About the Journal

Journal of Life Studies (LS)

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Life Studies is established with the objective of serving as an academic platform for the promotion, support, and advancement of education, research, and knowledge creation in the field of Life Studies. Life Studies is an integrative and interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand human life in its multifaceted dimensions, including individual, social, cultural, psychological, and structural aspects. The journal aims to facilitate scholarly exchange and dissemination of academic works among faculty members, researchers, scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the general public, at both national and international levels.

The journal welcomes original manuscripts of high academic quality that have not been previously published elsewhere. Submitted articles must be consistent with the objectives and scope of the journal and should contribute to the advancement of knowledge, understanding, and innovative perspectives related to the study of human life and society within changing social contexts. The journal encourages submissions that employ theoretical, empirical, applied, and interdisciplinary approaches in order to reflect the diversity and richness of scholarly inquiry in the field of Life Studies.

The scope of the journal encompasses the following academic fields:

1) Arts and Humanities

This category includes scholarly works in general arts and humanities, philosophy, religious studies, language and linguistics, history, and archaeology. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of meanings, values, beliefs, systems of thought, and human experiences, as well as the study of cultural and civilizational developments that have shaped human life and societies across historical periods.

2) Social Sciences

This category covers general social sciences, education, lifelong learning and life-course studies, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, women’s studies and gender studies, political science, and public administration. The focus is on the analysis of social phenomena, social structures and processes, public policies, governance, and contemporary social issues that influence quality of life, social justice, and sustainable social development.

3) Psychology

This category includes general psychology, applied psychology, developmental and educational psychology, social psychology, experimental and cognitive psychology, and clinical psychology. Scholarly works in this field emphasize the study of human behavior, mental processes, learning, development across the life span, interpersonal relationships, as well as the promotion of psychological well-being and quality of life within diverse social and cultural contexts.

4) Other Related Fields

This category also welcomes contributions from other academic disciplines that are relevant to or integrated with the study of life, society, and human development in various dimensions, whether at theoretical, policy, or practical levels. The journal is open to new perspectives and bodies of knowledge that broaden and deepen understanding of human life and society in a comprehensive and holistic manner.

Types of Articles

  1. Research Articles
    Research articles present findings from systematic studies with clear methodology. They should contribute to advancing knowledge in the relevant field, be concise, and focus on key findings. Manuscripts should be 5,000–10,000 words (excluding references), with an abstract not exceeding 300 words.

  2. Academic Articles
    Academic articles emphasize scholarly writing with clear objectives, supporting evidence, and well-grounded conclusions. They should extend knowledge, theory, practice, or introduce new concepts relevant to the journal’s scope. Manuscripts should be 5,000–10,000 words (excluding references), with an abstract not exceeding 300 words.

Language

Manuscripts are accepted in Thai and English, consistent with the journal’s scope and academic writing standards.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts are evaluated by at least two experts under a Double-Blind Peer Review system.

  • Manuscripts from internal authors must be reviewed by external experts with no conflict of interest.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year:

  • Issue 1: January – June

  • Issue 2: July – December

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

The journal charges an article processing fee as follows:

  1. USD 190 per article (for international bank transfer), or THB 3,500 per article (for domestic bank transfer within Thailand).

Details regarding the payment process will be notified to authors exclusively through the journal’s communication channel in the ThaiJO system.

Note: All fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Open Access Policy

The journal provides free online access to all articles worldwide, aiming to disseminate research in Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, and related fields.

Ownership and Management

  • Owner: Wat Thammaphirataram

  • Support: Faculty of Humanities, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

  • Supported by diverse funding sources to maintain publication quality and rigorous peer review standards.

Publisher

The Journal of Life Studies is an official Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal of Wat Thammaphirataram, under the supervision of the Faculty of Humanities, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand.

Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain the copyright of their articles.

  • Published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

  • Permits sharing, adaptation, and proper citation of the work.

Sources of Revenue

  • Partial funding from the Faculty of Humanities, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

  • Publication fees from authors

Advertising Policy

  • Aims to enhance academic and public recognition

  • No advertising partners influence editorial decisions

  • Ensures fairness, transparency, and neutrality in the review process

Marketing Strategy

  • Direct Marketing: Email, official Facebook page, ThaiJo website

  • Direct engagement with researchers and scholars in relevant fields

  • Emphasis on transparency, consent, and data privacy

  • Commitment to academic integrity and dissemination of valuable research

Philosophy and Mission

The Journal of Life Studies (LS) is dedicated to disseminating knowledge for society—transparent, standardized, and accessible to all.