About the Journal
International Standard Serial Number:
ISSN 3027-8848 (Online)
Objectives and Scope of the Journal:
The journal has a policy of accepting the publication of high-quality articles that apply Buddhism to Political Science, Public Administration and Management.
Types of Works Published in the Journal:
The journal accepts research articles, academic articles, and book reviews.
- Research Articles: These articles present research work demonstrating originality and relevance to political science, public administration, management, education, law, and applied to Buddhism. Research articles must have explicit, concise content, novelty, a good structure, and a discussion of research findings. The average word count for research articles should not exceed 8,000 words.
- Academic Articles: These articles present analysis, critique, and knowledge synthesis, indicating background, objectives, and problem-solving approaches related to relevant theories. Articles should present existing or new theories, cite credible scholars, be moderate, and contribute to the development of knowledge in political science, public administration, management, education, law, and applied to Buddhism. The average word count for academic articles should not exceed 8,000 words.
- Book Reviews: These involve narrating and expressing opinions about a specific book to introduce it to readers. They should include complete bibliographical details of the book, specify its type, outline its content, and highlight unique features or strengths such as illustrations, indexes, evaluations, and reasoned opinions on its worthiness for reading or acquisition, suitable for which reader group. Comparisons with other books in the same category should be included. Reviewers should know the review field and provide their names or information for credibility assessment.
Publication Schedule: 2 issues:
Issue 1: January – June
Issue 2: July – December
Article Evaluation and Selection:
Each article will undergo peer review by at least two reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Articles must receive approval from the editorial board before publication. The review process will be double-masked, meaning reviewers will not know the authors' identities, and authors will not know the reviewers' identities.
Language Usage:
The journal accepts articles in both Thai and English languages. Emphasis is placed on clear and concise language in articles to ensure clarity of meaning.
Publication Fees:
The journal has a policy regarding publication fees, which are charged after acceptance. The journal will issue receipts to authors through the university. The fee rates are as follows: 1. Academic Articles or Book Reviews: 3,000 Thai Baht per article. 2. Research Articles: 4,000 Thai Baht per article. Authors must pay the publication fee only after receiving an email notification from the journal. The journal will not refund the publication fee under any circumstances.
Open Access Policy:
This journal aims to provide open access to articles in social sciences and related disciplines, including Buddhism, political science, public administration, and Management. Research works are made available to the public without charge, allowing broad access to anyone, anywhere in the world, online.
Ownership and Management:
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Ratchaburi Buddhist College, Thailand, supported by Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. Funding sources vary, ensuring the journal maintains high publishing standards. All financial support enables the journal to maintain high publishing standards through rigorous peer review processes conducted by qualified experts.
Publisher:
This journal is an officially peer-reviewed journal under the supervision of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand.
