About the Journal

Journal Tiltle

Thai             พยาบาลสาร มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่
English        Nursing Journal CMU
ISSN   2821-9120 (Print)
ISSN    2821-3139 (Online)       

         Nursing Journal CMU (previously “Nursing Journal”) is operated by the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University. The journal aims at disseminating research and academic articles in nursing and other health-related disciplines. It welcomes articles in Thai and English from professional nurses, scholars, researchers, students, and the general public. Utilizing an online management system, the journal ensures the quality of its articles through a rigorous double-blind review process, involving at least three experts from relevant fields and different institutions. This process maintains the confidentiality of both authors and reviewers.

Aims

  1. To disseminate research and academic articles in nursing and other health-related disciplines.
  2. To provide a source for researching knowledge in nursing and other health-related disciplines.
  3. To establish an academic network that involves professional nurses, scholars, researchers, students, and the general audience.

Scope

          The scope of the journal includes studies from nursing and other health-related disciplines such as health sciences, nutrition, and public health, etc.

Type of Article

  1. A research article refers to a publication which presents concise research data in a systematic way. Its components include the title, author’s name, abstract, rationale and significance of the problem, objectives, hypothesis (if any), research framework, methodology, findings, discussion, research recommendations, acknowledgment (if any) and references. The article typically ranges between 10-15 pages.
  2. An academic article refers to a publication that introduces concepts from an existing body of knowledge through critical analysis and the author’s experience. It may also present new ideas to inspire readers to reflect upon their thoughts and apply the presented ideas for the benefit of society. The article’s components include the title, author’s name, abstract, introduction, content, conclusion, and references. The article typically ranges between 10-15 pages.

Publication Frequency 
          The journal has 4 issues per year.
          Issue 1: January – March
          Issue 2: April – June
          Issue 3: July – September
          Issue 4: October – December
          The number of articles published per issue is approximately 20 articles, written in Thai and English.

Peer Review Process
          Manuscripts submitted for publication in Nursing Journal CMU undergo an initial screening by the editorial board before proceeding to a peer-review process conducted by at least three qualified experts in related fields, who have no conflicts of interest. The review process is double-blind to ensure that neither author’s nor reviewers’ identities will be disclosed.

Steps of the review process
          All review processes are executed through the electronic journal system of Thai Journal Online (ThaiJO). To ensure that the Nursing Journal CMU will meet international standards, the steps below shall be implemented.

  1. The author submits a manuscript to the electronic system of the Nursing Journal CMU through Thai Journal Online (ThaiJO), URL: https://www.tci-thaijo.org
  2. The editorial team acknowledges the submission.
  3. The editorial team performs initial screening to evaluate the content, scope, formatting, references, ethical issues, plagiarism, and theoretical and practical applications.
  4. If the manuscript does not pass the initial screening, the editor will notify the author to make revisions within a period of 4 weeks. If the author fails to complete the revision within the specified timeframe, the process will be considered terminated. The editor will then notify the author and remove the article from the system.
  5. If the manuscript passes the initial screening, the editorial team will forward the manuscript to experts in related fields for evaluation. This process will be double-blind in which the author’s and reviewers’ names will not be disclosed.
  6. Once the manuscript is reviewed by the experts, the editorial team will adhere to the experts’ decision as follows:
              6.1 In case of ‘Accept Submission’, the editorial team will notify the author and forward the manuscript for copyediting, proofreading, and formatting based on the journal’s guidelines before publication.
              6.2 In case of ‘Revision Required’, the editorial team will forward the reviewers’ comments to the author as a guideline for making revisions. In addition, the author will receive a form that contains a tabulated summary of the changes to be made to the manuscript. The author must provide justifications for each reviewer’s comments and resubmit the revised manuscript to the editorial board. The revisions should follow these instructions:
                        6.2.1 In case of ‘Minor Revision’, the author shall make necessary revisions according to the reviewers’ comments and submit the revised manuscript to the editorial team within 2 weeks. The revisions will be reviewed by the editorial team prior to publication.
                        6.2.2 In case of ‘Major Revision’, the author shall make necessary revisions according to the reviewers’ comments and submit the revised manuscript to the editorial team within 4 weeks. The editorial team will forward the manuscript to the reviewers for a second round of review. If the manuscript requires additional revisions, the editorial team will send it back to the author. Subsequently, the author must implement the essential changes until the manuscript fulfills the criteria for publication. Revisions should be limited to a maximum of three rounds. 
              If the author fails to make revisions to the manuscript within the specified timeframe without providing valid reasons, the editorial team will remove the manuscript from the system. If the author decides to submit the revised manuscript for publication, they must initiate the process from the beginning. In addition, the author will be required to pay the publication fee once again.
              6.3 In case of ‘Decline Submission’, the editor will inform the author of the final decision and provide reasons through the ThaiJo online journal system.   

Article Processing Charges
          The journal charges a publication fee for processing charges and compensating reviewers.

          Articles written in Thai:         4,000 (four thousand baht) per article.
          Articles written in English:    5,000 (five thousand baht) per article.

          The publication fee will be collected only when the manuscript passes the initial screening from the editor prior to being forwarded to the reviewers for evaluation.

          Please complete the payment via a bank transfer to Bangkok Bank; Account name: “Nursing Journal CMU”, Account number: 968-0-08702-1. The Nursing Journal CMU reserves the right not to refund publication fees under any circumstances.

          Note: - Faculty members and personnel under the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University will be exempt from the publication fee.
                     - The Nursing Journal CMU has no policy to expedite the publication process.

 Copyright and Right

          The Nursing Journal CMU is an open-access journal. All published articles are copyrighted under the Nursing Journal CMU. Interested readers can access and download articles at no cost. However, the journal reserves the rights to its publishing process.
          The content of each article in the Nursing Journal CMU is the sole responsibility of the respective author. If any errors are present, the author alone is accountable, not Chiang Mai University or any of its faculty members.

Sponsors

Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University
110/406 Inthawarorot Road, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai 
Tel: 053-949100
Website: https://www.nurse.cmu.ac.th/web/Default.aspx

Sources of Support

          Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University 

Journal History

The first journal issue was published under the title “Nursing Newsletter”.

1. Assistant Professor Liap Panyawanich, first editor, 1973-1978.

2. Assistant Professor Charoonsri Rungsuwan,  editor,  1979-1993

In 1979, the journal title changed from “Nursing Newsletter” to “Nursing Newsletter CMU”.

3. Assistant Professor Kannika Phongsanit, editor,  1994-1996

4. Associate Professor Wilawan Phichian Satian, editor, 1997-1999

5. Dr. Ponphon Tanmukhyakul, editor, 1999-2001

In 2001, the journal title changed from “Nursing Newsletter CMU” to “Nursing Journal”.

6. Associate Professor Thiamsorn Thongsawat, editor, 2002-2009

7. Professor Dr. Areewan Klanklin, editor, 2010-2021

8. Associate Professor Dr. Kannika Kantharaksa, editor, 2022-present

In 2022, the journal title changed from “Nursing Journal” to “Nursing Journal CMU”.