Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted through the online system via the website https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/

 

Account Registration

Prior to submission, authors are required to register an account on the journal’s website. Please note that registration must be completed using an official institutional email address only.

 

Article Processing Fee (APC)

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences is committed to promoting accessible scientific research. Therefore, we implement the following policy:

  • No Page Charges: There are no fees required for page layout or processing.
  • No Publication Fees: Authors are not required to pay any Article Processing Charges (APC) or submission fees.
  • Open Access: All accepted articles are published online and freely accessible to the public at no cost to authors or readers.

 

General Principles

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University. We welcome original contributions across all dimensions of:

  • Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy
  • Communication Disorders
  • Other Allied Health Sciences and related fields

In preparing the manuscript, authors are requested to pay particular attention to publication ethics and author conduct regarding the following points: Copyright and Licensing and Ethics.

 

Peer Review and Ethical Standards

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous assessment process and must be accepted by at least three independent experts specializing in the relevant discipline.

 

Originality and Copyright

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Associated Medical Sciences must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Upon acceptance, all publications are protected by the copyright of the Journal of Associated Medical Sciences.

 

Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies for the Authors

The journal’s policy applies only to manuscript preparation, not to the use of AI or AI-assisted tools to analyze data and draw insights as part of the research.

It is recommended that the authors use AI and AI-assisted tools to improve the manuscript's English, readability, and language. The authors should carefully review and edit the results under human oversight and control, since AI may generate authoritative-sounding output that is incorrect or biased.

Before submission, the authors must ensure the work is original and does not infringe third-party rights.

Authorship implies responsibilities and tasks that can only be attributed to and performed by humans. By this, AI and AI-assisted technologies must not be listed as authors or co-authors.

The authors must be responsible and accountable for the content of the manuscript. Moreover, the authors should disclose in the manuscript the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies, and a statement must appear in the published article to support transparency and trust among the authors, readers, reviewers, editors, and contributors.

The author must declare whether AI-generated or AI-assisted work was used by including the source of the AI used. If it fails to do so, the paper will be retracted as an AI-related retraction.

Note: Artificial Intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted technologies cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

 

Using AI and AI-Assisted Tools in Creating the Figures, Images, and Artwork

1. General Restrictions on Image Manipulation 

The use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or substantively alter figures, images, and medical illustrations within manuscripts is strictly prohibited. AI tools may be used only for basic technical adjustments, such as enhancing brightness, contrast, or color balance, provided these adjustments do not obscure, eliminate, or misrepresent any original data or information.

2. Exceptions and Methodological Disclosure 

An exception to this policy applies only when AI or AI-assisted technologies are an integral part of the research design, materials, or methods. In such instances, authors must provide a comprehensive disclosure within the manuscript explaining the specific role of the technology in image generation or the alteration process. This disclosure must include the following technical specifications:

  • The name of the AI model or tool used.
  • The version and extension numbers.
  • The manufacturer or developer information.

3. Artwork and Data Presentation 

The production of creative artwork and visual illustrations via generative AI is not permitted. Furthermore, the use of AI tools to generate or format data tables is prohibited, as all data presentation must be the authors' original work to ensure accuracy and scientific integrity.

 

Manuscripts Categories

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences accepts submissions in the following categories. Authors are requested to adhere strictly to the specific length and formatting requirements for each type:

  • Review Articles must not exceed 20 journal pages, including tables/figures and references (maximum 75, recent and relevant)
  • Original Articles must not exceed 15 journal pages, including tables, figures, and references (maximum 40, recent and relevant).
  • Short Communications (including technical reports, notes, and letters to the editor) must be at most 5 journal pages (not more than 1,500 words), including tables/figures and references (maximum 10, recent and relevant).
  • Case Reports must include evidence-based practice or a relevant conceptual framework, and must not exceed 15 journal pages, including tables/figures where appropriate.

