Integrity, Transparency, and Fair Review
JPD is committed to ethical publishing, rigorous peer review, and transparent editorial decision making. Our policies protect research integrity and ensure that sensitive work in psychological disorders is handled with care and respect.
Publishing Standards You Can Trust
Peer Review
JPD uses double-blind peer review to protect impartiality. Reviewers evaluate methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and contribution to the field. Editors provide clear decisions and guidance for revisions. We prioritize respectful, constructive feedback.
Ethical Oversight
All submissions must follow ethical standards for human subjects research, confidentiality, and informed consent. Studies involving vulnerable populations require careful justification and documentation. Authors should describe safeguards in detail.
Transparency
Authors must disclose conflicts of interest, funding sources, and data availability. Transparent reporting strengthens trust and allows readers to assess research implications responsibly.
Research Integrity
Plagiarism screening, data checks, and editorial oversight protect the scholarly record. JPD investigates concerns and takes corrective action when needed. We follow established publishing standards for investigations.
Key Editorial Commitments
These commitments guide every decision across the editorial and peer review process.
Editorial Focus
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, ethical standards, and relevance to scope. APC payments do not influence acceptance. This protects integrity and ensures trust in published findings.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect impartiality. When conflicts exist, JPD applies safeguards such as independent review to protect fairness.
Ethics and Human Subjects
Research involving humans must include ethics approval or a clear justification when approval is not required. Authors should describe consent procedures and protections for vulnerable populations. JPD may request documentation to confirm compliance.
Misconduct and Corrections
Allegations of misconduct are investigated according to established publishing standards. If errors are identified, JPD issues corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions as appropriate.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions with a clear, evidence based rationale. Appeals are reviewed by senior editors to ensure fairness and transparency. We aim to resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
Data Transparency
Authors should provide data availability statements and describe how data can be accessed. When data cannot be shared, the reasons should be explained. Transparency strengthens trust and supports reproducibility.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations. They must maintain confidentiality, declare conflicts of interest, and avoid using privileged information for personal gain.
Author Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for accurate reporting, honest interpretation of results, and proper acknowledgment of contributors. Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
Open Access and Licensing
JPD publishes under a Creative Commons license that allows broad reuse with attribution. Authors should understand how their work may be shared and ensure the license aligns with funder requirements.
Privacy and Sensitive Content
Research on psychological disorders can include sensitive narratives and personal data. JPD requires authors to protect privacy and remove identifying information where necessary.
Preprints and Prior Publication
Authors should disclose any preprint posting at the time of submission. Prior publication of the same work is not permitted, but preprint sharing is acceptable when transparently reported.
Editorial Timelines
We aim to provide a first decision within about 21 days for most submissions. Timelines can vary based on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity, and we communicate delays proactively.
Data Integrity
Authors must retain underlying data and documentation that support their analyses. If concerns arise, JPD may request clarification or additional materials to verify findings.
Corrections and Retractions
If substantive errors are discovered after publication, JPD issues corrections or retractions as appropriate. This maintains the integrity of the record and protects readers.
JPD maintains strong editorial policies to protect the integrity of research on psychological disorders and to ensure ethical, respectful scholarship.
Questions About Policy?
Email [email protected] for clarification on editorial policies, ethics, or peer review. Typical response time is within 1-2 business days. We are happy to assist.
