General guidelines and conditions
To submit an article, please submit the file through journal management system “ThaiJO” (for more details or steps for submitting an article for publication please visit www.ckphosp.go.th or www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JCP/index) Journal of Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital accepts articles submitted for publication in both Thai and English. However, if the article is in English, it must be accompanied by an abstract in Thai.
Preparation the article
Print the manuscript with A4 paper using font “Angsana New” with size 16, space 1 inch from the edge of the paper on all sides and insert page numbers on every page in the upper right corner. It is not necessary to pull each line of the back edge to match. The back edge does not require pulling each line to match.
Article type
- Research article consists of
1.1 Title, which have to be written in both Thai and English. Each language contains the following topics:
1) The title should be short and concise, without abbreviations, and cover the main points of the entire article. And for English titles, use capital letters only for the first word and specific names, such as the name of institutes.
2) Name of author and co-authors, write first name and last name (must be tapped once between names), abbreviated educational background, specifying field of study (if any) both in Thai and English. In the next line, enter the workplace affiliation and insert the number (superscript) after the first name and last name and before the workplace affiliation respectively.
1.2 Abstract must be in both Thai and English. The Thai language comes first. The content must be complete in itself by being written to the point and must not exceed 400 words in length, consisting of objectives, research methods, research results, conclusions, and key words (3-5 words). Headings are in bold but the content doesn’t have to.
1.3 Content consists of
- Introduction – Mention to rationale of the study and research objectives.
- Research methods – Mention to methods of data gathering: type, sample, size, brief description of preparation of samples, inclusion and exclusion criteria, details of research methods and details of statistical data analysis).
- Results – Present simply by using tables, charts or illustrations and titles which have a brief description. Tables must have only 3 horizontal lines at the top, bottom, and the line dividing the table's title and content only. Pictures should be self-made. If the picture is from another source, the source must be specified, including copyright documents from the original publisher. For patients, their identities must be concealed and may require consent from the patients as well.
- Discussion section - Criticize the research results presented, briefly summarize all research findings, compare the findings with other studies, give opinions on the research methods statistical reliability, research limitations including the benefits that will be used and research which should be developed further in the future.
- Acknowledgement - Show the appreciation for the people who contributed to the project.
- For references, put the numbers 1,2,3 ...at the end of the sentence with superscript without parentheses. The first reference is classified as number one and so on. If citing multiple documents in the same content, write every number using a comma to separate them, such as 3,4,5. Documents which are more than 10 years should not be used for reference, unless they are theoretical documents or some type of textbook. The writing format must follow the Vancouver guideline set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors:
1) Naming authors
In the article - For English names, write the last name following by the first letter of the first and the middle name in capital letters.
- For Thai names, write the full name both the first name and the last name in capital letters.
- If there are 2 people, separate their names with a comma.
- If there are more than 2 people, write one name following by “, et al.”
At the end of the article - - For English names, write the last name following by the first letter of the first and the middle name in capital letters.
- For Thai names, write the full name both the first name and the last name in capital letters.
- Separate each name with a comma.
- If there are more than 6 people, write first six names following by “, et al.”
2) Journal articles
Journal article references contain the following elements in order: Author(s), Article title, Journal Title Abbreviation according to index medicus (if in Thai, use the full name), Date of Publication, Volume and Issue number, Location (Pagination).
3) Books
Journal article references contain the following elements in order: Author(s). Title of book. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Date of Publication . (p. first page – last page)
4) Chapter of book
Author(s) of Contribution. Title of contribution. In: Editor(s) of Book, editor (s). Title of book. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Date of Publication. Location of Contribution. Page (p. first page – last page)
5) Meeting documents/ Meeting report
Name of the editor, editor. Title. Meeting’s Title; Meeting place; City of publication: Publisher; Year of publication.
6) Abstracts from academic conferences (published proceedings paper), Articles presented at conferences or Summary of the conferences
Author. Title. In: Editor's name ,editor. Meeting's Title; Date of meeting; Place of meeting. City of publication; Year of publication. Page (p. first page – last page)
7) Academic reports or Scientific reports, Documents published by the funding owner (issued by funding).
Author. Title. City of publication: Publishing organization/Funding source; Year of publication. Report number.
