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Payment for Article Publication

Those intending to submit articles for publication in the journal must pay a publication fee.

• For original articles in Thai: 5,000 Baht
• For original articles in English: 7,000 Baht

The publication fee is due once the submitted article has been reviewed by the editor to ensure its alignment with the journal's objectives and scope, and can be submitted through the system.

Here are the guidelines for preparing and submitting articles to the Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses: Click PDF

1. Aims and Scope of the Journal

The Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses publishes academic, and research articles related to:

1. Nursing
2. Nursing Education
3. Health Promotion
4. Military Nursing
5. Health Service Systems and Continuing Care
6. Nursing Innovation, Technology, and Quality Improvement

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

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2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

1. Research Articles
2. Academic Articles
3. Review Articles / Literature Reviews
4. Special Articles
5. Academic Miscellany

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3. General Manuscript Requirements

1. Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the ThaiJO online submission system.
2. Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word.
3. The paper size should be A4.
4. Thai-language manuscripts should use TH Sarabun New font, 16-point size.
5. Manuscripts should not exceed 12–15 pages, including references, tables, and figures.
6. Authors must prepare a blinded manuscript for the double-blind peer review process by removing all identifying author information from the main manuscript file.
7. Author names, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID IDs must be provided separately in the Title Page file.

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4. Required Files for Submission

Authors must prepare and upload the following files:

4.1 Title Page: The Title Page must include:

• Manuscript title
• Full names of all authors
• Institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author’s email address
• ORCID IDs
• Funding information, if applicable

4.2 Main Manuscript / Blinded Manuscript; The main manuscript file must not contain:

• Author names
• Affiliations
• Acknowledgements
• Any information revealing the identity of the authors

This file will be used for the double-blind peer review process.

4.3 Ethics Approval Document

For studies involving human participants, authors must upload an ethics approval certificate issued by an institutional review board or ethics committee.

4.4 Cover Letter: The cover letter must clearly state that:

• The manuscript has not been published previously.
• The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors approve the submission.

4.5 Supplementary Files (if applicable): Examples include:

• Questionnaires
• Intervention protocols
• Additional tables or appendices
• Thesis advisor certification letters

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5. Structure of Research Articles

Research manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

5.1 Title (Thai and English): Characteristics of a Good Title

A good title should be:

• Concise
• Clear
• Informative
• Reflective of the main focus of the study

The title should ideally identify:

• Major variables
• Target population
• Research design, if appropriate

Avoid

• Excessively long titles
• Non-standard abbreviations

Example: Effectiveness of a Tele-nursing Program on Self-care Behaviors among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

5.2 Abstract (Thai and English): The abstract should provide a concise and comprehensive summary of the study and allow readers to understand the essence of the research without reading the full manuscript. The abstract should include:

1. Background
2. Objective
3. Methods
4. Results
5. Conclusion

Important Considerations

• Significant numerical findings should be reported.
• English abstracts should be written in academic English.
• Avoid overly broad statements or unsupported claims.

5.3 Keywords

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords.

Characteristics of Good Keywords

Keywords should:

• Facilitate indexing and database searching
• Correspond with internationally recognized terminology such as MeSH terms

Examples

• Tele-nursing
• Stroke
• Caregiver
• Health Literacy

5.4 Introduction

Characteristics of a Good Introduction

The introduction should clearly present:

1. The significance of the problem
2. Current situations and trends
3. Impacts of the problem
4. Existing knowledge gaps (Research Gap)
5. The rationale for conducting the study

The Introduction Should

• Cite current and relevant literature
• Connect global, national, and local contexts
• Clearly justify the academic significance of the study

Avoid

• Writing the introduction as an overly lengthy literature review
• Failing to identify a clear research gap

5.5 Research Objectives: Objectives should be:

• Clear
• Specific
• Measurable
• Consistent with research problems, variables, and data analysis methods

Avoid

• Ambiguous wording
• Overly broad objectives

5.6 Research Hypotheses (if applicable)

Characteristics of Good Hypotheses

Hypotheses should:

• Be theoretically or empirically grounded
• Clearly indicate relationships or differences between variables

Typically used in:

• Experimental studies
• Comparative studies

5.7 Conceptual Framework (if applicable)

Characteristics of a Good Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework should:

• Illustrate relationships among variables
• Be based on theories or previous literature
• Explain the causal pathway of the study

It should include:

• Independent variables
• Dependent variables
• Related influencing factors

5.8 Methods

Characteristics of a Good Methods Section

The methods section must provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study.

