Editor's note

Abstract

Editor's note

           The April-June 2023 edition of the Journal of Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council (JTNMC) features a pool of 10 research articles that address crucial issues and useful knowledge. Among them, one article describes workplace violence in healthcare settings, titled “A Survey of Workplace Violence from Clients against Healthcare Workers in Emergency and Intensive Care Units.” Two articles focus on nursing education, namely "The Experiences of Self-Directed Learning in Nursing Practicum of Nursing Students" and "Effects of a Community-Based Learning in Community Health Nursing Process on the Community Health Management Competency in Nursing Students."  Another article delves into nursing administration, titled “Digital Literacy among Nurses Working in a University Hospital. The journal also includes four community research articles, encompassing various topics. These studies include " Feedback Loop Reflecting Processes for Community Engagement in Elderly Care", " Association between Health Literacy, Self-Care Behaviors, and Clinical Outcomes among People with Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care Units”, “The Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults at Risk in Community, Mueang Yasothon District, Yasothon Province” and “Effects of Adult Learning Program on Teachers’ Knowledge and Skills in Developmental Surveillance and Promoting Early Childhood Development.” Additionally, there is a research and development article titled “Development of a Mental Health Service System for Guardians of Children and Adolescents with Mental Health and Developmental Problems.” Lastly, the journal features a study focusing on postpartum mothers, titled “Effects of the Perceived Self-Efficacy Enhancement Program Through Quality Food Consumption on Weight Retention Among Postpartum Mothers.” These diverse articles collectively contribute to the advancement of nursing and midwifery knowledge and practice.

          The JTNMC accepts academic and research articles, in both Thai and English, encompassing a wide range of foci including the advancement of nursing education, nursing administration, practices in nursing and midwifery, nursing innovation, systematic reviews, and evidence-based practices that strive to enhance the quality of nursing care and achieve excellence. The primary objective of the journal is to serve as a platform for sharing nursing knowledge, promoting the development of health service systems and policies, and advancing the nursing profession at both national and international levels. By facilitating the dissemination of valuable research, the JTNMC aims to contribute significantly to the growth and advancement of nursing.

The JTNMC places a strong emphasis on publishing articles of the highest quality. Each manuscript undergoes a meticulous double-blind peer review process conducted by three experts who possess extensive expertise in the field. The duration of this evaluation process, from assessing the manuscript's quality to final acceptance for publication, typically spans around 2-3 months. The time required may vary depending on factors such as the article's quality, the evaluation period of the experts, and the duration needed for authors to revise their manuscripts. There is a processing fee of 5,500 baht (approximately 185 USD) per article. For further information and inquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Ploynaputh Anandaechjirakun via ploynaputh.tnmc@gmail.com or telephone number 662-596-7521.

Noppawan Piaseu, PhD, RN, Dip, ACNP

Editor-in-Chief