Author Guidelines

Welcome to the International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (IJPR). We are delighted that you are considering submitting your work to our journal. To ensure a smooth submission process and high-quality publication, please review the following guidelines carefully.

1. Manuscript Submission

Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted online through our OJS platform. You will need to create an account or log in if you already have one. Once logged in, follow the step-by-step instructions to submit your manuscript.

File Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Ensure that all figures, tables, and supplementary files are included and properly labeled.

Submission Checklist: Before submitting, please ensure that:

  • The manuscript adheres to the journal's scope and guidelines.
  • The manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
  • The authorship information is accurate and complete.
  • Ethical guidelines have been followed, and appropriate permissions have been obtained.
  • A data availability statement is included (see Ethical Considerations, below).

2. Manuscript Preparation

Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English. Non-native English speakers are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited.

Title Page: Because IJPR uses double-blind peer review, the title page must be submitted as a separate file from the main manuscript, containing:

  • Title of the manuscript
  • Full names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors
  • Corresponding author's contact information
  • Acknowledgment of any funding sources
  • A conflict of interest statement (see Ethical Considerations, below)

Abstract: Provide a concise abstract of no more than 250 words. The abstract should summarize the research objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. Avoid using references in the abstract.

Keywords: Include 4–6 keywords that accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.

Main Text: Structure original research manuscripts into the following sections:

  • Introduction — background information and the research question or hypothesis.
  • Methods — research design, participants, materials, and procedures in detail.
  • Results — findings, using appropriate figures and tables. Do not interpret the results in this section.
  • Discussion — interpretation of results, implications, and relation to existing research.
  • Conclusion — main findings and suggested future research directions.

Review articles, policy analyses, and practice-based scholarship may use thematic section headings instead, reflecting the flow of the argument rather than the IMRaD structure above.

References: Follow APA 7th edition guidelines for citations and references. Ensure all references cited in the text are included in the reference list, and vice versa.

Example: Anthony, W. A., & Farkas, M. D. (2009). A primer on the psychiatric rehabilitation process. Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

Figures and Tables: Include figures and tables within the main text where they are first mentioned. Each figure and table should have a descriptive title and caption. Ensure high-quality images and graphs are used (300 dpi minimum for images).

3. Ethical Considerations

Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and free of plagiarism. All submissions will be checked using plagiarism detection software. Plagiarized manuscripts will be rejected.

Informed Consent: For studies involving human participants, authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from all participants (or their legal guardians), and that the study was conducted in accordance with appropriate institutional review board / ethics committee approval, stated with its reference number.

Case Reports and Identifiable Information: Case reports, or any article including identifiable participant details or images, must explicitly state whether consent to publish that material was obtained. Where such consent was not given, participant information must be fully anonymized.

Data Availability: A brief data availability statement is required in every submission, even where no data can be shared, stating what data underlies the findings and how (or whether) it can be accessed.

Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that may influence the research or interpretation of results.

4. Peer Review Process

Double-Blind Review: IJPR follows a double-blind peer review process. Authors' identities are concealed from reviewers, and vice versa. Please ensure that the manuscript file does not contain any identifying information.

Review Timeline: Authors can expect to receive initial feedback within 4–6 weeks of submission. The timeline may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Revisions: If revisions are requested, authors should submit the revised manuscript within the specified time frame, along with a detailed response to reviewers' comments.

5. Publication and Open Access

Open Access Policy: All articles published in IJPR are open access, meaning they are freely available to the public under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Article Processing Charges (APC): IJPR charges an APC to cover the costs of publication, payable only after acceptance. Details on current rates and applicable waivers or discounts are available on the Article Processing Charges page.

6. After Acceptance

Proofreading: After acceptance, the manuscript will undergo proofreading. Authors will receive a proof to review and approve before publication.

Publication: Once the final proof is approved, the article will be published online in the next available issue, dated according to its actual publication date. Authors will receive a notification and a link to their published article.

7. Contact Information

For any questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, please contact our editorial office at: [email protected].