Quality Article Policy Announcement

2025-12-31

Quality Article Policy Announcement

Journal of Academic Surindra Rajabhat University

The Journal of Academic Surindra Rajabhat University establishes this Quality Article Policy to enhance the academic standard of published articles in alignment with the mission of Surindra Rajabhat University as a “University for Local Development.” This policy is formulated in accordance with the evaluation criteria of the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) and the academic performance assessment guidelines of the Office of the Civil Service Commission in Higher Education (OCSCHE), as well as internationally accepted academic publishing standards.

  1. Scope of Publication

The journal accepts only research articles and academic articles, written in either Thai or English. It is an interdisciplinary academic journal focusing on the dissemination of scholarly knowledge in the following areas:

  • Human studies and identity in local and contemporary social contexts
  • Social, community, and societal change studies
  • Lifelong learning and human capacity development
  • Integrated knowledge for sustainable community and local development
  1. Definition of a Quality Article

A quality article refers to scholarly work that demonstrates originality, academic significance, methodological rigor, and critical discussion. Articles must align with the journal’s scope and contribute meaningful knowledge applicable to community, local, and societal development.

  1. Quality Criteria for Articles

Articles submitted for publication must meet the following standards:

  • Clearly defined research problems and sound conceptual frameworks
  • Appropriate and rigorous research methodology
  • Accurate and systematic data analysis
  • In-depth discussion linking findings to relevant theories and previous studies
  • Proper citation and referencing strictly following APA 7th edition
  • At least 50% of references published within the last five years
  • Similarity index not exceeding 20% and full compliance with research ethics
  1. Peer Review Process

The journal employs a Double-Blind Peer Review system. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two qualified reviewers from diverse institutions. The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet quality standards or fall outside the journal’s scope.

  1. Author Development Policy

The journal supports author development by providing clear submission guidelines, APA 7 templates, academic writing workshops, and encouraging local- and community-based research to strengthen scholarly contributions.

  1. Policy Implementation

This Quality Article Policy is effective for manuscripts submitted for publication starting from
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2026) onward.