Authors Guidelines for Articles in English

Format for preparation of the manuscript in English (click to see examples)

           

  1. The manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words and must be in the layout with the size of an A4 sheet (excluding references). The manuscript must be single-sided pages using THSarabunPSK font. The authors must set the value of the margin of all pages at 1.5 inches on the top margin and 1 inch on the bottom margin. The authors must set the value of line spacing to 1 pt. The authors must separate each heading in the manuscript. The authors must present sharp pictures in the manuscript, and all presented pictures must indicate the number, such as Figure 1 at the bottom, setting in bold. All presented pictures must describe complete and comprehensible details that do not require readers to repeat reading the text. The authors must specify the order of all images in the manuscript, and the description must be concise and consistent with the presented pictures. The authors must present tables that look sharp, and the author must put the number on top of the table, such as Table 1, along with titles of the pictures and titles of the table, and all details written in English.
  2. The title of the manuscript must be in English.
  3. The information of the authors must be in English.

                        3.1 The information must indicate their name, affiliation, agency, province, and country.

                        3.2 The authors must indicate the E-mail address of the article coordinator or lead author.

  1. The abstract must be within 500-600 words per abstract. 
  2. Keywords must be 3-5 words in English with a comma between each keyword.
  3. Paragraph Spacing, the main heading must be on the edge of the left margin, each main heading must set its letter on 18 pt in bold, each sub-heading must be on 16 pt in bold, the next line must be away from the main heading by hitting the Tab key one time. The beginning of the new main heading must be single-spaced from the previous line.
  4. The usage of numbers, abbreviations, and parentheses, authors must use only Arabic numerals in the manuscript. The abbreviations must be universal. The usage of parentheses is a must for every English word, such as, (Student-centered learning).

 

The manuscripts of research articles must sort in the following order:

  1. Abstract of Journal of Buddhist Anthropology requires extended abstracts written within 500-600 word, which comprise the following elements that must present Background and Objectives, Methodology, Main Results, Involvement to Buddhadhamma (According to Aims and Scope), Conclusions, and Keywords.
  1. Introduction must indicate the background and significance of the problem in the research and identify the objectives of the research.
  2. Methodology must indicate research schemes, sample acquisition and sample size determination, research tools, data collection methods, and data analysis.
  3. Results and Discussion must clearly present the results according to the research objectives in orderly sequences. Authors must present Results and Discussion as essays that comprise tables, charts, and pictures, which indicates a correlation between the results of the research and the results from the past research.
  4. Originality and Body of Knowledge must indicate the body of knowledge that is the result of research or synthesis into a model with a concise explanation of the model/structure of the model that is easy to understand, and it must be relevant to the Buddhist teachings specified in the group of articles that previously given.
  5. Conclusions and Recommendations must indicate conclusions that are the crucial parts. Conclusions and Recommendations must be according to the objectives and applicable recommendations, including issues for further research.
  6. Acknowledgement indicates funding source, and authors should specify the research grant contract number.
  7. References must be a list of references that appear only in the manuscript. The journal does not allow any websites to be references. All references must indicate in English. 

 

The manuscripts of academic articles must be sorted in the following order:

  1. Abstractof Journal of Buddhist Anthropology requires extended abstracts written within 500-600 word, which comprise the following elements that must present Background, Involvement to Buddhadhamma (According to Aims and Scope), Conclusions, and Keywords
  1. Introduction must indicate the background and significance.
  2. Content must indicate the required substances in orderly content.
  3. Conclusions must indicate conclusions that are the crucial parts.
  4. References, the journal does not allow any websites to be references. All references must indicate in English.

 

Citation system and academic references (click to see an example)

            Documents for citation in manuscripts must be from clear, reliable, and visible publication sources, such as books, journals, or research. The authors must verify the authenticity of the reference list to prevent delays in the publication of manuscripts because if the manuscripts contain inauthentic references, it will not be forwarded to a peer for review until the document reference is authentic.

