Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. Preparing the article

The article to be considered for publication in the Journal should not be longer than 15 pages (A4) with standard page layout. The original copy must consist of three sections. The first section (first page) contains the name of the article, first and last name of the author, his/her affiliation, the abstract, keywords, and a footnote in the Thai language. The second section (second page) contains the same information as in section 1, but in English. The third section (from the third page onwards) is the main part of the article written in the standard order for article composition. The author should number the paragraphs from the preface to the conclusion using Arabic numerals in sequence. If there is a reference list or appendix, it should be attached at the end of the conclusion without being numbered. The reference list must comply with APA (American Psychological Association) format.

 

2. Presentation format

The article must be written using single-space format, and Th Sarabun PSK or Th Sarabun New must be used as the font type for both the Thai and English languages. The sizes of the fonts are as follows:

1. Name of the article:  18 point size (Thai or English), 12 point size (Japanese). 

2. First and last name of author: 14 point in bold

3. Abstract: normal font, 14 point (maximum 10 lines).

4. Keywords: normal font, 14 point (maximum 5 words).

5. Headings: first level (i.e. 1.xxx, 5.xxx. reference list, and appendix), 18 point in bold, second level and so on (i.e. 1.1, 2.1.3), 14 point in bold.

6. Main content: normal font, 14 point.

7. Footnotes in the first and second pages: normal font, 10 point (there are 2 possible types of footnotes): a. *Information that the author wishes to add about the article such as acknowledgements. b. **Specifying academic titles or other titles of the author, an address, and an e-mail by following this format: Associate Professor (Dr.)….., Contact Address: ….., e-mail: …..

8. Footnotes in the main content: written in each page in normal 10 point font in Arabic number sequence.

9. Table: bold or normal font, not larger than 14 point (as suitable).

10. Reference list: normal font, 14 point.

11. Affiliation and corresponding e-mail: 14 point in italics

11. Appendix: normal font, 14 point.

12. Others: If Japanese characters are required, the author must select MS Mincho font. The size of the Japanese characters used generally in the main content is 10 point (same size as 14-point Th Sarabun PSK or Th Sarabun New characters). If Japanese characters appear in other parts of the article, their size should be adjusted to the most suitable size by following the aforementioned criteria.

 

3. Tables and figures

The author must place tables and figures in Arabic numerical sequence (i.e. Table 1, Figure 2) and specify the name of the table and figure after the number. The table title must be typed in the top row of the table. The title for the figure is placed directly below the figure. The font size in the table and figure should follow the aforementioned criteria and according to the suitability, appearance, and style of the content. The complete source of a table and figure must be included. If it is the work of the author, the source must be entered as “Calculated/written/ summarized by the author.”

4. References

Authors must prepare all in-text citations and references according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition; APA 7), subject to the journal’s supplementary rules for Thai- and Japanese-language sources.

4.1 In-Text Citations

Use the author–date system.

• One author: (Smith, 2022) or Smith (2022)
• Two authors: (Smith & Jones, 2022) or Smith and Jones (2022)
• Three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2022) or Smith et al. (2022)
• Multiple sources: (Brown, 2020; Jones, 2021; Smith, 2022)
• Direct quotation: Include a page number, for example, (Smith, 2022, p. 25) or (Smith, 2022, pp. 25–27). If page numbers are unavailable, provide another suitable locator.
• Paraphrase: Include the author and year; a page number is optional.
• Same author and same year: Use letters after the year, such as 2022a and 2022b, in both the text and reference list.

For Thai- and Japanese-language sources, use author names and publication years consistently in citations and references. Follow the journal’s policy on original scripts and Romanization.

4.2 Reference-List Requirements

1. Include every work cited in the manuscript, except sources that APA 7 excludes from the reference list, such as personal communications. Every reference-list entry must be cited in the text.
2. Arrange references alphabetically according to the journal’s stated rules for English, Thai, and Japanese sources. List works by the same author chronologically, from earliest to latest.
3. List up to 20 authors. For works with 21 or more authors, list the first 19 authors, insert an ellipsis, and then list the final author.
4. Use sentence case for English book titles, article titles, and chapter titles. Preserve the original writing conventions of Thai and Japanese titles.
5. Italicize book and report titles, journal titles, and journal volume numbers. Do not italicize journal article titles, chapter titles, or issue numbers.
6. Include the publisher’s name but omit its location.
7. Present DOIs as URLs (https://doi.org/xxxxx). Include a URL when appropriate if no DOI is available. Do not use “Retrieved from” unless a retrieval date is needed for content designed to change over time.
8. Use a hanging indent and apply consistent spacing and punctuation.
9. Verify names, titles, dates, page ranges, publishers, DOIs, and URLs against the original source whenever possible.

4.3 Thai- and Japanese-Language Sources

The journal permits references in Thai or Japanese original script. For English-language manuscripts, authors should provide Romanization and an English translation of the title in square brackets when necessary to help readers identify the source. The original title must not be replaced by an unofficial translation.

The journal must apply one consistent policy for Thai Buddhist Era (B.E.) dates and Common Era (C.E.) dates. For Japanese sources, preserve the original author names, titles, publication details, and numbering. Use the reference format that corresponds to the actual publication type.

5. Examples of References

The following examples illustrate APA 7 formatting. Authors must use accurate information from the sources they cite.

5.1 Books

English

Wood, E. W., Jr. (2006). Worshipping the myths of World War II: Reflections on America’s dedication to war. Potomac Books.

Rogers, T. T., & McClelland, J. L. (2004). Semantic cognition: A parallel distributed processing approach. MIT Press.

