Information For Authors

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Research Ethics Guidelines for The Intersecta Mind Journal

Author Ethics:
a. Honesty and Integrity:

Authors must ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of their research findings by presenting data and results transparently.
Any form of data manipulation or fabrication is strictly prohibited.
b. Authorship and Acknowledgment:

All individuals who significantly contributed to the research must be listed as authors.
Proper acknowledgment of sources, funding, and collaborations is essential.
c. Plagiarism:

Authors must avoid plagiarism by appropriately citing and referencing sources.
Originality in research is highly valued, and any form of intellectual theft is unacceptable.
d. Ethical Treatment of Subjects:

Authors must prioritize the well-being, dignity, and rights of human subjects involved in their research.

Reviewer Ethics:

Informed consent must be obtained, and confidentiality should be maintained.
Reviewer Ethics:

a. Impartiality:

Reviewers must evaluate submissions objectively, without bias towards the author's identity, affiliation, or personal beliefs.
Constructive feedback should be provided to help authors improve their work.

b. Confidentiality:

Reviewers must treat the content of the manuscript as confidential information and refrain from discussing it without permission.
Any conflicts of interest that may compromise the review process must be disclosed.

c. Timeliness:

Reviewers should promptly complete their assigned reviews within the agreed-upon timeframe.
If unable to meet deadlines, reviewers are expected to communicate this to the editorial team.

d. Professionalism:

Reviewers must conduct themselves with professionalism, maintain respect in their critiques, and avoid personal attacks.

Constructive feedback should focus on the scientific merit of the work.
Based on the Research Ethics Review Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects:

a. Informed Consent:

Researchers must obtain informed consent from all human subjects involved in the study.
The consent process should be comprehensive, ensuring participants understand the nature and purpose of the research.

b. Privacy and Confidentiality:

Researchers must implement measures to protect the privacy and confidentiality of participants.
Data should be anonymized wherever possible, and access should be restricted to authorized personnel.

c. Beneficence and Non-maleficence:

Researchers must ensure that the potential benefits of the research outweigh any potential harm to participants.

Steps should be taken to minimize risks and protect vulnerable populations.

d. Ethical Reporting:

Researchers must accurately and transparently report their findings, including any unexpected outcomes or challenges encountered during the study.

Full disclosure of conflicts of interest is mandatory.
Adaptations for Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine and Applied Arts:

a. Cultural Sensitivity:

Researchers must recognize and respect cultural nuances in the research context, adapting methodologies to suit the unique characteristics of social, cultural, artistic, and linguistic studies.

b. Community Engagement:

Involvement of the community in the research process is encouraged, ensuring their perspectives are considered and valued.

c. Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Researchers are encouraged to collaborate across disciplines to enrich the understanding of complex issues in society, culture, art, and languages.

d. Creative and Artistic Expression:

Special consideration should be given to the ethical implications of research involving creative and artistic expression, recognizing the subjective nature of these endeavors.
These guidelines are designed to uphold the highest standards of ethics in research involving human subjects within the context of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine and Applied Arts. Researchers, authors, and reviewers associated with the Second Allied Academic Group at Chulalongkorn University are expected to adhere to these principles to ensure the integrity and ethical conduct of research activities.