Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Modern Public Administration Science Journal (MPAS)

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1. Preparation of Manuscript

Before submitting a manuscript for publication consideration, authors should carefully study and strictly follow the instructions as detailed below:

1. Content Suitability Review
   1.1 The manuscript must fall within the scope of the journal (directly related to public administration, public policy, or public affairs management only).
   1.2 The manuscript must be an original work that has never been published elsewhere.
   1.3 The manuscript must not be under consideration for publication in any other journal.
   1.4 The manuscript must demonstrate academic quality and provide applicable knowledge for practical implementation.
   1.5 The manuscript must include complete author information in both Thai and English (pages 1–2).

2. Selection of Article Type
   The journal accepts two types of articles as follows:

(1) Research Articles – Articles presenting original research findings with a clear and rigorous research methodology.

(2) Academic Articles – Articles presenting new concepts, theories, or conceptual frameworks with in-depth analysis and synthesis.

Registration on the Website and Manuscript Submission

1. System Registration
   (1) Access the journal website: https://so17.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jppi/index
   (2) Click “Register” if you have not previously registered, and confirm your identity via the author’s email.
   (3) Complete all required information: full name, institutional affiliation, email address, and telephone number in both Thai and English.
   (4) Select your role as “First Author,” “Co-author,” or “Corresponding Author.”
   (5) Complete the manuscript submission form (the template can be downloaded from the journal website).

2. Log in and Submit the Manuscript
   (1) Log in using the registered Username and Password.
   (2) Click “New Submission.”
   (3) Complete all 5 submission steps in the system as follows:

Step 1 – Start Submission
Step 2 – Upload 2 files:
(1) Manuscript file (Word file only) – Select file type > Article Text or Document File
(2) Manuscript Submission Form (PDF file only) – Select file type > Other

Step 3 – Enter manuscript details (Title, Abstract, Keywords)
Step 4 – Enter information for all authors
Step 5 – Review accuracy and completeness, then confirm submission

3. Required Uploaded Documents
   (1) Complete manuscript file (Word file only) – Select file type > Article Text or Document File
   (2) Manuscript Submission Form (PDF file only, fully completed and signed) – Select file type > Other (Do not select Article Text or Document File)

Article Formatting and Writing Guidelines

General Format

1. Paper and Margins

• Paper size: A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches or 21.0 x 29.7 cm)

• Margins: Top 1.0 inch, Bottom 1.0 inch, Left 1.0 inch, Right 1.0 inch

• Layout: Single column

2. Font and Spacing

• Thai manuscript: TH Sarabun PSK, 14 pt

• English manuscript: Times New Roman, 12 pt

• Line spacing: Single spacing

• Alignment: Justified

3. Length of Manuscript

• Research Articles: 10–15 pages (including abstract, references, tables, and figures)

• Academic Articles: 10–15 pages (including abstract, references, tables, and figures)

Research Article Structure

Research articles must not exceed 15 A4 pages and must include the following components:

1. Title

• Thai: TH Sarabun PSK, 18 pt, Bold, Centered

• English: Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold, Centered

• Concise and clearly reflecting research content and objectives

2. Author(s), Affiliation(s), and Email(s)

• Specify author names and affiliations in the manuscript file (both Thai and English).

• Provide email addresses for all authors (both Thai and English).

• Indicate (*) after the name and email of the Corresponding Author.

3. Abstract

• Thai: 250–300 words

• English: 200–250 words

• Must cover: background and objectives, methodology, results, and conclusion

• Written as one continuous paragraph without subheadings

4. Keywords

• Thai: 3–5 words

• English: 3–5 words

• Reflect the main content of the article

• Arranged by importance and separated by commas

Note – For Sections 1–4, MPAS requires the first page to be in English and the second page in Thai. See sample articles on the journal website.

5. Background and Significance of the Research Problem

• Background and significance

• Research gap

6. Research Objectives

• Clearly written in separate numbered items

• Begin with “To” followed by measurable verbs such as examine, analyze, compare, develop

• Consistent with the title and research problem

• Cover all intended areas of study

• Must be answerable through the research

7. Literature Review

• Core theories

• Definitions of key variables or concepts

• Relevant conceptual frameworks or models

• Domestic and international research

• Key consistent findings

• Summary aligned with the research conceptual framework

8. Research Conceptual Framework

• Illustrate relationships among variables (if applicable)

• Explain the developed framework

• Link theory with the present study

9. Research Methods

• Research design

• Population and sample

• Research instruments

• Data collection

• Data analysis

• Research ethics – such as approval from the Research Ethics Committee (specify approval number) and permission from relevant agencies/informants

10. Results

• Present findings according to research objectives

• Use tables, charts, or graphs where appropriate

• Clearly and systematically explain results

• Avoid interpretation in this section

11. Discussion

• Discuss significant findings

• Compare with theories and related research

• Explain similarities or differences from previous studies

• Indicate theoretical and practical implications

12. Body of Knowledge

• Clearly state new knowledge generated from the research

• May present as a new model, concept, or framework

• Demonstrate contribution to knowledge advancement

13. Recommendations

• Practical recommendations

• Suggestions for future research

14. Acknowledgments – If any

• Acknowledge research funding sources

• Thank informants or research assistants

• If the article is derived from a student thesis, do not thank the advisor (as they are already listed as co-author)

• Keep concise

15. References

• Follow APA 7th Edition format

• Arrange alphabetically (Thai ก–ฮ, English A–Z)

• Thai references must appear before English references

Academic Article Structure

Academic articles must not exceed 15 A4 pages and include:

1. Title – Same format as research article

2. Author(s), Affiliation(s), and Email(s) – Same format as research article

3. Abstract – Same requirements as research article

4. Keywords – Same requirements as research article

Note – Sections 1–4: First page in English, second page in Thai (MPAS requirement).

