Information For Authors

This page was updated on 21 November 2024

Submission:

  • Free of Charge: There are no article processing charges (APCs) for authors publishing in SMJ. This is thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and the Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI).
  • Totally online: Submission to this journal proceeds totally online. All correspondence, including notification of the Editor's decision and requests for revision, takes place by journal's website and/or e-mail.

 

Publication Timeline:

  • Average Processing Time: 12 weeks from manuscript receipt.

 

Authorship and Responsibilities:

SMJ follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) guidelines on authorship. To qualify as an author, one must meet the following criteria:

  • Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; AND
  • Drafting the work or reviewing it critically for important intellectual content; AND
  • Final approval of the version to be published; AND
  • Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

Contributors not meeting these criteria but providing valuable input should be acknowledged. An author contribution statement at the manuscript's end is recommended.

If agreement cannot be reached about who qualifies for authorship, the institution(s) where the work was performed, not the journal editor, should be asked to investigate.

Any changes to the author list after submission, such as a change in the order of the authors or the deletion or addition of authors, the Editor must receive the following from the corresponding author: (a) the reason for the change in author list and (b) written confirmation (signature) from all authors that they agree with the addition, removal or rearrangement. In the case of addition or removal of authors, this includes confirmation from the author being added or removed.

Please make sure authorship is correct, as any changes to the author list are not permitted after acceptance of a manuscript. 

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Technology

At submission, authors are required to disclose whether they used artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies (such as Large Language Models [LLMs], chatbots, or image creators) in the production of submitted work. Authors who use such technology should describe, in the submitted work in the Acknowledgement section, how they used it.

Example statement:
During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication

 

Third Party Submissions

All manuscripts must be submitted by an author and may not be submitted by a third party.

 

Providing Contact Information

During the online submission process, the corresponding author will need to provide their co-authors' information, including names, email addresses, and affiliations. This information will be publicly displayed on platforms like the journal website and indexing databases (SCOPUS, DOAJ, etc.).

❖ List all co-authors of the manuscript by full name.
❖ Include their affiliations (department, institution, city, country) in a box provide for each name.
❖ Provide a valid email address. This information is crucial for internal communication and ensures all authors are informed and involved in the publication process.

 

Pre-review Evaluation:

  • Upon submission, your manuscript undergoes a document verification process.
  • Within 7 business days, you'll receive notification via email regarding the evaluation results.
  • Possible outcomes include:
    • Manuscript Acceptance: The editorial team proceeds with publication preparation.
    • Revision Required: The editorial team specifies revisions needed for resubmission.
    • Rejection: The editorial team provides reasons for rejection. 

 

Peer Review:

  • SMJ employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartiality and confidentiality.
  • The review process typically takes a minimum of 4 weeks per cycle.
  • You can suggest up to 3 suitable reviewers, although the final selection is at the journal's discretion.
  • The review process may be terminated if conflicts of interest or ethical concerns arise.

 

Post-Review Evaluation:

  • Editorial evaluation following peer review typically concludes within 7 business days.
  • You'll be notified if your manuscript is accepted for publication or requires further revisions.

 

Manuscript Preparation for Publication:

  • Following acceptance, corresponding authors will receive a draft file for copyediting and/or a galley proof for proofreading.
  • To ensure a fast publication process of the article, we kindly ask authors to provide us with their proof corrections within 2 weeks. Please check carefully before replying, as inclusion of any subsequent corrections after 3 rounds of proofreading cannot be guaranteed.
  • The responsibility for accuracy of the final manuscript lies with the authors. 
  • Significant content changes at this stage require approval from all authors and a written explanation to the editorial board. SMJ reserves the right to reject such requests if deemed unethical.

 

Plagiarism Policy:

SMJ takes intellectual property seriously. All submissions are screened using Turnitin software supported by Mahidol University.

  • Plagiarism exceeding 20% similarity triggers notification to the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Clear plagiarism results in rejection, while minor instances prompt a request for rewriting.
  • Plagiarism detected during review or after publication leads to immediate rejection and potential retraction. Author institutions will be informed.

 

Benefits of Publishing with SMJ:

      Free of Charge: No article processing charges.

      High Visibility: Open access policy maximizes article visibility and reach. SMJ boasts over 11,000 annual downloads and partnerships with prestigious organizations.

       Fast Publication: Rigorous peer review with a quick first decision (average 10 days) and publication timeframe (average 3 months).

       Promotion and Press Coverage: Articles are included in alerts, email updates, and may be featured on social media and the SMJ homepage. Press releases may further increase exposure.