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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • Types of Articles Accepted for Publication
    1. Original Article
    An original article reports the results of research studies and should be organized into the following sections: title, author(s), abstract in both Thai and English, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion and recommendations, acknowledgements (if any), and references. The manuscript length must not exceed 10 printed pages.
    2. Results of Operations
    This article type presents the outcomes of operational or practical work and should include the following sections: title, author(s), affiliation, abstract, keywords, introduction, methods of operation, results of operations, discussion, acknowledgements, and references. The manuscript length must not exceed 10 printed pages.
    3. Review Article
    A review article aims to synthesize and update academic knowledge by compiling and reviewing studies on a specific topic, particularly those previously published in other journals. The content should be analyzed, critically reviewed, and compared to provide clarity and understanding for readers. The article should include the following sections: title, author(s), affiliation, abstract in both Thai and English, keywords, introduction, data search methods, reviewed content, discussion, and references. The author’s perspective or commentary may also be included. The manuscript length must not exceed 10 printed pages.
    4. Case Report
    A case report presents a case study of a new disease group or novel syndrome that has not previously been reported and must be supported by complete and adequate evidence. The manuscript should include the following sections: title, author(s), affiliation, abstract in both Thai and English, keywords, disease background, patient information, clinical notes, case description, clinical course, case summary, discussion or observations, patient informed consent, and references. The manuscript length must not exceed 10 printed pages.
    5. Outbreak Investigation
    This article type reports epidemiological outbreak investigations and presents perspectives from administrators and relevant stakeholders to contribute to knowledge and provide guidance for disease investigation practices. The manuscript should include the following sections: title, author(s) and outbreak investigation team, affiliation, abstract in both Thai and English, keywords, introduction, materials and methods, investigation results, disease prevention and control activities, problems and limitations encountered during the investigation, discussion, conclusion, and references. The manuscript length must not exceed 10 printed pages.
    6. Academic Article
    An academic article is a scholarly paper that compiles and synthesizes existing knowledge. It should include the following sections: title, author(s), affiliation, abstract in both Thai and English, keywords, introduction, results or main content, discussion, conclusion, recommendations, and references. The manuscript length must not exceed 10 printed pages.

Author Guidelines

1. Manuscript Preparation for Publication

Title

The title should be concise, clear, and accurately reflect the objectives and content of the manuscript. It must be provided in both Thai and English.

Authors

Author names should include first name and surname only (without academic titles), along with the authors’ current affiliations, in both Thai and English.
In the case of multiple authors from different affiliations, superscript numbers should be placed after each author’s surname and before the corresponding affiliation in both Thai and English to indicate affiliation linkage.
An asterisk (*) should be placed after the surname of the corresponding author in both Thai and English, and an email address must be provided for correspondence.
If no corresponding author is specified, the journal will designate the submitting author as the corresponding author.

Abstract

The abstract should concisely summarize only the essential content of the manuscript and include key statistical values where appropriate. It must be written in clear, complete prose in a single paragraph (not in bullet points), with a maximum length of 15 lines or 300 words.
The abstract should consist of: background and significance, objectives, materials and methods, results, and a brief discussion or recommendations.
Footnotes and references are not allowed in the abstract.
Abstracts must be written in both Thai and English.
Keywords should be provided at the end of the abstract for subject indexing.

Introduction

The introduction should describe the background and significance of the research problem, including relevant previous studies. It should clearly explain the rationale for conducting the study to address the problem or research questions. Any necessary theories may be included in this section. The objectives of the study should be stated at the end of the introduction.

Methods

This section should describe the materials and research methods, including study design, setting, study period, data collection methods, sampling techniques, research instruments, and data analysis procedures, including the application of statistical methods.

Results

The results section should present the research findings in a clear and systematic manner, supported by evidence and data, along with appropriate interpretation or analysis written in prose.
The results must correspond to the study objectives. When dealing with large datasets or multiple variables, tables should be used. Only essential tables should be presented.
Tables should be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text and presented separately, with explanatory notes provided where necessary.

Discussion

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to the study hypotheses or objectives and compare them with relevant theories, previous research, or related operational outcomes.
Content from the introduction or results should not be repeated. Strengths, limitations, and recommendations for future studies should be clearly addressed.

Recommendations

Recommendations should be concise and focus on the practical application of the study findings or suggestions for future research.