The Methods Section Should Include

1. Research design
2. Population and sample
3. Sampling procedures
4. Sample size calculation
5. Research procedures
6. Research instruments
7. Instrument validation and reliability testing
8. Data collection procedures
9. Data analysis methods

Important Considerations

• All methodological components must be logically consistent.
• Essential details should not be omitted.

5.9 Population and Sample

Authors should clearly describe:

• Characteristics of participants
• Inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Sampling methods
• Sample size determination

5.10 Research Instruments and Instrument Quality

Characteristics of Good Instrument Reporting

Authors should provide:

• Detailed descriptions of instruments
• Procedures for instrument validation

The Following Should Be Reported

• Content validity
• Reliability
• Pilot testing

Statistical Indicators

Where applicable, authors should report:

• IOC values
• Cronbach’s alpha coefficients
• Score interpretation methods

5.11 Data Collection

Authors should clearly describe:

• Data collection settings
• Duration of data collection
• Procedures used during data collection

5.12 Ethical Considerations

Characteristics of Good Ethical Reporting

The manuscript should clearly report:

• IRB approval
• Participant protection procedures
• Informed consent process

Required Information

• Ethics approval number
• Approval date
• Name of approving institution

5.13 Data Analysis

Characteristics of Good Data Analysis Reporting

Statistical methods should be:

• Appropriate for the research objectives
• Consistent with data levels and study design

Authors Should Specify

• Statistical software
• Significance level
• Assumption testing procedures

5.14 Results

Characteristics of a Good Results Section

Results should:

• Be presented according to research objectives
• Use tables and figures appropriately
• Include complete statistical findings

Statistical Information Should Include

• Mean
• Standard deviation
• p-values
• Confidence intervals

Avoid

• Repeating all information already shown in tables
• Overinterpreting findings

5.15 Discussion

Characteristics of a Good Discussion

The discussion should:

• Explain the meaning of findings
• Link findings to theories, previous studies, and academic principles
• Compare findings with international literature where appropriate

Avoid

• Simply repeating the results
• Providing conclusions without academic interpretation

5.16 Study Limitations

Characteristics of Good Limitation Reporting

Authors should:

• Clearly and honestly state study limitations
• Explain how limitations may affect interpretation

Examples

• Small sample size
• Single-site study
• Short follow-up period

5.17 Recommendations

Recommendations should be divided into:

1. Practical implications
2. Recommendations for future research

Important Considerations

• Recommendations must be supported by the study findings.
• Avoid unsupported claims or overgeneralization.

5.18 Acknowledgements (if applicable)

Authors may acknowledge:

• Funding agencies
• Institutional support
• Individuals contributing to the study

5.19 References

The journal uses the Vancouver referencing style.

Characteristics of Good References

References should:

• Be accurate and consistent
• Include recent literature, preferably within the past 10 years
• Cite peer-reviewed academic sources

Authors Are Encouraged to Include

• DOI numbers
• International references
• Scopus-indexed journal articles

Avoid

• Excessive citation of websites
• Overreliance on theses or unpublished materials

5.20 Language Quality

Characteristics of Good Academic Writing

The manuscript should:

• Use concise and clear academic language
• Follow appropriate grammar and writing conventions

English Language Requirements

English manuscripts and abstracts should:

• Be reviewed by a language expert when possible
• Use internationally recognized academic terminology

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6. Research Reporting Standards

To align with TCI and Scopus standards, authors are encouraged to follow internationally recognized reporting guidelines such as:

1. CONSORT for randomized controlled trials
2. TREND for quasi-experimental studies
3. STROBE for observational studies
4. PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta-analyses
5. COREQ for qualitative research
6. SQUIRE for healthcare quality improvement studies

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7. Research and Publication Ethics

For research involving human participants, authors must provide:

1. Name of ethics committee
2. Ethics approval number
3. Approval date
4. Informed consent procedures
5. Participant confidentiality procedures

Authors must also disclose:

• Funding sources
• Conflicts of interest
• Author contributions
• Use of AI-assisted writing tools, if applicable

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8. Reference Style: The journal follows the Vancouver Style.

