https://so13.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/J_ARSC <p><strong>Journal Regulations</strong></p> <ol> <li>Submitted manuscripts must fall within the scope of academic and research-based social sciences, including but not limited to: general social sciences, law, political science, public administration, humanities (music, performing arts, fine arts), linguistics, education, business administration, development studies, religion and philosophy, as well as other interdisciplinary fields related to the social sciences.</li> <li>Manuscripts must be submitted in one of the two designated categories: research articles or academic articles. Each manuscript must be prepared strictly in accordance with the template and formatting guidelines prescribed by the <em>Journal of Academic and Research in Social Sciences</em><em>.</em> Required components include complete author names and affiliations, abstracts in both Thai and English, and a consistent reference list formatted using the APA referencing style, as specified by the journal.</li> <li>Manuscripts must not have been previously published in any other journal. If an author submits a manuscript that has already been published elsewhere for duplicate publication, the Journal of Academic and Research in Social Sciences will impose strict sanctions, including immediate withdrawal of the manuscript and a permanent ban on future submissions by the author.</li> <li>All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the ThaiJO online submission system of the journal at: <a href="https://so13.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/J_ARSC">https://so13.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/J_ARSC</a></li> <li>All manuscripts must undergo peer review by at least two qualified reviewers, selected by the Editorial Board based on their disciplinary expertise, relevance, or related academic fields. Reviewers must have no conflicts of interest with the authors. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other.</li> <li>If a manuscript passes the peer review process, the author(s) are required to revise the manuscript in accordance with the reviewers’ recommendations and submit the completed revised version through the ThaiJO system at: <a href="https://so13.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/J_ARSC">https://so13.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/J_ARSC</a></li> <li>After submission of the revised manuscript, the Editorial Board will conduct a final screening to verify the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of the manuscript. If the manuscript meets all requirements, it will be formally accepted for publication. If deficiencies remain, the manuscript will be returned to the author(s) for further revision until all requirements are fully satisfied.</li> <li>Publication fees are as follows: Thai-language articles: 4,000 THB per article English-language articles: 4,500 THB per article Publication fees will be charged only after the manuscript has passed the plagiarism similarity check via the ThaiJO (CopyCatch) system, with a similarity index not exceeding 15%. Notification will be provided through both the system and email. No additional fees beyond those officially announced will be charged under any circumstances.</li> <li>Authors must strictly comply with all journal regulations. In particular, if a manuscript has not passed the peer review process or has not been revised fully in accordance with reviewers’ recommendations, the journal reserves the right not to issue an acceptance letter in all cases.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Editorial Ethics</strong></p> <ol> <li>Editorial Policies and Guidelines</li> </ol> <p> The Editor shall establish clear policies, objectives, submission guidelines, and all relevant details of the journal to ensure that authors can comply accurately with the prescribed rules and regulations.</p> <ol start="2"> <li>Preliminary Manuscript Screening</li> </ol> <p> The Editor shall conduct an initial assessment of submitted manuscripts. Each manuscript must undergo a plagiarism detection process using the ThaiJO (CopyCatch) system, with a similarity index not exceeding 15%. Manuscripts will then be evaluated based on content quality, scope, structure, accuracy of information, and completeness in accordance with the journal’s formatting requirements prior to proceeding to subsequent review processes. The Editor shall also conduct an initial screening for content that constitutes severe defamation or serious disparagement of individuals, organizations, or fundamental social institutions.</p> <ol start="3"> <li>Selection of Peer Reviewers and Review Process</li> </ol> <p> The Editor and the Editorial Board shall appoint and select qualified peer reviewers who possess expertise directly relevant to the manuscript’s field or have appropriate related experience capable of providing scholarly and critical evaluations. Reviewers must not be affiliated with the same institution as the author(s). The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of authors, co-authors, and reviewers are kept strictly confidential and are not disclosed to one another, in order to prevent bias and avoid potential conflicts of interest.</p> <ol start="4"> <li>Conflict of Interest and Editorial Neutrality</li> </ol> <p> Members of the Editorial Board must have no conflicts of interest with authors, reviewers, or any other parties involved in the manuscript evaluation process, in any form. In cases where a conflict of interest exists, the Editor shall recuse themselves from handling the manuscript and assign another member of the Editorial Board to take responsibility. Editors must remain impartial, unbiased, and free from any personal or professional interests.</p> <ol start="5"> <li>Editorial Responsibilities</li> </ol> <p> The Editor’s primary responsibilities include soliciting manuscripts, communicating and negotiating with authors, and reviewing and refining manuscripts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and academic quality prior to public dissemination and publication.