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• Manuscripts may be prepared in Thai or English.
• For manuscripts written in Thai:
  The use of the Thai language must conform to the principles of terminology usage and English transliteration as prescribed by the Royal Society of Thailand. The use of English words intermixed within Thai text should be avoided unless necessary, such as in cases of technical terms with no Thai equivalents or where the English term enhances clarity. English words appearing within Thai text should be written in lowercase, except for proper nouns.
• For manuscripts written in English:
  A Thai abstract is not required. (However, manuscripts written in Thai or other languages must include an English abstract.) Authors are strongly advised to have their manuscripts reviewed for linguistic accuracy by a qualified language expert prior to submission.
• Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word. The document size should be set to Executive paper size (18.41 × 26.67 cm) with the following margins: top 2.5 cm, bottom 2.5 cm, left 2.3 cm, and right 2.5 cm. The text should be formatted in a single column with fully justified alignment. Use TH Sarabun PSK font at a font size of 15 pt.

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Components of a Research Article

1. A research article is a scholarly paper derived from a completed research project conducted by the author(s). It presents a concise and systematic synthesis of the research process and findings. The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

          1.1 Title: The title should be brief, concise, and not excessively long. It must be presented in Thai first, followed by the English title on the next line.

          1.2 Authors and Co-authors: Provide full names and surnames of all authors in both Thai and English. For English names, capitalize only the first letter of the given name and surname.
If there are multiple authors, use superscript numbering to indicate affiliations. Include institutional affiliations and contact addresses at the bottom of the first page. The corresponding author must be indicated with an asterisk (*) and an email address for correspondence must be provided.

          1.3 Abstract: Both Thai and English abstracts are required, each not exceeding 300 words. Abstracts should be concise, precise, and contain only essential information. The Thai abstract should appear first, followed by the English abstract.

          1.4 Keywords: Keywords should be selected from terms appearing in the manuscript that represent the research methodology, research issues, findings, applications, or study location. Provide keywords in both Thai and English at the end of each abstract, with no more than five keywords per language.

          1.5 Introduction: The introduction should explain the background, significance of the problem, and rationale leading to the study. It must include a literature review with proper citations and clearly state the research objectives.

          1.6 Research Methods: Describe the research procedures in detail, including materials, methodology, study subjects, sample size, specific characteristics of the samples, and the instruments or equipment used. The research design, sampling methods, data collection procedures, data analysis, and statistical methods used for hypothesis testing must also be clearly explained.

          1.7 Results: Present the research findings clearly and directly in accordance with the research objectives. Results should primarily be explained through descriptive text. When there are numerous numerical data or variables, figures and tables should be used and integrated into the text, with clear and complete explanations.

          1.8 Discussion: This section should interpret the findings in relation to the research objectives or hypotheses. It should discuss whether the results are consistent or inconsistent with previous studies and explain possible reasons. The discussion should conclude with recommendations for applying the research findings or propose questions/issues for future research.

The Results and Discussion sections may be combined into a single section (Results and Discussion) where appropriate for clarity and presentation.

          1.9 Conclusion: Summarize the research findings clearly and concisely.

          1.10 Suggestions (if any)

          1.11 Acknowledgements: Specify any funding sources or organizations and individuals who provided support or assistance for the research.

          1.12 References: List only the sources cited in the manuscript. References must be complete and formatted correctly according to the journal’s style. Arrange references alphabetically, listing Thai sources first, followed by English sources.

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Components of a Academic Article

2. An academic article is a scholarly work compiled by the author through study and synthesis of documents, translated works, and knowledge derived from the author’s own experience or knowledge transferred from others. Its purpose is to disseminate knowledge, bodies of knowledge, and valuable academic perspectives that contribute to various fields of study. The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

          2.1 Title: The title should be concise and not excessively long. It must be written in Thai first, followed by the English title on the next line.

          2.2 Authors and Co-authors: Provide full names and surnames of all authors in both Thai and English. For English names, capitalize only the first letter of the given name and surname.
If there are multiple authors, use superscript numbering to indicate affiliations. Include institutional affiliations and contact addresses at the bottom of the first page. The corresponding author must be indicated with an asterisk (*) and an email address for correspondence must be provided.

          2.3 Summary: This section provides a concise summary of the entire article while retaining all essential content and key points.

          2.4 Keywords: Keywords should be selected from terms appearing in the article that represent methods, subjects of study, findings, academic disciplines, applications, or locations. Provide keywords in both Thai and English, with no more than five keywords per language.

          2.5 Introduction: The introduction should present the significance and interest of the topic before proceeding to the main content.

          2.6 Content: The content should present the development of the topic in an engaging manner and include updated and relevant information appropriate to the current context.

