Editor-in-Chief : Tita Foophow
Peer Review Process
JFHB Peer Review Process
1. Submission
Author(s) submit the manuscript that matches the journal’s aim and scope and has the correct format according to the journal’s author’s guidelines. Manuscripts are submitted via the ThaiJo system.
2. Initial Editorial Review
The editorial board, consisting of at least two members and the editor-in-chief, screen the manuscript. In order to pass this process, the manuscript must meet the aim and scope of JFHB and have the correct journal format. The plagiarism percentage must also not exceed 25%. (This process takes approximately 7 days.)
If the manuscript is not well formatted, the author(s) is asked to reformat the manuscript. In cases of rejection, the author(s) must revise the manuscript before resubmitting.
Once the manuscript passes this process, the editorial board assigns at least 3 reviewers in the related fields to review the manuscript. (This process takes approximately 14-21 days.)
3. Peer Review
The assigned reviewers evaluate the manuscripts and conclude their reviews with one of the following decisions:
- Acceptance without revision
- Acceptance with minor revisions
- Acceptance with major revisions
- Rejection
The author(s) is informed of the decision through ThaiJo in case a revision is required before publication. The review process is done through double-blind review, as JFHB always prioritizes transparency in the review process. (This process takes approximately 14-21 days.)
4. Revision
The author(s) revises the manuscript according to the reviewers’ evaluation. (This process takes approximately 14-21 days.)
5. Final Editorial Review
Manuscripts evaluated with major revision are sent back to the peer review process by the same reviewers. (This will add approximately another 14-21 days to the process.)
The editorial board reviews the revised manuscript along with the revision details provided by the author(s).
6. Editorial Decision
The editor-in-chief makes the final decision, and a letter of acceptance is sent to the author(s) afterwards. The author(s) may be contacted for clarification and more information during this period. (This process takes approximately 3 days.)
7. Proofreading and Final Adjustments
Accepted manuscripts are required to undergo English-language proofreading before proceeding to production. Authors may choose one of the following options:
- External proofreading service
Author(s) may arrange for their manuscripts to be proofread by a qualified external language editor or a recognized language-editing service. The proofread manuscript must be returned to the journal within two weeks of the acceptance notification, along with an English Language Editing Certificate or a Proofreading Confirmation Form. - JFHB in-house proofreading service
Author(s) may choose the journal’s in-house proofreading service at a fee of 5,000 THB or 150 USD. An invoice will be sent to the corresponding author. The proofreading process will begin once the payment is completed.
Following proofreading, the Editorial Board will review the language quality of the manuscript. If further language revisions are necessary, the authors may be requested to make additional revisions before the manuscript proceeds to production. (This process takes approximately 14–21 days)
8. Copyediting and Artwork
Approved manuscripts are copyedited by the journal staff for final formatting prior to publication.
The formatted manuscript will then be sent to the author(s) for final checking and approval. Once the final proof has been approved, the article will proceed to publication on the journal’s website (This process takes approximately 7 days)
9. Publication
The author(s) is notified that the manuscript is published. The complete procedure from initial submission to publishing. (This process takes approximately 3-4 months.)