</p> <ol start="6"> <li>Final Editorial Authority and Ethical Enforcement</li> </ol> <p> The Editor has the authority to make final and binding decisions in all matters related to manuscript handling and publication.</p> <p> 6.1 Manuscript Withdrawal and Claims for Damages:</p> <p> In cases where an author requests to withdraw a manuscript, the Editor reserves the right to claim compensation for any damages incurred as a result of the author’s actions. This applies particularly in situations where research misconduct or violations of research ethics are identified, or where an author requests withdrawal or cancellation of publication in order to submit the manuscript for publication in another academic journal or to present it at another academic conference, after the manuscript has already undergone peer review and reviewer honoraria have been paid.</p> <p> 6.2 Detection of Similarity During the Review Process:</p> <p> If similarity to other published works is identified during the manuscript evaluation process, the Editor shall suspend the review and request a formal explanation from the author. If the explanation is deemed unreasonable or insufficient, the manuscript shall be rejected for publication.</p> <p> 6.3 Detection of Similarity After Publication:</p> <p> If similarity or plagiarism is discovered after the article has been published, the Editor shall retract the article from the journal and immediately publish an official retraction notice stating that the article has been withdrawn from the journal.</p> <p> 6.4 Plagiarism, Duplicate Publication, and Substantial Overlap:</p> <p> In cases where plagiarism, duplicate publication, or substantial overlap with other works is identified (e.g., verbatim copying of entire paragraphs), the manuscript shall be rejected immediately. If minor similarity is detected, the Editor shall notify the author to revise the manuscript accordingly prior to proceeding with the review process.</p> <p> 6.5 Resolution of Operational and Procedural Issues:</p> <p> In the event of any problems arising from the journal’s operations or editorial procedures, the Editor shall be responsible for reviewing and adjudicating the matter. The Editor’s decision shall be final in all cases.</p> <p><strong> Editor</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr. Warit Rasri</strong></p> The RIT Academic Institute en-US Journal of Academic and Research in Social Sciences https://so13.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/J_ARSC/article/view/3426 <p>This research consists purposes were to investigate the level of solid waste management in Khwao Yai Sub-district, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province. The research employed a quantitative research design. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire. The sample consisted of 115 residents of Khwao Yai Sub-district, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province. The sample size was determined using Yamane’s (1973) formula at a 0.05 level of precision. The participants were selected through accidental sampling. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the overall level of solid waste management in Khwao Yai Sub-district, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province was at a high level (x̄ = 3.99, S.D. = 0.60). When considering each aspect in descending order of mean scores, the results were as follows (1) regular waste segregation before disposal (x̄ = 4.21, S.D. = 0.63) (2) an organized community waste collection system (x̄ = 4.12, S.D. = 0.68) (3) sufficient and appropriate waste bins according to waste types (x̄ = 4.05, S.D. = 0.71) (4) campaigns or educational activities regarding solid waste management (x̄ = 3.88, S.D. = 0.76) and (5) reuse or recycling practices (x̄ = 3.67, S.D. = 0.82).</p> Warinthon Setsuwan Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Academic and Research in Social Sciences 2026-03-06 2026-03-06 2 1 1 6 https://so13.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/J_ARSC/article/view/3504 <p>This research consists purposes were This study aimed to examine the level of factors affecting tourism in Sahatsakhan District, Kalasin Province. The research employed a quantitative research design. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The sample consisted of 100 residents living in Sahatsakhan District, Kalasin Province, selected using purposive sampling. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results of the study revealed that The results indicated that the overall level of factors affecting tourism in Sahatsakhan District, Kalasin Province was at a high level (x̅ = 4.09, S.D. = 0.68). When considering each aspect and ranking them from the highest to the lowest mean scores, the findings revealed that (1) local residents demonstrated friendliness and warmly welcomed tourists (x̅ = 4.41, S.D. = 0.58) (2) tourist attractions were aesthetically appealing and attractive to visitors (x̅ = 4.35, S.D. = 0.61) (3) tourist destinations were safe for visitors (x̅ = 4.24, S.D. = 0.62) (4) tourist sites were clean and well-maintained in terms of environmental management (x̅ = 4.18, S.D. = 0.64) (5) accessibility to tourist attractions was convenient (x̅ = 4.12, S.D. = 0.68) (6) there were interesting tourism or cultural activities available (x̅ = 4.05, S.D. = 0.70) (7) clear directional signs and tourism information were provided (x̅ = 3.98, S.D. = 0.72); (8) the prices of goods and services were reasonable (x̅ = 3.92, S.D. = 0.73) (9) facilities such as restrooms and parking areas were sufficient (x̅ = 3.87, S.D. = 0.75) and (10) the attractiveness of tourist sites received the lowest mean score (x̅ = 3.35, S.D. = 0.61), respectively.</p> Charoemphon Kanadna Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Academic and Research in Social Sciences 2026-03-08 2026-03-08 2 1 7 13