Instructions for Authors

2026-07-29

 Instructions for Authors

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The BCNKK Alumni Journal of Nursing and Community Health accepts manuscripts written in Thai or English, in the following categories:

  • Research Articles

  • Academic Articles

  • Practical / R2R / Innovation Articles

All manuscripts are subject to a Double-Blind Peer Review process by at least two qualified reviewers.

2. General Submission Requirements

Authors must certify that:

  • The manuscript has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.

  • Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors and co-authors are provided.

  • Research involving human participants must include ethical approval identification (IRB number).

  • All submissions must pass a plagiarism check with a similarity index not exceeding 30%.

3. Manuscript Format

  • File type: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) only.

  • Font: TH Sarabun New, size 16 pt throughout.

  • Paper size: A4, margins 1 inch on all sides, single spacing.

  • Maximum length: 12 pages, including abstract, tables, figures, and references.

  • Abstract: maximum 300 words; Keywords: maximum 5 words.

  • Citation style: Vancouver Reference Style only.

4. Article Structure

4.1 Research Article

  • Title (Thai & English)

  • Author names / affiliations / email addresses

  • Abstract and Keywords (Thai & English)

  • Introduction

  • Methodology

  • Results

  • Discussion

  • Conclusion / Recommendations

  • References

4.2 Academic or Innovation Article

  • Title / Abstract / Keywords (Thai & English)

  • Introduction and background

  • Analytical or reflective discussion

  • Practical or policy recommendations

  • References (Vancouver Style)

5. Reference and Citation Guidelines (Vancouver Style)

  • Use numerical order [1], [2] in the text.

  • References must appear in the same order as cited.
    Example:

Halpern SD, Ubel PA, Caplan AL. Solid-organ transplantation in HIV-infected patients. N Engl J Med. 2002;347(4):284–7.

6. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the ThaiJO online submission system only.

  • Authors must register or log in and click “Start New Submission.”

  • When submitting a revised version, do not create a new submission; upload revisions in the Discussion / Revision section of the existing submission.

7. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo Double-Blind Peer Review by t้hree or more independent experts.
Reviewers evaluate academic rigor, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and clarity of presentation.
The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks.

8. Publication Ethics

This journal adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards.
Any manuscripts found to involve plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other ethical misconduct
will be rejected or retracted immediately.

9. Contact Information

Editorial Office
BCNKK Alumni Journal of Nursing and Community Health
Alumni Association of Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Khon Kaen
Learning Center Building, 1st Floor, 354 Moo 2, Liang Muang Road, Ban Pet Subdistrict,
Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, 40000 Thailand
Tel. +66 94 770 6165
Email: aabcnkk@gmail.com