About the Journal

Focus and Scope, Editorial Policy

Journal scope

The International Journal of Child Development and Mental Health which is published twice a year encourages Thai and International scholars, health providers, researchers, and child and mental health development specialists to publish scholarly articles that include original review articles, case studies, case reports, invited review articles, preliminary reports, miscellany and systemic reviews on child development and mental health, our scope recently expanded more in area of academic base study, and Community & Mental Health.

Objective

The main aim of the CDMH Journal is to publish scholarly articles which include original and review articles, case studies, case reports, systemic reviews, and miscellaneous report. Scholars from disciplines serving child development or mental health are encouraged to submit their papers for review by medical experts in their field for consideration for publication based on the article’s content and adherence to professional standards and best practices.

Peer Review Process

Submitted articles must undergo a preliminary review by the Editorial Team before submission for scrupulous consideration. If the article is declined, the author may opt to revise its content based on the initial comments provided. Accepted articles for review are evaluated by the Editorial Team based on their content, methodology, and data analysis procedures. All accepted manuscripts must be peer-reviewed by at least 3 external reviewers prior to publishing. Comments and recommendations are forwarded to the author for compliance. Likewise, the author is advised to follow the APA format in citing references.

Publication Frequency

The CDMH Journal is published bi-annually on June and December (ISSN Print 2286-7281, ISSN Online 2586-887X) by Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development, Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. This is an Open Access Journal, and all articles are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download upon publication.

Ethics policy
Regarding Ethics on Writing Articles: All authors must submit original, non-plagiarized research articles. Thus, proper use of citations or quotations is strictly observed by the Editorial Board. Regarding Plagiarism: The authors will ensure that they have written their articles based on their own research or data. If the authors have used the work, text, or information of another researcher, it should be quoted or cited appropriately.

The CDMH Journal analyzes each submission for plagiarism using the CopyCatch system provided by ThaiJo. In cases of the use of human or animal subjects, appropriate approval from the respective institution’s ethics board must be secured, the researcher shall state that the procedures performed in their research involving humans or animals were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institution or research committee and clearly documented in the paper to the publisher. Likewise, the use of graphics and photographs that will breach subject anonymity/ confidentiality must be accompanied by ethics document approval and/or informed consent. Regarding Informed Consent: To be included in the research or study, informed consent must be obtained from all individual participants or by parental/legal guardians or by animal owners. Use of patient images or case details requires prior approval and/or informed consent before they can be published.

Manuscript Submission

Details regarding the submission and review process can be found at https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cdmh. The editor and editorial board oversee the manuscript review process. Once a manuscript is submitted, an editor is assigned to coordinate the peer review process, which follows a double-blind approach with at least three expert reviewers. The entire process typically takes about three months, and revisions are often required. Corresponding authors who need assistance with manuscript submission are encouraged to contact the Editorial Office via the website (https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cdmh) or email at cdmhjournalricd2015@gmail.com.

Abstracts and manuscripts should be prepared according to the provided instructions, including proper formatting of tables, figures, references, and metrics. The editor is responsible for obtaining reviews and determining the outcome of submitted manuscripts, which may include acceptance, rejection, or requests for revision.

Reminder: All articles must not have been previously published elsewhere or submitted to other medical journals at the time of submission. Additionally, submitted manuscripts must not be copyrighted by any other journal. Authors are requested to inform the editor if the work has received NIH funding support and/or if there are plans to submit the article to PubMed (PMC).

Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Child Development and Mental Health, CDMH, is a Journal under the Child Development and Mental Health from the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, and is published twice a year in the English language. We encourage Thai and International scholars, health providers, researchers, and Child and Mental Health development specialists to publish scholarly articles. We request that authors read and understand our Ethics Policy before submitting any manuscripts to our journal. The CDMH Journal analyzes each submission for plagiarism using the CopyCatch system provided by ThaiJo. An important thing for authors to note is that It is important that all articles have never been previously published elsewhere or submitted to other medical journals at the time of submission If any authors or readers have any questions concerning ethical issues, we encourage you to download information from the CDMH Journal website: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cdmh/Publicationethics or email us at cdmhjournalricd@gmail.com.

Types of Manuscript

Manuscripts should be submitted in the form of review articles, research papers, case studies, case reports, invited review articles, preliminary reports, systematic reviews, and/ or miscellaneous related to child development and mental health, community and mental health, or short communications. Submissions should adhere to the approximate length guidelines and be formatted in Microsoft Word and PDF file formats.

Review Articles, Invited Review Articles, Preliminary Reports, and Systematic Reviews:
These should not exceed 15 typed pages of printed text, with a 250-word count in the abstract part, including tables, figures, and references. The references should range from 15 to 40 in number and must be published within the last 10 years unless of significant importance (e.g., foundational books or theories).
Research Papers:
These should be between 8 and 15 typed pages, with a 250-word count in the abstract part including charts, tables, figures, and graphs. References should not exceed 30 and must be published within the last 10 years.
Case Studies, Case Reports, Miscellany, and Short Communications:
These should not exceed 12 typed pages, with a 250-word count in the abstract part including a maximum of three tables, three figures, and 10 to 15 references, which should also be published within the last 10 years.