 

In-text citation

            References’ format in the content and at the end of the manuscript uses the author/date system, which is the format of The American Psychological Association (APA Style 7th Edition). The format uses parentheses to specify the authors’ full name and year of publication. The authors can use the format by filling in the reference information in the reference function of Microsoft Word 2010 or later. The references in the manuscript must appear in all endnotes. The format of the reference document is as follows:

           

            Format of reference in the content of the manuscript

           

  1. In case the author indicated in the content: Author (publication year).

            Example: Chantra (2021) described the meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism as...

 

  1. In case the reference appeared at the end of the text: (author, (publication year).

            Example: The meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism or The Three Jewels is the noblest gems of Buddhists referring to "ratana" (gem) because it is the noblest and has a high price... The Triple Gem of Buddhism comprises The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, The Triple Gem is also alternatively called Buddharatana, Dharmaratana, and Sangharatana (Chantra, 2021).

 

  1. Citing Tipitaka and the commentary, the authors must include the name of the text followed by volume, verse numbers, and the page number.

            Example: "Bhikkhus, there are these four wheels. When these four wheels turn, those devas and humans who possess them soon attain greatness and abundance of wealth" (AN.(Thai) 21/31/37) (Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, 1996).

 

  1. Citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King, such as names that start with Somdet Phra, Phra Brahma, Phra Dham, Phra Tep, Phra Raj, Phra, Phrakru, Phramaha, Chao Adhikarn, and Samanera, the Author must indicate the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King.

            Example: Phra Brahmagunabhorn (P.A. Payutto), Phrakru Nitithambundit, Phra Natthaphong Sirisuwanno, Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee, Somdet Phra Buddhakhosachan

 

            The citing format in case the content indicates the name of the author before the text.

           

  1. In case of citing one author

            Format: last name/(publication year)

            Example: Chantra (2010) explains that...

 

            Format: Full name/(publication year) (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee (2010) explains that...

 

  1. In case of citing two authors

            Format: last name of the first author/&/last name of the second author/(publication year)

            Example: Chantra & Prabpan (2010) explain that...

 

            Format: Full name of the first author/&/Full name of the second author /(publication year) (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee & Phra Natthaphong Sirisuwanno (2010) explain that...

 

  1. In case of citing more than two authors 

            Format: last name of the first author/et/al./(publication year)

            Example: Chantra et al. (2010) explain that...

 

            Format: Full name of the first author/et/al./(publication year) (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee et al. (2010) explain that...

 

            The citing format in case the content indicates the name of the author at the end of the text.

           

  1. In case of citing one author

            - The authors must indicate the last name of the author followed by a comma (,), and publication year. Format: (last name of the author,/publication year)

            Example: The meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism or The Three Jewels is the noblest gems of Buddhists referring to "Ratana" (gem) because it is a noble thing with high value... The Triple Gem of Buddhism comprises The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, The Triple Gem is also alternatively called Buddharatana, Dharmaratana, and Sangharatana (Chantra, 2021)

 

             - The authors must indicate the full name of the author followed by a comma (,), and publication year. Format: (Full name of the author,/publication year) (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: The meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism or The Three Jewels is the noblest gems of Buddhists referring to "Ratana" (gem) because it is a noble thing with high value... The Triple Gem of Buddhism comprises The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, The Triple Gem is also alternatively called Buddharatana, Dharmaratana, and Sangharatana (Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee, 2010)

         

  1. In case of citing two authors

            - The authors must indicate the last names of the two authors with an ampersand (&) between the last names of the two authors followed by a comma (,), and publication year. Format: (the last name of the first author/&/ the last name of the second author,/publication year)

            Example: The meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism or The Three Jewels is The noblest gems of Buddhists referring to "ratana" (gem) because it is a noble thing with high value... The Triple Gem of Buddhism comprises The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, The Triple Gem is also alternatively called Buddharatana, Dharmaratana, and Sangharatana (Chantra & Prabpan, 2021).

