Submission Checklist

Manuscript Submission Checklist: Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE)

Before submitting your manuscript to the Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics (JCPE), please ensure all requirements below are met to facilitate a smooth review process.

1. Manuscript Preparation

        I.            Title Page: Include the manuscript title, full names, institutional affiliations, and contact information for all authors, including the corresponding author’s email address. Include acknowledgments if applicable.

      II.            Abstract: Provide a structured summary (150–250 words) outlining the research background, objectives, methods, key results, and conclusions/implications.

   III.            Keywords: Provide 4–6 relevant keywords that reflect the research focus.

    IV.            Main Manuscript: Structure the manuscript into Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion using clear, academic language.

      V.            Figures and Tables: Ensure high-quality figures/tables are sequentially numbered with self-contained captions and referenced in the text.

    VI.            References: Adhere strictly to APA 7th edition formatting and ensure all in-text citations correspond to the reference list.

 VII.            Ethical Considerations: Clearly state ethical approval and participant consent procedures for all studies involving human or animal subjects.

2. Formatting and File Preparation

        I.            File Format: Submit in Word (DOC or DOCX) or PDF format.

      II.            File Naming: Use a clear convention, such as "AuthorName_ManuscriptTitle".

   III.            Word Count: Ensure adherence to the specific word limit designated for your article type.

    IV.            Section Headings: Utilize clear headings to organize the manuscript.

3. Compliance with Journal Guidelines

        I.            Scope: Confirm the research aligns with the Journal of Clinical Psychology and Ethics focus.

      II.            Originality: Verify the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere.

   III.            Plagiarism Check: Ensure the manuscript is free of plagiarism.

4. Conflict of Interest and Authorship

        I.            Conflict of Interest: Disclose all financial and non-financial conflicts of interest.

      II.            Authorship: Confirm all listed authors contributed significantly and are aware of the submission.

5. Supplementary Materials (If Applicable)

        I.            Supplementary Files: Attach datasets or questionnaires separately.

      II.            Consent Forms: Include signed participant consent forms if applicable.

6. Additional Requirements

        I.            Cover Letter: Introduce the significance of the manuscript and confirm its originality.

      II.            Ethics Committee Approval: Provide formal documentation of ethics approval.

7. Final Check

        I.            Proofreading: Check for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.

      II.            Submission Confirmation: Verify all portal fields are complete.

   III.            Reviewer Suggestions: Provide potential reviewers if requested.

8. Submission

        I.            Submit via the JCPE online system (OJS) and retain your confirmation email or acknowledgment.