The Journal of Psychiatry and Cognitive-Behavioural Health invites authors to submit original, high-quality manuscripts that fall within the journal’s multidisciplinary scope. To maintain consistency and uphold scientific rigor, contributors are expected to adhere to the following guidelines when preparing their manuscripts. Submissions that do not comply with these instructions may be returned for revision prior to peer review.

General Requirements
All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. Authors are responsible for ensuring language quality prior to submission. Submissions should be original, unpublished work and must not be under consideration elsewhere. Any form of plagiarism or data manipulation will result in immediate rejection.

Manuscript Types Accepted
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Short Communications
• Case Reports
• Technical Notes or Method Development Papers
• Editorials or Commentaries (by invitation)

Manuscript Formatting
Authors should submit their manuscript in MS Word format, using a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point size), with double spacing and continuous page numbering. Margins should be 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. Use a clear structure with appropriate headings and subheadings.

Title Page
• Title of the manuscript (concise and informative)
• Full names of all authors, with affiliations
• Corresponding author’s name, email address, and phone number
• ORCID iDs (if available)
• A short running title (not exceeding 50 characters)

Abstract and Keywords
• Abstract: 200-300 words summarizing the background, methods, results, and conclusions. It should be structured where appropriate.
• Keywords: 4 to 6 relevant keywords listed after the abstract.

Main Text Structure
Original Research Articles should typically follow the IMRaD format:
• Introduction: Clearly state the background, significance, and objective of the study.
• Materials and Methods: Provide sufficient detail to allow reproducibility, including ethical approval (if applicable).
• Results: Present findings clearly, supported by tables and figures as needed.
• Discussion: Interpret the results in context, compare with previous work, and highlight implications.
• Conclusion: Summarize key findings and potential applications.

Review Articles should include a focused overview of a specific topic, current developments, and future directions. Systematic reviews should follow PRISMA guidelines.

Case Reports should include a clear presentation of clinical context, diagnostic relevance, and any unique or educational value.

Tables and Figures
• Each table and figure must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text.
• Include a clear, descriptive title or legend for each.
• Figures should be submitted in high-resolution (300 dpi minimum).
• Avoid duplication of data in both table and figure form.

References
References should be formatted in APA style. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all citations. In-text citations must correspond to a full reference entry. Use the author–date format within the body of the text.

Ethical Considerations
All research involving human participants or animals must include a statement of ethical approval from a recognized institutional review board or ethics committee. Informed consent must be obtained for studies involving human subjects or identifiable data. Case reports must be accompanied by patient consent where applicable.

Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. A conflict of interest statement must be included in the manuscript, even if no conflicts exist.

Funding Statement
Clearly indicate any sources of funding or financial support received for the research, including grant numbers where applicable.

Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments may include individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

Authorship Criteria
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system or via the official submission email. Authors should ensure that all files are included: main text, title page, tables, figures, and any supplementary material.

Peer Review
All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review. The journal strives to ensure a timely review process while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards. Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

Copyright and Licensing
The journal operates under an open-access publishing model. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the publisher a license to publish under a Creative Commons license. All accepted articles are made freely accessible online upon publication.

Proofs and Corrections
Page proofs will be sent to the corresponding author before publication. Authors are responsible for checking the proofs carefully and returning corrections promptly. Only minor changes are permitted at this stage.

Article Processing Charges (APC)
An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied only to accepted papers. This fee supports the publication process, editorial handling, peer review management, DOI assignment, PDF formatting, online hosting, indexing efforts, and journal maintenance. Authors will receive an invoice upon acceptance of the manuscript. No charges are applied at the submission stage.

Contact Information
For questions regarding submission, formatting, or policies, please contact the editorial office at the email address provided on the journal’s website.