Submissions

Author Guidelines

Guide for Authors

1. Manuscript Formatting: The manuscript must be prepared using Microsoft Word according to the following requirements:

     1.1 Use Cordia New font, size 16 pt for the title and 14 pt for all other text.

     1.2 Type on A4-sized paper, single-sided, using a single-column layout.

     1.3 Set all page margins to 2.5 cm on every side.

     1.4 The total length of the manuscript, including all sections, should be between 10 and 12 pages, and page numbers should not be included.

2. Content Arrangement The manuscript should consist of 10 sections arranged in the following order:

     2.1 Title: Provide the title in both Thai and English for Thai manuscripts, or in English only for English manuscripts. The title should be concise, clear, and reflect the main objective of the research.

          2.1.1 Scientific Names: Scientific names must be written in italic Latin expressions such as
in vivo, in vitro, ad libitum, and et al. must also be italicized.

          2.1.2 English Title Format: For the English title, capitalize the first letter of each major word, except for prepositions.

     2.2 Authors: Provide the authors’ names in both Thai and English for Thai manuscripts, or in English only for English manuscripts.

          2.2.1 Affiliations—provided in both Thai and English for Thai manuscripts, and in English only
for English manuscripts—should be listed as footnotes following each author’s name when multiple affiliations are involved. All footnote details must appear on the first page of the manuscript.

          2.2.2 The affiliation must include a complete mailing address, including the postal code.

          2.2.3 Place an asterisk (*) after the name of the corresponding author, and clearly provide
the corresponding author’s email address.

     2.3 Abstract: The abstract should be concise, clear, and comprehensive, covering the essential components of the research—objectives, methodology, results, and conclusions. For Thai manuscripts, the abstract must be provided in both Thai and English; for English manuscripts, an English abstract only is required.
The abstract should not exceed 300 words.

     2.4 Keywords: Provide no more than four keywords at the end of the abstract in each language, aligned to
the left margin of the page. (For analytical review articles or review papers, an abstract is not required.)

     2.5 Introduction: The Introduction should explain the rationale or significance of the research. A review of relevant literature and the objectives of the study may also be included in this section.

     2.6 Materials and Methods: This section should clearly and comprehensively describe the materials, equipment, experimental procedures, and study designs used, in sufficient detail to enable readers to replicate the research.

     2.7 Results and Discussion: The Results and Discussion section should present the experimental findings in a clear and systematic manner, supported by tables and/or figures.

          2.7.1 Table titles should be placed above the tables, whereas figure captions should be placed below the figures.

          2.7.2 Units should be abbreviated and follow the metric system.

     2.8 Conclusion: The Conclusion should clearly indicate the extent to which the results align with or differ from the stated objectives and should highlight the essential findings of the study.

     2.9 Acknowledgements: This section is optional. It may be used to express gratitude to funding sources, individuals, or organizations that supported the research but are not listed as co-authors of the article.

     2.10 References: References must be prepared strictly according to the citation style prescribed by the Maejo Journal of Agricultural Production, including both in-text citations and the reference list.

3. Examples of Formats and Forms

Examples of reference formatting, as well as various required forms, can be downloaded from the journal’s website: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/japmju/download

Reference Style

1. In-text Citation: The journal uses the Surname‑and‑Year System for in‑text citations. The author’s surname and the year of publication should be placed in parentheses at appropriate points within the text. For example:

     1.1 Single author g. Yong (1996) or (Yong, 1996).

     1.2 Two authors e.g. Young and Smith (2000) or (Young and Smith, 2000).

     1.3 More than two authors e.g. Use Young et al. (2005) or (Young et al., 2005).
In the reference list, the full names of all authors must be provided.

2. Reference List: All references must be written entirely in English. For references originally in Thai, provide an accurate English translation of the title and include [in Thai] in brackets at the end of the entry.

• For each reference entry, all lines after the first must be formatted using a hanging indent, created only with the Ruler function in Microsoft Word.
• References must be arranged in alphabetical order based on the surname of the first author and must follow the reference format prescribed by the journal as outlined below.

2.1 Academic Journal

Antle, J. M. 1983. Testing the stochastic structure of production: A flexible moment-based approach. Journal of Business & Economic Statistics 1(3): 192-201. Available: https://doi.org/10.1080/
07350015.1983.10509339.

Kositsakulchai, E., S. Yodjaroen and Y. Phankamolsil. 2018. Assessment of the impact of land use change on runoff in Lam Phachi basin using satellite data and SWAT model. Journal of Science and Technology 7(3): 1-16. [in Thai]

Shternshi, M., O. Tomilova, T. Shpatova and K. Soytong. 2005. Evaluation of ketomium-mycofungicide on siberian isolates of phytopathogenic Fungi. Journal of Agricultural Technology 1(2): 247-253.

Soyyana, A., Y. Chaovanapoonphol and K. Saeliw. 2022. Farmer's adoption of drone technology for spraying chemicals in Sankamphaeng district, Chiang Mai province. Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal Supplement 50(1): 385-391. [in Thai]

2.2 Books and Textbook: Page numbers are not required.

Chantawankun, P. 2018. Manual of beekeeping. Chotana Print, Chiang Mai. [in Thai]

Steel, R.G.D., J.H. Torrie and D.A. Dickie. 1997. Principal and procedures of a statistic a biometric approach. 3^rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Toronto.