 

Manuscript Files

To complete your submission, please ensure the following files are prepared according to the journal’s requirements:

  • Title Page: A separate file containing the full names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs of all authors. Please clearly designate the corresponding author(s).
  • Main Manuscript: A document containing the Abstract, Keywords, Main Text, and References. (Note: To ensure a blind review, please remove any author-identifying information from this file).
  • Figures: High-resolution image files submitted separately.
  • Tables: Table files prepared in an editable format (e.g., MS Word).
  • Supplementary Materials: Any additional files, such as raw data, supplemental appendices, or Author Biographical notes.
  • Graphical Abstract: A visual summary representing the core findings of the manuscript. Authors are encouraged to review examples in our [Current Issues].
    • Resolution: Minimum of 300 dpi.
    • Color Mode: CMYK (for high-quality presentation).
    • Dimensions: Must fit within an A4-size landscape layout.
    • File Format: JPEG or PNG only.
    • Copyright: If the graphical abstract includes reprinted tables or figures from other sources, formal written permission from the original publishers and authors must be obtained and submitted.
    • Technical Specifications: For optimal print and digital quality, the file must adhere to the following:

Template: Please utilize our official [Manuscript Template] to ensure your document meets all formatting requirements.

 

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

General Specifications

  • Language: Submissions are accepted in English only.
  • Typography: Use Aptos font; size 10 pt for main text and size 7 pt for symbols.
  • Layout: Double-spaced, single-sided format.
  • Navigation: All pages must include continuous line numbers and page numbers to facilitate the review process.

 

Title Page (Separate File)

To maintain a double-blind review, the Title Page must be submitted as a separate document. It should include:

  • Article Title: Concise and informative; avoid abbreviations and formulas where possible.
  • Author Information: Full names and affiliations where the work was conducted. Use superscript numbers to link authors to their respective addresses. Include full postal addresses (province and country) and email addresses for all authors.
  • Corresponding Author: Clearly designate the person handling correspondence at all stages. Provide complete contact details: full postal address, telephone/fax numbers (with area codes), and an institutional email address.
  • ORCID IDs: Mandatory for all authors. Provide the full link (e.g., https://orcid.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx) after the affiliation details.
  • Acknowledgements: List individuals who provided significant help (e.g., language editing, technical assistance) but do not meet authorship criteria.

 

Main Manuscript Structure

The main document should be organized as follows:

  • Title of the Article: (Repeat the title here, but exclude author names).
  • Abstract: Structured, containing the following sub-headings in separate paragraphs: Background, Objectives, Materials and methods, Results, and Conclusion.
  • Keywords: Provide 3–5 keywords for indexing.
  • Introduction: State the research objectives and provide adequate background without an exhaustive literature review.
  • Materials and methods: Provide sufficient detail for reproducibility. Cite established methods; describe only relevant modifications. Authors must state the Ethical Approval code and confirm that informed consent was obtained.
  • Reporting guidelines: The Journal requests that the author provide reporting guidelines for the main study type. A list of all reporting guidelines endorsed by the EQUATOR Network can be found on EQUATOR Network Resource Centre; e.g., CONSORT for randomized trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews.    
  • Results: Present clear and concise findings. Number tables and figures sequentially as they appear in the text.
  • Discussion: Explore the significance of the findings. Avoid extensive citations or repeating the Results section.
  • Limitations (optional): Discuss factors that may have influenced the results (e.g., sample size, uncontrolled variables).
  • Future study (optional)
  • Practical implication (optional)
  • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings; this may be a standalone section or a subsection of the Discussion.
  • Ethical approval: Ethical clearance for research involving human and animal subjects. The authors must state the ethical approval number, date, and/or duration of approval, and the name of the institution or board of approval.
  • Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies: Details of AI tools and versions must be declared.
  • Funding: List all sources of financial support, including grant numbers. If no funding was received, please state: “This research received no external funding.”
  • Conflict of interest: All authors must declare any financial and personal relationships with others or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. If there is no interest to declare, please state, “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
  • CRediT authorship contribution statement: CRediT authorship contribution statement: Describe each author’s contributions using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) as shown in the list below:
    • Conceptualization - ideas; formulation or evolution of overarching research goals and aims.
    • Data curation - management activities to annotate (produce metadata), scrub data, and maintain research data (including software code, where it is necessary for interpreting the data itself) for initial use and later re-use.
    • Formal analysis - application of statistical, mathematical, computational, or other formal techniques to analyze or synthesize study data.
    • Funding acquisition - acquisition of the financial support for the project leading to this publication.
    • Investigation - conducting a research and investigation process, specifically performing the experiments or data/evidence collection.
    • Methodology - development or design of methodology; creation of models.
    • Project - administration, including management and coordination responsibility for the research activity planning and execution.
    • Resources - provision of study materials, reagents, materials, patients, laboratory samples, animals, instrumentation, computing resources, or other analysis tools.
    • Software - programming, software development; designing computer programs; implementation of the computer code and supporting algorithms; testing of existing code components.
    • Supervision - oversight and leadership responsibility for the research activity planning and execution, including mentorship external to the core team
    • Validation - verification, whether as a part of the activity or separate, of the overall replication/reproducibility of results/experiments and other research outputs.
    • Visualization - preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work, specifically visualization/data presentation.
    • Writing original draft - preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work, specifically writing the initial draft (including substantive translation).
    • Writing review and editing - preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work by those from the original research group, specifically critical review, commentary or revision - including pre- or post-publication stages.
  • Acknowledgements: Acknowledge individuals or institutions that supported the work but do not qualify as authors, such as advisors, data collectors, translators, or non-funding institutional support.
  • References: Vancouver style with DOI provided.

