Submissions

Author Guidelines

Instructions for authors

1. For research articles, patient reports, or articles related to human research, certification from the Human Research Ethics Committee is mandatory. Attach a copy of the certificate to facilitate consideration for publication in the Journal of Prapokklao Hospital Clinical Medicine Education Center.
2. Present accurate information that is not manipulated or altered, adhering to moral and legal standards and aligning with the author instructions' format. Clearly provide important details, including research methodologies, results, conflicts of interest, and sources of research funding.
3. Ensure that the research has not been previously published in any journal, is not concurrently submitted elsewhere, or is in the process of consideration or acceptance by another journal.
4. Content must appropriately cite sources, avoiding plagiarism or the unauthorized use of others' text, images, or ideas. Include source information in the reference document at the end of each article.
5. All authors must actively participate in the research, signifying their involvement and responsibility for the information published to the public.
6. Experimental research, such as clinical trials, requires registration in a clinical trial registry. Examples include:
          6.1 Studies that prospectively assign human subjects to intervention or comparison groups.
          6.2 Investigations aiming to study the cause-and-effect relationship between a medical intervention and a health outcome.
          6.3 Research involving drugs, cells, and other biological products (Phase 2 to 4).
          6.4 Studies on surgical procedures.
          6.5 Research on radiologic procedures.
          6.6 Trials related to devices.
          6.7 Behavioral treatments.
          6.8 Research focusing on process-of-care changes.
          6.9 Preventive care trials.
7. Mention funding sources and conflicts of interest at the end of the article.
8. Articles undergo review by assigned reviewers, and the decision of the editor is final.

Selecting the Type of Article for Publication

1. Original article
2. Case report
3. Literature review
4. Special article
5. Surgical techniques
6. Articles of interest in medicine and public health cover a wide range, incorporating academic pieces and other engaging content across the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, public health, health sciences, science and technology, as well as related disciplines.

Manuscript Preparation

1. Original Article
          1.1 An original article will take into consideration by the editor and 2-3 peer reviewers.
          1.2 Approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee is mandatory for an original article, and a copy of the certification must be appended.
          1.3 The length of the original article is restricted to 10 pages of A4 paper (Letter TH SarabunPSK 16 pt), encompassing a 1-page Thai abstract, a 1-page English abstract, and a maximum of 8 pages for content, tables, figures, charts, and reference materials. Additionally, the content and tables are limited to 4 tables, while pictures and charts are restricted to 4 photographs or charts.
          1.4 Writing of original article, arranging the information as follows:
                    1.4.1 The title should be concise and directly related to the objectives and content of the article.
                    1.4.2 The author's name, surname, educational qualifications, and location of employment should be written in both Thai and English.
                    1.4.3 Both the Thai and English abstracts should not exceed 300 words, and each should include 4-5 keywords.
                    It comprises the following topics:
                    - BACKGROUND
                    - OBJECTIVE
                    - METHODS
                    - RESULTS
                    - CONCLUSIONS
                    - KEYWORDS (4-5 Words)
                    The content is organized into 5 sections as follows:
                    - Introduction, encompassing the background of the problem and research objectives (to be inserted at the end of the introduction)
                    - Methods
                    - Results
                    - Discussion
                    - References

