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ALPHA PSYCHIATRY

Alpha Psychiatry is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing research of scientific and clinical value in psychiatry, advancing understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and underlying pathological mechanisms of mental disorders. It covers a broad range of topics in psychiatry and publishes Original Articles, Reviews, Editorials, Expert Opinions, Systematic Reviews, Study Protocols, Short Communications, Letters to the Editor, and Debates.

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Subject Psychiatry
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2757-8038
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: 2500 USD, plus local VAT or taxes if applicable.

Submission Instructions

ALPHA PSYCHIATRY accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly summarize the study, state that the manuscript is an original study presenting novel work, confirm it has not been previously submitted to or accepted by another journal, state that all authors approved it, and explain any conflicts of interest.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. No specific abstract headings are stated for this article type.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 6000 words excluding references. Manuscript must be organized under the subheadings Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions, with limitations, drawbacks, and shortcomings addressed in the Discussion before the conclusion paragraph. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 main points, 3 to 6 keywords at the end of the abstract, a conflicts of interest section, a Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process section when applicable, and word counts plus the number of figures and tables.
References References must be cited in the text as sequential numbers in square brackets, the reference list must be ordered numerically, and references with more than six authors should list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Submission may include up to 12 figures and no more than 6 tables. Tables should be included in the main document after the reference list, while figures must not be embedded in the main manuscript file and figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, and each table must have a descriptive title placed above it.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly summarize the work, describe the study, state that it is original novel work not previously submitted to or accepted by another journal, confirm approval by all authors, and explain any conflicts of interest.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be unstructured. No headings are required because the abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 8000 words excluding references. Manuscript must include at least an Introduction section and a Conclusion section. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 main points, 3 to 6 keywords at the end of the abstract, conflict of interest disclosure, author contributions, a Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process if applicable, and counts for the paper text, abstract, figures, and tables.
References References must be cited in sequential numbers inside square brackets, the reference list must be sorted numerically, and references with more than six authors should list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Review may include up to 10 figures and no more than 6 tables. Tables should be included in the main document after the reference list, while figures must be submitted separately and must not be embedded in the main manuscript file. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited, and figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly summarize the important points of the work, describe the study, state that the manuscript presents original novel work, confirm it has not been previously submitted to or accepted by another journal, confirm approval by all authors, and explain any conflicts of interest.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6000 words excluding references. Manuscript must include clearly defined and numbered sections with mandatory Introduction and Conclusions sections. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 main points, 3 to 6 keywords at the end of the abstract, a word count for the main text and abstract, the number of figures and tables, conflict of interest and author contribution statements, and a Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process if applicable.
References References must be cited in sequential numerical order in square brackets, the reference list must be ordered numerically, and references with more than six authors should list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Systematic Reviews may include up to 10 figures and no more than 6 tables. Tables should be included in the main document after the reference list, while figures must not be embedded in the main manuscript file and figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited in the text.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly summarize the submitted work, describe the study, state that it is an original novel work not previously submitted to or accepted by another journal, confirm approval by all authors, and explain any author conflicts of interest.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2500 words excluding references. Manuscript must include clearly defined sections and a mandatory Conclusions section. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 main points, 3 to 6 keywords at the end of the abstract, a word count for the paper text, a separate abstract word count, the number of figures and tables, a conflicts of interest section, author contributions, and a Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process if AI tools were used.
References References must be cited in sequential numerical order in square brackets and the reference list must be ordered numerically, listing all authors if fewer than six or the first six followed by et al. if more than six.
Figures & Tables Submission may include up to 3 figures and no more than 3 tables. Tables should be included in the main document after the reference list, while figures must not be embedded in the main manuscript file and figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation in the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must briefly summarize the submitted work, describe the study, state that the manuscript presents original novel work, confirm it has not been previously submitted to or accepted by another journal, confirm approval by all authors, and explain any conflict of interest.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words excluding references. Letter must include a Conclusions section, and the manuscript being commented on must be properly cited within the letter. Manuscript must include a word count, the number of figures and tables, a conflicts of interest section, and a Declaration of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process section if AI tools were used.
References References must be cited in sequential numbers inside square brackets, the reference list must be ordered numerically, and works with more than six authors should list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Submission may include up to 1 figure and no more than 1 table. Tables should be included in the main document after the reference list, while figures must not be embedded in the main manuscript file and figure legends must be listed at the end of the main document. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order first cited in the text.
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Recent Publications

International Expert Priorities for Promoting Recovery and Coercion-Free Practices in Psychosocial Disability: A Delphi Study

Michela Atzeni, Giulia Cossu, Massimo Tusconi, Peter Konstantin Kurotschka, Thurayya Zreik, Antonio Egidio Nardi, Marietta Khurshudyan, Goce Kalcev, Silvia Ciccu, Oye Gureje, Rym Ghachem, Cesar Ivan Aviles Gonzalez, Mauro Giovanni Carta

10.31083/ap46500
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Construction and Verification of a Risk Prediction Model for Suicidal Ideation in Patients With Bipolar Disorder: A Machine Learning Analysis

Xia Luo, Xiaoling Lin, Qinghua Zhao, Shaoyu Mu, Xueying Yu, Chenyun Zhang, Duoduo Lin, Tian Zhou, Qijun Shui

10.31083/ap45589
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Artificial Intelligence in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Current Use and Future Perspectives. A Systematic Mapping Literature Review

Andrea Zucchetti, Viola Bulgari, Cecilia Davini, Marco Ghio, Marisa Dosoli, Michela Gregorelli, Gabriele Nibbio, Stefano Barlati, Antonio Vita

10.31083/ap45104
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Efficacy and Safety of Risperidone Microspheres for Injection (II) in Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Prospective, Single-Arm, Multicenter Real-World Study

Wei Li, Jinghui Tong, Xiaoxiao Gao, Hu Deng, Zezhi Li, Junhong Zhu, Jiahong Liu, Yanchi Zhang, Dengtang Liu, Xiaobin Zhang, Jianping Tang, Yuxiu Sui, Hezeng Yang, Yunshu Zhang, Chao Li, Xuhui Zhou, Baoping Xing, Yi Wang, Jiaqi Song, Rongzhen Zhang, Yang Shen, Yanying Song, Yanfang Zhou, Shujuan Pan, Wei Zheng, Yunlong Tan

10.31083/ap39454
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Brain Functional Network Alterations in Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Attempt: A Resting-State fMRI Study

Wei Peng, Yujie Yang, Zhenhong Liao, Gaoyuan Liu, Ping Liu, Feifei Zhang

10.31083/ap48336
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The corresponding author will receive a response within a few days regarding the suitability of the manuscript for publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should briefly summarize the submitted work, confirm originality, confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere, state author approval, confirm ethics approval and written informed consent, and explain any conflicts of interest. A cover letter providing reasonable justification is required if more than two corresponding authors are listed for a special reason.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Processing Charge: 2500 USD for accepted papers, with local VAT or taxes added if applicable.

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Research Topics

Schizophrenia research and treatment Tryptophan and brain disorders Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Mental Health Research Topics COVID-19 and Mental Health Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment of Major Depression Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Mental Health Treatment and Access Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Sleep and related disorders Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Digital Mental Health Interventions Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Impact of Technology on Adolescents Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Eating Disorders and Behaviors

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