Submissions

Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation for Publication

The editorial board of the Strong and Healthy Journal invites interested parties to submit research papers and academic articles in the fields of public health, nursing, and related disciplines for publication and dissemination in the journal. The editorial board has the following conditions for manuscript consideration and guidelines for manuscript preparation:

Conditions for Manuscript Consideration:

1. Submitted research papers must not have been previously published or under consideration for publication in any other journal.
2. The editorial board will only consider manuscripts prepared in accordance with these manuscript preparation guidelines.
3. Research papers must have received ethical approval for human subjects from the institution where the data was collected, the university, or the relevant organization. Proof and certification numbers must be provided.
4. All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by at least two experts in the field. Authors are required to revise the manuscript based on the reviewers' suggestions within the specified time. Failure to meet the deadline will result in postponement to the next issue.
5. Authors must ensure that the abstract is consistent with the Thai abstract and adheres to proper English grammar. Alternatively, the journal can provide an editor upon request.
6. The editorial board will inform authors of the review results and request that they revise the manuscript to meet academic standards. The revised manuscript must be submitted within the specified time.
7. For research articles, the ethical approval for human research must not be older than three years.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines:

1. Journal Online System: 
2. Templates: Research articles and academic articles
3. Templates: Case Studies.
4. Document Submission
5. Review Process

Manuscript Formatting:

• Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word, with text formatted in AngsanaUPC font, size 16. Margins should be set at 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides, with single-line spacing. Page numbers must be centered at the bottom of each page.
• Manuscripts should be typed on A4-sized paper and must not exceed 15 pages, including the abstract and references.
• Table and figure titles must be placed above the tables and figures.
• For Thai manuscripts, use formal language and avoid unnecessary English terms, except when essential. Avoid using non-standard abbreviations.
• Submit one copy of the manuscript, including the author’s name, address, contact phone number, and email address via the journal’s online system. For more details, refer to the website: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SAHJ.

Submission Deadlines:

• Issue 1: By January 31 of each year.
• Issue 2: By May 31 of each year.
• Issue 3: By September 30 of each year.

If submissions are received after the deadline, the manuscript will be considered for the next issue.

Manuscript Review:

• Upon receipt, the editorial board will inform the author of the manuscript's status and request any additional documentation via email and the ThaiJO system.
• Manuscripts that are not accepted for publication will also be notified through the ThaiJO system.

Article Structure:

Research Articles:

1.  Abstract:

   • Title (centered) in 18 pt bold AngsanaUPC.
   • Author names (centered) in 16 pt AngsanaUPC.
   • The abstract should not exceed 350 words and must align with the Thai abstract. Follow this structure: background, objectives, methods, results, conclusions.
   • Keywords (in English): No more than 5.
   • Include the authors’ affiliations and contact information of the corresponding author, including email.

2. Main Text:

   • Introduction: Briefly introduce the research problem and objectives.
   • Research Methods: Include research design, tools, sample, ethical considerations, and data collection methods.
   • Data Analysis: Clearly present the analysis process.
   • Results: Present research findings in alignment with the objectives, and use no more than 3 tables or figures for quantitative data.
   • Discussion: Interpret and analyze the results.
   • Conclusion and Recommendations: Provide separate sections for conclusions and recommendations.
   • Acknowledgments: Mention any funding or conflict of interest (if applicable).
   • References: Use APA7 format, and limit to 20 references, unless it is a systematic review or meta-analysis.

Academic Articles:

1. Abstract:

   • Title (centered) in 18 pt bold AngsanaUPC.
   • Author names (centered) in 16 pt AngsanaUPC.
   • The abstract should not exceed 300 words and must align with the Thai abstract.
   • Keywords: No more than 5 in English.

2. Main Text:

   • Introduction: Briefly introduce the importance of the problem, objectives, and scope.
   • Content: Present the main discussion, analysis, and critical insights.
   • Conclusion.
   • Acknowledgments and conflict of interest disclosure (if any).
   • References: Use APA7 format, with no more than 25 references.