We warmly invite authors to submit their original research to The Journal of Psychology: Research & Practice (JPRP). The guidelines below provide detailed instructions for manuscript preparation, submission, and the peer review process.

Preparation of the Manuscript

Manuscripts must be prepared in English and formatted according to the guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition). Spellings should follow Webster’s Dictionary or Oxford English Dictionary. Article should be composed in MS Word, Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing, fully justified and 1-inch margins on all sides.

Manuscripts should be compiled in the following order: abstract with keywords, main text, Compliance with Ethical Standards section, acknowledgments, references and appendices (as appropriate)

Title Page

The title page should include the following information:

1. A concise and informative title of the research article, not exceeding 12 words.
2. A running head of 3 to 4 words.
3. The full names of all authors, along with their email addresses and institutional affiliations.
4. One author must be designated as the corresponding author, with their complete postal address, email, and telephone number. This individual will be responsible for all correspondence regarding the manuscript.
5. If available, the 16-digit ORCID of the author(s)

To maintain the integrity of the double-blind peer review process, author names should appear only on the title page and not within the manuscript itself. If the research was funded or sponsored, the source of funding must be clearly disclosed on the title page.

Abstract
An abstract of no more than 250 words is required for each manuscript. It should present a clear and concise summary of the study, including the research objectives, methodology (study design, participants, instruments, and analysis), key findings, and conclusions, along with implications for future research or practice.

The abstract must be written as a single paragraph without headings and should accurately reflect the content of the article. At the end of the abstract, include three to five keywords that best describe the focus and scope of the research.

Main Text

The main text must be submitted as an anonymized copy of the manuscript, with all identifying author information removed. The manuscript should be divided into the following sections:

Introduction
The introduction should provide a clear and concise overview of the study, including a brief description of the key variables, the theoretical framework, a relevant review of the literature, and the rationale for conducting the research. It must also clearly state the objectives and hypotheses of the study, ensuring that both are explicitly defined and logically aligned with the research focus.

Methodology
The Method section should provide a detailed account of the research design, sample characteristics, instruments used, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques, ensuring clarity, transparency, and reproducibility. Authors must also include information on ethical considerations, including procedures for obtaining informed consent from participants where applicable.

Results

This section should present the findings in a clear and logical sequence within the text, supported by appropriately formatted tables, figures, and illustrations. Authors should avoid repeating information already displayed in these visuals. All tables and figures must follow APA formatting guidelines, include descriptive titles, and be numbered sequentially. Authors should insert clear notes within the manuscript to indicate the approximate placement of each table or figure.

Discussion
This section should interpret the key findings and discuss their implications in relation to existing literature. It must also address the study’s conclusions, acknowledge any limitations, and outline the practical or theoretical implications of the research. Authors should avoid repeating content already presented in the Introduction and Results sections. Additionally, the Discussion should offer recommendations for future research based on the study's outcomes.

Conclusion
Provide a concise summary of the findings and their potential impact on the field.

Ethical Compliance Section

A section titled "Ethical Compliance Statement" must be included after the main text and before the references. This section should include the following elements: (where applicable)

Funding
This section should clearly state the name and grant number of any funding agency or institution that supported the research. If the study received no external funding, please include the statement: “The authors have no funding to disclose.”

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived to influence or bias the research. If there are no conflicts of interest, please include the statement: “The authors declare they have no conflict of interest.”

Informed Consent (when applicable)

If the study involved human participants, an informed consent statement must be included, confirming that written consent was obtained. If written consent was not obtained, a justification must be provided, explaining the circumstances.

Acknowledgements (if applicable)

This section should include recognition of any individual or institution that contributed to the research but does not meet authorship criteria. This may include technical support, administrative assistance, or academic guidance.

References

All references must be cited in accordance with the APA 7^th edition formatting guidelines. In-text citations should follow the author-date style (e.g., Smith, 2020), and each citation must correspond to a complete and accurate entry in the reference list. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of all references and for adhering strictly to the journal’s prescribed formatting requirements.

Plagiarism Report

In accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), authors are required to submit a Turnitin Similarity Report showing a similarity index of less than 19%. The editorial team of JPRP does not assume responsibility for any plagiarized or misappropriated content submitted by authors.

Additionally, authors must obtain proper permissions for any copyrighted material included in the manuscript that is not their original work. This includes—but is not limited to—tables, figures, datasets, assessment tools, or content reproduced from other published sources. Proper attribution and documentation of such permissions are mandatory at the time of submission.

Note: It should be clear to the author(s) that editorial board of the Journal of Psychology: Research & Practice (JPRP) has the right accept or reject a submitted manuscript at any stage and also to edit the manuscript for accuracy and precision.

Submission of Revised Manuscripts

When submitting a revised manuscript, please upload all required documents through the online submission system of the Journal of Psychology: Research & Practice (JPRP). Your resubmission must include the following:

1. Response to Reviewers

Provide a detailed response addressing each comment raised by the reviewers and editors. This document should clearly outline:

• Your responses to all reviewer and editor comments.
• A list of changes made in the manuscript in response to those comments.
• Upload this document as a separate file labeled “Response to Reviewers.”

2. Revised Manuscript (Marked-up Copy)

Submit a version of the revised manuscript with all changes clearly indicated. We recommend using the 'Track Changes' feature in Microsoft Word to highlight all modifications. Upload this file as the “Revised Article.”

3. Revised Manuscript (Clean Copy)

Upload a clean version of the revised manuscript with all changes accepted and without any markup or comments. This should be uploaded as your main “Manuscript” file.