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The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
Volume XIII – 2021
Volume XII, 2020

change. When attitudes clash with fundamental beliefs, these changes are often

• The paper should be submitted to the Editorial Board in three copies
anything but smooth. However, change is not impossible. History is filled with
and an electronic file as a text file (e.g. doc).
reforms and challenges to “orthodoxy”.
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included in the main text file.
During our diplomatic training we had sessions to have a better
• Either English or American spelling can be used but should be
understanding of the complex relationship between church leaders and the
consistent for the entire article.
government in Germany. I found this very helpful. The German model is very
Article Structure
different from, say, the concept of “laïcité” (secularism) of our close neighbor
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France. Understanding the differences is an important starting point for a
• Title

meaningful conversation. Becoming familiar with the different norms facilitates

• Short title for page headings
interactions with religious leaders.
• Authors and their affiliations
• A concise abstract (not more than 300 words)
Religious literacy also involves good basic knowledge of the history, beliefs
• Key words
and major trends in world religions. This is particularly important to prepare

• Main text divided into sections e.g. Introduction, Materials and
German diplomats for postings outside of Europe. Religious literacy also involves
Methods, Results and Conclusion
some understanding of the role different religious groups have played in conflict
• References (of all articles cited in the text)

resolutions. German diplomats might be more familiar with successes and failures
• Table and Figure captions (numbered in sequence as they appear in

of peace efforts in Europe. But how much do we know about the ideas of “Worldly
the text)
Buddhism”(入世佛教)? Is it common knowledge that Saint’Egidio has been
Abstract
involved in numerous successful peace negotiations behind the scenes, with the

The abstract should be concise and informative, not more than 300 words.
mediation in Mozambique’s peace accords (1992) as counting one of the
It should not only indicate the general scope of the article but also state the main

achievements? How many people in Germany are familiar with the way how
results and conclusions.
Sant’Egidio joined hands with the Islamic association Muhammadiyah of Indonesia
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to assist peace efforts in the Philippines (Mindanao)?
Experimental investigation papers must state in the Materials and
In addition, religious literacy opens up to new avenues of arguments. It
Methods section that
applies not only to conflict resolution. As a matter of fact, almost any diplomatic

1) informed consent was obtained from all adult participants and from
issue might have a religions dimension. Think of poverty reduction, flight and
parents or legal guardians of minors, including the name of the appropriate

migration or climate change, to name but a few. Religious leaders do have a voice
institutional review board having approved the project;
2) the maintenance and care of experimental animals comply with the
in these matters as well.
Thai National Institute of Health Guidelines for the humane use of laboratory
animals or the equivalent country authority or agency;
3) approval is obtained from the relevant ethical committee.
4 Pinker, Steven (2018). Enlightenment Now; The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress, 429.

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