Submit Your Research to the Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE)

At JCPE, we believe that sharing your research should be an empowering experience. Our submission process is designed to support you at every stage from initial upload to final publication while upholding the highest standards of scientific and ethical integrity. Here is how it works:

Step 1: Register Your Account (or Log In) If you are a new author, begin by registering for a free account. If you are already registered, simply log in to your personalized dashboard to manage your submissions and track your article’s progress in real time.

Step 2: Choose Your Submission Type Select your manuscript type—Original Research, Ethical Case Study, Theoretical Contribution, or Systematic Review. Identifying your category helps us ensure your work reaches the most relevant subject-matter experts.

Step 3: Submit Your Manuscript Upload your manuscript and supplementary files (figures, tables, datasets). Our OJS-powered platform guides you through the formatting requirements, ensuring your submission meets our technical and ethical standards from the start.

Step 4: Ethics & Compliance Declaration Given our journal's focus, we require a brief declaration of ethical compliance during the submission process. This includes verifying IRB approval, informed consent, and transparency regarding the use of AI tools or digital diagnostic systems in your research.

Step 5: Interactive Elements & Peer Review Preferences

·         Interactive Submission: We encourage the inclusion of supplementary materials—such as datasets, interview transcripts, or visual aids—to enhance the transparency and accessibility of your work.

·         Peer Review: Suggest potential reviewers with expertise in your specific clinical or ethical sub-field, or opt for our standard double-blind peer review process to ensure an impartial evaluation.

Step 6: Instant Acknowledgment & Editorial Review Upon submission, you will receive an immediate acknowledgment. Your manuscript will move into our electronic review system, where it will be evaluated by experts in clinical psychology and professional ethics. You can monitor the status of your manuscript at any time via your dashboard.

Step 7: Expedited Peer Review We prioritize efficiency without sacrificing quality. Authors receive initial feedback within our established turnaround timeframe. Our streamlined communication process allows for direct interaction with the editorial office, ensuring faster resolutions and professional collaboration.

Step 8: Acceptance and Publication Upon acceptance, your article is published immediately under an Open Access model, ensuring it reaches a global audience of clinicians, researchers, and policymakers. Your work will be featured on the JCPE homepage and included in our regular article alerts.

Step 9: Amplifying Your Impact After publication, we work to ensure your research gains the recognition it deserves. We support the dissemination of your findings through academic highlights and institutional announcements.

Step 10: Continuous Engagement We invite you to stay engaged with the JCPE community. We provide a platform for authors to post follow-up findings, participate in post-publication discussions, or contribute to ongoing debates regarding ethical practice in clinical psychology.