Peer-Reviewed Contribution

The International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication (IJPSC) welcomes submissions of original research articles as well as high-quality essays, commentaries, case studies, and conceptual papers that have undergone formal peer review. In addition, the journal publishes selected non-peer-reviewed contributions that are assessed by the editorial team for relevance and clarity.

These formats are intended to encourage academic exchange, disseminate practice-oriented insights, and support timely discussion of emerging theoretical and applied developments. While non-peer-reviewed contributions are not classified as full research articles, they play an important role in connecting theory and practice and reflecting the evolving nature of the field.

Beginning in 2025, IJPSC adopts an article-based publishing model. Under this model, articles are published individually once they have successfully completed peer review and editorial processing, rather than being held for issue-based publication. This enables faster dissemination of research findings and continuous access to newly published work.

Submission and Peer Review Information

The International Journal of Psychology and Strategic Communication (IJPSC) welcomes original research articles, essays, case studies, and conceptual contributions within its interdisciplinary scope. All submissions must adhere to the journal’s formatting and ethical standards to ensure efficient editorial processing and consistent publication quality.

To support transparency and academic rigor, IJPSC applies a structured submission and review workflow combining editorial screening, peer review, and, where applicable, open review options.

Submission Requirements

All manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal’s author guidelines prior to submission. Submissions that do not meet the following minimum requirements may be returned for revision before review:

Manuscripts must follow APA 6th Edition citation and formatting style
Submissions must use the official IJPSC Word template
Word count must be between 4,000 and 8,000 words (including references)
A separate title page with author information must be included
The main manuscript file must be fully anonymized for peer review
An abstract (150–250 words) is required
Three to six keywords must be provided
All tables and figures must be clearly labeled and referenced in the text
References must be complete and consistently formatted
Manuscripts must be submitted in .docx format (PDF files are not accepted)
A short author biography (2–3 sentences per author) must be included on the title page

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submissions meet these requirements prior to upload.

Submission Platform

Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal’s official submission systems:

General peer-reviewed submissions: https://ijpsc.org/submit/
Double-blind peer review submissions (OJS): https://journal.ijpsc.org/index.php/IJPSC/about/submissions

Submissions via email or alternative channels are not considered.

Peer Review Process

IJPSC employs a structured and transparent peer review system designed to ensure academic quality, fairness, and integrity. The process consists of multiple stages depending on article type and editorial classification.

Editorial Screening

All submissions undergo an initial review by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editorial board member. This stage evaluates:

Relevance to the journal scope
Structural and formal compliance
Methodological and conceptual soundness

Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements may be rejected without external review.

Peer Review Models

IJPSC applies different peer review models depending on submission type:

Single-Blind Review (Selected Cases)
In selected cases such as invited submissions or special issues, reviewers remain anonymous while author identities are known. This model is applied only when editorially justified and explicitly communicated.

Double-Blind Peer Review (Standard Model)
The primary review model is double-anonymous peer review, in which:

Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors
Author identities are not disclosed to reviewers

This model ensures impartial evaluation based on academic merit, originality, and methodological rigor.

Open Peer Review (Optional)

To enhance transparency and academic dialogue, IJPSC offers an optional open peer review model. With mutual consent:

Reviewer reports and/or identities may be published alongside the article
Authors may publish responses to reviewer feedback

Publication Model

Beginning in 2025, IJPSC follows an article-based continuous publication model. Accepted manuscripts are published individually upon completion of peer review and editorial processing, without waiting for issue compilation.

This model ensures:

Faster dissemination of research
Continuous publication flow
Immediate access to new findings

Ethical Standards and Review Integrity

All reviewers are required to:

Declare any conflicts of interest
Maintain strict confidentiality
Provide constructive, objective feedback

Reviews must focus on academic content and avoid personal or non-scholarly critique.

The journal applies plagiarism detection tools at multiple stages of the review process to ensure originality and research integrity.

Compliance with Submission Standards

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

The manuscript complies with APA 6th Edition formatting requirements
The submission follows anonymization standards for blind review
All required files and metadata are included
The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere

Non-compliant submissions may be returned prior to review.

Integration with Author Guidelines

This section should be read in conjunction with the IJPSC Author Guidelines and Formatting Requirements, which provide detailed instructions on structure, citation style, and manuscript preparation.