Reference Guidelines

1. Most references should be published within the past 10 years.
2. International peer-reviewed journal articles are encouraged.
3. Thai references must be translated or transliterated into English and followed by (in Thai).
4. DOI numbers should be provided whenever available.
5. Non-peer-reviewed sources should be used only when necessary.

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9. Manuscript Quality Prior to Submission

Authors are encouraged to ensure that manuscripts demonstrate:

1. Contemporary and relevant research topics
2. Methodological rigor
3. A clear conceptual framework
4. International references
5. High-quality English abstracts
6. International relevance and implications
7. Practical or policy applicability

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10. Peer Review Process

1. Manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening for completeness and suitability.
2. Manuscripts not meeting the journal scope or quality standards may be rejected without external review.
3. Eligible manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
4. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least 2–3 reviewers.
5. Editorial decisions may include:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Resubmit for Review
• Reject

6. Final acceptance is granted only after satisfactory revision and editorial approval.

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11. Submission via ThaiJO

Authors must submit manuscripts through the ThaiJO system by:

1. Accessing the journal website
2. Registering or logging into the system
3. Selecting “Submit Manuscript”
4. Completing manuscript metadata
5. Uploading required files
6. Reviewing all information before confirmation
7. Monitoring manuscript status through the system

Hard-copy and CD submissions are no longer accepted.

Article Submission:                

1. Original manuscripts should be sent to the editorial office along with the author's contact information, including name, phone number, and email address.

• Contact person: Col. Dr. Patcharaporn Untaja
• Email: patcharaporn_u@rtanc.ac.th

2. Once the manuscript is considered suitable for publication, it can be submitted online through the [journal's submission system](https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JRTAN/).

3. To pay the publication fee for the Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses, you can follow these steps:

3.1 Initiate a bank transfer to the following bank account:

• Bank: ธนาคารทหารไทย (Thai Military Bank)
• Account Name: สมาคมพยาบาลทหารบก (Royal Thai Army Nurses Association )
• Account Number: 038-2-27669-9

3.2 After completing the bank transfer, make sure to obtain a proof of payment or a transfer statement as evidence of your payment.

3.3 Send the proof of payment and the transfer statement to the editorial office of the Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses via email. The contact person is:

• Col. Dr. Patcharaporn Untaja
• Email: patcharaporn_u@rtanc.ac.th
• Tel: 081-4087798

This will confirm your payment, and you should receive further instructions from the journal's editorial office once your payment is verified.

 

The format for writing references in the Vancouver Style is as follows:

**For Books:**

Author Surname Initials. Title: Subtitle. Edition (if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher; Year.

Example:

• Gilstrap LC, Cunningham FG, VanDorsten JP, editors. Operative obstetrics. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2002.
• Bronfenbrenner U. Ecological models of Human development. In International Encyclopedia of Education. 2nd ed. Oxford: Elsevier. 1994

**For Journal Articles:**

Author Surname Initials. Title of article. Title of journal, abbreviated. Date of Publication; Volume number (Issue number): Page numbers.

Example:

• Paowana W. Effect of videotaped video on nursing practice in patients with health problems, boromrajonani nursing college, Udonthani. Journal of Nursing and Health Care. 2013; 31(3): 99-106. (in Thai)

**For Theses and Dissertations:**

Author Surname Initials. Title. (dissertation/thesis). City: University; Year.

Example:

• Sowapak P. Factors related to drug adherence among elders with hypertension. (thesis). Songkla: Prince of Songkla University; 2006. (in Thai)

Please note that for Thai publications, you should include "in Thai" at the end to indicate the language of the document.

 

If you have any further questions or need additional information, you can contact the editorial office at the following address:

Col. Dr. Patcharaporn Untaja

Editorial Office, Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses

317/6 Royal Thai Army Nurses Association, Ratchawithi Road, Thung Phaya Thai Subdistrict, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400

Tel: 081-4087798

E-mail: patcharaporn_u@rtanc.ac.th