Indian Journal of Psychological Science (IJPS)
The Indian Journal of Psychological Science (IJPS) is a refereed, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published bi-annually by the National Association of Psychological Science (NAPS). The journal aims to promote high-quality scholarly research and the dissemination of knowledge in psychology and allied disciplines.
IJPS provides a national and international platform for researchers, academicians, clinicians, and professionals to publish original work and theoretical contributions.
1. Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes submissions in areas including but not limited to:
- Clinical Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Organizational / Industrial Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychological Assessment
- Applied Psychology
- Interdisciplinary psychological research
2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
IJPS accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
1. Original Research Articles
Empirical research studies presenting new findings in psychology.
Recommended length: 4000–7000 words
2. Review Articles
Critical reviews or systematic reviews summarizing existing research.
Recommended length: 5000–8000 words
3. Short Communications
Brief reports of preliminary findings or innovative research.
Recommended length: 2000–3000 words
4. Case Studies
Clinical or applied case reports relevant to psychological practice
3. Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted through the Submit Manuscript section on the journal website.
Required documents:
- Manuscript file (Word format)
- Title page
- Cover letter
- Plagiarism report
- Figures and tables (if applicable)
All submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
4. Manuscript Preparation
Authors must prepare manuscripts in accordance with the following formatting requirements.
Language
English
File Format
Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Page Format
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Referencing Style
All references must follow APA Style (7th Edition).
5. Structure of the Manuscript
The manuscript should include the following sections:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Method
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Tables and Figures (if any)
6. Title Page
The title page must contain:
- Full title of the manuscript
- Author name(s)
- Institutional affiliation(s)
- Corresponding author name and email
7. Abstract and Keywords
The manuscript must include an abstract.
Abstract length: 200–300 words
The abstract should summarize:
- Objective of the study
- Methodology
- Key results
- Conclusions
Provide 3–6 keywords after the abstract
8. Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should:
- Be numbered sequentially
- Include clear titles
- Be referenced in the text
Example:
Table 1
Figure 1
Figures must be submitted in high-quality format
9. Ethical Considerations
Authors must ensure adherence to ethical standards.
Research Ethics
Research involving human participants must:
- Follow ethical guidelines
- Obtain informed consent
- Receive approval from an ethics committee if applicable
Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening.
Acceptable similarity index: below 10% (excluding references).
Manuscripts with high similarity may be rejected or returned for revision.
Duplicate Submission
The manuscript must not be simultaneously submitted to another journal.
10. Peer Review Process
IJPS follows a double-blind peer review process.
The process includes:
- Initial editorial screening
- Technical checks and plagiarism verification
- Peer review by subject experts
- Editorial decision
Possible editorial decisions:
- Accept
- Minor revision
- Major revision
- Reject
11. Article Processing Charges (APC)
If a manuscript is accepted, authors are required to pay the Article Processing Charge (APC).
APC Amount: ₹3500
The APC covers:
- Editorial processing
- Peer review management
- Formatting and typesetting
- DOI registration
- Online hosting
12. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain responsibility for the originality of their work.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:
- The work is original
- Proper citations are provided
- Necessary permissions are obtained for third-party material
13. Author Responsibilities
Authors must ensure:
- Accuracy of data
- Proper citation of sources
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Compliance with ethical research practices
14. Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research.
If none exist, authors should declare:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
15. Funding Disclosure
If the research was supported by funding, authors must provide details of:
- Funding agency
- Grant number
If there is no funding, state:
“This research received no external funding.”
16. Correspondence
All editorial correspondence should be addressed to:
Editor
Indian Journal of Psychological Science (IJPS)
Email: managingeditorijps@gmail.com
Website: https://www.napsindia.org/
17. Publication Frequency
The journal publishes two issues annually:
January Issue
July Issue
18. Contact Information
National Association of Psychological Science (NAPS)
Department of Psychology Room No. 232
University of Delhi New Delhi – 110007
India
Helpline: +91-7340861222
Email: managingeditorijps@gmail.com