Guidelines for Authors

Thank you for considering “Anadolu Psikiyatri Dergisi” as a potential outlet for your research. To ensure a smooth submission process and maintain the quality of our publication, please carefully review the following guidelines before preparing and submitting your manuscript:

1. Scope and Focus:

  • Familiarize yourself with the aim and scope of “Anadolu Psikiyatri Dergisi” to ensure that your manuscript aligns with the journal’s focus on multidisciplinary research.
  • We welcome original research articles, review papers, case studies, and perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of psychiatric disorders, treatments, and related topics.

2. Manuscript Preparation:

  • Prepare your manuscript according to the journal’s formatting guidelines, including font size, line spacing, and margin specifications.
  • Use clear and concise language, adhering to academic writing standards in the field of psychiatry.
  • Include a title page with the manuscript title, author(s)’ names and affiliations, corresponding author’s contact information, and any acknowledgments or funding disclosures.

3. Structured Abstract:

  • Provide a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of your study.
  • Ensure that the abstract accurately reflects the content and significance of your manuscript.

4. Keywords:

  • Include 3-5 keywords or phrases that accurately represent the main topics or themes of your manuscript.
  • Choose keywords that are relevant to the field of psychiatry and the content of your research.

5. Main Text:

  • Organize your manuscript into sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion, as appropriate for your study design.
  • Clearly state the research question or hypothesis, describe your methods in sufficient detail, present your results objectively, and interpret your findings in the context of existing literature.
  • Acknowledge any limitations of your study and propose future directions for research, if applicable.

6. References:

  • Cite relevant literature using a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) throughout the manuscript.
  • Include a comprehensive list of references at the end of the manuscript, following the journal’s citation format guidelines.

7. Figures and Tables:

  • If applicable, include figures, tables, and other visual aids to support your findings.
  • Ensure that all figures and tables are numbered, titled, and referenced in the main text.

8. Ethical Considerations:

  • Follow ethical guidelines for research involving human participants, animal subjects, and/or sensitive data.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or sources of funding that may influence the interpretation of your results.

9. Submission Process:

  • Submit your manuscript via email to the editorial office at apdchiefeditor@gmail.com.
  • Include the manuscript as an attachment in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
  • In the subject line of the email, indicate “Submission: [Manuscript Title]” for easy identification.
  • Include a cover letter with your submission, briefly describing the significance of your research and any additional information relevant to the editors.

10. Peer Review and Publication:

  • Your manuscript will undergo peer review by experts in the field, and you will receive feedback on your submission.
  • If accepted for publication, you may be required to revise your manuscript based on reviewer comments before final publication.

Contact Information:

  • For inquiries regarding manuscript submission, editorial policies, or other questions, please contact the editorial office at apdchiefeditor@gmail.com.

We look forward to receiving your submission and contributing to the advancement of your research through “Anadolu Psikiyatri Dergisi”. Thank you for considering us as a venue for your scholarly work.