Information For Authors

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 and attach a certificate of grammatical validation of the article by a linguist.

Preparation the article
The original article as a Word file and set the page to A4. 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, If you use an abbreviation, you must also have a full word, 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.

3) The name of the corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk (*) at the end of the name (after the superscript number), and insert the text * Corresponding author, e-mail:..... underline from the workplace.
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. (Image resolution must not be less than 300 dpi) For pictures of 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. It contains no more than 5 lines.
- For references, put the numbers 1,2, ...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, If citing multiple documents in the same content,(3 or more volume) write a mark - for example, 3-5 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.”

       The original reference document in Thai, but if the author is writing in English, use the English reference writing format and give parentheses at the end of the document as (in Thai).

2) Journal articles
Journal article references contain the following elements in order: Author(s). Article title(Use only the first capital letter and specific words, such as the name of the person, the name of the institution, the name of the organization). The journal abbreviation is as specified in index medicus. (If not included in index medicus or written in Thai, use the full name) Year of publication;Volume (Issue number): Page.

           Journal articles on the internet: Author(s). Article title(Use only the first capital letter and specific words, such as the name of the person, the name of the institution, the name of the organization). Journal title abbreviation according to index medicus (if in Thai, use the full name)[media type]. Date of publication[cited year mouth day]; Volume [Issue number]:Page. Available from: URL

3) Books
Journal article references contain the following elements in order: Author(s). Title of book. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Year of Publication . (p. first page – last page)
Electronic book: Author(s). Title of Chapter. In: Editor(s) of Book, editor (s). Title of book. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Year of Publication. p. first page- last page.

4) Chapter of book
Author(s) of Chapter. Title of Chapter. In: Editor(s) of Book, editor (s). Title of book. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Year of Publication. Location of Contribution. Page (p. first page – last page)
Chapter in electronic book: Author(s). Title of Chapter. In: Editor(s) of Book, editor (s). Title of book [Internet]. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Year of Publication [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL

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/degree]. Place of publication: University; Year.

10) The author's name. Title (use the first capital letter and only specific words, such as the name of the person, the name of the institution, the name of the organization). Abbreviation of the journal as specified in Index Medicus (if not available in Index Medicus or written in Thai, use the full name) Year Month(abbreviation) Date. [Epub ahead of print]

2. 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.

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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Note: The manuscript preparation is in the format specified by the Journal of Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital.

Editing articles for publication
1. 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.
2. 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:
1. Authors fail to address the suggested revisions from the reviewers or editorial team without providing appropriate reasons.
2. Authors do not submit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe without notifying the editorial team or providing suitable reasons.
3. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The authors' revisions to the manuscript, it undergoes another round of peer review by either reviewers or the editorial team.
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
         It will be issued when the article has completed the editing process according to the recommendations of the article reviewers and the section editor.
Note: If you need a letter of acceptance for publication. Please inform the editor team and the delivery address after completing the review process of the article.

Duration of the article
Starting from the time the author submits the original article into the ThaiJO system, it goes through the process of reviewing the quality of the article from qualified experts after the author has edited it according to the suggestions. It took about 6 months.

Publication of articles
           The journal of Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital will publish the articles for which the author submits the manuscripts first or based on the types of articles not included in the current issue. If the author fails to edit the article within the specified timeframe without providing notification or a valid reason, the article will not be published. The original manuscripts are subject to the peer-review process. The editorial team will consider the articles that comply with the journal's policies and requirements of the Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital Journal, as well as complete the procedures for publication first. The processing time of each journal will be considered so that it can be published as scheduled.