 

            - The authors must indicate the full names of the two authors with an ampersand (&) between the full names of the two authors followed by a comma (,), and publication year. Format: (the full names of the first author/&/ the last name of the second author,/publication year) (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: The meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism or The Three Jewels is The noblest gems of Buddhists referring to "ratana" (gem) because it is a noble thing with high value... The Triple Gem of Buddhism comprises The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, The Triple Gem is also alternatively called Buddharatana, Dharmaratana, and Sangharatana (Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee & Phra Natthaphong Sirisuwanno, 2010).

 

  1. In case of citing more than two authors

            - The authors must indicate the last name of the first author followed by "et al." followed by a comma (,), and publication year. Format: the last name of the first author/et/al.,/publication year)

            Example: The meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism or The Three Jewels is the noblest gems of Buddhists referring to "ratana" (gem) because it is a noble thing with high value… The Triple Gem of Buddhism comprises The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, The Triple Gem is also alternatively called Buddharatana, Dharmaratana, and Sangharatana (Chantra et al., 2021).

 

            - The authors must indicate the full name of the first author followed by "et al." followed by a comma (,), and publication year. Format: the full name of the first author/et/al.,/publication year) (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: The meaning of The Triple Gem of Buddhism or The Three Jewels is the noblest gems of Buddhists referring to "ratana" (gem) because it is a noble thing with high value… The Triple Gem of Buddhism comprises The Buddha, The Dharma, and The Sangha, The Triple Gem is also alternatively called Buddharatana, Dharmaratana, and Sangharatana (Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee et al., 2010).

 

            Reference

            Format for listing one author and two authors

           

  1. In case of listing one author

            - The author must indicate the last name of the author followed by a comma (,) then leave a space followed by the initials of the first name and a period (.) followed by the initials of the middle name (If there are any).

            Example: Chantra, T.

 

            - The author must indicate the full name of the author followed a period (.). (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee.

 

  1. In case of listing two authors

             - The author must indicate the last name of the first author followed by a comma (,) then leave a space then put the initials of the first name followed by placing a period (.) and put an ampersand (&) in front of the last name of the second author followed by a comma (,) then leave a space then put the initials of the first name followed by a period (.).

            Example: Chantra, T. & Prabparn, A.

 

            - The author must indicate the full name of the first author then leave a space then put an ampersand (&) in front of the full name of the second author followed by a period (.). (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee & Phra Natthaphong Sirisuwann.

 

  1. Format for listing more than three authors.

            - Listing more than three authors must indicate all authors by using the surnames of all authors, following with a comma (,), the initial of the first name of the first author, and a comma. After that, (,) listing must follow by the second author’s surname, then put a comma (,), follow by the initial of the name of the second author and keep writing with the same structure until reaching the last author. Before indicating the last author, an ampersand (&) must be put, then follow with the surname of the last author, a comma (,), the initial of the name of the last author, and a period (.).

            Example: Chantra, T., Prabparn, A., Janro, N., Singphiang, D., & Tonthapthi, K.

 

            - Listing more than three authors must indicate all authors by using the full names of all authors, following with a comma (,). After listing the first author, it must follow by the second author’s full name, then put a comma (,) and keep writing with the same structure until reaching the last author. Before indicating the last author, an ampersand (&) must be put, then follow with the full name of the last author and a period (.). (In case of citing the full names of Buddhist monks and Samanera or titles of Buddhist monks conferred by the King)

            Example: Phramaha Anuchid Anantametee, Phra Natthaphong Sirisuwann & Phrakru Nitithambundit.

         

            Formats and examples of references

  

  1. Tripitaka Commentary

            Format:

             The name of the institution of the scriptures./(Year)./ Title of Tripitaka./ Location:/ Publisher.

            Example:

            Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. (1996). Thai Tripitaka. Bangkok: MCU Press.

         

  1. Books

            Format:

            Author./(Year)./Title of the book/(Edition ed.)./Publisher.

            Example:

                        Books

                        Hunt, E. K. & Lautzenheiser, M. (2015). History of Economic Thought (3rd ed.). M. E. Sharpe.

                        Books With DOI

                        Ewert, A. W., Mitten, D. S., & Overholt, J. R. (2014). Outcomes and benefits. CAB International. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781845939199.0140.

