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Manuscript Preparation Instruction and Article Publication Policy

          Rangsit Music Journal follows stringent guidelines for manuscript preparation and article publication. Each article undergoes thorough evaluation prior to publication, adhering to the standards of a Refereed Journal. Herein, three expert reviewers engage in a Peer Review process, leveraging their knowledge and expertise directly or indirectly aligned with the article's disciplinary context. To ensure impartiality, the identity of the authors remains concealed from the reviewers. This practice reflects our commitment to maintaining a Double-Blind Review process.

          For articles and studies aspiring for publication in Rangsit Music Journal, adherence to the following formatting guidelines is imperative:

          1. Article Type Specification: Authors are required to clearly indicate the nature of the article they are submitting. This categorization may encompass academic articles, research articles, creative articles, analytical articles, or any other article variant. Submission must be made in both MS Word and PDF formats, ensuring the provision of both formats.

Please note: Both MS Word and PDF formats are required during submission.

          2. Articles Length and Formatting: should not exceed 20 A4 pages in length, including examples, illustrations, music notation, bibliography, and other materials. Set the page margins as follows: top margin at 4.57 cm, bottom, left, and right margins at 2.54 cm. The header margin should be set at 2.54 cm and the footer margin at 1.27 cm. Use the standard font "TH Sarabun New" throughout the entire article. The article should include the following key components in the specified order:

                    2.1 Title: For Thai articles, the title must be presented in both Thai and English, in 18-point bold letters, centered on the page. Capital letters should be used exclusively in English. Each language's title must not exceed one line, and abbreviations are to be avoided. For English articles, only the English title is required.

                    2.2 Author's Name: The author's name, aligned to the right, appears next to the title in 14-point font size. Include the author's name and surname in both Thai and English (academic position is unnecessary). Co-authors should be treated similarly. For English articles, only the English names are needed.

                    2.3 Abstract: Every article must include an abstract in both Thai and English. Use regular font, size 16 pt, and align the text using "Thai Distributed" formatting. The abstract should provide details on the objectives, the scope of the study and/or preliminary agreements (if applicable), research methods or procedures (if applicable), results, conclusions, and discussions. The abstract should offer a comprehensive overview of the article (approximately 500-750 words per language).

                    2.4 Keywords: Provide keywords in both Thai and English (3-5 words for each language) beneath the respective abstracts. English articles should include English keywords only.

                    2.5 Author Information: Provide information about the author in footnote format, using 14 pt font for both Thai and English. This should include: 1) the email of the corresponding author, 2) the affiliation of all authors, including their academic positions (if applicable), and 3) in the case of a research article that is part of a study (thesis or dissertation), indicate the degree being pursued and the institution where the study is being conducted.

                    2.6 Content Sections: The content should be in normal 16-point font size, aligned as per standard paragraph alignment. Research articles or theses should encompass introduction, objectives, study significance, scope or preliminary agreement, research methodology, results, conclusion and discussion, and exhibition details if relevant. Acknowledgments must mention the funding source in case of grant support.

                    2.7 Italics and Straight Letters: Italicize song titles in Thai and other foreign languages in the article body, except for the article title and the most important topic. Use straight letters for these exceptional cases.

                    2.8 Use of English Words: Minimize unnecessary usage of English words within Thai articles.

                    2.9 Bibliographies: Bibliography should not exceed 1 page and must be written in English only, using 16 pt font with left alignment. For lines following the first in the same entry, indent 1.25 cm. The entries should be arranged alphabetically in English. The bibliography must include at least 5 sources. (Refer to the citation guidelines)

                    2.10 In-Text Citations: Adopt the footnote format for in-text citations, utilizing English language only and 14-point font size. If referencing the same source repeatedly, use abbreviated references (not Ibid.). These citations must correspond to the bibliography entries at the end of the article.

                    2.11 Reference to Websites: Avoid unreliable websites that may present copyright issues, such as Wikipedia and various blogs.

                    2.12 Footnotes and Bibliographies: For writing footnotes and biblio-graphies, refer to the examples provided in the detailed guidelines (see citation guidelines). For cases not covered by these details, follow the citation style outlined in The Chicago Manual of Style.

          3. Visual Components: If the article includes tables, images, graphics, or examples, use visuals that are appropriately sized and of sufficient quality, including color and resolution suitable for printing (TIFF or JPEG files with a resolution of at least 300 dpi and a file size of at least 500 KB). Lines and/or tables should have a minimum thickness of 0.5 pt. Additionally, all data in tables, images, graphics, or examples must be provided in English, and each should be numbered in sequence using Arabic numerals followed by English letters, such as Table 1 or Example 1.

          4. Music Score Reproduction: The use of collage for music scores is prohibited. Authors are required to reproduce musical notes utilizing dedicated note printing software such as Sibelius or equivalent. The five lines should maintain a height ranging from 0.4 to 0.5 cm, ensuring consistent and comparable sample sizes.

          5. Certification for Thesis Articles: Research articles integrated into a thesis or dissertation must include a written certification from the principal thesis advisor upon publication. This certification should be positioned next to the authors' names, accompanied by a designated sequence.

          6. Multiple Authors Statement: For articles authored by multiple individuals, a signed statement from each co-author is obligatory.

          7. Editorial Review and Responsibility: The editorial board retains the prerogative to review and approve publications. Authors bear sole responsibility for the content and opinions expressed in their articles. The editorial board is not held accountable for any actions.

          8. Qualified Approval: Published articles must undergo assessment by a qualified individual, with the conclusion of this evaluation being considered definitive.

          9. Human Research Ethics Approval: For articles involving human research, documents approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee must be included.

          10. Copyright and Publication Rights: While Rangsit Music Journal reserves the right to publish and reprint articles, authors retain the copyright to their work. This ensures authors' ownership of their intellectual property even after publication in the journal.

Note: For articles that use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in their writing, the content must be revised by the author, and the Rangsit Music Journal editorial team must be informed at the time of manuscript submission. Furthermore, the journal does not permit the use of images, graphics, diagrams, tables, or any other materials created by AI for publication. If it is discovered after acceptance or publication that an article includes AI-generated materials, the journal will immediately retract the article.

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