Preparation of manuscripts

Manuscripts submitted for publication will normally consist of the following sections: Title, Author's affiliation address, Abstract (including Keywords, not more than 8), Introduction, Objective, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Recommendation, Limitation (if any), acknowledgements (if any), and References. The format and general style, authors should refer to the current issue (see also the Journal website) as a guide. Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines will be subjected to revision or be rejected at the submission stage. Photographs, figures, and line drawings should be of optimum quality. Color photographs are acceptable however it is the extra costs involved in the reproduction must be borne by the author(s). Manuscripts should be typed as MS Word documents on A4-sized pages with justified text, Times New Roman size 12. The preferred length of manuscripts is 8-15 typed pages or less, with longer submissions approved on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Editorial Team. The author must submit digital files of the article in both PDF and Microsoft Word (.docx) formats to prevent formatting errors. Articles must be submitted through the online portal found here: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/cdmh/about/submissions or by email at cdmhjournalricd2015@gmail.com, The submission must include the author’s first and last name.

1. Title of study: This section includes the research title, author(s), institutional affiliation, and the email address of the author.
a) Title: concise and informative without using acronyms
b) Author(s): first name, middle initial, and last name along with highest academic degree(s);
c) Institutional affiliation(s): write the organizational affiliation of each author, and assign an individual super-scripted number for each author’s name and institutional affiliation; andd) The corresponding authors’mail addresses.

2. Running Head: The running head should be a shortened version of the title of your paper, no more than 50 characters long (including spaces) in uppercase letters. The running head is typed in the HEADER at the top left of each page. The label “Running head:” that precedes the running head on the title page is not included in the 50-character count

3. Abstract: A structured abstract should be no longer than 250 words, with a writing sequence that includes the following parts:
a) Objectives: brief statement of the purpose of the study;
b) Methods: the summary of the participants,research design, samples selection, setting, measures, and procedures;
c) Results: primary findings of the research; and
d) Conclusions: statement of implications of the study.
4. Keywords: Important words/concepts found in your paper that allow other researchers/authors to find your paper when performing a topic search. The 1-5 keywords should be from the Title, Abstract, or in the Contents.
5. Introductions: This provides a context or background of the study; the importance of the study, also it states the knowledge gap and/or benefits of the study.
6. Objectives: states the specific purposes or research objectives. However, usages of pertinent references are strongly advised.
7. Methods:This includes study design selection and description of participants; identification of research methods, apparatus, and procedures; and, statistical instruments used.
8. Results: This presents your results logically using text, tables, and illustrations by first giving the main or most important findings. Each table and figure should be numbered consecutively. Tables/figures should follow these specifications: (a) caption and content must be in English only, and (b) captions/titles must be placed above it. In addition, numbers in-text and in a table should be reported consistently using the same format throughout the whole article.
9. Discussion: In this section, new and important aspects of the study results are emphasized following the derived conclusions.
10. Limitation: of the study (if any). You need to define this…. “In this section, you explore the limitations (if any) that are evident in the article and address how these limitations affect the interpretation or conclusions of your submission”
11. Recommendations (if any): States of the following for research are based of on the study findings.
12. Acknowledgement: In a separate section before the References, this should be written as a brief paragraph, and should not be inserted as a footnote.
13. References: Apply APA, in citing authorships of used references in the study. All referenced documents should be in English (For Thai references, it has to be translated to English as well). We strongly recommend using APA 7^th edition both in line citing and bibliography. All of the in-text citations must have corresponding citations in the reference part and the reference list should be in an alphabetical ordered following the American Psychological Association’s (APA) sample below

Fast-Track article for pubilshing

Please note that due to the additional costs associated with the Fast Track process, the CDMH Journal reserves the right to charge a partial Fast Track fee if the author decides to withdraw their submission.

Fast Track in the CDMH Journal:
Authors who wish to expedite the publication of their articles may request consideration for the Fast Track option. This option allows for an accelerated review and publication process. The two publication timeline options in the CDMH Journal are as follows:

Fast Track: Approximately 5–8 weeks from the submission date to online publication (available for 2 issues per year).
Normal Track: Approximately 6 months from the submission date to online publication (available for 2 issues per year).

Please note: These timelines are subject to change depending on the number of revisions required and the timeliness of the author’s resubmissions. The Fast Track option only expedites the review process and does not guarantee earlier publication if delays occur.

Article processing charges (APCs)

The journal does not charge authors article processing charges (APCs) or other fees for publication.

Sources of Support

- Pingtung Christian Hospital (PTCH), Taiwan
- Healthy Asia Co., Ltd. Taipei, Taiwan
- National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan

Journal History

International Journal of Child Development and Mental Health focuses on the dissemination of ideas and promoting the development of further research pertaining to child development and mental health. The Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development (RICD) founded and issued its first publication of the Rajanagarindra Journal in April 2012. It publishes two editions each year in January - June, and July - December.