About the Journal

PUBLICATION POLICY AND SCOPE
The Journal of Lifestyle Medicine Coaches and Wellness (JLCW) is established as an academic platform for students, lecturers, educators, and scholars to disseminate scholarly works in the fields of lifestyle medicine and wellness. The journal aims to promote the generation of new knowledge and the integration of interdisciplinary approaches toward holistic health development, encompassing physical, mental, social, and behavioral dimensions. The scope of the journal covers key disciplines, including lifestyle medicine, health and wellness coaching, positive psychology, health behavior science, health promotion and disease prevention, health innovation, and digital health technologies. It also encourages integration with related fields such as medicine, public health, nursing, psychology, education, and the humanities and social sciences. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary research that contributes to improving quality of life at individual, community, and societal levels.

PEER REVIEW REVIEW PROCESS
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial board to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope, format, and academic standards. Manuscripts that pass this stage are then evaluated through a double-blind peer review process by at least three qualified reviewers, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. The evaluation focuses on the quality of content, methodological rigor, originality, and academic or practical significance. The journal strictly adheres to international publication ethics standards, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the review process.

TYPES OF ARTICLES
The journal accepts various types of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Research Articles
  • Academic Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Studies

Submissions should demonstrate academic rigor, in-depth analysis, and contribute to new knowledge or practical applications in the fields of lifestyle medicine and wellness.

LANGUAGES
The journal accepts manuscripts in both Thai and English. All submissions must include abstracts in both languages. The journal supports the development of high-quality academic writing to meet international standards and enhance global dissemination and citation impact.

PUBLICATION FREQUENCY 
The journal is published biannually:
       Issue 1: January – June
       Issue 2: July – December

PUBLISHER
Thai Association of Lifestyle Medicine Coaches and Wellness Front Office of Dr. Amorn Nontasut Learning Center 6th Building, 5th Floor, Department of Health 88/22 Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang District Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC)
The journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support its operations. The APC is applicable only after the manuscript has been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication. The fee policy will be implemented starting from Year 3 (2026), Issue 1 onward. The rates are as follows:
      1. Thai-language article:       4,000 THB per article
      2. English-language article: 5,000 THB per article