           

  1. Book Articles

            Format:

            Author./(Year)./Title of the chapter./In Editor/(Eds.),/Title of the book/(xth ed.)./(pp-pp)./Publisher.

            Example:

                        Book Articles

                        Sparks, D. L. (2003). Environmental Soil Chemistry: An Overview. In Sparks, D. L. (Eds.), Environmental Soil Chemistry (2nd Ed.). (pp. 1-42). Academic Press.

                        Book Articles With DOI

                        Sparks, D. L. (2003). Inorganic Soil Components. In Sparks, D. L. (Eds.), Environmental Soil Chemistry (2nd Ed.). (pp. 47-73). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-656446-4.X5000-2.

         

  1. Encyclopedia articles

            Format:

            Author./(Year)./Title of Article./In Title of Encyclopedia/(Pages)./Publisher.

            Example:

            Wasinsarakorn, W. (2004). Psychology and Developmental Psychology. In Encyclopedia of Education. Collected edition of specific issues, 4th rank (pp. 99-117). Thanat Printing Co., Ltd.

 

  1. Journal Articles

            Format:

            Author./(Year)./Title of Article./Title of Journal./Volume(Issue), Pages-Pages.

            Example:

                        1 and 2 author

                        Limprasert, P. (2022). The Research of Punishment Suspension of Buddhist Monk and Secular of The Criminal Justice in Thailand. Journal of Social Science and Buddhistic Anthropology. 7(11), 37-53.

                        Wijitwatchararak, K. & Kittirattanamongkol, N. (2022). Strategies for Developing Buddhist Tourism Activities and Routes Dvaravati Era in Nakhon Pathom Province. Journal of Social Science and Buddhistic Anthropology. 7(12), 617-633.

                        More than 2 authors

                        Somsree, M., Sorphobdee, W., Chamnan, T, & Poomasree, W. (2022). Model for Strengthening in an Anti-Corruption by Activities and Buddhist Principles in Chiang Mai Province. Journal of Social Science and Buddhistic Anthropology. 7(12), 13-26.

                        With DOI (include DOI in the reference after the publisher name)

                        Baker, D. (2006). The Political Economy of Fascism: Myth or Reality, or Myth and Reality?. New Political Economy, 11(2), 227-250. https://doi.org/10.1080/13563460600655581.

 

  1. Newspaper

            Format:

            Author./(YY, MM DD)./Colum Name./Title of Newspaper./Pages.

            Example:

            Nanuam, W. (2023, January 4). Plans proceeding for joint petroleum production with Cambodia. Bangkok Post. p. 22.

 

  1. Theses and Dissertations

            Format for published theses and dissertations (available in a database, a university archive or from a personal website)

            Format:

            Author, A.A. (Year). Title. [Doctoral or Master’s thesis or dissertation, Name of the Institution]. Database Name. URL OR Archive Name. URL.

            Example:

            Pittayawattanachai, P. (2019). An Analysis of Buddhism Propagation by using Buddhist Arts and Landscape of Cetiyaphum Monastery, Namphong District, Khonkaen. [Doctoral dissertation, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University]. Thesis Central Library Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. https://e-thesis.mcu.ac.th/thesis/169.

         

            Format for unpublished theses and dissertations (sourced directly from the university in print form)

            Format:

            Author, A.A. (Year). Title [Unpublished doctoral OR master's thesis or dissertation]. Name of the Institution awarding the degree.

            Example:

            Prabparn, A. (2020). Study Buddhism in the Ayutthaya period. [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University.

         

  1. Interview

            Format:

            Key Informant./(YY)./Title of Interview./(Interviewer).

            Example:

            Anuchid. P. (2022). The Study Buddhism. (Jonro, N., Interviewer).

 

  1. Conference Technical Articles

            Format: In journal format

            Author./(Year)./Title of paper./Title of Conference, Conference date./Volume(Issue), Pages-Pages.

