Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are requested to ensure that their submission complies with all of the following items. Submissions that do not adhere to these requirements may be returned for correction prior to peer review.

• Scope: The manuscript falls within the journal’s aims and scope.

• Language: Manuscripts may be submitted in Thai or English. English manuscripts should be professionally proofread or proofread by a native speaker prior to submission.

• Romanization of Thai sources (for English manuscripts): Thai names and titles cited in English manuscripts must be romanized according to the Royal Institute system.

• Title page and author information: The manuscript includes a clear title and an author biography containing full name, educational background, institutional affiliation, position, postal address, and telephone number, provided in both Thai and English.

• Length and formatting: Recommended length is 15–20 A4 pages.

• Thai manuscripts: TH SarabunPSK 16 pt (title 18 pt)

• English manuscripts: Times New Roman 12 pt (title 14 pt)

• Originality: The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.

• Ethics: The author(s) agree to comply with the journal’s Publication Ethics.

• Translations: If the submission is a translation, the original source text must be provided.

• Abstracts: The submission includes both Thai and English abstracts (approximately one A4 page in length).

• References: In-text citations and the reference list follow APA Style (2017).

Peer Review Policy

All research manuscripts submitted to stance undergo double-blind peer review.

Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts are screened by the editorial team for fit with the journal’s scope and compliance with formatting and submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to authors before being sent for review.

Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts are evaluated by a minimum of two independent reviewers.

• Submissions from authors outside the journal’s host unit may be reviewed by experts within and outside the host unit.
• Submissions from authors within the journal’s host unit will be reviewed by external reviewers only.

Editorial Decision

Editorial decisions are based on reviewer reports. For publication, a manuscript must receive favorable recommendations from at least one of the two reviewers, and be approved by the editorial board (final).

Possible Review Outcomes

• Accept (no revisions required)
• Minor/Major revisions (editorial assessment after revision)
• Revise and resubmit (re-review required)
• Reject—out of scope
• Reject

Revision and Production

If revisions are requested, authors must submit a revised manuscript within the timeframe specified by the editor. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting/proofreading, layout, and PDF production prior to online publication.

Publication Fees

stance does not charge article processing charges (APCs) or any submission/publication fees at any stage of review or publication.

Publication Ethics

Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors will:

• Manage submissions and the double-blind peer review process.

• Ensure editorial decisions align with the journal’s aims and scope.

• Support academic freedom within the bounds of ethics and public morality.

• Publish content that meets scholarly standards and does not violate ethical norms.

• Work to improve the journal’s quality on an ongoing basis.

• Make decisions fairly and without bias.

• Base decisions on scholarly merit, not personal views unrelated to academic content.

• Not use submitted work for personal gain or claim authors’ work as their own.

• Avoid conflicts of interest and refrain from seeking commercial benefit from any party.

• Maintain confidentiality and not disclose authors’ personal information without consent.

• Refer matters beyond the editor’s authority to the editorial board for decision by consensus.

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must:

• Submit only original work that is not published or under review elsewhere.

• Ensure the manuscript is free from plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification, and that research reporting is accurate and transparent.

• Provide proper citations and references.

• Obtain permissions and respect copyright for any third-party material (including images, figures, and data).

• Confirm that all co-authors approve the submission.
• Accept responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

  Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  Reviewers must:

  • Provide objective, constructive reviews within their expertise.
  • Maintain confidentiality; identities of authors are not disclosed to reviewers prior to publication.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review when appropriate.
  • Not use information from the manuscript for personal advantage.
  • Provide clear, written reasons for recommendations.
  • Submit reviews within the timeframe specified by the editor.