Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
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Thai Journal of National Interest (TNI)
Research Article Author Guidelines (APA 7)
Effective Scope
Research Articles report original, systematic research and must include clearly stated research questions, a transparent methodology, and original findings. Manuscripts lacking explicit research questions, methodology, or original results will be desk-rejected or reclassified.
Length
7,000–9,000 words double-spaced A4 pages, including tables, figures, and references.
Mandatory Structure
Abstract (150–200 words); Keywords (4–6); Introduction; Literature Review/Theoretical Framework; Research Questions/Hypotheses; Methodology; Results/Findings; Discussion; Conclusion; References (APA 7).
Methodological Transparency
Methods must be sufficiently detailed to permit replication, including data sources, sampling, and analysis.
Original Contribution
Authors must clearly state the novelty and contribution to existing scholarship.
Formatting & Style
APA 7; Times New Roman,12-point font; double-spaced; numbered tables and figures with titles and sources.
Guidelines for the Use of Equations and Quantitative Graphics
Equations, tables, and quantitative figures must directly support the research questions, methodology, and findings. Decorative or non-analytical use of quantitative elements should be avoided.
Equations should be centered, numbered consecutively, and all variables must be defined in the text. Tables and figures must follow APA 7 conventions, include clear titles, notes, and sources, and be referenced explicitly in the manuscript. - The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Copyright Notice
1. The content and information presented in articles published in academic research journals reflect the views and responsibilities of their respective authors. The journal's editorial board does not necessarily endorse or take responsibility for these opinions.
2. Academic research journals consider the articles, information, content, images, and other materials they disseminate to be their intellectual property. Should any individual or entity desire to distribute all or a portion of any material for any reason, it is imperative to secure written authorization from the relevant academic research journals beforehand.