          2.7 Conclusion: This section should concisely summarize the essential points drawn specifically from the main content of the article.

          2.8 References: List only the sources cited in the academic article. The reference format must follow the style specified in Section 4 (References) of the journal guidelines.

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3. Tables and Figures: Tables and figures should be inserted within the main text and included only when necessary. The content and captions of tables and figures must be presented in either Thai or English only, not both.

          3.1 Tables: After placing a table, a caption must be provided above the table in the following format:

“Table X (followed by one space and a brief title or description)”

The source of the table (if any) must be indicated below the table in the following format:

“Source: (followed by one space and the reference in the format: Author, Year)”

Example formatting should follow the journal’s prescribed style.

         3.2 Figures: Figures should be centered on the page and used to support the content of the manuscript. After inserting a figure, a caption must be provided below the figure in the following format:

“Figure X (followed by one space and a brief title or description)”

The line immediately below the caption must indicate the source, formatted as:

“Source: …”

The source citation format must be identical to that used for tables in all respects.

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4. References: The journal uses a referencing style adapted from the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition.

          4.1 In-text Citation: In-text citations must follow the author–date format. The author’s name and year of publication must be provided, consistent with the reference list at the end of the article.

                 4.1.1 Author Mentioned Before the Text (Narrative Citation)
                            Thai: จิรวัฒน์ (2554) ข้อความ..............................
                            English: Tomson (2014) stated that ...........................

                 4.1.2 Author Mentioned After the Text (Parenthetical Citation)
                            Thai: ข้อความ............................... (จิรวัฒน์, 2554)
                            English: ………………………………… (Tomson, 2014)

                            Single Author  
                                    Thai: Author’s name (B.E. year)
                                    English: Author’s surname (C.E. year)

                           Two Authors    
                                    Thai: First author and second author (B.E. year)
                                    English: First author’s surname and second author’s surname (C.E. year)

                          Three or More Authors
                                    Thai: First author et al. (B.E. year)                                                  
                                    English: First author’s surname et al. (C.E. year)

          4.2 Reference Section

• Books (Print Version)

           Format:  Author’s name. (Year of publication). Book title. (Edition, if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher.

                        Examples, First Edition
                        Soramethee Wachiraprakarn. (2008). Revealing the lives of angels: Solving the mysteries of heaven. Nonthaburi: Smart Book.
                        Almond, G.A. and Powell, B.G. (1976). Comparative political today. Boston: Little Brown and Company.

                        Examples,Second Edition or Later
                        Jueajun Jongsathit and Rungrueng Sukhathip. (2007). A synthesis of research on characteristics and ethical cultivation processes in various countries (2nd ed.). Bangkok: Agricultural Cooperative Federation of Thailand.
                        Carpenter, J.W., Mashima, T.Y. and Rupiper, D.J. (2001). Exotic animal formulary. (2^nd ed). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.

• Electronic Book

           Format:  Author. (Year online). Book title. Retrieved Day Month Year, from: URL.

                        Example
                        The World Society for the Protection of Animals. (2013). The Cayman Turtle Farm: A continued case for change. Retrieved 10 July 2017, from: https://d31j74p4lpxrfpcloudfront.net/sites/default/files/us_files/turtle_a_continued_case_for_change_report.pdf.

• Journal Article

           Format:  Author. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), page range.

                        Example, Journal with page numbers
                        Somrak Rodcharoen and Karoon Thongprajukaew. (2016). Culture conditions and chemical composition of the cyanobacterium Nostoc commune TISTR 8870 modified by microwave treatment. RMUTSV Research Journal, 8(2), 219–229.
                        Palzzo, A.J., Cory, T.J. and Hardy, S.E. (2003). Root growth and metal uptake in four grasses grown on Zn-contaminated soil. Journal of Environmental Quality, 32(3), 834-840.

                        Example, Journal without page numbers (DOI article)
                        Whan-air, W., Thongprajukaew, K., Salaeharae, T. and Yoonram, K. (2018). Identification of wild and farmed broadhead catfish (Clarias macrocephalus Günther, 1864) based on morphometry, digestive indexes and flesh quality. Journal of Oceanology and Limnolology, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00343-018-7205-7.

• Magazine or Newspaper Article

           Format:  Author. (Day Month Year). Article title. Magazine/Newspaper Title, volume, page.

                        Example
                        Malinee Pongkan. (3 July 2017). Registration for low-income citizens. Matichon, 50, p. 12.

• Book Chapter

           Format:  Chapter author. (Year). Chapter title. In Editor (Ed.), Book title (pp. xx–xx). Place: Publisher.

