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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • This manuscript has not been previously published, nor is it currently under consideration by any other journal (unless a specific explanation is provided in the Comments to the Editor).
  • The submitted manuscript file must be prepared exclusively in Microsoft Word document format (.doc or .docx).
  • URLs or DOIs for the references have been provided where available.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 16-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses) and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The manuscript adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • Please provide a valid contact phone number for the corresponding author in the "Comments for the Editor" section.

Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The Health Science Clinical Research (HSCR) journal welcomes the submission of high-quality academic papers in the fields of health sciences and medicine. To ensure an efficient review process and adhere to international publishing standards, authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts according to the following guidelines:

◈ 1. Types of Articles The journal considers three main types of articles:

  • Original Articles: Novel research findings, not exceeding 15 pages in length.

  • Review Articles: Comprehensive analyses of current literature on a specific topic, not exceeding 15 pages in length.

  • Case Reports: Reports of interesting, rare, or educational clinical cases, not exceeding 10 pages in length.

◈ 2. Manuscript Formatting

  • File Format: Microsoft Word document (.docx).

  • Font: TH Sarabun PSK or TH Sarabun New, size 16 pt.

  • Page Setup: A4 size (8.27 x 11.69 inches) with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.

  • Line Spacing: Single spacing.

  • Blind Review: Authors must remove their names and affiliations from the main manuscript file to ensure a double-blind peer review process.

◈ 3. Manuscript Structure The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title: Both Thai and English.

  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s): Clear identification of full names and institutional affiliations (provided in a separate Title Page file).

  3. Abstract: Both Thai and English, not exceeding 250 - 300 words.

  4. Keywords: 3 - 5 keywords (Thai and English).

  5. Main Text: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

  6. Acknowledgements: (If applicable).

  7. References: Formatted according to the Vancouver style.

◈ 4. Research Ethics

  • Human Research: Articles involving human subjects must indicate approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee, including the Certificate of Approval (COA) number in the "Materials and Methods" section.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

◈ 5. Citation and Reference Style The HSCR journal strictly adheres to the Vancouver Style. In-text citations should be indicated by Arabic numerals consecutively in the order of appearance.

Examples of Common Citation Formats:

‣ Journal Article:

Format: Author(s). Article title. Journal Abbreviation. Year;Volume(Issue):Page range. Example: Halpern SD, Ubel PA, Caplan AL. Solid-organ transplantation in HIV-infected patients. N Engl J Med. 2002;347(4):284-7.

‣ Book:

Format: Author(s). Book title. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year. Example: Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Kobayashi GS, Pfaller MA. Medical microbiology. 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2002.

‣ Webpages:

Format: Author(s)/Organization. Title [Internet]. Place of publication: Publisher; Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL Example: World Health Organization. Coronavirus disease pandemic [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2020 [cited 2023 Mar 15]. Available from: https://www.who.int/...

◈ 6. Standard Reporting Guidelines The HSCR journal strongly encourages authors to adhere to the EQUATOR Network reporting guidelines to enhance the quality and transparency of their research:

  • Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs): CONSORT statement

  • Systematic Reviews: PRISMA statement

  • Observational Studies: STROBE statement

  • Case Reports: CARE guidelines

◈ 7. Authorship and AI Policy

  • Authorship Criteria: All listed authors must meet the authorship criteria defined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).

  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) cannot be listed as an author. If AI tools are used for language editing or data analysis, authors must transparently disclose their use in the Materials and Methods or Acknowledgements section.

◈ 8. Plagiarism Policy All submitted manuscripts will undergo a similarity check using Turnitin or equivalent software. The HSCR journal strictly enforces a maximum overall similarity index of 20% (and no more than 5% from any single source). Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be returned for revision or rejected outright.

◈ 9. Submission and Fees

  • Submission Channel: Authors can submit their manuscripts online via the ThaiJO system under the "Make a Submission" menu.

  • Publication Fees: The HSCR journal charges no publication fee for manuscript submission, processing, or publication (Open Access).

(Note: For full details and manuscript templates, please visit our Download section.)

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Copyright for all articles published in this journal is retained by the respective authors. The views, opinions, and content expressed in the articles are solely those of the authors. The editorial board does not necessarily endorse these views and accepts no responsibility or liability for the content or statements made within the articles.

Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

The Health Science Clinical Research (HSCR) journal is deeply committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, peer reviewers, and users. This privacy policy has been established in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and international data protection standards. The details of our policy are as follows:

◈ 1. Data Collection and Purpose

  • The names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other contact information entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal. This includes facilitating the editorial and peer-review process, sending manuscript status updates, and official communication from the HSCR editorial board.

◈ 2. Confidentiality and Third Parties

  • The journal ensures that your personal information is stored securely. Under no circumstances will your data be made available, disclosed, sold, or shared with any other party, or used for any commercial purposes, except where required by law.

◈ 3. User Rights

  • Users retain the right to access, review, correct, or request the deletion of their personal data from the journal's database at any time. This can be done by managing your personal profile within the system or by contacting the Journal Manager.