Instructions for Authors

This international, peer-reviewed open access journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research. Authors are urged to follow the submission guidelines diligently, as non-compliance will lead to rejection.

What We Publish

We publish the following article types:

Editorial

Editorials are selected pieces that serve as announcements for significant developments or changes within a publication. This section may also feature articles written by the editorial board or invited experts, providing insights into current trends, emerging issues, and the journal's vision for advancing psychological research. Editorials may also address important considerations in the field.

Empirical Research

This section forms the core of our journal, featuring full-length empirical studies that present novel findings, methodologies, or theoretical frameworks. We particularly welcome research that challenges existing paradigms, explores understudied populations or phenomena, or employs innovative research designs. Original research articles should provide a comprehensive background, detailed methodology, clear presentation of results, and a thorough discussion of the implications and potential applications of the findings.

Format
The manuscript should adhere to the following structure:

• Abstract: A concise but comprehensive summary of the paper in simple language.
• Keywords: 5-6 words.
• Introduction: Provides context, rationale, and research questions or hypotheses.
• Materials and Methods: Describes the study design, participants, materials, procedures, and data analysis techniques.
• Results: Presents the findings of the study without interpretation.
• Discussion: Interprets the results, compares them to previous research, and discusses implications.
• Conclusion: Summarises the main findings and their significance, and suggests future research directions.
• References: Provides properly formatted APA 7th edition citations for all sources used.

Review

This section features comprehensive reviews of the literature on specific topics within psychology. We particularly welcome reviews that synthesise research from diverse sources, including studies conducted in non-Western contexts or by underrepresented scholars. Review articles should not only summarise existing knowledge but also identify gaps in the literature, propose new directions for research, and discuss the implications of the reviewed findings for theory, practice, and policy.

Format
The manuscript should adhere to the following structure:

• Abstract: A concise but comprehensive summary of the paper in simple language.
• Keywords: 5-6 words.
• Introduction: Outlines the scope, purpose, and organisation of the review.
• Relevant subsections: Present and analyse the current state of knowledge on specific aspects of the topic.
• Discussion: Synthesises the findings, identifies gaps in knowledge, and suggests future research directions.
• Conclusion: Summarises the main points and overall significance of the review.
• References: Provides properly formatted APA 7th edition citations for all sources used.

Communication

This section provides a forum for scholarly dialogue, featuring brief commentaries on previously published articles, responses from authors, and letters addressing current issues in psychology. We encourage respectful and constructive exchanges that contribute to advancing the field and fostering a diverse and inclusive scholarly community. This section also includes perspective pieces that offer unique viewpoints on psychological phenomena or the state of the field.

Format
The manuscript should adhere to the following structure:

• Abstract: A concise but comprehensive summary of the paper in simple language.
• Keywords: 5-6 words.
• Introduction: Provides background information and states the purpose of the paper.
• Relevant subsections: Present the main arguments, case studies, or theoretical frameworks.
• Discussion: Analyses the implications of the presented information and relates it to broader contexts.
• Conclusion: Summarises the key points and their significance and may suggest practical applications or future directions.
• References: Provides properly formatted APA 7th edition citations for all sources used.

Presentation

This section is dedicated to showcasing innovative ways of presenting psychological research and insights. It may include visual abstracts, posters, presentations, videos, interviews, infographics, or other creative formats that effectively communicate complex psychological concepts to a broad audience. We encourage submissions that make psychological research more accessible and engaging, particularly to non-academic audiences or underrepresented communities.

Format
The presentation should adhere to the following structure:

• Abstract: A concise but comprehensive summary of the paper in simple language.
• Keywords: 5-6 words.
• Introduction: Briefly outline the psychological concept or research being presented, emphasising its relevance and significance to a broad audience.
• Visual Elements: Incorporate engaging visual aids such as graphs, charts, images, or infographics that effectively communicate complex ideas in an accessible manner.
• Main Content: Present the core psychological research or insights using clear, concise language with minimal jargon, ensuring it's understandable to non-academic audiences.
• Audience Engagement: Includes interactive elements or thought-provoking questions to involve the audience and enhance understanding of the psychological concepts.
• Conclusion: Summarises the key takeaways and their practical implications, emphasising the relevance to underrepresented communities or non-academic audiences
• References: Provides properly formatted APA 7th edition citations for all sources used. This needs to be provided in a separate word doc.

Presentations should have no more than 10 slides in total.

For interviews or video, ensure the storyline has a clear beginning, body, and end (e.g., Introduction, Analyses, Discussion, and Conclusion sections).

Submission Guidelines

Journal of Psychological Experience (JPsyExp) adheres to the APA 7th Edition format for all submissions. Authors should carefully follow these guidelines to ensure their manuscript is considered for publication. Submissions that do not conform to these guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision before peer review. You may find more information about APA 7th Edition format here.

Cover Letter

Your cover letter should include:

1. The full title of your manuscript
2. A list of all your co-authors, along with their affiliations and links
3. A brief explanation (200-300 words) of why your work is appropriate for JPsyExp and its potential impact on the field
4. A statement confirming that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal
5. Disclosure of any conflicts of interest

Manuscript

Download the Manuscript template below:

Abstract
Provide a structured abstract of no more than 250-350 words, covering the following sections: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. The abstract should be a single paragraph and should not contain citations.

