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Journal of Psychosomatic Research

The Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the relationships between psychology and medicine. Its scope ranges from basic human biological and psychological research to evaluations of treatment and services, with papers normally focused on illness or patients rather than healthy populations. Studies concerning special populations, such as the elderly and children and adolescents, are welcome, and the journal publishes peer-reviewed original papers, editorials, reviews, and other papers related to the journal's aims.

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Subject Psychiatry
Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0022-3999
eISSN 1879-1360
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3640 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication

Submission Instructions

Journal of Psychosomatic Research accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full Length Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured with appropriate headings providing context or background for the research.
Manuscript Full Length Papers should not normally exceed 4000 words from Introduction through Discussion. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, required highlights submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and include author names, source title information, year, and volume or pagination where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured with appropriate headings providing context or background for the research.
Manuscript Review Articles should be 4000–5000 words from Introduction through Discussion. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, required highlights submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and a Generative AI declaration section before the references if AI tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References References must be cited in the text by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the article and include author names, source title information, year, and volume, article number, or pagination where applicable.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, while figures, images, diagrams, and other artwork must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively according to appearance, and provided with captions.
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Short Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be structured with appropriate headings.
Manuscript Short Report must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections covering all essential elements using headings. Submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords and separate highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section at the end of the manuscript before the references list.
References Short Report should include no more than 30 references. References must be cited in the text by number within square brackets. References may be in any consistent style at submission and must be numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Short Reports should include no more than 2 tables or 2 figures, or alternatively 1 table and 1 figure. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 1000 words including references. Letters to the Editor should begin with a reference to the published article that is the subject of the letter where appropriate. A declaration of generative AI tool use in manuscript preparation must be included in a new section at the end of the manuscript before the references if applicable.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format and must be numbered in the order they appear in the article.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor may include no more than one figure or table. Figures and other artwork must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text.
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Recent Publications

Response to “From relational measures to communicative mechanisms in chronic pain care”

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Kevin V. Hackshaw, Michelle M. Osuna-Diaz, Katherine R. Sebastian, Shreya Madhav Nuguri, Silvia de Lamo Castellvi, Emily C. Mele, Lianbo Yu, Zhanna Mikulik, M. Monica Giusti, Luis Rodriguez-Saona

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days submission to first decision; 58 days submission to decision after review; 114 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3640 excluding taxes. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Cardiac Health and Mental Health Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Stress Responses and Cortisol Eating Disorders and Behaviors Cancer survivorship and care Mental Health and Psychiatry Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Sleep and related disorders Mental Health Treatment and Access Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Human auditory perception and evaluation Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Mental Health Research Topics Pain Management and Placebo Effect Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, psychology, and well-being Music Therapy and Health Educational Robotics and Engineering Traumatic Brain Injury Research Tryptophan and brain disorders Health disparities and outcomes Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

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