 

(Mandatory Declarations)

  • Ethical Approval: State the approval code, date, and the name of the granting board/institution.
  • Funding: List all sources of financial support, including grant numbers. If none, state: “This research received no external funding.”
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential biases. If none, state: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
  • CRediT Statement: Describe individual contributions using the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (e.g., Conceptualization, Methodology).
  • Acknowledgements
  • References

 

Artwork and Illustration Requirements

  • Content and Integrity: Each table, graph, and figure must be self-explanatory and provide distinct information that complements, rather than duplicates, the main text.
  • Submission Format: Each item should be prepared on a separate page and submitted individually as supplementary files.
  • Technical Specifications: All figures must be submitted as high-resolution files in JPEG or TIFF format to ensure optimal print and digital quality.
  • Copyright and Permissions: If any table or figure has been previously published, authors are strictly required to obtain written permission for reprinting from both the original publishers and the authors. This documentation must be submitted alongside the manuscript.
  • Equations: For mathematical or scientific formulas, authors are encouraged to use the ThaiJO Equation Composer.

 

Ensuring a Double-Blind Peer Review

To ensure the integrity of the double-blind peer review for submission to this journal, every effort should be made to prevent the identities of the authors and reviewers from being known to each other. The document's authors have removed their names from the main text, using "Author" and the year in the references and footnotes instead of the authors' names, article titles, etc. After the journal accepts the manuscript, the author's name and affiliation, and the corresponding author's name must be included in the document and resubmitted at the copyediting stage.

 

Proof Correction and Final Approval

Preparation of Proofs 

Upon acceptance, the Editor-in-Chief and the production team will prepare the manuscript for online publication. The corresponding author will receive an email notification containing the gallery proof (the final reprint version) for a final quality check and formal approval.

 

Responsibility of the Corresponding Author

  • Communication: The corresponding author is expected to monitor their email frequently to ensure the timely progression of the publication.
  • Email Requirements: To ensure professional verification and reliable delivery, the journal strongly recommends using an official institutional or formal email address for all submissions and correspondence.

 

Timeline and Action 

Authors are required to review the proofs carefully for any typographical or layout errors. The proofreading and editing process must be completed within one week. Please be advised that if no feedback is received by the deadline, the article will proceed to publication as "Approved."

 

References Format

The Journal of Associated Medical Sciences utilizes the Vancouver referencing style. Accuracy in citation is mandatory; manuscripts with incorrect formatting may be returned for amendment prior to editorial review.

  • In-text Citations: Use superscript numbers sequentially in order of appearance (e.g., ). Numbers should be placed immediately after punctuation with no spacing.
  • Reference List: List sources numerically. For non-English sources, translate the title into English and append "(in Thai)" at the end.
  • Accuracy: Manuscripts with incorrect citation formats may be returned for amendment before editorial review.

 

References Format and Style Guidelines

In-text Citations

  • Format: Indicate references using superscript numbers in the order of their initial appearance in the text.
  • Placement: Reference numbers must be placed immediately after punctuation with no preceding space (e.g., ...as previously reported.).
  • Author Mention: While specific authors may be mentioned in the text, the corresponding reference number must always be provided.
  • Multiple Citations:
    • Use a hyphen (no spaces) for inclusive ranges of three or more.
    • Use a comma (followed by a space) for non-inclusive numbers.
    • For a range of only two consecutive numbers, use a comma instead of a hyphen.
    • Combined example.

