The Journal of Medical Psychology publishes scientific papers of both psychiatry and psychology with an emphasis in the area that belongs to both. Contributions may be in the form of editorials, original articles, review articles, case reports, technical notes, therapeutical notes, new technologies, special articles and letters to the Editor.
Submission of a manuscript means that the paper has not already been published and, if accepted, will not be published elsewhere either entirely or in part.
All illustrations should be original. Illustrations taken from other publications must be accompanied by the permission of the publisher.
The journal adheres to the principles set forth in the Helsinki Declaration and states that all reported research concerning human beings should be conducted in accordance with such principles. The journal also adheres to the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals recommended by the WHO and requires that all research on animals be conducted in accordance with them.
Papers must be accompanied by the following submission letter, signed by all Authors: «The undersigned Authors transfer the ownership of copyright to the Journal of Medical Psychology» should their work be published in this journal. They state that the article is original, has not been submitted for publication in other journals and has not already been published. They state that they are responsible for the research that they have designed and carried out; that they have participated in drafting and revising the manuscript submitted, which they approve in its contents. They also state that «the research reported in the paper was undertaken in compliance with the Helsinki Declaration and the International Principles governing research on animals». Authors implicitly agree to their paper being submitted to the Editorial Board. In the case of requests for modifications, the new corrected version should be sent to the editorial office by e-mail underlining and highlighting the parts that have been modified.
The correction of proofs should be limited to a simple check of the printing; any changes to the text will be charged to the Authors. Corrected proofs must be sent back within five days tο [email protected].
In case of delay, the editorial staff of the journal may correct the proofs on the basis of the original manuscript. Forms for the ordering of reprints are sent together with the proofs.
Papers are published on a page sponsorship basis, current rates being available on application to the publisher.
The Instructions for authors conform with the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Editors edited by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Articles not conforming to international standards will not be considered.
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