Acknowledgements

A brief acknowledgement may be included to thank collaborators, supporting institutions, or individuals who contributed academic or financial support.

References

References must follow the Vancouver style.

  1. All references must be written in English. References originally published in Thai must be translated into English, with “(in Thai)” indicated at the end of the reference.

  2. In-text citations should use superscript numbers in parentheses, e.g. (1), placed at the end of the sentence without a space. References should be numbered consecutively according to their first appearance in the text. Repeated citations should use the same reference number.

  3. For consecutive references, use a hyphen, e.g. (1–3). For non-consecutive references, use commas without spaces, e.g. (4,7,8).

2. Reference Formatting

(Please note that punctuation in all examples must follow the same standard.)

2.1 Journal Articles

English

Format:
Reference number. Author(s). Title of the article. Title of the Journal Year; Volume: First page–Last page.
If there are more than six authors, list the first six followed by et al.

Example:
Fischl MA, Dickinson GM, Scott GB. Evaluation of heterosexual partners, children and household contacts of adults with AIDS. JAMA 1987;257:640–4.

2.2 Organization as Author

Example:
World Health Organization. Surveillance of antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the WHO Western Pacific Region. Commun Dis 2022;26:541–5.

2.3 Books

a) Entire book

Format:
Author(s). Book title. Edition. City: Publisher; Year.

Example:
Toman K. Tuberculosis case-finding and chemotherapy. Geneva: World Health Organization; 1979.

b) Chapter in an edited book

Format:
Author(s) of chapter. Chapter title. In: Editor(s), editors. Book title. Edition. City: Publisher; Year. p. First page–Last page.

Example:
Nelson SA, Warschow. Protozoa and worms. In: Bolognia JL, Schaffer JV, Cerroni L, editors. Dermatology. 3rd ed. New York: Elsevier; 2012. p. 391–421.

2.4 Conference Proceedings

Example:
Kimura J, Shibasaki H, editors. Recent advances in clinical neurophysiology. Proceedings of the 10th International Congress of EMG and Clinical Neurophysiology; 1995 Oct 15–19; Kyoto, Japan. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 1996.

2.5 Conference Papers

Example:
Bengtsson S, Solheim BG. Enforcement of data protection, privacy and security in medical informatics. In: Lun KC, Degoulet P, Piemme TE, Rienhoff O, editors. MEDINFO 92. Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Medical Informatics; 1992 Sep 6–10; Geneva, Switzerland. Amsterdam: North-Holland; 1992. p. 1561–5.

2.6 Theses or Dissertations

Example:
Sansiritaweesook G. Development of a surveillance system of prevent drowning based on community participation in Ubon Ratchathani Province [dissertation]. Khon Kaen University; 2012. 391 p. (in Thai)

2.7 Electronic References

a) Electronic journals

Example:
Alavi-Naini R, Moghtaderi A, Metanat M, Mohammadi M, Zabetian M. Factors associated with mortality in tuberculosis patients. J Res Med Sci [Internet]. 2013 [cited 2013 Nov 5];18:52–5. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3719227/

b) Electronic books or reports

Example:
Merlis M, Gould D, Mahato B. Rising out-of-pocket spending for medical care: a growing strain on family budgets [Internet]. New York: Commonwealth Fund; 2006 Feb [cited 2006 Oct 2]. 23 p. Available from: https://www.cmwf.org/usr_doc/Merlis_risingoopspending_887.pdf

3. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word, font EucrosiaUPC, with a maximum length of 10 A4 pages. Headings should use 16-point bold font, and body text should use 16-point regular font. Arabic numerals must be used throughout the manuscript. Decimal places (one or two digits) must be used consistently throughout the article.

  • Tables must be editable (not images) and numbered consecutively with titles placed above the tables, preceded by “Table”.
    Figures and charts should be in color and of high resolution, numbered consecutively with captions placed below the figures, preceded by “Figure”.

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the online system of the Journal of Disease and Health Hazard, Eastern Region, Thailand via the ThaiJO system at:
    https://he04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDHh

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish their manuscripts in the Journal of disease and health hazard, Eastern Region, Thailand must agree to the following terms and conditions:

The authors retain the copyright and grant the journal the right to publish and disseminate the article. The published article shall be considered the copyright of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control Region 6 Chonburi.