Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University

The Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University, Volume 8, Issue 3 (2025), is an online journal published three times a year. The journal holds the International Standard Serial Number ISSN: 3027-673X (Online) and has been certified as a Tier 2 journal by the Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029 (Approved by TCI 2025–2029). All submitted manuscripts are reviewed by at least three qualified peer reviewers, ensuring the academic quality and credibility of the published articles. The names of reviewers will be acknowledged in the final issue of each year.

This issue presents a total of seven scholarly articles, comprising six research articles and one academic article, reflecting key issues in medicine and public health from multiple perspectives. The research articles cover a wide range of topics, including health behaviors and road safety, factors associated with motorcycle accident prevention, determinants of mortality among HIV-infected patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), and the prevalence of EGFR mutations in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. In addition, several studies address important health concerns among working-age adults and youth, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia among university personnel, the effectiveness of a preventive program for new e-cigarette users among upper primary school students, and the effectiveness of Thai traditional medicine–based activities in reducing foot numbness among patients with diabetes. These studies reflect the integration of modern medicine, health promotion, and Thai traditional medicine to enhance the quality of health care within the Thai context.

The academic article featured in this issue presents clinical practice guidelines for the initial care of methamphetamine/amphetamine users, intended for general practitioners and health care personnel. This topic is timely and highly relevant to current public health and social challenges and can be practically applied in clinical settings.

On this occasion, the Editorial Board cordially invites researchers and interested individuals to submit their scholarly work in the fields of medicine and public health, including research articles, academic articles, case reports, and review articles, for publication in the journal via the ThaiJo system at
https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmpubu/index.
The Editorial Board would like to express its sincere appreciation to all authors for their valuable contributions and to all reviewers for their time, expertise, and constructive comments, which are essential to the continued improvement of the journal’s quality.