About The Journal

International Standard Serial Number:

ISSN 2985-1378 (Print)

ISSN 2774-0846 (Online)

Objectives and Scope of the Journal:

The aim of the journal is to promote and support opportunities for academics, researchers, students, and general enthusiasts to disseminate academic and social science research works, including Buddhist studies, political science, public administration, law, business administration, management, and other interdisciplinary studies that present innovative knowledge. Articles are accepted in both Thai and English languages.

Types of Works Published in the Journal:

The journal accepts academic articles, Research articles, and book reviews.

Academic articles: These are articles presenting analysis, critique, and knowledge synthesis, specifying background, objectives, and problem-solving approaches related to relevant theories. The articles must present existing theories or new theories referenced by credible and reputable scholars, contributing to the development of knowledge in Buddhist studies, political science, public administration, law, business administration, management, and other interdisciplinary studies presenting innovative knowledge. The average word count for academic articles should not exceed 8,000 words.

Research articles: These are articles presenting research works demonstrating original ideas related to Buddhist studies, political science, public administration, law, business administration, management, and other interdisciplinary studies presenting innovative knowledge. Research articles must have clear, concise, novel content, with a well-structured framework, including discussion of research findings. The average word count for Research articles should not exceed 8,000 words.

Book reviews: These are narrative writings expressing opinions about a specific book, intending to introduce that book to readers. They must include complete bibliographic details of the book, including its type, content scope, special features or strengths such as illustrations, indexes, evaluations, reasoned opinions on its value for reading or acquisition, suitability for specific reader groups, and comparisons with other books of the same type. Reviewers should have expertise in the field they're reviewing and must provide their name or information for credibility assessment.

Publication Schedule: 6 issues per year

Issue 1: January-February

Issue 2: March-April

Issue 3: May-June

Issue 4: July-August

Issue 5: September-October

Issue 6: November-December

Article Evaluation and Selection:

Each article will be evaluated by at least three members of the journal's peer review committee, who are experts in the relevant field. Articles must also receive approval from the editorial board before publication. The evaluation process will follow a double-blind peer review format, where reviewers do not know the identities of the authors, and authors do not know the identities of the reviewers.

Language Usage:

The journal accepts articles in both Thai and English, emphasizing clear and concise language usage.

Publication Fees:

The journal has a publication fee policy, collected after acceptance (upon acceptance for publication only, one-time payment). The journal will issue receipts for payment to the submitting authors through the university. The publication fees are as follows:

-Academic articles or book reviews: 3,000 Thai Baht per article.

-Research articles: 4,000 Thai Baht per article.

Authors should pay the publication fee only after receiving an email requesting payment from the journal. The journal will not refund publication fees under any circumstances.

Open Access Policy:

The journal aims to provide open access to articles in Buddhist studies, political science, public administration, law, business administration, management, and other interdisciplinary studies presenting innovative knowledge, making research widely accessible. All published articles will be freely available online to everyone worldwide without any charges.

Ownership and Management:

The Graduate Program in Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, owns the journal. The journal receives partial support from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. The journal's processes and oversight are funded through various sources, ensuring high publication standards. Rigorous quality checks are conducted by qualified experts.

Publisher:

JIDIR is an officially peer-reviewed journal under the supervision of the Graduate Program in Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand.

Copyright and Licensing:

The journal prioritizes copyright protection and licensing to appropriately safeguard the rights of authors and disseminators. The policy revolves around openness, accessibility, and source attribution. Authors retain copyright ownership of their works, and articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing for sharing, adaptation, and proper attribution. Authors are encouraged to publish under the CC BY license, permitting reuse and distribution widely. The journal supports posting articles in third-party repositories with institutional and funding constraints. Authors are required to describe copyright terms and licenses, ensuring their understanding of rights and responsibilities. This policy outlines collaborative work boundaries, openness, and shared responsibility. Profit-making authors and research communities maintain intellectual property rights while allowing broad access. The editorial board ensures that submitted works consistently undergo rigorous review processes by qualified and impartial reviewers. The journal prioritizes ethics and professionalism, maintaining the highest publication standards.

Revenue Sources:

The journal receives partial funding from the Graduate Program in Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, and collects publication fees from article submitters.

Advertising Policy:

The journal endeavors to reach academics and the general public rigorously to enhance continuous recognition and acceptance. The journal maintains transparency throughout its advertising policy, engaging in relevant and appropriate advertising activities such as academic conferences, educational events, research institutions, and educational institutions. Additionally, the journal positions itself as a partner journal for relevant conferences and does not have any advertising partnerships that could influence editorial decisions. This ensures the quality of articles as the editorial board consistently ensures that each submission undergoes thorough and fair review processes. The journal adheres strictly to relevant regulations and continuously reviews compliance guidelines. The journal is committed to providing sufficient and beneficial information to recipients. The journal considers relevant regulations and adheres to our practice guidelines continuously. The journal conducts direct marketing with integrity and responsibility, benefiting academics, fostering collaboration, and transparently disseminating honorable research.