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Asia-Pacific Psychiatry

Asia-Pacific Psychiatry is an international psychiatric journal focused on the Asia and Pacific Rim region and is the official journal of the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists and the Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations. It publishes research, clinical, education, and policy findings related to psychiatry and mental health, emphasizes diversity in psychiatric behaviour, treatments, and outcomes shaped by social, cultural, economic, and environmental differences in the region, publishes a wide range of article types, and welcomes open access publication.

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Subject Psychiatry
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1758-5864
eISSN 1758-5872
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC: $3,750 USD / £2,500 GB / €3,150 EUR

Submission Instructions

Asia-Pacific Psychiatry accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must acknowledge that all authors have contributed significantly and agree with the manuscript content.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. Main text file must be presented in the order: title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices if relevant. Five MeSH key words must be supplied below the abstract in alphabetical order.
References References must follow APA style. In-text citations must use the author-date method and the reference list must be alphabetical by author name with DOIs supplied for all references.
Figures & Tables Title page, main text file, and figures must be submitted as separate files. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images, and figure legends must be provided in a separate section after the references.
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Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must acknowledge that all authors have contributed significantly and agree with the content of the manuscript.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured using the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Abstract must include the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words including the abstract but excluding references, tables, and figures. Manuscript text must be arranged as Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgment, References, and, when relevant, Supporting Information. Five MeSH key words in alphabetical order must be supplied below the abstract.
References References must follow APA style. In-text citations must use the author-date method, the reference list must be alphabetical by author name, issue numbers must be omitted unless each issue starts at page 1, and DOIs must be provided for all references.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate files, while tables must appear in the main text file after the references. Figure legends must be provided in a separate section after the references, and tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must acknowledge that all authors have contributed significantly and agree with the content of the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 100 words and is included in the total word count.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2000 words excluding references, with the abstract included in that total word count. Main text must be presented in the order: title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices if relevant. Five MeSH key words in alphabetical order must be supplied below the abstract.
References References must follow APA style. In-text citations must use the author-date method and the reference list must be alphabetical by author name with DOIs supplied for all references.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include no more than 1 figure or table. Figures must be submitted as separate files, while tables are included after the references in the main text file. Figure legends must be provided in a separate section after the references, and tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images.
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Guidelines

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must acknowledge that all authors have contributed significantly and agree with the content of the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and must not use sub-headers.
Manuscript Main text must be presented in the order: title, abstract and key words, main text, references, tables, figure legends, and appendices if relevant. Five MeSH key words in alphabetical order must be supplied below the abstract.
References References must follow APA style. In-text citations must use the author-date method and the reference list must be alphabetized by author name with DOIs included for all references.
Figures & Tables Title page, main text, and figures must be submitted as separate files. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images, and figure legends must be provided in a separate section after the references.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must acknowledge that all authors have contributed significantly and agree with the content of the manuscript.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words excluding references, table, and figure.
References References are limited to 5. References must follow APA style with author-date in-text citations. Reference list must be arranged alphabetically by author name, include DOIs for all references, and omit journal issue numbers unless each issue begins with page one.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 figure or table is allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are included after the references in the main text file. Figure legends must be provided in a separate section after the references, and tables must be supplied as editable files rather than images.
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Recent Publications

Shared Commitment and Distinct Innovations in Dementia Policy Development and Implementation in China, Japan, and South Korea

Huali Wang, Narei Hong, Jin Narumoto

10.1111/appy.70018
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Issue Information

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10.1111/appy.70012
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Clinical Factors Influencing Improvement in Disorganization in Clinical High‐Risk for Psychosis: Preliminary Findings From a 2‐Year Follow‐Up

Lorenzo Pelizza, Emanuela Leuci, Emanuela Quattrone, Michele Occhionero, Arianna Biancalani, Derna Palmisano, Simona Pupo, Giuseppina Paulillo, Clara Pellegrini, Pietro Pellegrini, Marco Menchetti

10.1111/appy.70021
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Phenylephrine‐ and Pseudoephedrine‐Associated Psychotic Relapse in Stable Schizophrenia on Long‐Acting Injectables: A Case Series and Clinical Caution

Tsung‐Lin Liu, Kuan‐Lin Lee, Huang‐Chi Lin

10.1111/appy.70020
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Inter‐Relationships Between Depressive Symptoms and Cognition Among Older Adults in India: A Network Analysis of a Nationally Representative Sample

Meng‐Yi Chen, He‐Li Sun, Yuan Feng, Sha Sha, Xiao‐Dan Wu, Zhaohui Su, Teris Cheung, Gabor S. Ungvari, Todd Jackson, Qinge Zhang, Yu‐Tao Xiang

10.1111/appy.70019
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 14 days; submission to acceptance (median): 162 days; acceptance to publication (median): 18 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and must acknowledge that all authors have contributed significantly, that all authors agree with the manuscript content, and that each author’s contribution is quantified.

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What are the publication costs?

APC for open access publication: $3,750 USD / £2,500 GB / €3,150 EUR, plus applicable taxes.

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Research Topics

Mental Health Treatment and Access Schizophrenia research and treatment Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Treatment of Major Depression Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum COVID-19 and Mental Health Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Tryptophan and brain disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Mental Health and Psychiatry Digital Mental Health Interventions Educational Robotics and Engineering Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Impact of Technology on Adolescents Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Health disparities and outcomes Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

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