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Journal of Allied Health Sciences Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Author Guidelines for Manuscript Submission
Journal of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

The Journal of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University welcomes academic and research articles in the fields of Health Sciences and Public Health. Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not currently under consideration by any other journal. Every manuscript undergoes peer review by 3 external experts from diverse institutions (the acceptance threshold is 2 out of 3 reviewers) via a double-blind review process. The editorial board reserves the right to edit manuscripts and consider works for publication based on submission sequence.

To maintain international standards and ensure an efficient publishing workflow beneficial to both authors and readers, the editorial board has established strict formatting requirements and peer-review criteria as follows:

📌 First Section of the Manuscript

  1. Title: Must be provided in both Thai and English. It should be concise, clear, and precisely aligned with the objectives and scope of the study.
  2. Authors' Names: Exclude titles and academic ranks. Provide full institutional affiliations and link them to each author using superscript numbers at the end of their last name.
  3. Corresponding Author: Clearly provide a contact address or email, marked with a superscript asterisk (*) after the author's name.
  4. Abstract: Written as a single prose paragraph covering key elements: objectives, methods, results, and brief discussion/suggestions. Must be provided in both Thai and English (not exceeding 300 words).
  5. Keywords: 3 – 5 relevant words must be provided in both Thai and English. Keywords in both languages must exactly match in meaning.
  6. Thesis/Dissertation Manuscripts: List the primary advisor's name after the student's name below the keywords section, utilizing superscript numbers before the advisor status.

📝 Content Structure

Research articles should be sequentially structured as follows:

1. Introduction
2. Research Objectives
3. Research Scope
4. Conceptual Framework
5. Literature Review
6. Research Methodology*
7. Research Results
8. Conclusion & Discussion
9. References (Vancouver)

*Note: The Methodology section must clearly specify data collection procedures, data analysis methods, and the exact timeframe of data collection.

📏 Format Specifications

Manuscripts must be formatted using the TH SarabunPSK font throughout. The page setup must be B5 size (7.17" × 10.12") with margins set to: Top 1", Bottom 0.75", Inside 0.75", and Outside 0.75". The length should be 10 – 15 pages. Text sizes must follow these configurations:

Element Font Size Alignment
Manuscript Title (Thai & English) 18 (Bold) Right-aligned
Authors' Names / Advisors' Names 16 (Bold) Right-aligned
Author Affiliations / Metadata 12 (Regular) Right-aligned
Main Headings 14 (Bold) Centered
Subheadings 14 (Regular) Left-aligned
Body Text 14 (Regular) Justified
Table Titles 14 (Regular) Left-aligned
Figure Titles 14 (Regular) Centered
References Heading 14 (Bold) Centered
Reference List Items 14 (Regular) Left-aligned

📖 Vancouver Reference Formatting Criteria

Authors bear sole responsibility for the accuracy of all reference citations. Citations within the text must be sequentially numbered in brackets (e.g., [1] or superscripted numbers) corresponding to the end list. Duplicate citations must retain their original number. Guidelines for each category are formatted below:

🔹 1. Journal Articles

Format: Citation No. Author Surname Initials. Article Title. Journal Abbreviation Year; Volume(Issue): FirstPage-LastPage.

  • International Journals: Last name followed by initial capital letters. Use abbreviations according to Index Medicus.
  • Thai Journals: Provide full names and full journal names.
  • *If authors are fewer than 6, list all. For 7 or more, list the first 3 followed by "et al." or "และคณะ".
[English Example] 1. Muangsapaya W, Winichagoon P, Fucharoen S, Pootrakul P, Wasi P. Improved Technique for detecting intraerythrocytic inclusion bodies in thalassemia trait. J Med Assoc Thai 1985;68(1):43-5.
[Thai Example] 2. รุ่งทิวา พุขุนทด, ธีร์ กาญจนะ, พัชรี ยิ้มเชิญ และคณะ. ปัจจัยที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับระดับความเครียดของนักศึกษาระดับปริญญาตรี. วารสารวิจัยสาธารณสุขศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น 2564;14(3):115-25.
🔹 2. Books and Monographs

Entire Book Format: Citation No. Author Surname Initials. Book Title. Edition. City of Publication: Publisher; Year.