                        Example
                        Maleenon Wuttichak. (2017). Sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera). In Bundit Kiddee (Ed.), Modern Agriculture (pp. 100–110). Bangkok: Udomsilp.
                        Zambonino-Infante, J., Gisbert, E., Sarasquete, C., Navarro, I., Gutiérrez, J. and Cahu, C.I. (2009). Ontogeny and physiology of the digestive system of the marine fish larvae. In Cyrino, J.E.O., Bureau, D. and Kapoor, B.G. (Eds.). Feeding and digestive function of fish, pp. 277–344. Enfield: Science Publishers, Inc.

• Thesis or Dissertation

           Format:  Author. (Year). Thesis title. Degree level (Field). University, City.

                        Example
                        Paitoon Patcharabamrung. (2019). Composting of rain tree leaves and fruit and vegetable waste using a small closed-container system. Master’s thesis (Environmental Engineering). Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.
                        Mirera, D.O. (2013). Capture-based mud crab (Scylla serrata) aquaculture and artisanal fishery in East Africa-Practical and ecological perspectives. Ph.D. thesis in Environmental Science (Marine aquaculture). Linnaeus University, Kalmar.

• Website

           Format:  Author/Organization. (Year). Title of webpage. Retrieved Day Month Year, from: URL.

                         Example
                         Attasit Wongmaniroj. (1999). Soil fertility. Retrieved 2 October 1999, from: http://158.108.200.11/scil/009hom~1/009421/chap1.html.
                         Adkins, J. (2016). Marine scientist devotes career to reversing trend of bycatch. Retrieved 1 July 2018, from: https://phys.org/news/2016-03-marine-scientist-devotes-career-reversing.html.

• Conference Proceeding (Full Paper)

           Format:  Author. (Year). Title. Conference name. Place of publication.

                        Example
                        Surayut Chaengkoed. (2016). Food security of Ban Bang Prik community. National Conference on Food Security. Bangkok.

• Research Report

           Format:  Author. (Year). Title. Research report. University.

                        Example
                        Chantima Changsiriporn, Pornsiri Kaewpradit and Prukraya Pongyila. (2016). Production of activated carbon from para-rubber wood charcoal derived from a biomass power plant for water filtration. Research report. Prince of Songkla University.

• Proceedings Chapter / Seminar Paper

           Format:  Author. (Year). Title. In Conference name (pp. xx–xx). City: Organizing body.

                        Example
                        Kornwan Maksuk. (2012). Beauty discourse among secondary school students in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. In 3rd National Rajabhat Research Conference (pp. 22–35). Nakhon Si Thammarat: Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University.

• Conference Abstract

           Format:  Author. (Year). Title. In Abstracts of Conference (p. xx). City: Organizer.

                        Example
                        Kovitvadhi, A., Chandang, P., Luapan, J., Sriyaphai, P., Buahom, R., Cham-iam, T., Leelehapongsathon, K., Tirawattanawanich, C. and Thongprajukaew, K. (2018). Screening three cricket species (Gryllus bimaculatus, Acheta domestica and Modicogryllus confirmata) for broiler diets by in vitro digestibility techniques. In Abstract of the 6^th Mediterranean Poultry Summit (pp. 62). Torino: The Mediterranean Poultry Network of the World's Poultry Science Association.

• Royal Gazette

           Format:  Title of law/announcement. (Year, Day Month). Royal Gazette, Volume(Issue), page range.

                        Example
                        Ministry of Public Health Notification (No. 349) B.E. 2556 regarding production methods, equipment, and storage of low-acid and acidified foods in hermetically sealed containers. (2013, 20 February). Royal Gazette, Vol. 130, Special Section 24 Ng, pp. 11–15.

• Intellectual Property

           Format:  Inventor/Creator. (Year approved). Title of intellectual property. Type and number. City: Issuing agency.

                        Example
                        Worapong Boonchuaytan and Chatree Homkiew. (2022). Composition and process for producing packaging from coconut husk fibers. Thai petty patent no. 2203001405. Bangkok: Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce.

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Manuscript Submission

Authors who wish to publish in Wichcha J NSTRU must submit their manuscripts in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats to the editorial office via the journal’s online submission system at
https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/wichcha/submission/wizard

 

Article Evaluation Criteria for Publication

The editorial board will conduct an initial screening of submitted manuscripts to assess overall formatting accuracy and relevance to the journal’s scope. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected prior to entering the peer review process.

Manuscripts that pass the preliminary review will be forwarded to expert reviewers for evaluation. Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the manuscript may be accepted, rejected, or returned for revision. Authors will be notified of the evaluation results through the online submission system.

Once an article has been officially published, the author(s) will receive a notification from the journal via email.