Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Research

Now Accepting Manuscripts Bi-Annual (Two issues per year) Open Access Single-Blind Peer Review
Editorial & Review Timeline
3 - 4 Days Initial Quality Review
20 Days Peer Evaluation Summary
30 - 45 Days Complete Editorial Processing Time

Editorial Board

Sam Vaknin
Sam Vaknin (PhD)

Editor-in-Chief

  Professor

  Professor of Psychology

  CIAPS Cambridge

  UK

Hsien-Yuan Lane
Hsien-Yuan Lane (PhD)

Editor-Member

  Professor

  Psychiatry

  China Medical University

  Taiwan

Dr Roxana Plesa
Dr Roxana Plesa (PhD)

Editor-Member

  Lecturer

  Human Sciences

  University of Petrosani

  USA

Dr Tao Xu
Dr Tao Xu (PhD)

Editor-Member

  Professor

  Social Work

  Zhejiang Normal University

  China

Prof Sayed Ahmad Elwakeel
Prof Sayed Ahmad Elwakeel (PhD)

Editor-Member

  Professor

  Psychology

  Fayoum University

  Egypt

Dr Sakineh Shafia
Dr Sakineh Shafia (PhD)

Editor-Member

  Associate Professor

  Physiology

  Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

  Iran

About the Journal

The Journal of Integrative Psychiatric Medicine serves as a comprehensive platform for publishing scholarly work that advances understanding in the fields of psychiatry and mental health. This peer-reviewed, open-access journal is committed to disseminating high-quality research on a wide range of topics, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic and personality disorders, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions, and substance use disorders. It emphasizes clinical relevance, focusing on studies that explore the biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors influencing mental health. In addition to original research articles, the journal publishes case reports, reviews, editorials, and short communications that contribute to improving diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and policymaking in mental healthcare. With an interdisciplinary approach, the journal aims to inform practitioners, researchers, educators, and policymakers by promoting evidence-based practices and encouraging innovation in psychiatric care. The ultimate goal is to enhance mental health outcomes globally by fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among mental health professionals and institutions.

Authors may submit their manuscripts through the online Submit Manuscript system or by sending their manuscript as an e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at editorialoffice@confseries.net.

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Integrative Psychiatric Medicine is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, clinical practice, and innovation in psychiatry and mental health. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary investigators to disseminate high-quality research and scholarly work addressing the biological, psychological, social, behavioral, and therapeutic dimensions of mental health.

The journal aims to promote a comprehensive and integrative understanding of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on improving prevention, early recognition, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term mental health outcomes. It welcomes original research, systematic and narrative reviews, meta-analyses, clinical studies, epidemiological investigations, case-based research, brief communications, perspectives, and other scholarly contributions that provide meaningful advances in psychiatric science and practice.

The journal encourages research that bridges fundamental discoveries with clinical applications and promotes collaboration among psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, behavioral sciences, public health, pharmacology, social sciences, and related disciplines. Particular interest is given to evidence-based approaches that improve patient-centered care, treatment outcomes, quality of life, mental health services, and access to appropriate psychiatric care across diverse populations and h...

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JOURNAL INFORMATION

Journal Particulars

Journal Title Journal of Advanced Psychiatric Research
ISSN Updated Soon Online ISSN
Frequency Bi-Annual (Two issues per year)
Starting Year 2026
Publication Format Online
Language English
Publisher Confseries Publishing
Editor-in-Chief Sam Vaknin
Subject Psychology
Email support@confseries.com
Mobile Number +91 9666 822 625
Website https://www.confseries.com/journals/psychiatricresearch
Publisher Address #58-15-30/3, Shantinagar, NAD-X-Road, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - 530009, India.

Our Peer Review Process

The journal follows a structured editorial and peer-review process designed to ensure academic quality, ethical integrity, and a transparent publication process. Each manuscript progresses through clearly defined stages, as illustrated in the workflow below.

Manuscript Submission
Authors submit their manuscripts through the Confseries submission platform. All submissions must comply with the journal's scope, author instructions, and ethical standards.

Editorial Office Initial Check
Each new submission undergoes an initial assessment by the editorial office to confirm:

  • Relevance to the journal's aims and scope
  • Completeness of required files and declarations
  • Compliance with formatting and submission guidelines
  • Originality through plagiarism screening
  • Absence of major ethical or legal concerns

Manuscripts identified as containing substantial plagiarism, duplicate submission, or serious ethical concerns are rejected during the initial editorial assessment without external peer review.

Manuscripts meeting the journal's initial editorial requirements proceed to the peer-review stage.

Peer Review Initiation

After passing the initial screening:

  • A qualified editor is assigned to the manuscript
  • Independent reviewers are selected based on subject expertise
  • The manuscript is formally sent for peer evaluation
The journal follows a single-anonymized peer-review model to ensure an objective and unbiased evaluation process

Reviewer Assessment
Reviewers critically evaluate each manuscript based on:

  • Scientific originality and relevance
  • Methodological rigor and data integrity
  • Clarity of presentation and organization
  • Ethical compliance and reporting quality
Reviewers submit detailed comments and recommendations to support editorial decision-making.

Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer feedback and editorial evaluation, one of the following decisions is issued:

  • Accepted
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Rejected
Authors receive consolidated comments from both editors and reviewers explaining the decision.

Revision and Re-evaluation
For manuscripts requiring revision:

  • Authors submit a revised manuscript addressing all comments
  • A point-by-point response document is required
  • Major revisions may be reassessed by the original reviewers
Failure to adequately address concerns may result in rejection at this stage.

Acceptance and Publication
Manuscripts accepted for publication proceed to the production phase, which includes:

  • Copyediting and proofreading
  • Final author approval
  • Online publication and dissemination

Ethical and Editorial Integrity

  • Ensuring fair and unbiased peer review
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality of submissions
  • Providing ethical oversight at every editorial stage
  • Ensuring transparent communication with authors

The journal's peer-review workflow reflects a transparent, ethical, and structured editorial process, ensuring that every manuscript is evaluated fairly, objectively, and on its scientific merit before publication.