About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Community Psychosocial Research (JCPR) is an open-access online publication platform for researchers concerned with research, policy, and practice in improving psychosocial health and well-being.

Our journal provides a platform for cutting-edge research in Community Psychosocial Research, and we welcome contributions from researchers, scholars, and scientists worldwide.

Publication Frequency

The JCPR is dedicated to publishing approved manuscripts continuously throughout the year. Additional special issue volumes may also occur throughout the year.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The article processing charges with the JCPR after the final peer review and approval of the editorial board amount to $100.

The JCPR does not charge article submission fees, and authors will be notified after the manuscript is approved of the payment requirements.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to the JCPR will undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. The JCPR is committed to maintaining a fair and independent review process.

The JCPR is also committed to submitting manuscripts to independent reviewers with relevant knowledge and expertise in applied research methods and the topic.

The editorial board has the right to make the final decision about publication in the JCPR based on the recommendations of the independent reviewers.

Open Access Policy

 

The JCPR is dedicated to advancing open-access publishing and supports the publication of full-text research manuscripts.

 

Licence

Under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), the original author retains the copyright and all associated rights. The CC BY 4.0 license permits others to:

  1. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  2. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

However, those who use the work must provide appropriate credit to the original author, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. This ensures the author's original work is properly acknowledged, allowing for widespread use and adaptation. The author retains ownership and can still use their work in any manner they choose, including licensing it under different terms.

Archival

All content is archived within the PKP Preservation Network (PN) and LOCKSS or CLOCKSS archival system.

Indexing

African Journals Online (AJOL)