International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication

ISSN 2941-5691 Online ISSN 2941-5705 Print Open Access Peer Reviewed Crossref DOI 10.61030
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Submission Guidelines

Mandatory Submission Notice: Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the official IJPSC Submission and Peer Review Portal. Submissions sent by email, post, or through other channels will not be considered.

Single-blind peer review is the journal’s standard review model. Authors may request double-blind peer review during the submission process. Both review models are administered through the same IJPSC portal.

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Peer Review and Publication Standards

The International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication (IJPSC) welcomes original scholarly contributions in psychology, strategic communication, governance, leadership, change management, innovation, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Submissions are expected to demonstrate academic originality, theoretical or practical relevance, methodological rigor, and a clear contribution to the journal’s scope.

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment are evaluated by independent external reviewers. Accepted articles are published with complete bibliographic information and a DOI.

Publication Charges

IJPSC does not charge submission, processing, or publication fees. The journal is supported by the Anneliese and Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Waldemar Wittmann Foundation for the Promotion of Science, Research, and Education.

Submission Requirements

Authors must provide sufficient documentation to allow the editorial team and reviewers to assess the manuscript and verify the research process. Depending on the type of study, additional materials may be requested, including:

  • Complete bibliographic information
  • Relevant source documents
  • Datasets and supplementary tables
  • Questionnaires, surveys, or interview guides
  • Methodological documentation and research protocols
  • Appendices, code, scripts, or technical documentation

Supporting materials should only be submitted when they are relevant to the manuscript or requested by the editorial team. Incomplete submissions may be returned before peer review.

Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript follows APA 6th Edition citation and formatting requirements.
  • The official IJPSC manuscript template has been used.
  • The manuscript contains between 4,000 and 8,000 words, including references.
  • A separate title page containing the authors’ names, affiliations, contact details, and biographies is included.
  • The main manuscript file does not contain information that identifies the authors.
  • An abstract of 150 to 250 words is included.
  • Three to six keywords appear below the abstract.
  • All tables and figures are numbered, titled, and cited in the text.
  • The reference list is complete and consistently formatted.
  • The manuscript is submitted in DOCX format.
  • A short biography of two to three sentences is provided for each author.
  • The manuscript is original and is not under consideration by another journal.

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Formatting Guidelines

Numbering

  • Numbered sections and lists must begin with 1.
  • Numbering, spacing, and alignment must remain consistent throughout the manuscript.

Spacing

  • Insert five blank lines before the article title.
  • Insert one blank line between the abstract and keywords.
  • Insert one blank line, one horizontal line, and another blank line between the keywords and the problem statement.

Page Layout

  • Top margin: 2.25 cm
  • Bottom margin: 1.75 cm
  • Left margin: 1.75 cm
  • Right margin: 1.75 cm

Tables and Figures

  • Tables, figures, and graphics must use black, white, and grayscale only.
  • Color elements are not permitted.
  • Each table and figure must have a number and title.
  • Each table and figure must be referenced in the manuscript text.

Indentation

  • Do not indent the first paragraph after headings, lists, tables, figures, or captions.

References

  • Begin the reference section on a new page or after sufficient spacing.
  • Use the APA 6th Edition author-date system.
  • Remove active hyperlinks from the reference list.
  • Check all references for completeness and consistency before submission.

Reference Management

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software to organize sources and format citations. Suitable applications include Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and Citavi.

Zotero

Zotero is a free reference management application that can be used to collect, organize, cite, and share academic sources. It supports APA formatting and can be integrated with common word-processing applications.

Authors who only need to create individual citations or short reference lists may use ZoteroBib without installing additional software.

Authors remain responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness, and formatting of all citations and references, regardless of which software is used.

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