Aims and Scope

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences belongs to the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences (AMS), Chiang Mai University, Thailand. The journal aims explicitly to provide a platform for medical technologists, radiologic technologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other related professionals to distribute, share, and discuss their research findings, inventions, and innovations in the areas of:

1. Medical Technology
2. Radiologic Technology
3. Occupational Therapy
4. Physical Therapy
5. Communication Disorders
6. Other related fields

Submitted manuscripts within the journal's scope will be processed strictly following the journal's double-blinded peer review process. Therefore, the final decision can be completed in 1-3 months on average, depending on the number of rounds of revision.

 

Objectives

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences aims to publish integrated research papers in medical technology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiologic technology, and related research under peer review via a double-blinded process by at least two experts.

 

Peer Review Process

By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Associated Medical Sciences, the authors agree to subject it to the confidential double-blinded peer-review process...

 

Publication Schedule

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences is published three issues a year

    Issue 1: January-April
    Issue 2: May-August
    Issue 3: September-December

 

Access Policy and Archiving

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences publishes three issues a year. The articles are available online to the public, supporting and exchanging knowledge. They can be accessed free of charge through DOI at https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/index based on the Thailand Citation Index (TCI) online service.

 

Types of Manuscripts

Manuscripts may be submitted in the form of review articles, original articles, or short communications as an approximate guide to length:

• Review articles, must not exceed 20 journal pages (not more than 5,000 words), including 6 tables/figures and references (maximum 75, recent and relevant).
• Research articles, must not exceed 15 journal pages (not more than 3,500 words), including 6 tables/figures and references (maximum 40, recent and relevant).
• Short communications (including technical reports, notes, and letters to the editor), must not exceed 5 journal pages (not more than 1,500 words), including 2 tables/figures and references (maximum 10, recent and relevant).

 

Disclaimer

Every effort is made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Associated Medical Sciences to see that no inaccurate or misleading data, opinion, or statement appears in the Journal. However, they wish to clarify that the data and opinions appearing in the articles and advertisements herein are the responsibility of the contributor, sponsor, or advertiser concerned. Accordingly, the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board accept no liability whatsoever for the consequences of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion, or statement.

 

Ownership and Revenue Sources

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences is sponsored by the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

 

Journal History

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences was established in 1968 as the Bulletin of Chiang Mai Associated Medical Sciences. For over 48 years, printed versions from Vol. 1, No. 1 to Vol. 49 were published. To advance internationally and strengthen academic quality, the journal title was changed to Journal of Associated Medical Sciences (J Assoc Med Sci, JAMS) in 2017 with Vol. 50, No. 1 and onwards, with online access only.

 

Language

Manuscripts must be prepared in English, and a native speaker must proofread and edit. American or British usage is accepted, but not a mixture of these.

 

Publication Fee

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences does not charge for submitting and publishing an article. All articles published in the journal are open-access and freely and widely available to all readers via the journal website.

 

Informed Consent Policy

All manuscripts based on research involving human participants or using human blood, tissues, other samples, and medical records must be submitted with a clearance certificate with an approval number from the Institutional Ethics Committee...

 

Advertising and Direct Marketing

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences does not require advertising and direct marketing activities, including soliciting manuscripts conducted on the journal's behalf.