Thai

อรรถยา สุวรรณระดา. (2555). ประวัติวรรณคดีญี่ปุ่น. สำนักพิมพ์แห่งจุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย.

Japanese

小熊英二 (1995). 『単一民族神話の起源―「日本人」の自画像の系譜』. 新曜社.

5.2 Translated Books

English translation

Oguma, E. (2002). A genealogy of “Japanese” self-images (D. Askew, Trans.). Trans Pacific Press. (Original work published 1996)

Thai translation

ฟุฮิโตะ ชิโมยามะ. (2553). รู้ไว้ ก่อนใช้ชีวิตที่ญี่ปุ่น (ทัศนีย์ เมธาพิสิฐ, ผู้แปล). สำนักพิมพ์ภาษาและวัฒนธรรม สสท. (ต้นฉบับตีพิมพ์ ค.ศ. 2008)

Include the original publication year when applicable. Verify the translator, title, publisher, and publication years against the edition cited.

5.3 Chapters in Edited Books

English

Gill, M. J., & Sypher, B. D. (2009). Workplace incivility and organizational trust. In P. Lutgen-Sandvik & B. D. Sypher (Eds.), Destructive organizational communication: Processes, consequences, and constructive ways of organizing (pp. 53–73). Taylor & Francis.

Thai

สุมิตร คุณานุกร. (2520). การวางแผนการสอน. ใน ไพฑูรย์ สินลารัตน์ (บ.ก.), คู่มืออาจารย์ด้านการเรียนการสอน (น. 58–69). หน่วยพัฒนาคณาจารย์ฝ่ายวิชาการ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย.

Japanese

砂川有里子 (2013). コーパスを活用した類義語研究―複合辞「につれて」と「にしたがって」―. 藤田保幸 (編), 形式語研究論集 (pp. 35–60). 和泉書院.

Use “pp.” before page ranges in English-language chapter references.
For Thai-language references, use the journal’s chosen Thai equivalent consistently.

5.4 Journal Articles

English

Carlson, L. A. (2003). Existential theory: Helping school counselors attend to youth at risk for violence. Professional School Counseling, 6(5), 10–15.

Landman, F. (1989a). Groups, I. Linguistics and Philosophy, 12(5), 559–605.

Landman, F. (1989b). Groups, II. Linguistics and Philosophy, 12(6), 723–744.

Thai

ประมูล สัจจิเศษ. (2541). ปัญหาและแนวทางแก้ไขเศรษฐกิจไทย. สังคมศาสตร์ปริทัศน์, 19(2), 34–39.

Japanese

坂本正 (1993). 英語話者における「て形」形成規則の習得について. 日本語教育, 80, 125–135.

For journal articles, provide the page range without “pp.” Include a DOI as a URL when available. Use year letters (e.g., 1989a, 1989b) for works by the same author published in the same year, with the letters matching the in-text citations.

5.5 Research and Government Reports

Thai

ฉันทนา บรรพศิริโชติ หวันแก้ว. (2535). การศึกษาสถานภาพและนโยบายเกี่ยวกับเด็กและเยาวชนผู้ด้อยโอกาส: เด็กทำงาน (รายงานผลการวิจัย). สถาบันวิจัยสังคม จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย.

English

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2003). Your guide to lowering blood pressure (NIH Publication No. 03-5232). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

Use the organization responsible for the report as the author. Omit the publisher when it is identical to the author. Verify the exact URL of the cited report.

5.6 Webpages and Online Sources

English

Smith, J. (2023, May 10). Language learning in digital environments. Language Education Resources. https://www.example.org/language-learning

Japanese

文化庁. (2002). 国語表記の基準―常用漢字表. https://www.bunka.go.jp/

These are format examples; verify the source title, date, author, and exact URL. When the author and website name are the same, omit the website name. A retrieval date is required only for content designed to change over time when the cited version is not archived.

5.7 Theses and Dissertations

Lee, K. H. (2021). Language learning motivation among university students [Master’s thesis, Example University]. University Repository. https://www.example.org/thesis

Identify the type of thesis or dissertation, the institution, and the repository or database, where applicable.

5.8 Newspaper Articles

More jobs waiting for college grads. (1986, June 17). Detroit Free Press, 1A, 3A.

When no author is identified, begin with the article title. For an online newspaper article, include the URL instead of print page numbers when appropriate.

5.9 Final Check

Before submission, authors should ensure that all citations and references correspond, the original sources have been verified, DOIs and URLs are accurate, and Thai- and Japanese-language references follow the journal’s rules for original scripts, Romanization, translated titles, and publication dates.

6. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted online via the journal management system, Thai Journals Online (ThaiJO), at https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jsn.

7. Processing Fee

A processing fee of THB 3,000 is charged to cover the peer-review process conducted by three reviewers. Payment must be transferred to the Association’s savings account at Siam Commercial Bank, Chamchuri Square Branch.

Account Name: Japanese Studies Association of Thailand
Account Number: 235-230435-6

The Association will issue a receipt dated on the date the author transfers the payment. Authors who require an original receipt must notify the journal’s editorial board within one week of making the payment.

Note: If the reviewers determine that a manuscript is unsuitable for publication because it does not meet the required quality standards, the editorial board reserves the right to retain the entire processing fee. No refund will be provided.

8. Submission of Proof of Payment

Authors must email a copy of the payment confirmation to tasmetha@gmail.com within 14 days of submitting the manuscript.

9. Complimentary Copies for Authors

The editorial board will send the author two copies of the journal issue in which the article is published. If an article has multiple authors, the copies will be sent to the first-listed author.