ARTICLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Thai Binh Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy

30-09-2024
  1. TITLE OF THE ARTICLE

(Uppercase, concise, a maximum of 20 words, and must reflect the main content of the article, avoiding abbreviations.)

Abstract: The abstract should clearly present the main results and conclusions of the study. It should be organized under separate sections: Objectives, Subjects and Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Keywords: Reflect the main issues discussed in the study, with a maximum of 6 words or phrases.

  1. AUTHOR INFORMATION AND ARTICLE TITLE
    Author A1,*, Author B2, and Author C3

Authors are listed in order of contribution, from greatest to least, separated by commas.

1Institution X, 2Institution Y, 3Institution Z. If all authors belong to the same institution, use the same number.

Note (): The corresponding/primary author’s affiliation, email, and phone number should be indicated in a footnote on the first page.

  1. ARTICLE STRUCTURE
    The article should be concise, written in English using Microsoft Word (file extension .doc or .docx), font size 12, Unicode: TCVN 6909:2001 (Times New Roman), with a maximum of 8 A4 pages (around 3,500 to 3,800 words). Margins: 2.5 cm top, 2 cm bottom, and 2 cm left and right; single-line spacing.
    Main sections are numbered with Roman numerals (I, II, etc.); subsections (if any) are numbered with Arabic numerals (1.2; 1.2.1, etc.), with no more than 3 levels.
  2. INTRODUCTION

Provide the reason for conducting the research, referencing prior studies both domestically and internationally. Clearly state the objectives that are relevant and feasible.

  1. SUBJECTS AND METHODS

Concise but provide enough information to understand the research process. Only new or first-time procedures need detailed descriptions. Include references for existing methods. This section includes:
2.1. Subjects, locations, and study period (target group, selection criteria, exclusion criteria).
2.2. Research methods (study design, sample size, sampling method, content/indices studied, data collection process, data analysis methods).
2.3. Research ethics (explain how ethical standards were maintained during the study).

  1. RESULTS

Present the results in alignment with the research questions/objectives. Tables and figures are included directly in this section, with titles and brief explanations below them. Number them consecutively starting with 1 (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1), and format titles as bold and italicized, centered.

  1. DISCUSSION

Discuss the results and how they relate to the research questions/objectives. Write as a continuous paragraph without subheadings. Only discuss findings relevant to the results.

  1. CONCLUSION

Concise and clearly summarize the main findings from the study results. Avoid listing the study’s results.

REFERENCES
References should be listed in the order they appear in the article, regardless of the language (Vietnamese, English, French, etc.). References are cited by number, not by author and year. Number references in square brackets in the order of citation [1], [2], etc.
Reference format: Author(s) (if there are more than three authors, list the first three followed by “et al.”). Year of publication. Title of the article/book/thesis. Journal name/publisher/institution. Volume or issue (for articles), page numbers.

  1. PUBLICATION ETHICS
  2. Authors:
  • Accuracy and honesty: Report data accurately and refrain from any form of fraud.
  • Novelty: Ensure that the research has not been published in other journals.
  • Originality: Properly cite all sources to avoid plagiarism.
  • Conflict of interest disclosure: Declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the research.
  • Co-authorship: Only include individuals who have contributed significantly to the research (10% contribution or more).
  • Transparency: Provide sufficient data and research methods to allow other researchers to verify the findings.
  1. Peer Reviewers:
  • Objectivity and fairness: Evaluate manuscripts based on scientific merit, novelty, and relevance without bias.
  • Confidentiality: Keep the manuscript confidential during the review process.
  • Constructive feedback: Provide helpful and constructive feedback to improve the manuscript.
  • Conflict of interest disclosure: Declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the review process.
  • Adherence to deadlines: Review manuscripts within a reasonable timeframe and provide timely feedback.
  1. Editorial Board:
  • Independence: Maintain editorial independence, free from external influence, such as from authors, funding organizations, or political pressure.
  • Fair review process: Ensure all manuscripts are evaluated by the same standards (which are publicly available) without bias.
  • Transparency: Clarify journal policies and procedures, including submission guidelines and evaluation criteria.
  • Conflict of interest management: Establish clear policies to manage conflicts of interest for editors and reviewers.
  • Ongoing training: Ensure editors and reviewers are trained in best ethical publication practices.
  • Editorial Board responsibilities: The board is collectively responsible for the content and quality of the journal, setting editorial policies, including submission guidelines, evaluation standards, and conflict-of-interest policies. The board oversees the peer review process and makes final decisions on the publication of manuscripts.