            Example:

            Herculano-Houzel, S., Collins, C. E., Wong, P., Kaas, J. H., & Lent, R. (2008). The basic nonuniformity of the cerebral cortex. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105(34), 12593-12598. https://DOI:10.1073/pnas.0805417105.

 

  1. Law

            Format:

            Title of law./(Year).

            Example:     

            Ministerial Regulations issued under the Psychotropic Substance Act, B.E. 2518 No. 7. (1977).

 

Example of References

References

Anuchid. P. (2022). The Study Buddhism. (Jonro, N., Interviewer)

Fedushchak, T., Uimin, M., Zhuravkov, S., & Vosmerikov, A. (2012). Nanopowder hydrogenation catalysts of diesel fraction components. In Proceeding of 7th International Forum on Strategic Technology (IFOST) (pp. 1-4). Tomsk Polytechnic University Tomsk.

Hunt, E. K. & Lautzenheiser, M. (2015). History of Economic Thought (3rd ed.). M. E. Sharpe.

Limprasert, P. (2022). The Research of Punishment Suspension of Buddhist Monk and Secular of The Criminal Justice in Thailand. Journal of Social Science and Buddhistic Anthropology. 7(11), 37-53.

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. (1996). Thai Tripitaka. Bangkok: MCU Press.

Ministerial Regulations issued under the Psychotropic Substance Act, B.E. 2518 No. 7. (1977).

Nanuam, W. (2023, January 4). Plans proceeding for joint petroleum production with Cambodia. Bangkok Post. p. 22.

Pittayawattanachai, P. (2019). An Analysis of Buddhism Propagation by using Buddhist Arts and Landscape of Cetiyaphum Monastery, Namphong District, Khonkaen. [Doctoral dissertation, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University]. Thesis Central Library Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. https://e-thesis.mcu.ac.th/thesis/169.

Poshyanandana, V. (2015). Landscape and Architecture Management of Thai Temples for Faith Fostering: Past to Present. [Unpublished research report]. Chulalongkorn University.

Prangprasert, B. (2010). A Study of Learning Achievement on Dharmas of Buddhism by Situation Confrontation Process and Yonisomanasikara Thinking of Mathayomsuksa Four Students. [Unpublished master's thesis]. Silpakorn University.

Sparks, D. L. (2003). Environmental Soil Chemistry: An Overview. In D.L. Sparks (Eds.), Environmental Soil Chemistry (2nd Ed.). (pp. 1-42). Academic Press.

Wasinsarakorn, W. (2004). Psychology and Developmental Psychology. In Encyclopedia of Education. Collected edition of specific issues, 4th rank (pp. 99-117). Thanat Printing Co., Ltd.

 

The rules for submitting the manuscript for publication

            The authors can submit the manuscript through online submission on the website of the Journal of Buddhist Anthropology at https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JSBA the authors must inform the submission by sending additional information by E-mail at [email protected]

 

The process of publishing an article in the Journal of Buddhist Anthropology

            The manuscript submitted for publication in the journal shall be in the *.docx document format of Microsoft Word Ver. 2010 or later. If the manuscript contains pictures, tables, or equations, all pictures, tables, or equations must be in editable format. The length of the manuscript must not exceed 8,000 words (excluding references). The editorial team will review the manuscript for the correctness of the general format.  If the journal does not approve the manuscript, the journal will send the manuscript back to the author for correction. After the manuscript passes preliminary review, the manuscript will be reviewed by the peer-review process. The journal will report to the authors whether the assessment passed, failed, or was revised. The review of manuscripts for publication will depend on the appropriateness according to the aims and scope specified by the journal.

 

The right of the Editorial Board Members

            In the case of experts who have been invited to be reviewers of manuscripts and have opinions that the manuscripts need to be edited, the editorial board members will return the manuscript to the author for editing. The journal will adhere to the recommendations from the reviewers as the main criterion. In case the manuscripts do not meet the aims and scope of the Journal of Buddhist Anthropology or do not pass the consideration of editorial board members or reviewers, those manuscripts will not receive the right for publication. Therefore, for a published article, the author will receive a certificate of publication in the Journal of Buddhist Anthropology.