Psychology and psychiatry are complementary disciplines dedicated to understanding, assessing, and improving mental health. Psychology focuses on the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, exploring how individuals think, feel, and act across different contexts. It emphasizes cognitive, emotional, and social factors that influence well-being and human development. Psychiatry, on the other hand, is a medical specialty that diagnoses, treats, and prevents mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders through clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and pharmacological interventions. Together, these fields offer a holistic approach to mental health care, combining theoretical insight with clinical expertise. As mental health issues continue to rise globally, the integration of psychological research and psychiatric practice remains essential for advancing effective treatment, early intervention, and personalized care.
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Initial Quality & Plagiarism Check The manuscript is reviewed for journal scope, basic submission requirements, ethical compliance, and similarity/plagiarism concerns. |
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Editorial Assessment & Peer Review Manuscripts that pass the initial screening undergo editorial assessment and independent peer review in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy. |
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Revision & Editorial Decision Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript based on reviewer and editor comments. A final editorial decision is made after the required review and revision stages are completed. |
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Production & Publication Accepted manuscripts proceed to production, author proofing, final quality checks, and online publication. |
| English | Publication Language |
| Single-Blind | Peer-Review Model |
| 17% | Acceptance Rate |
| <18% | Similarity Screening Guideline |
| Open Access | Access Model |
All manuscripts undergo editorial assessment and originality screening as part of the journal's evaluation process. The acceptance rate shown is based on journal-level editorial data and may change over time. Similarity reports are assessed editorially and are not interpreted solely on the basis of a numerical similarity score.