About the Journal

Journal History

The Journal of Nursing and Therapeutic Care, published by the Nurses' Association of Thailand, Northeastern Division, provides a platform for nursing professionals, healthcare practitioners, and relevant stakeholders to share and promote knowledge and practices derived from research, academic articles, and other pertinent content. Its goal is to strengthen the nursing and healthcare professions. We invite all nurses and interested individuals to submit articles for publication in this journal. The editorial board welcomes your submissions and will gladly seek experts in the relevant fields to offer constructive feedback, helping you enhance your manuscript to achieve the highest quality.

 The journal is published quarterly as follows:

  • Issue 1: January – March
  • Issue 2: April – June
  • Issue 3: July – September
  • Issue 4: October – December

Objectives/Focus

  1. To disseminate and promote knowledge related to nursing and other disciplines that benefit the nursing profession.
  2. To publish research findings in nursing and health promotion.
  3. To support the development of nursing scholars and enhance nurses’ ability to share knowledge gained from experience and academic inquiry, thus contributing to the body of nursing knowledge.
  4. To act as a communication channel for nurses in Thailand and to share news and updates from the Nurses' Association.
  5. To create a space for sharing ideas and experiences in nursing and other related professional fields.

Scope of Publication:
The Journal of Nursing and Therapeutic Care publishes articles related to nursing or other fields relevant to nursing. These include various branches of nursing and healthcare such as clinical services, administration, education, quality improvement, nursing technology, and related organizations. The journal aims to serve as a platform for sharing high-quality academic and research work in nursing at the national level with nursing personnel, interested individuals, and relevant stakeholders.

Types of Articles Accepted for Publication

  1. An academic article presents organized knowledge related to various fields of nursing and healthcare. It should be based on current content and include the author’s analysis, comparison, synthesis, and interpretation. The article aims to provide valuable insights and perspectives that contribute to the progress of nursing and healthcare practices.
  2. A research article reports on studies in nursing and health care. It may include quantitative research, qualitative research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and meta-syntheses. These articles are expected to present rigorous, evidence-based findings that support the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice.

Peer Review Process
The Journal of Nursing and Therapeutic Care requires all submitted manuscripts to go through a quality and ethical review by three experts in the relevant field. The review process is double-blind, meaning both reviewers and authors are anonymous to each other.

Manuscript Review Process

All manuscript evaluations are carried out through the electronic journal system of the Journal of Nursing and Therapeutic Care, hosted on the Thai Journals Online (ThaiJO) website. The journal’s review process includes the following steps:

1. Submission
Authors submit their manuscript files through the Journal of Nursing and Therapeutic Care's electronic submission system on the Thai Journals Online (ThaiJO) platform. Once received, the editorial team notifies the authors that the manuscript has been successfully submitted.
2. Initial Screening by the Editorial Team
The editorial board reviews the manuscript for content relevance, formatting, citation style, ethical considerations, and alignment with the journal’s objectives. If the manuscript meets the requirements, it will be forwarded to three expert reviewers for quality evaluation through a double-blind peer review process. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential and are not disclosed to each other or to third parties.
3. Peer Review and Editorial Decision
Once all three reviewers complete their evaluations, the editorial board will review their comments and decide whether to accept or reject the manuscript. The final decision lies with the editor. Authors will be notified of the editorial decision, which may be acceptance, rejection, or a request for revisions. If accepted with revisions, reviewers' feedback will be provided, indicating whether minor or major changes are needed to improve the quality and completeness of the article before publication.
4. Timeline
The review process, from submission to final acceptance, usually takes 1 to 2 months, depending on the quality of the manuscript, the length of the reviewers' assessment, and how quickly authors respond with revisions. Authors are expected to thoroughly address the editorial and reviewer comments and provide a detailed, point-by-point response along with the revised manuscript.

 Sponsor
The journal is sponsored by the Nurses' Association of Thailand.