[Optional: Provide a separate paragraph in your native language. Ensure that this paragraph is the identical to the English language paragraph]

Keywords
Include 5-8 keywords or short phrases that capture the main topics of the research. These should be listed in alphabetical order and separated by semicolons.

Body
The main text should be double-spaced and use 12-point Times New Roman font. Kindly adhere to the format guidelines specified for the particular article type as stated previously.

Use APA 7th Edition formatting for headings, in-text citations, and overall structure.

Conclusion
Provide a concise conclusion that summarises the main findings and their implications for the field of psychology. This section should not introduce new information.

References
Format your references according to APA 7th Edition guidelines. You may find more information about APA 7th Edition format here.

Additional Information

Author Contributions
Provide a brief statement outlining the specific contributions of each author to the study and manuscript preparation. Use initials to indicate each author's contributions. Please use Contributor Role Taxonomy (CRediT) to mention contributions of each author.

Author Information
Provide Author bios (2-3) sentences per author.

Acknowledgements
Acknowledge any individuals or organisations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship.

Funding
Please provide details of all funding received for this research, including funding authority, grant numbers, and amounts. If no funding was received, state "No funding was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article".

Competing and/or Conflicting Interests
Declare any financial or non-financial competing interests that might be perceived to influence the results or interpretation of the manuscript. If there are no competing and/or conflict of interests, state "The authors declare no competing and/or conflicting interests".

Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and cited in the text. Each table and figure should have a brief, descriptive title. It is preferred that tables are created using markdown language and/or word doc, and not as images. Figures should be high-resolution (at least 300 dpi) and submitted as separate files in .jpeg or .png format in a numbered order, e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.

Data Availability (if applicable)
Include a statement about the availability of the data used in the study. If the data are publicly available, provide the repository name and accession number. If the data are not publicly available, explain why and how interested researchers can obtain the data.

Approval for human experiments along with Grant Number (if applicable)
For studies involving human participants, provide the name of the ethics committee that approved the study, the approval number, and the date of approval. If applicable, include the grant number and funding source for the research.

Supplementary Information (if applicable)
If your manuscript includes supplementary materials (e.g., additional data, analyses, or multimedia files), provide a brief description of these materials and how they contribute to the main manuscript. Supplementary files should be submitted along with the main manuscript.

Use of AI Tools
Please provide details of any AI tools used in the production of this manuscript, including the specific tools, their purpose, and extent of use. Please attach screenshots of prompts used. If no AI tools were used, state "No AI tools were used in the research, writing, or editing of this article".

AI tools in Research

The Journal of Psychological Experience (JPsyExp) recognises the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing and research. We encourage authors to be transparent about their use of such tools in the preparation of their manuscripts. If you have utilised any AI tools, such as large language models or automated analysis software, in drafting your manuscript, please explicitly mention this in the dedicated section titled "Use of AI tools". Describe which tools were used, how they were employed (e.g., for literature search, data analysis, language editing), and how they contributed to your manuscript preparation. You will need to attach screenshots of prompts used.

While AI tools can be valuable aids in the research and writing process, we caution authors to use them judiciously and to carefully review and verify any AI-generated content. The use of AI tools does not diminish the authors' responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work. We emphasise that AI tools could be used to enhance, not replace, human intellectual effort. By being honest and transparent about AI tool usage, authors contribute to important discussions about the evolving landscape of academic research and writing. JPsyExp is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigour and ethical publishing practices, and we appreciate our authors' cooperation in this endeavour.

After you submit

Once we receive your complete submission, your manuscript will undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to ensure it meets the journal's scope and formatting requirements, and to conduct plagiarism checks. If it passes this stage, it will be sent for peer review. You can expect to receive an initial decision within 4 weeks of submission. If revisions are requested, you will typically have 2 weeks to submit a revised manuscript.

Paying APC

Upon successful completion of the peer-review process and acceptance of your manuscript for publication in the Journal of Psychological Experience (JPsyExp), you will receive an invoice for the Article Processing Charge (APC). The APC depends on the type of article published. Find current APC for JPsyExp here.

We offer several convenient payment options to accommodate our diverse global author base:

1. Online Payment Portal: The most straightforward method is to use our secure payment link provided in the email from our office. This link will direct you to our user-friendly online payment portal, where you can settle the APC.
2. Bank Transfer: For authors preferring traditional banking methods, we provide bank transfer details. Please ensure to include your manuscript ID in the transfer reference to expedite processing.
3. Institutional Agreements: If your institution has a partnership agreement with JPsyExp, the APC may be covered under this arrangement. Please check with your institution's library or research office and inform us of any applicable agreements.

Once you have settled the invoice, we will proceed with the final steps of the publication process. This includes:

• Formatting and preparing your article for online publication
• Assigning a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to your article
• Preparing materials so that your article can be shared in relevant outlets and social media platforms

Upon completion of these steps, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to your published article. This email will also include important information such as your article's DOI and any additional details about accessing or sharing your published work.

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