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Author Guidelines

The general style and formatting details are presented in this segment. Detailed formatting guidelines for various article categories are presented below.

Types of Manuscripts
1. Original Research: In English only. Word count not exceeding 4,500 words. No more than 45 references. A maximum of 6 figures and/or tables combined. The abstract should be structured in the following order: Introduction, Objectives, Method, Results, and Conclusion, totaling no more than 250 words.
In the concluding section of the manuscript, authors are requested to provide the following information after the Conclusion and before the References, in the specified order:
Disclosure: Indicate any conflicts of interest (if applicable) to ensure transparency.
Availability of Data and Material: Specify the accessibility of data and materials used in the research.
Ethic Approval: Provide details of approval from the human research ethics committee (if applicable).
Funding Statement: Mention the sources of funding that supported this study (if applicable).
Author Contributions: Clarify the roles and responsibilities of each author.
Acknowledgment: Express gratitude to individuals or organizations that assisted in the research.

2. Brief Report: In English only. Original Research: Word count not exceeding 2,000 words. No more than 25 references. A maximum of 4 figures and/or tables combined. Must include an abstract similar to that of an original article.

3. Case Report: Describing interesting patient cases, including a brief literature review. Not exceeding 3,500 words. No more than 45 references. A maximum of 5 figures and/or tables combined. Must include an abstract similar to that of an original article.

4. Review Article: Interesting topics in the field of Rheumatology and Joint Diseases. Word count not exceeding 5,000 words. No more than 45 references. A maximum of 4 figures and/or tables combined. Must include an abstract summarizing the content at the beginning, 150-250 words in length.

5. Image Challenge: Articles presenting patient images, lesions found in patients, or interesting radiographic images, allowing readers to answer related questions and review knowledge about the disease or condition. Word count not exceeding 1,000 words. No more than 10 references.

Instruction for original research and brief report
The original research and brief report should be structured as follows: title page, abstract, keyword, introduction, method, result, discussion, and conclusion.
Title page
The title page should include:
1. The manuscript title
2. A list of the full names and institutional addresses of all authors
3. Indicate the corresponding author (name, email address, mailing address, and ORCID number, if available
Abstract
The abstract must be limited to 250 words or fewer. Abbreviations should be used sparingly, and references should not be included in the abstract. The abstract must be structured with the following distinct sections: background, methods, results, conclusions and trial registration (if applicable).
Keywords
Three to six keywords representing the main content of the article
The manuscript should include:
1. Background: The background section should explain the background to the study, its aims, a summary of the existing literature, and why this study was necessary to conduct.
2. Methods: The methods section should include the aim, design and setting of the study, the characteristics of participants, a clear description of all processes, interventions and comparisons, the type of statistical analysis used, including a power calculation if appropriate.
3. Results: This portion should present the study's findings, incorporating, where applicable, the outcomes of statistical analyses. These results must be integrated either within the text or as tables and figures.
4. Discussion: This section should discuss the implications of the findings, contrasting and comparing the results with existing research and highlighting the limitations of the study.
5. Conclusions: his should state clearly the take home message and provide an explanation of the importance and relevance of the study reported.

Instruction for case report
Case reports should be structured as follows: title page, abstract, introduction, case presentation, discussion/literature review, and conclusion.
Title page (as instructed in the original research)
Abstract:
The abstract serves to encapsulate the case, its underlying issue, and the main message it conveys. It is typically concise, ideally not exceeding 150 words.
Introduction:
The introduction provides a succinct overview of the problem addressed by the case, with relevant citations from existing literature if necessary. It concludes with a sentence introducing the patient and their primary medical condition.
Case Presentation:
This section should be specific to the case, and organized as follows:
• Patient description
• Case history
• Findings from physical examination
• Results of pathological tests and other diagnostic investigations
• Treatment plan
• Expected and actual outcomes of the treatment
Discussion and literature review:
The discussion should focus on the points raised in the introduction, emphasizing the significance of the case and the problem it addresses as well as establishing a connection between the case report and existing literature.
Conclusion:
The case report concludes with a concise summary of key points covered.
Patient Consent Considerations:
Informed consent should be obtained from the patient. Authors must refrain from disclosing any details that could potentially reveal the patient's identity.

 
General guidelines for manuscript preparation
Articles submitted for publication must not have been previously published and must have the consent and responsibility of all authors.
1. General text should use Arial font, size 16 point, for English and Th Cordia new for Thai in Microsoft Word.
2. Content should be easy to understand and clear, emphasizing up-to-date knowledge with clear references.
3. Content should be based on generally accepted academic evidence as much as possible.
4. When using English words, capitalize the first letter if it's a person's name or the first word of a paragraph. Otherwise, use lowercase.
5. For drug names, use generic names in English, e.g., prednisolone.
6. Use standard abbreviations and write out the full term with the abbreviation in parentheses before using the abbreviation for the first time, except for standard unit abbreviations.
7. Use concise language and eliminate redundant words.
8. When using parentheses (both in Thai and English), add one space before and after the parentheses (no space inside).
9. For disease-causing organisms, italicize both genus and species, e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae. After the first mention, abbreviate to S. pneumoniae. For groups, add spp., e.g., Streptococcus spp. (with a period).
10. For units of measurement, use Conventional Units, e.g., mg/dL, or SI Units.
11. Words to be indexed should be highlighted, including both Thai and English versions.
12. Illustrations should be clear. Below each figure, indicate the figure number with a brief explanation. Illustrations should be from the authors' actual patients and have written permission for publication. If adapted, cite the source.
13. Charts should be newly created. If adapted, cite the source. Below each chart, indicate the figure number with a brief explanation.
14. Tables should be newly created. If adapted, cite the source. Above each table, indicate the table number with a brief title. Do not use horizontal or vertical lines within tables.
15. Charts or data tables should be newly created as much as possible. Below each chart/table/figure, indicate the number with a brief explanation.
16. When using abbreviations in figures, charts, or tables, always explain them below, even if they're explained in the text.
17. For symbols in tables, use the following order: *,†,‡,§,||,¶,**,††,‡‡,§§,|| ||,¶¶. Explain their meanings below the table.
18. To use original figures/charts/tables without modification, written permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, and the permission letter or email should be attached.
19. When adapting tables, please translate some content into Thai to avoid copyright issues.
20. Illustrations should be in color (if available), while charts will be in black and white. a) Draw figures or charts in Microsoft PowerPoint. Create tables in Microsoft Word using the same font as the article. b) For charts, send the original Microsoft PowerPoint file as the editorial team will format them consistently. c) Paste images and tables with captions into the article at the desired positions.
21. List references at the end of the article. a) For references, it's recommended to use EndNote program with Vancouver style. b) Citations: Use superscript numbers and parentheses after relevant sentences in the article, in sequential order.