Thank you for considering the Journal of Psycholinguistics as a potential venue for your research. Please carefully review the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and publication process:
1. Manuscript Preparation:
- Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English, following the APA (American Psychological Association) style guidelines.
- Include a title that accurately reflects the content of your research.
- Provide an abstract of no more than 250 words, summarizing the main objectives, methods, results, and implications of your study.
- Clearly state your research questions/hypotheses, methods, analyses, and key findings in separate sections.
- Use appropriate headings and subheadings to enhance the organization and readability of your manuscript.
- Include tables, figures, and graphs where necessary, ensuring they are properly labeled and referenced within the text.
- Cite all relevant sources accurately and provide a comprehensive list of references at the end of the manuscript.
2. Manuscript Submission:
- Submit your manuscript as a Word document through our online submission system.
- Include a cover letter briefly outlining the significance and originality of your research, along with any additional information you would like to provide to the editorial team.
3. Peer Review Process:
- All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartial evaluation by experts in the field.
- Reviewers will provide constructive feedback and recommendations for improvements, which authors should address in a thorough and timely manner.
- The editorial team will make the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection based on the reviewers' comments and the manuscript's overall quality.
4. Subscription-based Access and Copyright:
- The Journal of Psycholinguistics operates on a subscription-based model, providing access to its content through paid subscriptions.
- Authors will retain the copyright of their published work, allowing them to disseminate and share their research with proper attribution.
We encourage authors to carefully read and adhere to these guidelines to ensure a successful publication process. For any further inquiries or assistance, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].
We appreciate your interest in the Journal of Psycholinguistics and look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to the field.
