About the Journal
Focus and Scope
The Journal of Community Psychosocial Research (JCPR) is an open-access online publication platform for researchers focused on research, policy, and practice to improve 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 be published throughout the year.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
The article processing charges with the JCPR, after the final peer review and the editorial board's approval, amount to $100.
The JCPR does not charge article submission fees, and authors will be notified of the payment requirements after the manuscript is approved.
Peer Review Process
All submissions to the JCPR will undergo a double-masked 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:
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
- 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