[Example] 1. Richard EB, Victon CV. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 12th ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders; 1987.
[Example] 2. สมศักดิ์ นวลแก้ว. เภสัชกรรมแผนไทยประยุกต์. พิมพ์ครั้งที่ 8. มหาสารคาม: มหาวิทยาลัยมหาสารคาม, คณะเภสัชศาสตร์; 2563.

Chapter in a Book Format: Citation No. Chapter Author Surname Initials. Chapter Title. In: Editor Surname Initials, editor. Book Title. Edition. City: Publisher; Year. p. FirstPage-LastPage.

[Example] 1. Wood WG. Hemoglobin Analysis. In: Weatheral DJ, ed. The thalassemias. New York: Churchill Livingstone; 1983 p. 31-53.
[Example] 2. สุขิต เผ่าสวัสดิ์. ระบาดวิทยาของเด็กตายคลอด. ใน: สุขิต เผ่าสวัสดิ์, บรรณาธิการ. เด็กตายคลอด. พิมพ์ครั้งที่ 3. กรุงเทพมหานคร: ภาควิชาสูติศาสตร์-นรีเวชวิทยา คณะแพทยศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย; 2531. หน้า 1-32.
🔹 3. Electronic Journal Articles (E-Journal / DOI / PMID)

General Format: Citation No. Author Name. Article Title. Journal Title [Internet]. Publication Year [cited Year Month Day]; Volume(Issue): FirstPage-LastPage. Available from: URL

[E-Journal Example] 1. Annas GJ. Resurrection of a stem-cell funding barrier-Dickey-Wicker in court. N Engl J Med [Internet]. 2010 [cited 2011 Jun 15]; 363: 1687-9. Available from: http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMp1010466
[Thai E-Journal Example] 2. นาตยา อังคนาวิน. ผลของการใช้สตีเวียและมอลทิทอลต่อสมบัติทางเคมี-กายภาพการทดสอบประสาทสัมผัสคุณค่าทางโภชนาการและฤทธิ์ต้านอนุมูลอิสระของเชอร์เบทหม่อน. วารสารมหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ (สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี) [อินเทอร์เน็ต]. 2562 [เข้าถึงเมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2563];11(22):78-90. เข้าถึงได้จาก: http://ejournals.swu.ac.th/index.php/SWUJournal/article/view/12118/10268

Articles with DOI or PubMed (PMID): Append the identifier digits at the conclusion of the citation.

[With DOI Example] 1. Zhang M, Holman C, Price S, Sanfilippo F, Preen D, Bulsara M. Comorbidity and repeat admission to hospital for adverse drug reactions in older adults: retrospective cohort study. BMJ 2009;338:a2752. doi: 10.1136/bmj.a2752.
[With PMID Example] 2. Williams J, Brown S and Conlin P. Videos in clinical medicine. Blood-pressure measurement. N Engl J Med. 2009 Jan 29;360(5):e6. PMID: 19179309.
🔹 4. Electronic Books & Online Monographs

E-Book Format: Citation No. Author Name. Book Title [Internet]. Edition. City: Publisher; Publication Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL

[E-Book Example] 1. Barrett KE. Gastrointestinal physiology [Internet]. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2014 [cited 2014 Oct 24]. Available from: http://www.accessmedicine.mhmedical.com

Web Monograph Format: Citation No. Author or Organization. Title. [Internet]. City: Publisher/Agency; Year [cited Date]. Available from: URL

[Web Example] 1. Chaiyasit K. Nutrition in cancer [Internet]. [cited 2014 Sep 16]. Available from: http://www.srth.moph.go.th/Downloads/cancer/Service_DR_Kamon.pdf

🛡️ Manuscript Peer-Review & Publication Criteria

  • Submitted manuscripts must be original academic or research works and must not have been previously published elsewhere or be under evaluation by another journal.
  • Every manuscript undergoes evaluation by at least 3 external experts (the passing criterion is 2 out of 3 reviewers) under a rigorous double-blind review process. Revisions will be sent back to authors for improvement.
  • The submitted manuscript must not infringe upon the intellectual property or copyrights of others.
  • The journal implements rigorous screening for duplications and plagiarism via ThaiJO (threshold not exceeding 10% similarity) and Turnitin (threshold not exceeding 30% similarity, excluding sources under 5%). Reports will be emailed to authors.
⚠️ Important Notes

The editorial board strictly screens submitted manuscripts according to the parameters specified above. If the manuscript configuration or referencing formats fail to fulfill the requirements, it will be subject to an immediate desk rejection.