Journal of Contemporary Mental Health

(Two issues per year)

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About the Journal

The Journal of Contemporary Mental Health is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to advancing research and practice in mental health and psychological sciences. The journal serves researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and mental health professionals by providing a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and dissemination of contemporary mental health knowledge.

The journal follows a rigorous peer-review process and adheres to international standards of publication ethics, transparency, and academic integrity. Emphasis is placed on methodological rigor, ethical research practices, and the real-world relevance of published work.

Editorial and Peer-Review Policy

Journal of Contemporary Mental Health adheres to a strict single-blind peer-review process to maintain the quality, integrity, and scientific validity of all published work.

Key features include:

• Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field, along with an academic editor.
• Reviewers know who the authors are, but the authors remain unaware of the reviewer's identities.
• The evaluations emphasize scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and how well the work fits within the journal's scope.
• Every submission goes through plagiarism checks and ethical compliance assessments before the review process begins.
• The final decision on publication is based on the reviewer's recommendations and the editor's evaluation.

Publication Frequency & Format

This journal comes out Two issues per year. Accepted articles are made available online in both HTML and PDF formats, ensuring that scholarly work is accessible and disseminated promptly.

Open Access Policy

Journal of Contemporary Mental Health operates under a fully open access model. This means all published content is freely accessible to readers around the globe, without any subscription or paywall. Authors maintain the copyright to their work, and the content is shared under an appropriate open-access license.

Indexing & Archiving

Journal of Contemporary Mental Health is dedicated to upholding high standards with the goal of being included in reputable scientific indexing and abstracting services. The journal also ensures long-term digital preservation through recognized archives and repositories, guaranteeing permanent access and discoverability.

Manuscript Submission

Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through the journal's Online Submission System or by emailing them directly to the Editorial Office at support@globalmeetx.com.

Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's author guidelines regarding structure, formatting, referencing style, ethical approvals, and necessary disclosures (such as conflicts of interest and funding).

Publication Ethics & Integrity

Journal of Contemporary Mental Health follows internationally recognized standards for publication ethics and research integrity, which include (but are not limited to):

• Make sure you have ethical approval.
• Ensure informed consent and guarantee confidentiality.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• Be transparent about data availability.
• Clarify authorship criteria and the roles of contributors.
• Conduct anti-plagiarism checks.
• Have a clear policy for retraction and correction.