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Author Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation

Authors Guidelines for Article in English

1. Please indicate whether the manuscript is a research article, a scholarly article, or a creative work. The manuscript that is being submitted to Mahidol Music Journal must neither have been published nor be under consideration elsewhere.

2. The manuscript in English, typed with MS Word and saved in .doc (or .docx) and in .pdf formats. The author needs to submit both types of files.

3. The whole manuscript (with illustrations, examples, citations, etc. if any) arranged for A4-size paper should be around 15-20 pages. The font used is TH SarabunPSK with 16 pt size (Click Download The Font). Top and left margins are 3.5 centimeters. Bottom and right margins are 2.5 centimeters. Each manuscript should include:

3.1 Title, 18 pt size in bold type, and with center alignment.

3.2 Author name(s): State all name(s) of the author(s) without academic title. Font size is 14 pt. Please leave 2-line space from the title of manuscript. Set with right alignment. Address and affiliation of the author(s) are in a footnote.

3.3 Abstract: The abstract typically ranges from 500 to 600 words. The abstract should be organized into the following sections:

Background and Objectives: Clearly define the research goals and objectives.

Methods: Describe the methodologies utilized in the study.

Results: Highlight the key findings and outcomes. 

Conclusions: Offer a concise summary that encapsulates the core ideas and main themes of the study.

3.3.1 For studies involving clinical or experimental trials (e.g. Randomized Controlled Trials in music therapy), the trial registry name, URL, and registration number must be included as the final line of the abstract.

Example: Trial registration: Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR), https://www.thaiclinicaltrials.org, TCTR2025XXXX, registered on 15 June 2025.

3.4 Graphical Abstract: One image/chart/musical excerpt/graphical picture is required to help the reader understand the main idea of the article. The format of the graphical abstract are as follows:

Image size: Provide an image with at least 1080 x 1350 pixels (height x width) at a minimum resolution of 150 dpi. For larger images, maintain the same ratio (e.g., 200 x 500).

File type: Preferred formats include TIFF, PNG, and JPEG.

3.5 Keywords. 3-5 keywords, placed under the abstract. Each keyword should be suitable as a searching word in databases.

3.6 Content. 16 pt font size in normal letter type. Justify text evenly between left and right margins.

3.7 Bibliography in Chicago Manual of Style. 16 pt font size in normal letter type. Add 1.25 centimeters more to the left margin for lines other than the first of each entry.

3.8 Page number, 14 pt font size with right alignment throughout the manuscript.

3.9 Table name and number, 14 pt font size in bold type with left alignment, placed above the table. Under the table, refer to the source taken (if any), also with left alignment.

3.10 Name(s) of picture, chart, musical excerpt, or graphic picture, and labeling number(s). 14 pt font size in bold type, placed underneath the picture, chart, etc. with center alignment. Place reference to the source under the name, also with center alignment.

3.11 Files in JPEG or TIFF and the size of the file is not less than 500 KB with more than 300 dpi resolution. 

4. Components of a manuscript

4.1 Research Article

- Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Objectives, Research Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References

4.2 Scholarly Article and Creative Work

- Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Body of Text, Conclusion, References

4.3 Acknowledgments

-  Authors should include acknowledgments in a separate section placed immediately before the references. All sources of financial support, including grants, funds, or scholarships, must be stated in full, with the official name of the funding agency provided.

5. For a manuscript that includes copyrighted pictures or music score excerpts, the author is responsible for asking permission from the copyright holder and strictly complying with the copyright laws. In case of infringement, Mahidol Music Journal takes no part in this responsibility.

Authors Guidelines for Article in Thai

1. Please indicate whether the manuscript is a research article, a scholarly article, or a creative work. The manuscript that is being submitted to Mahidol Music Journal must neither have been published nor be under consideration elsewhere.

2. The manuscript in Thai, typed with MS Word and saved in .doc (or .docx) and in .pdf formats. The author needs to submit both types of files.

3. The whole manuscript (with illustrations, examples, citations, etc. if any) arranged for A4-size paper should be around 15-20 pages. The font used is TH SarabunPSK with 16 pt size (Click Download The Font). Top and left margins are 3.5 centimeters. Bottom and right margins are 2.5 centimeters. Each manuscript should include:

3.1 Title, both in Thai and in English, 18 pt size in bold type, and with center alignment. Title in Thai appears first and title in English on the following line.

3.2 Author name(s): State all name(s) of the author(s) without academic title, both in Thai and in English. Font size is 14 pt. Please leave 2-line space from the title of manuscript. Set with right alignment. Address and affiliation of the author(s) are in a footnote.

3.3 Abstract: One in Thai and one in English. For Thai manuscript, an extended Thai abstract is required with a total of 700 - 800 words. The extended abstract should be organized into the following sections:

Background and Objectives: Clearly define the research goals and objectives.

Methods: Describe the methodologies utilized in the study.

Results: Highlight the key findings and outcomes. 

Conclusions: Offer a concise summary that encapsulates the core ideas and main themes of the study.

3.3.1 For studies involving clinical or experimental trials (e.g. Randomized Controlled Trials in music therapy), the trial registry name, URL, and registration number must be included as the final line of the abstract.

Example: Trial registration: Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR), https://www.thaiclinicaltrials.org, TCTR2025XXXX, registered on 15 June 2025.

3.4 Graphical Abstract: One image/chart/musical excerpt/graphical picture is required to help the reader understand the main idea of the article. The format of the graphical abstract are as follows:

Image size: Provide an image with at least 1080 x 1350 pixels (height x width) at a minimum resolution of 150 dpi. For larger images, maintain the same ratio (e.g., 200 x 500).

File type: Preferred formats include TIFF, PNG, and JPEG.

3.5 Keywords. 3-5 keywords, placed under the abstract, Thai keywords are placed under Thai abstract, and English keywords are under English abstract. Each keyword should be suitable as a searching word in databases.

3.6 Content. 16 pt font size in normal letter type. Justify text evenly between left and right margins.

3.7 Bibliography in Chicago Manual of Style. 16 pt font size in normal letter type. Add 1.25 centimeters more to the left margin for lines other than the first of each entry.

3.8 Page number, 14 pt font size with right alignment throughout the manuscript.

3.9 Table name and number, 14 pt font size in bold type with left alignment, placed above the table. Under the table, refer to the source taken (if any), also with left alignment.

3.10 Name(s) of picture, chart, musical excerpt, or graphic picture, and labeling number(s). 14 pt font size in bold type, placed underneath the picture, chart, etc. with center alignment. Place reference to the source under the name, also with center alignment.

3.11 Files in JPEG or TIFF and the size of the file is not less than 500 KB with more than 300 dpi resolution. 

4. Components of a manuscript (For Thai manuscript, provide information in this section in both Thai and English.)

4.1 Research Article

- Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Objectives, Research Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References

4.2 Scholarly Article and Creative Work

- Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Body of Text, Conclusion, References

4.3 Acknowledgments

-  Authors should include acknowledgments in a separate section placed immediately before the references. All sources of financial support, including grants, funds, or scholarships, must be stated in full, with the official name of the funding agency provided.

5. For a manuscript that includes copyrighted pictures or music score excerpts, the author is responsible for asking permission from the copyright holder and strictly complying with the copyright laws. In case of infringement, Mahidol Music Journal takes no part in this responsibility.