Submissions

Author Guidelines

Instructions for Authors
The Journal of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9 Nakhon Ratchasima welcomes the submission of academic articles and research reports focusing on infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, health risks, and various disease control initiatives. We strictly require that all submitted manuscripts must be original; they must not have been previously published or be currently under consideration by any other journal. To ensure the highest academic standards, every manuscript undergoes a rigorous peer-review process by three subject matter experts who provide feedback to enhance the quality of the work. The Editorial Board reserves the right to review and edit manuscripts for clarity and consistency. Articles are considered for publication based on their order of submission and final approval.

Submission Criteria and Guidelines
1. Types of Articles
Original Article: Manuscripts should be organized in the following order: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusion and Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References.
Review Article: These should provide new knowledge, summarize recent findings, or present interesting topics for practical application. They may also analyze disease situations. The structure includes: Abstract, Introduction, Body (Knowledge/Data/Analysis), Conclusion, and up-to-date References.
Investigation Report: These must include: Title, Investigators and Team, Abstract, Background/Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Prevention and Control Measures, Discussion, Limitations, Conclusion, Recommendations, Acknowledgements, and References.
Case Report: Manuscripts should follow this sequence: Abstract (in both Thai and English), Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Discussion, Conclusion, Recommendations, Acknowledgements, and References.
Results of Operations: These consist of: Abstract, Introduction, Operational Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, and References.

2. Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts may be written in either Thai or English, adhering to proper academic language and using terminology or transliteration based on the standards of the Royal Society of Thailand. The original manuscript must be printed single-sided on A4 paper (21 × 29.7 cm) with 2.54 cm margins on all sides. Authors should use the TH Saraban New font, 16-point size, with single-line spacing. Each article must not exceed 12 pages in length.
Title must be concise, comprehensive, and align with the study's objectives and content, provided in both Thai and English.
Author Names should be written in full (no abbreviations) in both languages, clearly indicating institutional affiliations.
Abstract serves as a summary of essential content, avoiding lengthy explanations or detailed criticism. It should focus on necessary information and key statistical data using concise, complete sentences in a prose format without bullet points. The Abstract must include the Objectives, Scope, Methods, and a summary of Results or Recommendations, without footnotes or citations. Thai and English abstracts must be consistent, not exceeding 350 words, and accompanied by 3–5 Keywords.
Introduction should explain the background and significance of the problem; for studies building on previous work, the research gap should be identified.
Objectives must clearly state the goals, specifying what is being studied, by whom, where, when, and how.
Materials and Methods section describes the research process, including data sources, collection, sampling, instruments, and statistical analysis.
Results should systematically present findings with evidence and data interpretation.
Conclusion and Discussion section should analyze findings using relevant theories to explain whether the hypotheses were met and how the results align with or differ from previous research, including searchable references. A Summary (if any) should briefly cover the background, objectives, scope, methods, and key findings. Recommendations should focus on the practical application of the research or provide actionable suggestions for future studies.
References must follow the Vancouver Style, using superscript numbers in parentheses after the cited text or author name, starting with number 1 and maintaining the same number for repeated citations.

Template: Click to read and download the document.

3. Vancouver Style References
The journal adopts the Vancouver Style for all citations and references to ensure consistency and academic rigor. Authors must follow the specific formatting guidelines for various types of sources, including journal articles, books, and electronic media.

Details and examples of how to correctly format your references in Vancouver Style, please click to read and download the reference guide document.

4. Manuscript Submission
4.1 The manuscript must be printed single-sided on A4 paper (21 × 29.7 cm) using TH Saraban New 16-point font, with each article not exceeding 12 pages.
4.2 Page margins must be set to 2.54 cm on all sides with single-line spacing.
4.3 The manuscript should be written in Thai as much as possible, except for terms that cannot be translated or those where translation would obscure the meaning.
4.4 Illustrations: Line drawings must be drawn with ink on glossy paper. Photographs should be slides or postcard-sized prints. Descriptions must be written separately and not directly on the images.
4.5 Calculation formulas must be typed; image files of formulas are not accepted.
4.6 Manuscripts must be submitted as Microsoft Word files (.doc or .docx) via the online submission system at https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ODPC9

Submission Steps
1. Visit the website https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ODPC9
2. Register with an E-mail, then Login and go to “Submissions” or click “MAKE A SUBMISSION.”
3. Under “Submissions,” click “Make a new submission.”
Step 1: Select all checkboxes to confirm that your manuscript complies with the journal's conditions.
Step 2: Upload the manuscript file in Word format (.doc or .docx) only.
Step 3: Enter the manuscript's metadata, such as Author information, Contributors, Title, Abstract, Keywords, and References.
Step 4: Confirm the submission (Confirmation).
Step 5: Completion of submission and entry into the editorial review process.

Instruction manual for authors on using the online journal system: Click to read and download the document.

5. Manuscript Process
5.1 For received manuscripts, the Editorial Board will notify the author of the receipt.
5.2 For manuscripts not accepted for publication, the Editorial Board will notify the author.
5.3 For manuscripts accepted for publication, the Editorial Board will notify the author and issue a Letter of Acceptance via the online submission system at https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ODPC9

Note: The journal utilizes the “Akarawisut” software (https://app.akarawisut.com) for plagiarism detection. If a similarity index exceeding 30% is detected, the journal will notify the author for revision or may reject the manuscript for publication.

6. Contact Information
The Journal of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9 Nakhon Ratchasima can be contacted via:
6.1 E-mail: journaldpc9@gmail.com
6.2 Postal Address:
Editorial Board, Journal of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9 Nakhon Ratchasima Innovation and Research Development Group Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9 Nakhon Ratchasima Nong Bua Sala, Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000 Tel: 044–212900 ext. 312

7. Publication Fees
The Journal of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9 Nakhon Ratchasima has a policy of no publication fees at any stage of the process. However, in cases where a manuscript has already been evaluated by experts and the author fails to complete the required revisions or requests to withdraw the article, a processing fee of 1,800 THB per article must be paid to the journal.