: List each editor's last name and initials as A. A. Editor, B. B. Editor, & C. C. Editors, include (Ed.) or (Eds.) in parentheses, and end with a comma.
5. Title of the book Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, reports), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns.
6. (pp.xx-xx).
7. Publisher. Note: You do not need to include the publisher location or databases where you retrieved it.

Hattha, K.(2012). Three southern border provinces, Thai history before the Sukhothai period to the   present. In Thepthai,K.  (Eds.), Dimensions of culture, history, and visions of the future:  Restoring peace to the southern border provinces. (pp. 1-19). Ministry of Culture.

Web Page 

1. Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. If there is no author, spell out the name of the organization or site.
2. (Year, Month Date). Note: Read more about date formats from the APA Style website. Provide as specific a date as is available. Use the date last updated, but not the date last reviewed or copyright date. If there is no date, use (n.d.).
3. Title of page or section. Note: Italicize the title of the page.
4. Source. Note: Usually the official name of the website. If the source would be the same as the author, you can omit the source to avoid repetition.
5. URL

Ramkhamhaeng University. (2024, January 3 ). Structural Causes of Inequality and the Role of State Interventions in Thailand. https://www.ru.ac.th/th/

Online Report 

1. Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. If there is no author, spell out the name of the organization that published the report.
2. (Year, Month Date). Note: Provide as specific a date as is available.
3. Title of the report or document. Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, reports), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns.
4. Source. Includes the names of parent agencies or other organizations not listed in the group author name here.
5. URL

Ramkhamhaeng University. (2024, September ). Structural Causes of Inequality and the Role of State Interventions in Thailand. https://www.ru.ac.th/th/

Dissertation or Thesis 

1. Author. Note: List the author's last name and initials as Author, A. A. There is usually only one author for a thesis or dissertation, you don't need to include any faculty advisers.
2. (Year, Month Date). Note: Provide as specific a date as is available.
3. Title of the dissertation or thesis [Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis, Name of University]. Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, dissertations, theses), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns. The title page will indicate whether it's a Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis and list the name of the university granting the degree.
4. Source. Note: Include the name of the database or institutional repository where you can access the work (e.g. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, PQDT Open, CSU ScholarWorks, TCD. ThaiLIS) here.
5. URL Note: If available it's available.

Phathong, K. (2011). The Impact of Socioeconomic Inequality on Quality of Life Among Marginalized Populations" [Master's thesis, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University]. TCD. ThaiLIS https://library.stou.ac.th/2022/11/book-techniques-of-academic/