8) Websites
Website references contain the following elements in order: Author(s). Title [Internet]. Place of Publication: Publisher; Date of Publication [Date of Citation]. Available from: URL
9) Thesis references
Author. Thesis Title [type of thesis]. Place of publication: University; Year.
- Academic article consists of
2.1 The title is the same as an research article.
2.2 Abstract must be in both Thai and English. The Thai language comes first. The content must be complete in itself and must not exceed 400 words in length, consisting of an introduction, objectives, summary, and key words (3 - 5 words). Headings are in bold but the content doesn’t have to.
2.3 The main topic should include an introduction, content, conclusion, and references.
- Tables, charts and illustrations (if any), use the same format as the research article.
- References, use the same format as the research article.
- 3. Review article consists of
3.1 The title is the same as an research article.
3.2 Abstract must be in both Thai and English. The Thai language comes first. The content must be complete in itself by being written to the point and must not exceed 400 words in length, consisting of objectives, research methods, research results, conclusions, and key words (3-5 words). Headings are in bold but the content doesn’t have to.
3.3 Content consists of introduction, content, conclusion and references.
- Tables, charts and illustrations (if any), use the same format as the research article.
- References, use the same format as the research article.
- Case report consists of
4.1 The title is the same as an research article.
4.2 Abstract must be in both Thai and English. The Thai language comes first. The content must not exceed 300 words in length, consisting of conclusions of the report (must be complete in itself by being written to the point) and key words (3-5 words). Headings are in bold but the content doesn’t have to.
4.3 Content consists of introduction, case reports, discussion, conclusion and references.
- Tables, charts and illustrations (if any), use the same format as the research article.
- References, use the same format as the research article.
- Miscellany article consists of
5.1 The title is the same as an research article.
5.2 Content related to the title of the article presented.
- Tables, charts and illustrations (if any), use the same format as the research article.
- References, use the same format as the research article.
Editing articles for publication
- Authors are required to submit revisions within the timeframe specified by the editorial team. If unable to comply, authors must inform the editorial team along with the reasons for the delay.
- Authors should address and explain any concerns raised by the reviewers or editorial team, ensuring that all points are fully addressed. Authors should also indicate which issues have been revised and provide explanations for any points that were not revised and the reasons behind this decision.
Retraction of an Article from Publication:
The editorial team reserves the right to retract an article from publication:
- Authors fail to address the suggested revisions from the reviewers or editorial team without providing appropriate reasons.
- Authors do not submit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe without notifying the editorial team or providing suitable reasons.
- Authors violate the criteria and requirements as confirmed and acknowledged in the manuscript submission form for publication in the Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital Journal.
The editorial team will notify the authors, acknowledge receipt of the notification, and provide a timeframe before proceeding with the retraction process.
Acceptance or rejection of an article:
Authors will receive feedback on their submission at each stage of the process, as follows:
- The evaluation of whether the article fits within the scope of the journal, which occurs when the author submits the manuscript to the ThaiJO system. This stage typically takes around 1-5 days.
- After passing the initial screening, the manuscript undergoes peer review by two reviewers. If there are conflicting opinions, a third reviewer is consulted. This stage, before the authors make revisions. This stage typically takes around 4 months.
- Following the authors' revisions to the manuscript, it undergoes another round of peer review by either reviewers or the editorial team. This stage typically takes around 6 months.
The durations provided are approximate and may vary depending on factors such as the promptness of authors in making revisions and any delays in the process, especially if initial submissions require significant formatting adjustments to align with the journal's standards.
Journal acceptance
There are 2 cases in issuing an acceptance letter:
1) Accept Submission : It will be issued when the article has completed the editing process according to the recommendations of the article reviewers and the section editor. (There may be multiple edits sent back and forth.)
2) Revisions Required : The section editor reserves the right to withdraw articles from consideration for publication in the event that you do not follow the instructions for submitting the article such as not correcting the articles as recommended by the article reviewers and the section editor without explaining or giving appropriate reasons.
This acceptance letter will be issued when the article has gone through the review process of all reviewers. (The reviewer comments “Acceptable for publication” or “Acceptable for publication with some correction as follows…” only.)
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