Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): May - August 2025

This issue marks Volume 8, Number 2 of the year 2025, published in an online format, with three issues per year. The journal is registered with the ISSN: 3027-673X (Online). It has been accredited as a Tier 2 journal by the Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI), with certification valid from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029 (Approved by TCI 2025–2029). Each submitted manuscript is evaluated by three qualified reviewers, ensuring that the articles published maintain academic quality and recognition. The names of the reviewers will be acknowledged in the final issue of each year.

This issue presents a collection of five research articles addressing diverse and significant topics in health and medicine. The studies include: the ergonomic improvement of workstations for workers handling sugar conveyor systems, the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of iron supplements in pregnant women with anemia, the oral health–related quality of life among elderly patients with complete acrylic dentures, the effect of Somporn Kantaradusdi Triamchaisri Technique (SKT) meditation program on the prevention of gestational diabetes in at-risk pregnant women, and an investigation of the average absorbed radiation dose to mammary glands from mammography. These studies highlight the integration of knowledge to enhance the quality of healthcare in multiple dimensions. In addition, this issue features two academic articles: a review of exercise regimens influencing blood glucose control in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, and a case report on vital pulp therapy in immature permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis, both of which provide valuable contributions to professional practice and clinical application.

On this occasion, the editorial board would like to invite researchers and interested contributors to submit their work in the form of academic articles, research articles, case reports, or review articles in the fields of medicine and public health. Manuscripts can be submitted via the ThaiJo system at: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmpubu/index.  On behalf of the editorial team, we extend our sincere appreciation to all authors for their contributions and trust in submitting their work to the Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University. We also gratefully acknowledge the reviewers for their time, dedication, and invaluable feedback that consistently enhance the quality of our journal.