5. Introduction

• Background and significance

• Article objectives

• Scope of presentation

6. Main Content

• Appropriate subheadings

• Present concepts, theories, or frameworks

• Systematic analysis and synthesis

• Use current and reliable references

• Include a section titled “Body of Knowledge” before the conclusion

7. Conclusion

• Summarize key points

• Theoretical and practical implications

• Policy or developmental recommendations

8. References

• Same format as research articles – APA 7th Edition (American Psychological Association, 7th Edition)

Reference Formatting and Writing Guidelines

References (14 pt, Bold, Centered)

Reference entries – 14 pt, regular font, alphabetically arranged, and must exactly correspond to citations used in the manuscript. Follow APA 7th Edition format.

General Principles of APA 7th Reference Arrangement

• Arrange alphabetically by author’s name

• First line aligned left; subsequent lines use hanging indent

• Thai entries arranged by first Thai consonant

• English entries arranged by author’s last name

• Thai entries must appear before English entries

• Same author, multiple works – arrange by year (oldest to newest); same year add a, b, c

• No author – arrange by title

• Book titles, journal titles, and theses must be italicized

Important Notes

• Do not mix Thai and English references together

• Use B.E. year for Thai sources and C.E. year for English sources

• Apply hanging indent format

• Online sources must include URL or DOI

In-text Citation (APA 7th Edition)

Two main formats:

1. Parenthetical citation – (Author, Year)

2. Narrative citation – Author (Year)

One author

• (Author, Year)

• Author (Year)

Two authors

• (Author1 & Author2, Year)

• Author1 and Author2 (Year)

Three or more authors

• (Author et al., Year)

• Author et al. (Year)

Organization as author

• First citation: Full name (Abbreviation, Year)

• Subsequent citation: Abbreviation, Year

No author

• Use shortened title in quotation marks

Important Guidelines

• Year must match the reference list

• Thai authors – use full name

• Foreign authors – use surname only

• Do not use footnotes for citation

• Multiple citations in same parentheses – separate with semicolons and arrange alphabetically

• Use up-to-date (normally within 5 years unless classical theory) and reliable sources such as academic journals, university press books, government reports, international organizations (UN, WHO, OECD), and accredited theses

Page Setup

• Use white A4 paper, single-sided, justified alignment, MS Word

• Margins: Top 1.50 inches, Bottom 1.00 inch, Left 1.00 inch, Right 1.00 inch

Tables, Charts, and Figures

1. Tables

• Use open tables (no vertical lines)

• Table number in Arabic numerals (Table 1)

• Table title above table, left-aligned

• Source below table (if any)

2. Figures

• Resolution not less than 300 dpi

• Figure number in Arabic numerals (Figure 1), centered

• Figure title below the figure, centered

• Source below title (if any), centered

Example:

[Figure/Chart]

Figure 1 Research Conceptual Framework

7. Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT)

CRediT represent the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) is a community owned taxonomy of key types of contributions 14 contributor roles designed to typically made to research outputs, including journal articles. Originally developed to complement traditional authorship capturing the diverse contributions behind published research, CRediT by provides a structured way to describe how research is produced. While rooted in scholarly publishing, the value of contributorship information extends more broadly to support research assessment, expert discovery, research integrity, and accountability.

No.	Role	Description
1	Conceptualization	Ideas; formulation or evolution of overarching research goals and aims.
2	Data Curation	Management activities to annotate (produce metadata), scrub data, and maintain research data (including software code, where necessary for interpreting the data itself) for initial use and later re-use.
3	Formal Analysis	Application of statistical, mathematical, computational, or other formal techniques to analyze or synthesize study data.
4	Funding Acquisition	Acquisition of the financial support for the project leading to this publication.
5	Investigation	Conducting a research and investigation process, specifically performing the experiments, or data/evidence collection.
6	Methodology	Development or design of methodology; creation of models.
7	Project Administration	Management and coordination responsibility for the research activity planning and execution.
8	Resources	Provision of study materials, reagents, materials, patients, laboratory samples, animals, instrumentation, computing resources, or other analysis tools.
9	Software	Programming, software development; designing computer programs; implementation of the computer code and supporting algorithms; testing of existing code components.
10	Supervision	Oversight and leadership responsibility for the research activity planning and execution, including mentorship external to the core team.
11	Validation	Verification, whether as a part of the activity or separate, of the overall replication/reproducibility of results/experiments and other research outputs.
12	Visualization	Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work, specifically visualization/data presentation.
13	Writing – Original Draft	Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work, specifically writing the initial draft (including substantive translation).
14	Writing – Review & Editing	Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work by those from the original research group, specifically critical review, commentary or revision – including pre- or post-publication stages.