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The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
Volume XIII – 2021
Volume XII, 2020

• The paper should be submitted to the Editorial Board in three copies
Sinovac on my right arm
and an electronic file as a text file (e.g. doc).
Sinopharm on my left
• Figures should be numbered and stored in separate files with legends
Moderna to my right leg
included in the main text file.
Sputnik V pegged to my left
• Either English or American spelling can be used but should be
Astra Zeneca on my chest
consistent for the entire article.
Johnson & Johnson nested on my back
Article Structure
Pfizer packed to my ribs
Each article should contain the following :
Thai herbs dipped in my forehead
• Title
• Short title for page headings
Figure 5 Social media message on vaccine choices
• Authors and their affiliations
(https://www.instagram.com/konglha_30/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=7cecffb7-04a5-4dfe-
• A concise abstract (not more than 300 words)
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• Key words
• Main text divided into sections e.g. Introduction, Materials and
Vaccines have been accepted as one of the most effective solutions to this
Methods, Results and Conclusion
crisis. A number of vaccines have been developed in order to save people’s lives,
• References (of all articles cited in the text)
and people have been encouraged to get vaccinated. However, a number of people
• Table and Figure captions (numbered in sequence as they appear in
are indecisive whether they should be vaccinated or not. Or even if they do, the
the text)
question of which vaccine is best for them arises. Although the questions are quite
Abstract
serious and can be stressful, the message containing a sense of humor can be quite
The abstract should be concise and informative, not more than 300 words.
entertaining.
It should not only indicate the general scope of the article but also state the main
results and conclusions.
The message demonstrates the nice manipulation of language in a scrupulous
manner in the midst of the intense crisis. Even though, the gist literally expresses a
Ethical Guidelines
certain level of ridiculousness, it does help to relieve the tension and boost morale.

Experimental investigation papers must state in the Materials and
As shown, a healthy sense of humor can be extremely powerful in not only managing
Methods section that
and reducing stress, but also maintaining a positive attitude in life, especially

1) informed consent was obtained from all adult participants and from
during the difficult times like this. At this closure, quoting Simon Wiesenthal, a
parents or legal guardians of minors, including the name of the appropriate

institutional review board having approved the project;
Holocaust survivor and an author of the book “The Sunflower” (1970), seemsjustified

in capturing this section: “Humor is a weapon of unarmed people; it helps people
2) the maintenance and care of experimental animals comply with the
Thai National Institute of Health Guidelines for the humane use of laboratory
who are oppressed smile at the situation that pains them.”
animals or the equivalent country authority or agency;
3) approval is obtained from the relevant ethical committee.

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