Aims and Scope

Aims and Scope: Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE)

The Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of clinical practice and ethical standards. JCPE invites high-quality manuscripts spanning a broad spectrum of clinical and ethical psychological disciplines, including but not limited to:

1.       Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

2.       AI-Driven Clinical Assessments and Ethics

3.       Professional Conduct and Boundaries

4.       Digital Health and Tele-therapy Ethics

5.       Cross-Cultural Clinical Ethics

6.       Systemic and Organizational Mental Health Ethics

7.       Public Mental Health and Policy

8.       Psychometric Integrity and Computational Psychiatry

JCPE welcomes original research using a variety of methodological approaches, including qualitative studies, randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, and quantitative research. By providing open access to its content, the journal ensures that academics, researchers, clinicians, and the broader public can freely engage with cutting-edge research regarding the ethical application of psychological science.

The journal’s mission is to provide a comprehensive platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge, fostering understanding of both traditional and contemporary methodologies while rigorously evaluating the ethical frameworks that guide mental health practice. Through this, JCPE contributes to advancing effective, transparent, and ethically sound treatment strategies, enhancing patient outcomes and the integrity of the psychological profession.

Publisher and Editorial Integrity

JCPE is supported by the Department of Clinical Psychology at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), Islamabad. This partnership upholds the highest standards of transparency, ethics, and scientific rigor, ensuring editorial independence, ethical publishing practices, and the global impact of the journal.