2.3 Section in Books with Editors

Kubo, T. 2003. Molecular analysis of the honey bee socially. pp. 3-20. In: T. Kikuchi, N. Azuma and
S. Higashi (eds.). Gene, behaviors and evolution of social insects. Hokkaido University Press, Sapporo.

Ongprasert, S. 2000. Giving longan water. pp. 44-49. In:  N, Charasamrit, P. Manochai, N. Topunyanon, T. Chantrachit, W. Wiriya-alongkorn, P. Somboonwong (eds.). Longan production. Sirinat Phim, Chiang Mai. [in Thai]

2.4 Thesis and Dissertation

Boonmawat, K. 2024. Development of maize double haploid lines for drought tolerance. Ph.D. Dissertation
in Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University.

Chantrachit, T. 1994. Anaerobic conditions and off-flavor development in ripening banana (Carvendishii spp.). Master's Thesis in Horticulture, Oregon State University.

Sayan, M. 2011. Process of participatory management for sustainable highland groundwater resources:
A case study of royal project development center, Nonghoi, Maerim district Chiang Mai province. Master's Thesis in Geosocial Based Sustainable Development, Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University. [in Thai]

2.5 Proceeding/ Conference

Nitichai, C., S. Thinkamphaeng and D. Marod. 2022. The dynamics of dry evergreen forest restoration by Acacia auriculiformis planting at Sakaerat environmental research station, Nakhon Ratchasima province. In Proceedings of Thai Forest Ecological Research Network Conference, T-FERN 11, January 20-21, 2022, Faculty of Forestry, Bangkok, Thailand pp.119-126. [in Thai]

Yamagishi, Y., H. Mitamura, N. Arai, Y. Mitsunaga, Y. Kawabata, M. Khachapicha and T. Viputhamumas. 2005. Feeding habits of hatchery-reared young Mekong giant catfish in fish pond and Mae Peum reservoir. Proceeding of the 2^nd International Symposium on SEASTAR 2000 and Asian Bio-Logging Science, Kyoto. pp. 17-22.

2.6 Electronic Sources: The accessed date must be provided in parentheses at the end of the reference entry, and only web links that are accessible and functional may be used as references.

Mueanmart, A. 2024. AgriTech of the future: “Automated farm” that don’t need people are on the rise. Available: https://www.salika.co/2023//05/agritech-autonomous-farming-rising (May 30, 2024).
[in Thai]

Nakhon Nayok Provincial Agriculture and Cooperative Office. 2019. Nakhon Nayok marian plum production     planning.  Available:   https://www.opsmoac.go.th/nakhonnayok-dwl-files-412791791913 (March 23, 2021). [in Thai]

2.7 Annual Report

Khush, G. S. 1989. Multiple disease and insect resistance for increased yield stability in rice. pp. 79-92.
In Progress in irrigated rice research. Manila: International Rice Research Institute.

Parnpeachra, S. 2015. Indigenous knowledge of organic agriculture in Chachoengsao province. 72 p.
In Research reports. Bangkok: Dhurakij Pundit University. [in Thai]

2.8 Teaching Material

Promma, S. 2007. Animal feed ingredients and restrictions of use [Teaching material]. Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai. [in Thai]

2.9 Complete Research Report

Apichatoonochai, R., and P. Suwanwisolkit. 2011. Factors affecting Arabica coffee farm management according to technical principles of farmers under the extension program of the Royal Project Foundation [Complete research report No. 3030-3880]. Chiang Mai. [in Thai]

 

Payment Instructions for Article Processing Fee
Upon receiving notification from the journal, the corresponding author should transfer the Article Processing Fee to Krungthai Bank, Account No. 375-3-25657-9, Account Name: Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University. Please attach the Transfer notification form (mJAP 05) along with the proof of transfer (slip) and send them to jap@mju.ac.th

 

Manuscript Submission

Authors may submit their manuscripts through the ThaiJo system of the Maejo Agricultural Production Journal at the following link: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/japmju

Contact number:       +66 5387 3618

Journal contact address:

Maejo Journal of Agricultural Production Office Rattanakosin 200 Years Building
Faculty of Agricultural Production, Maejo University
63 Moo 4, Nong Han Subdistrict, Sansai District,
Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand

Note:  Authors are required to submit a completed Manuscript Submission Registration Form (Form mJAP1) along with every manuscript submission.

 

Manuscript Review and Acceptance

1. Communication with Authors

All correspondence will primarily be conducted via the email address provided by the corresponding author. In urgent cases, the Editor-in-Chief may contact the author through the telephone number provided.

2. Peer Review Process

To be considered for publication, a manuscript must undergo academic quality assessment by at least three qualified reviewers. The Editorial Board will notify authors of the review decision—either acceptance or rejection—within 120 days from the date the manuscript is registered in the system.

3. Editorial Rights

The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to edit all submitted manuscripts as necessary to ensure consistency with the journal’s format and standards. In cases where major revisions are required, the Editor-in-Chief will contact the author to obtain approval before publication.

Manuscript Processing Flowchart