Thoughts

ISSN : 1513-1025 (Print Only) until December 2016
ISSN : 2586-906X (Online Only) from January 2017 onwards

Thoughts is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal, published biannually by Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Aims & Scope: Thoughts publishes high-quality academic articles, both in the form of research and non-research academic papers, in the fields of English language, literature, and translation. The Journal aims to promote research in these fields by providing a forum for discussion and exchange among researchers and a channel for publicizing academic works for the benefit of the general public. We welcome original manuscripts in the areas of English linguistics, English applied linguistics, British and American literature, Literature in English translation, and translation studies.

Thoughts is published twice a year. The first issue is published between January and June and the second issue between July and December.

Submissions can be made throughout the year. Prospective authors are invited to consult submission guidelines.

Peer Review System: Articles submitted will undergo a double-blind review by at least TWO impartial, external readers from different institutional backgrounds and with expertise in relevant academic disciplines. (Authors may request the consideration of three reviewers for their manuscripts.)

*Starting from 1 January 2019, prospective articles for Thoughts must be submitted via the THAIJO database. This will require each author to create a user account in the system (unless she or he already has an existing account). For more information on account settings and guidelines for authors (e.g. preparation of manuscripts, manuscript formats and reference style), please consult the provided manuals in Thai or English.

Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Academic Writing

2025-03-07

To maintain the integrity and academic rigor of Thoughts, we have established clear guidelines regarding the use of AI. Starting from now, authors must transparently disclose any AI assistance in the research or writing process.

Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Academic Writing 1. General Principles

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, can assist with language editing but should not replace an author’s intellectual contribution. Authors must ensure their work maintains academic integrity, transparency, and adherence to ethical standards.

2. Permissible Uses

Language Enhancement: AI tools may assist in grammar correction and readability improvements. Disclosure is not required for minor language adjustments.
Data Processing: AI may support data analysis but should not generate research findings or conclusions.

3. Prohibited Uses

AI-generated content must not replace original analysis, argumentation, or scholarly insight.
AI should not be credited as an author, as it cannot take responsibility for academic work.
AI-generated text, images, or data that cannot be independently verified must not be included in submissions.

4. Disclosure Requirement

If AI-assisted technologies were used beyond language editing (e.g., data interpretation, idea generation), authors must disclose their usage in the methodology or acknowledgments section.

5. Ethical and Intellectual Property Concerns

Authors are responsible for verifying AI-generated content to prevent inaccuracies, biases, or ethical breaches.
AI should not be used to input or process confidential data.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in manuscript rejection or retraction.