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Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences is the official international journal of the Japanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology. It publishes papers in all fields of psychiatry and related neurosciences, including methods and tools in psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, and has served since 1933 as a global hub of academic exchange between Eastern and Western psychiatrists.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences, Psychiatry
Impact Factor 6.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1323-1316
eISSN 1440-1819
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access article publication charge (APC) applies; institutional or funder coverage may be available.

Submission Instructions

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state which of the nine available journal fields the manuscript is being submitted to.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and 250 words or less. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 7500 words including the title page, abstract, keywords, text, acknowledgments, disclosure statement, author contributions, figure legends, tables, and figures, with each table or figure counted as at least 250 words. Manuscript should be ordered as title page, abstract and key words, text, acknowledgments, disclosure statement, Author Contributions, references, a list of supporting information if relevant, and tables. Manuscript must include 5 keywords, and any use of AI-generated content tools must be transparently described in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must follow Vancouver style. Reference list must name all authors when there are six or fewer, and when there are seven or more it must list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be submitted embedded in an editable manuscript file or as separate files, but figures should be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends, be cited correctly in the text, and figures must be numbered in consecutive Arabic numerals.
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Regular Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state which of the nine available journal fields the manuscript is being submitted to.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Aim, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words including the abstract, keywords, text, acknowledgments, disclosure statement, and author contributions. Manuscript should use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, Disclosure Statement, and References, and include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Five keywords are required, and Author Contributions must appear after the Disclosure Statement and before the References section.
References References must follow Vancouver style. List all authors when there are six or fewer, and when there are seven or more list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures may be submitted embedded in an editable manuscript file including text, figures, and tables, or as separate files, but figures should be supplied as separate files. Figures, tables, and supplementary files must have legends and be cited correctly in the manuscript.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included in the Cover Letter field of the submission system. Cover letter must state which of the nine available journal fields the manuscript is being submitted to.
Abstract An abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript text must not exceed 750 words excluding references. Manuscript must be written as unstructured text with no subheadings. Author Contributions for Letter To The Editor must be uploaded as supporting information.
References References are limited to 10. References must follow Vancouver style. Reference lists must name all authors when there are six or fewer, and when there are seven or more, list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables A maximum of one table or figure is permitted. Figures may be submitted embedded in the manuscript or as separate files, and supporting information must be submitted in separate files. Figures and tables must include legends and be cited correctly in the text.
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Research Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must state which of the nine available journal fields the manuscript is being submitted to.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 750 words excluding references. Text must be unstructured and must not use subheadings. Supporting information may accompany the submission, and any use of artificial intelligence generated content tools must be described transparently and in detail in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References are limited to 10. References must follow Vancouver style. List all authors when there are six or fewer authors, and when there are seven or more authors list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table or figure is allowed. Figures and tables may be submitted embedded in the manuscript or as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends and be cited correctly in the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Reconciling the ‘top‐down or bottom‐up’ paradox in schizophrenia?

Jun Miyata

10.1111/pcn.70145
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Insula–cerebellar connectivity in mood disorders: From regional specificity to large‐scale validation

Shinsuke Koike

10.1111/pcn.70152
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Deep brain stimulation of NAc / ALIC is linked to improved inhibitory control in alcohol use disorder

Wenlei Zhang, Lei Guo, Hong Gan, Weicong Sang, Yujian Ye, Chengjie Tang, Xiaotian Wu, Di Zhao, Min Zhao, Haifeng Jiang

10.1111/pcn.70149
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Response to [Incremental validation of Neurofilament light chain for methamphetamine recurrence risk]

Shyh‐Yuh Wei, Tzu‐Yun Wang

10.1111/pcn.70141
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Transdiagnostic patterns of electroencephalography ( EEG )‐derived aperiodic activity across schizophrenia‐spectrum, bipolar, and depressive disorders: A systematic review

Gia Han Le, Sabrina Wong, Sara Di Luch, Diana K. Orsini, Shreya Vasudeva, Sri Mahavir Agarwal, Cristian‐Daniel Llach, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Roger S. McIntyre

10.1111/pcn.70143
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 3 days from submission to first decision, 109 days from submission to acceptance, and 22 days from acceptance to publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required in the Cover Letter Field of the ScholarOne system. It must state which of the nine available journal fields the manuscript is being submitted to, and if opposed reviewers are entered in ScholarOne, the reason must be included in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access article publication charge (APC) applies; institutional or funder coverage may be available.

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Research Topics

Epilepsy research and treatment Schizophrenia research and treatment Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Sleep and Wakefulness Research Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Treatment of Major Depression Sleep and related disorders Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Tryptophan and brain disorders Mental Health and Psychiatry Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Mental Health Treatment and Access Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Neurological disorders and treatments Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Circadian rhythm and melatonin

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