https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/gateway/plugin/AnnouncementFeedGatewayPlugin/atom 2026-03-12T15:10:50+07:00 Open Journal Systems <table style="height: 293px;" width="773"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="444"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is my great honor to welcome you to OSIR Journal, where we are dedicated to advancing public health knowledge and action. Our mission is to provide a platform for epidemiologists, public health professionals, and researchers to share their work, enabling evidence-informed responses to public health challenges.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">OSIR Journal was founded in 2008 to address a critical need for accessible and widely circulated public health reports. Over the years, the journal has grown and adapted to meet the evolving needs of the public health community. In 2018, the journal expanded the number of articles to four per issue. In 2023, the journal increased the number of articles to between five and eight per issue, with 25 articles per volume.</span></p> </td> <td width="180"> <img src="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/public/journals/802/cover_issue_18991_en_US.jpg" alt=" View Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026): January - March (In-Progress) " /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">OSIR Journal focuses on four key pillars:</span></p> <p><strong>Outbreak:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the journal focuses on the sudden occurrence of disease outbreaks or health issues, which in turn prompts responses to enhance understanding and mitigating the problems.</span></p> <p><strong>Surveillance:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the journal emphasizes the importance of health situation monitoring as it aids in early health issue/disease detection, trend tracking, and assessment of interventions, ultimately contributing to well-informed public health decisions.</span></p> <p><strong>Investigation:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the journal underscores a detailed scientific investigation and study of health phenomena, events or concerns, whether acute or chronic. Through data analysis, causes and contributing factors are uncovered, providing readers with valuable insights into the events. </span></p> <p><strong>Response:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the journal highlights the implementation of actions to mitigate health crises, encompassing control measures such as isolation, vaccination, and public health initiatives as it can enhance community well-being through effective responses.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our journal is indexed in the Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI) and certified as a Tier 1 since 2013. The journal remains committed to inclusivity and excellence, offering free access and submission to authors and readers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We warmly invite you to submit your work to OSIR Journal. Whether you are an experienced investigator, a budding epidemiologist, or a public health advocate, your contributions are invaluable. Please take note of our “</span><a href="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/about/submissions"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Submission Checklist</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">” in the Author Guidelines to ensure your manuscript meets our standards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you for your interest in OSIR Journal. Together, let us foster a collaborative and impactful public health community.</span></p> <p align="justify"><strong>Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal</strong><strong><br /></strong><strong>Journal Abbreviation:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> OSIR</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><strong>Online ISSN:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 2651-1061</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><strong>Start year:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 2018 as “</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">”</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 2008 as “</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outbreak, Surveillance &amp; Investigation Reports (OSIR) e-Journal</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">”</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><strong>Language:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> English</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/public/site/images/chanida.doe@gmail.com/dr.chu-f63ec83380897aef4edd66c5932fea91.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></p> <p><strong>Editor-in-Chief:</strong> Chuleeporn Jiraphongsa, M.D., Ph.D.<br />Medical physician, Advisory Board, Field Epidemiology Training Program<br />Ministry of Public Health, Thailand</p> https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/announcement/view/2372 2026-03-12T15:10:50+07:00 Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal

<p><em><br />Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal</em> is pleased to announce that the Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, and journal website have recently been updated.</p> <p>These updates aim to improve clarity, strengthen editorial standards, and align the journal’s policies with international publishing practices. The revised guidelines provide clearer instructions for manuscript preparation and submission, while the updated publication ethics section outlines the journal’s commitment to research integrity, transparency, and responsible publishing.</p> <p>Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to visit the OSIR website to review the updated information before submitting manuscripts or participating in the peer-review process.</p> <p>The editorial team appreciates the continued support of the public health and scientific community in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal.</p> <p> </p>

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<p>Dear OSIR Journal Community,</p> <p>We are pleased to announce an important update to the Author Guidelines of the Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal.</p> <p>To enhance clarity and transparency in the publishing process, we have introduced several new sections, including Author Contributions, Informed Consent, Data Availability, Submission of Relevant Reporting Guidelines.<br />We kindly encourage all authors to review these updates thoroughly before submitting their manuscripts.</p> <p>For full details, please visit the updated <a href="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/author-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Author Guidelines</a> page.</p> <p>If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.</p> <p>Thank you for your continued support of OSIR.</p> <p>Warm regards,<br />The OSIR Editorial Team</p>

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<p>Dear OSIR Journal Community,</p> <p>We are excited to announce a significant update on the Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal.<br />To enhance the overall experience for our authors and readers, we have updated the guide for authors, publication ethics and editorial team. <br />Please visit <a href="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our website</a> for details.<br />If you have any questions or require further assistance, feel free to contact us.<br />Thank you for your continued support.</p> <p>Best regards,<br />OSIR Editors</p>

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<p>Dear OSIR Journal Readers,</p> <p>We would like to inform you that the archive section of our old OSIR website is currently inaccessible, preventing access to past articles.</p> <p>To address this concern and ensure continued access to our valuable content, we are pleased to announce that we are in the process of uploading all the old articles to our new website. You can now access the archived articles by visiting the following link: <a href="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/issue/archive" target="_new">https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/issue/archive</a>.</p> <p>Our team is working to complete this task, and we anticipate that all articles will be available on the new website by the end of May 2023. This endeavor will enable you to browse and retrieve any published article of interest conveniently.</p> <p>We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the unavailability of the archive on our old website. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.</p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p>The Editorial Team</p>

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<p>Dear esteemed readers,</p> <p>We are pleased to officially announce that, commencing with Volume 16 Issue 1, OSIR will now be publishing articles on the ThaiJO website. We would like to invite you to peruse the newly published articles, which can be accessed via the following link: <a href="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/issue/view/18074">https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/issue/current</a></p> <p>Our editorial team is committed to providing you with the latest and most relevant research in the field, and we hope this change will enhance your experience with OSIR.</p> <p>Best regards,</p> <p>The Editorial Team</p>

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dear esteemed author and readers,</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is with great pleasure that we announce a significant development in the Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal. Effective Volume 16 Issue 1, the number of original articles published per issue will increase from four to the range of four to eight articles, ensuring a minimum of 25 articles per volume.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This initiative has been undertaken with the aim of expanding the breadth of knowledge and expertise within the field of outbreak, surveillance, investigation, and response, and to provide readers with a greater diversity of research perspectives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are confident that this increase in the number of articles will prove beneficial to both our readers and authors, and we look forward to your continued support.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sincerely,</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Editorial Team</span></p> <p><img src="blob:https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/1527b15f-9b15-42db-96ff-56a070612e1a" /></p>

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dear esteemed authors,</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are pleased to announce that the Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation &amp; Response (OSIR) Journal has implemented a new system for manuscript submission as of March 2023. Going forward, all manuscript submissions will be processed via the ThaiJo system.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We kindly invite authors who wish to submit a manuscript to access the ThaiJo system by clicking on the provided link: </span><a href="https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/about/submissions"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/OSIR/about/submissions</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The submission guide is accessible through the link: </span><a href="https://docs.pkp.sfu.ca/learning-ojs/en/authoring"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://docs.pkp.sfu.ca/learning-ojs/en/authoring</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our editorial team is available to provide assistance and answer any queries you may have during the submission process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you for your continued support and contributions to the OSIR Journal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Best regards,</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Editorial Team</span></p> <p> </p>

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