About the Journal

The Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE) is a premier, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the rigorous exploration of clinical practice at the intersection of professional, moral, and systemic ethics. As the clinical landscape evolves particularly with the integration of AI-driven tools, digital health, and cross-cultural challenges JCPE provides a dedicated space for critical discourse on the ethical dilemmas inherent in modern psychological care.

Mission

JCPE promotes evidence-based clinical practice guided by the highest ethical standards. Our mission is to bridge the gap between clinical innovation and ethical responsibility, ensuring that advancements in mental health care are both scientifically robust and morally sound. Through our open-access policy, we guarantee the free and immediate dissemination of this vital knowledge to practitioners, researchers, and policymakers globally.

Aims and Scope

The journal serves as a scholarly platform for original research articles, ethical case studies, theoretical contributions, systematic reviews, and empirical studies. We invite submissions that address the complexities of clinical work, including but not limited to:

·         Clinical Practice & Ethics: Ethical decision-making in therapy, informed consent, and patient autonomy.

·         AI & Computational Ethics: Ethical implications of AI, machine learning, and automated assessments in psychometrics and diagnostics.

·         Professional Conduct: Navigating dual relationships, boundaries, and cultural competence.

·         Digital Health Ethics: Privacy, confidentiality, and data integrity in tele-health and digital interventions.

·         Systemic & Organizational Ethics: Ethics in clinical training, public mental health, and policy implementation.

Open Access Policy

All JCPE content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), permitting unrestricted use and distribution provided the original work is properly cited. JCPE does not currently charge authors for submission or publication.

Archiving and Preservation

JCPE is preserved through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and supported by LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems, ensuring the long-term accessibility and permanent archival of all published research.

Ethical Standards

JCPE adheres strictly to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency. All submissions involving human participants must demonstrate ethical compliance, including verified institutional review board (IRB) approval, robust informed consent procedures, and explicit transparency regarding the use of technology or AI in the research process.

Publisher

The Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE) is proudly supported by the Department of Clinical Psychology at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad, Pakistan. This partnership provides the journal with an academic home dedicated to excellence in psychological research and the development of high ethical standards in clinical practice. The Department’s commitment to scientific rigor and institutional integrity serves as the cornerstone of the journal's editorial independence and scholarly mission.