Thai National Interest Author Requirements (Summary Version)

Posted on 2026-01-27

Thai National Interest

Author Requirements (Summary Version)

This document outlines the mandatory requirements for manuscripts submitted to Thai National Interest (TNI). Compliance with these requirements is necessary for desk screening and peer review.

  1. 1. Scope and Editorial Principle

TNI publishes analytically rigorous, policy-relevant research in political economy, international relations, and related fields. Submissions are evaluated on substantive contribution and analytical clarity rather than stylistic conformity.

  1. 2. Citations and References (Required)
  • All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
  • An author–date citation system consistent with APA 7th edition principles must be used.
  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of references.
  • Plagiarism or inadequate attribution is grounds for desk rejection.

Multiple works by the same author(s) in the same year must be distinguished using alphabetical suffixes (a, b, c).

  1. 3. Tables, Figures, and Diagrams

TNI accepts a wide range of tables, figures, and diagrams. The journal does not prescribe specific visual templates or chart types.

Visual materials are evaluated based on analytical function, clarity, and suitability for academic publication.

General Requirements

All tables, figures, and diagrams must:

  • Serve a clear analytical purpose;
  • Be interpretable on their own;
  • Remain legible at journal print scale;
  • Be explicitly referenced and explained in the text;
  • Follow academic—not presentation or promotional—design logic.

Materials that do not meet these requirements may be returned for revision prior to peer review.

Figures (Charts and Graphs)

Figures may take any appropriate form (e.g., line, bar, scatter, radar), provided that:

  • Labels, scales, and legends are clear;
  • The figure supports analytical argumentation.

Illustrative examples (e.g., comparative radar charts) are illustrative only and do not prescribe required formats.

Tables

Tables should be used for structured data or systematic comparisons and must:

  • Use clear row and column headings;
  • Avoid excessive formatting or decorative design;
  • Include notes and sources where necessary.

Diagrams and Conceptual Frameworks

Diagrams should present conceptual relationships or analytical logic and must:

  • Emphasize analytical structure rather than illustration;
  • Clearly indicate relationships or hierarchy;
  • Avoid slide-style layouts or decorative graphics.
  1. 4. Captions and Referencing of Visual Materials

All tables and figures must include captions placed below the visual element. Captions should provide:

  • A concise descriptive title;
  • Explanatory notes where relevant;
  • A clear source statement.

Final typographic and stylistic adjustments are handled by the editorial office.

  1. 5. Editorial Discretion

The editorial office reserves the right to request revisions to references, tables, figures, or diagrams at any stage of review or copyediting to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with journal standards.

  1. 6. Final Note to Authors

These requirements are intended to facilitate efficient review and publication. Authors are encouraged to focus on analytical contribution and clarity of argument while adhering to these mandatory standards.

Appendix A. APA 7 Reference Style Guide (For Authors)

This appendix provides reference formatting guidance for manuscripts submitted to Thai National Interest. Authors are expected to follow APA 7th edition principles consistently. The editorial office will ensure final stylistic consistency during copyediting.

A1. In-Text Citations

  • Single author: (Author, Year)
  • Two authors: (Author & Author, Year)
  • Three or more authors: (Author et al., Year)
  • Corporate authors: Use the full organizational name at first mention; abbreviations may be used thereafter.
  • Multiple works by the same author(s) in the same year: Distinguish using alphabetical suffixes (a, b, c).

A2. Reference List: General Rules

  • The reference list must include all works cited in the text and only those works.
  • References should be arranged alphabetically by author surname.
  • Use sentence case for titles of books and articles.
  • Use italics for titles of books and journal names.
  • Include DOIs or stable URLs where available.

A3. Common Reference Types (Illustrative Examples)

Books

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book: Subtitle. Publisher.

Example:
Braudel, F. (1984). Civilization and capitalism, 15th–18th century. University of California Press.

Chapters in Edited Books

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.

Journal Articles

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume(issue), xx–xx. https://doi.org/xxxx

Non-English Sources

Provide the original title followed by an English translation in brackets. Indicate the language at the end.

Example:
Romakh, O. (2021). Osoblyvosti ekspertyzy naukovykh robit shchodo vyiavlennia akademichnoi nedobrochesnosti [Specifics of research papers expertize regarding detection of academic dishonesty]. Scientific Notes of the Institute of Journalism, 1(78), 11–29. https://doi.org/xxxx (In Ukrainian).

Reports and Official Publications

Organization Name. (Year). Title of report. Publisher. URL

Webpages

Author or Organization. (Year). Title of webpage. Site Name. URL

If no date is available, use (n.d.).

A4. Quotations and Page Numbers

  • Use p. for a single page and pp. for page ranges.
  • For sources without page numbers, use paragraph numbers (para.).

A5. Editorial Note

This appendix serves as a style reference, not an exhaustive manual. In cases of ambiguity, authors should follow core APA 7 principles and consult the editorial office if necessary.

References

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Cardoso, F. H., & Faletto, E. (1979). Dependency and development in Latin America. University
 of California Press.

Central Bank of Russia. (n.d.). Annual Reports (1999–2024) https://www.cbr.ru/eng/publications/annual/

Fanon, F. (1963). Colonial violence and resistance: The formation of the native intellectual. In  C. Nelson & L.Grossberg (Eds.), Marxism and the Interpretation of Culture (pp.
 271-313). University of Illinois Press.

Lenin, V. I. (1970). Imperialism: The highest stage of capitalism (2nd ed.). Progress  Publishers. (Original work published 1917)

Luxemburg, R. (1951). The accumulation of capital (A. Blackwell, Trans.)Routledge & Kegan Paul. (Original work published 1913)

Ministry of Finance, Ghana. (2025, June 9). The Annual Public Debt Report for the 2024 Financial Year. Government of Ghana. https://mofep.gov.gh  /sites/default/files/reports/
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Reinert, Eriks. (2011). Kak bogatyye strany stali bogatymi, i pochemu bednyye strany ostayutsya bednymi[ How rich countries got rich ...and why poor countries staypoor]. Izdatel'skiy dom Gosudarstvennogo universiteta — Vysshey shkol ekonomiki.

Rutland, P. (2013). Neoliberalism and the Russian transition. Review of International Political Economy, 20(2), 332–362.

Suwan-achariya, S. (2025a). Sovereign economy: From financial colonization to strategic sovereignty. [Manuscript in preparation].Author.

Wiener, N. (1948). Cybernetics: Or control and communication in the animal and the machine. MIT Press.