Guide for Author

Types of Contributions
The Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology (SJST) welcomes original articles for publication in future issues of the journal. All submissions must be original works that have not been previously published and are not currently under review elsewhere.
Articles may take the following forms:
     The Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology (SJST) publishes the following types of manuscripts:

  • Research Articles: Original, full-length, peer-reviewed research articles presenting novel scientific or technological findings that have not been previously published.
  • Review Articles: Review articles will be accepted in areas of topical and current interest. Such articles should provide a critical and comprehensive overview of the literature and will primarily focus on studies published within the previous five years.

Length of Manuscripts
Manuscripts submitted to the Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology should normally be 10–15 pages in length, prepared in A4 format and including tables and figures.
Manuscripts slightly exceeding this page limit may be considered at the discretion of the Editors.

Manuscript Preparation
Submitted manuscripts must be carefully prepared in accordance with the journal’s specified format (see Author Guidelines). Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official manuscript template provided by the journal. Please ensure that the manuscript follows the submission guidelines, as manuscripts that do not adhere to these requirements may be returned without review.

 Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to ensure that all of the following items are completed. Authors should be aware that submissions will be returned if they do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The article is formatted in accordance with the journal’s Author Guidelines or official manuscript template.
  • The submitted manuscript is provided in Microsoft Word file format (.doc or .docx).
  • All references are included in the reference list and formatted according to the journal’s specified reference style (APA Style, 7th edition).
  • The article submission and consent forms are fully completed and signed by all authors prior to submission to the Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology (SJST).

 General Manuscript Preparation

  • Manuscripts must be prepared in English and submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system.
  • The corresponding author must be clearly identified and provide a valid e-mail address.
  • Full postal addresses must be provided for all authors.
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official SJST manuscript template and to consult recent issues of the journal for style and formatting guidance.
  • The Editors reserve the right to adjust the manuscript style to maintain uniformity across the journal.

Title Page

Title: The title should be concise, informative, and written in uppercase. It should not exceed 15 words.
Running Head (Short Title): Authors are required to provide a short version of the title (running head) for use in the page header. The running head should be no longer than 60 characters, including spaces.
Authors and Affiliations: Provide the full names of all authors and their complete institutional affiliations. Clearly indicate the corresponding author, including full mailing address and e-mail address.

Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must clearly summarize the objectives, methods, key results, and major conclusions of the study.
  • Keywords: Provide 4–6 keywords , separated by commas, for indexing purposes.

Main Text Structure
Manuscripts should normally be organized into the following sections:

  • Introduction: The introduction should provide sufficient background information, a brief review of relevant literature, and a clear statement of the objectives of the study.
  • Materials and Methods: This section should describe the experimental procedures, materials, and methods in sufficient detail to allow other researchers to reproduce the work.
  • Results and Discussion: Present the results clearly and concisely, followed by an appropriate discussion and interpretation of the findings in relation to existing knowledge.
  • Conclusions: State the main conclusions of the study clearly and briefly.

Tables and Figures
     Tables:

  • Tables should be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals.
  • Each table must have a concise and descriptive caption placed above the table.
  • Footnotes should be indicated by superscript lowercase letters and placed below the table.
  • The same data should not be presented in both tables and figures.

     Figures

  • Figures include graphs, charts, line drawings, and photographs.
  • Figures must be of high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) and submitted in acceptable formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG, or TIFF).
  • Each figure must have a descriptive legend placed below the figure.

Acknowledgments
List all sources of financial and material support. Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship may be acknowledged in this section.

References
      Reference Limits

  • Research Articles: A maximum of 30 references is allowed.
  • Review Articles: A maximum of 50 references is allowed.
  • Website resources are not permitted as references.

     Reference Style

  • All references must be prepared in accordance with the APA Style, 7th edition.
  • Only relevant, peer-reviewed scholarly sources should be cited.
  • Journal titles must be written in full (not abbreviated).
  • Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) must be provided where available.

In-text Citations
In-text citations must follow the author–date system in accordance with APA (7th edition):

  • One author: Harrison (1975) or (Harrison, 1975)
  • Two authors: Harrison and Brown (1975) or (Harrison & Brown, 1975)
  • Three or more authors: Jones et al. (1985) or (Jones et al., 1985)

When citing multiple sources, separate citations with semicolons:

  • (Katz, 1999; James, 1999; Baird, 1999, 2000)

Formatting Conventions

  • No space between numbers and degree symbols (e.g., 50°C).
  • A space must be included between numbers and measurement units (e.g., 25 mm).
  • No space between numbers and percent signs (e.g., 50%).
  • Use commas to separate items in a series, including before the final conjunction (Oxford comma).
  • Manufacturer locations should include city and country (e.g., Bangkok, Thailand).

Policy Effective Date

  • These Author Guidelines apply to all manuscripts submitted on or after 1 January, 2026
  • Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned to authors for revision prior to peer review.

Template article:

SUT Journal New Template A4.docx
SUT Journal New Template A4.pdf
Academic Proofreading.docx
Author Agreement Form.docx