 

Reference List

  • Ordering: References must be listed numerically in the order they are first cited in the text.
  • Numbering Format: Use numbers within square brackets for the bibliography list.
  • Non-English Sources: For sources in languages other than English (e.g., Thai), authors must translate the title into English and append "(in Thai)" at the end of the citation.

 

Examples of Vancouver Style

  • Journal Article:  Author AA, Author BB, Author CC. Title of the article. Abbreviated Journal Name. Year; Volume(Issue): Page range.
  • Book:  Author AA. Title of the book. Edition. Place of publication: Publisher; Year.
  • Translated Source (Thai):  Somsri S. Diagnostic markers in clinical chemistry (in Thai). J Assoc Med Sci. 2023; 56(1): 10-15.

 

Book with one author
Structure:
Family name, Initial. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.

 

Book with two authors
Structure:
Family name, Initial., & Family name, Initial. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.

 

Book with 3-20 authors
Structure:
(Indicate all authors)
Family name, Initial., & Family name, Initial., Family name, Initial., Family name, Initial., Family name, Initial. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.

 

Book with Edition
Structure:
Family name, Initial., & Family name, Initial. (Year). Title of book (3rd ed.). Publisher.

 

E-book or book with DOI
Structure:
Family name, Initial., & Family name, Initial. (Year). Title of book (2nd ed.). Publisher. https://doi............

 

Other documents
Doctoral dissertation
Structure:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of dissertation/thesis [Doctoral dissertation/Master's thesis, University Name]. Database Name.

 

Magazine
Structure:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Magazine Title, Volume (Issue), Page range.

 

Article from website:
Structure:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Site Name. URL
Organization. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Site Name. URL

 

Official or government annual reports and documents
Structure:
Agency Name. (Year). Title of annual report. URL (if available)

 

Article from internet websites
Article with DOI (recommended)
Structure: 
Author(s). Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title [Internet]. Year of publication [cited Year Month Day]; Volume(Issue): Page numbers. DOI

 

Article without DOI (URL)
Structure: 
Author(s). Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title [Internet]. Year of publication [cited Year Month Day]; Volume(Issue): Page numbers. Available from: URL

 

Example of all types of references:

Article with 1-6 authors 
(list all authors)
Smith JA, Brown BC, Davis KL. Impact of digital health on patient outcomes. J Med Internet Res [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2026 Mar 31]; 27(3): e12345. https://doi: 10.2196/12345 

 

Article with more than 6 authors

(List up to the first 6 authors/editors, and use “et al.” for any additional authors)
Johnson RT, Lee S, Wong P, Garcia M, White A, Chen L, et al. Global trends in infectious diseases. Lancet Infect Dis [Internet]. 2024 Jan [cited 2026 Mar 31]; 24(1): 15-28. Available from: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(23)00500-1/fulltext

 

Online Database
Structure:
Author Family name, Initials. Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title [Internet]. Year Month Day [cited Year Month Day]; Volume(Issue): Page numbers. Available from: URL or DOI

 

Article with DOI (recommended)

Peterson AS, Thomas BR. Genomic analysis of respiratory viruses. J Virol [Internet]. 2025 Mar 15 [cited 2026 Mar 31]; 99(4): e00123-25. doi: 10.1128/jvi.00123-25

 

Article without DOI (URL)

Collins F, Green M. Advances in personalized medicine. Nature [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2026 Mar 31]; 625(7995): 234-41. Available from: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-12345-6

 

Conference proceedings

Structure:

Author Family name Initials. Title of paper. In: Editor Surname Initials, editor(s). Title of Proceeding. Full Name of Conference; Year Month Days; Location. Place of publication:

Example:

Bengtsson S, Solheim BG. Enforcement of data protection, privacy and security in medical informatics. In: Lun KC, Degoulet P, Piemme TE, Riehoff O, editors. MEDINFO 92. Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Medical Informatics; 1992 Sep 6-10; Geneva, Switzerland. Amsterdam: North-Holland; 1992. p. 1561-5.

 

Whole article

Structure:

Editor Surname Initials, editor(s). Title of Proceeding. Full Name of Conference; Year Month Days; Location. Place of publication: Publisher; Year. Number of pages.