2. Case Report
          2.1 A case report article will take into consideration by the editor and 1-2 peer reviewers.
          2.2 Approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee is mandatory for an case report, and a copy of the certification must be appended.
          2.3 The length of case reports is restricted to 6 pages of A4 paper (Letter TH SarabunPSK 16 pt). This includes an abstract in both Thai and English, with a total length of 1 page. The content, tables, figures, charts, and reference materials are limited to a maximum of 5 pages. Additionally, tables, figures, and charts are capped at 4 each, accompanied by concise and clear explanations below the visuals. A letter of permission from the patient for publication is also required.
          2.4 Writing of case reports involves organizing the information as follows:
                    2.4.1 An abstract in both Thai and English, including 4-5 keywords (Not exceeding one page)
                    2.4.2 Introduction
                    2.4.3 Text
                    2.4.4 Summary
                    2.4.5 References
3. Literature Review
          3.1 A literature review will take into consideration by the editor and 1-2 peer reviewers.
          3.2 The length of a literature review article is restricted to 8 pages of A4 paper (Letter TH SarabunPSK 16 pt). This includes an abstract in both Thai and English, with a total length of 1 page. The content, tables, figures, charts, and reference materials are limited to a maximum of 7 pages.
          3.3 Writing of a literature review article involves organizing the information as follows:
                    3.3.1 An abstract in both Thai and English, including 4-5 keywords (Not exceeding one page)
                    3.3.2 Introduction
                    3.3.3 Text
                    3.3.4 Summary
                    3.3.5 References
4. Special Article
        4.1 A special article will take into consideration by the editor and 1-2 peer reviewers.
          4.2 The length of a special article is confined to 8 pages of A4 paper (Letter TH SarabunPSK 16 pt). This includes an abstract in both Thai and English, with a total length of 1 page. The content, tables, figures, charts, and reference materials are limited to a maximum of 7 pages.
          4.3 Writing of a special article involves organizing the information as follows:
                    4.3.1 An abstract in both Thai and English, including 4-5 keywords (Not exceeding one page)
                    4.3.2 Text
                    4.3.3 Summary
                    4.3.4 References
5. Surgical Techniques Article (Articles must focus on novel surgical techniques.)
          5.1 A surgical techniques will take into consideration by the editor and 1-2 peer reviewers.
          5.2 The length of a surgical techniques article is restricted to 6 pages of A4 paper (Letter TH SarabunPSK 16 pt). This includes an abstract in both Thai and English, with a total length of 1 page. The content, tables, figures, charts, and reference materials are limited to a maximum of 5 pages. Additionally, tables, figures, and charts are capped at 4 each, accompanied by concise and clear explanations below the visuals. A letter of permission from the patient for publication is also required.
          5.3 Writing of a surgical techniques article involves organizing the information as follows:
                    5.3.1 An abstract in both Thai and English, including 4-5 keywords (Not exceeding one page)
                    5.3.2 Text
                    5.3.3 Summary
                    5.3.4 References
6. Other Interesting Articles
          6.1 An academic article is a comprehensive piece covering topics in medicine, nursing, and public health.
          6.2 A clinical quiz features an engaging patient case comprising history, a brief physical examination, interesting pictures with associated questions and concise answers. It may also include references or intriguing aspects related to public health, such as nursing, laboratory tests, pharmaceuticals, etc.
          6.3 A medical record presents a thorough review of a patient, including historical data, physical examination details, laboratory results, a differential diagnosis, discussion of findings, conclusions, and references.
          6.4 Interesting drugs
          6.5 Recently published articles in international or Thai-language journals may be briefly reviewed.
          6.6 Conference highlights offer summaries of significant talks from conferences, both internal and external to the agency, catering to those unable to attend the meeting.
          6.7 A miscellaneous article encompasses other general topics.
          The length of other interesting articles is confined to 5-7 pages of A4 paper (Letter TH SarabunPSK 16 pt).

Explanation and Details for Writing Article Topics

1. Articles submitted to the journal must adhere to specific formatting guidelines. Use A4 paper size and Microsoft Word for typing. Choose the THSarabunPSK font with a font size of 16pt. Maintain a 1.0 space between lines and a 1-inch margin from each edge of the paper. Place the page number in the top or bottom right corner of the paper without splitting the column. The journal provides a downloadable form on its website: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ppkjournal.
2. Ensure the title is concise and directly relates to the purpose and content.
3. The author's name, surname, educational qualifications, and location of employment should be written in both Thai and English.
4. An abstract is mandatory in both Thai and English, limited to 300 words, and should include 4-5 keywords
5. The information is straightforward, brief, precise, and lucid. In Thai articles, adhere to the Royal Institute Language guidelines, minimize punctuation, and incorporate as many Thai words as possible. Exceptions are allowed for English words that are challenging to translate or may cause confusion. When employing non-international abbreviations, always use the full word initially, and for drug names, stick to generic terms.
6. Indicate the number of tables above each table, following the title. The total number of tables should not exceed four, and include the table's name and description.
7. Images should be in black and white, or if using color, the text should be in black ink on white paper. Label the images with names in sequential order corresponding to their content. Limit the use of images to a maximum of four, providing concise and clear descriptions. In the case of patient images, written permission for publication must be obtained from the patient.
8. All references should follow the Vancouver style recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Number them in sequential order as cited. Use abbreviations for journal names according to Index Medicus.
9. In the case of Thai references, provide the original Thai references along with an English translation.