Submissions

Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Authors

Authors are invited to submit a manuscript to this journal. All submissions will be evaluated by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of the journal. Those considered suitable will be sent for peer review before a final decision on acceptance or rejection is made.

Before submitting, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included in the manuscript, such as photos, documents, and datasets. All authors identified in the submission must give their consent to be listed as authors. When appropriate, the research must be approved by a relevant ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the country where the study was carried out.

An editor may reject a submission if it does not meet minimum quality standards. Before submitting, ensure that the study design and research argument are correctly structured and articulated. The title should be concise and the abstract should be self-contained. This will increase the likelihood that reviewers agree to review the article. Once you are confident that your submission meets these standards, proceed to the checklist below to prepare your submission.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY

The Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, published by the Asociación Jóvenes Solidarios los Millares, publishes biannual research articles (originals), reviews, clinical cases, and book reviews in all areas of child and adolescent mental health. These may come from submissions accepted through editorial review or from commissioned contributions requested by the editorial committee.

Articles may be submitted through the journal’s website (preferred method) or via email to Dr. Joaquín Díaz Atienza: js.losmillares@gmail.com

Material:

On the first page, please indicate:

1. Title of the work in Spanish and English.

2. Full name(s) of the author(s). Include ORCID identifier if available.

3. Institution(s) to which the author(s) belong.

4. Address and email.

5. Short title of the article.

6. Keywords: include a maximum of five and a minimum of three keywords for classification and search purposes, in both Spanish and English.

On the second page, include a summary and an abstract in Spanish and English, each no longer than 350 words. At the end of the article and before the references: authors’ contribution (when more than two authors), conflicts of interest, and funding source (if applicable).

The text should have continuous line numbering. Preferred word processor: Word version 7 or higher, with 2.5 cm margins, DIN A-4 format, 1.5 line spacing, justified text. Font: Times New Roman, size 12.

Tables should be included in the text and figures in separate sheets.

Bibliographic References:

ALL CITATIONS MUST INCLUDE A DOI WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

All references should be listed at the end of the article in alphabetical order under the heading Bibliography, following these guidelines:

Books and book chapters: Surname of the author with first letter capitalized; initial of the author’s first name in capital letter; book title in italics; publisher, city, year of publication, and page referenced. Example: Garfinkel, B.D.; Gabrielle, A.C.; Weller, E.B. Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1990.

For book chapters: Author’s surname with the first letter capitalized. Initial of the author’s first name capitalized. Chapter title in quotes. In: title of the book in italics. Publisher, city, year.

Books or chapters by the same author in the same year should be distinguished by adding letters to the year.

Journal articles: Surname of author(s) with first letter capitalized — Initial of first name capitalized — Title in quotes — Full journal name in italics, year, volume, number, initial and final page. Example: Reas, D.L. et al. “Review and Meta-analysis of Pharmacotherapy for Binge-eating Disorder.” Obesity (2008) 16: 2024–2038. DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.333.

Web pages: Díaz Atienza, J [DSM 5: Gender Dysphoria. Myths and Realities. Ideology and Science http://www.bmj.com/misc/cope/text5.shtm [Accessed: 24/11/2005].

Reviewers:

All articles received will be reviewed by at least two external referees. Authors will be notified by email of the decision along with reviewers’ comments (blind review). The editorial committee reserves the final right to publish or not publish the article.

Editorial Requirement:

Manuscripts must be original and unpublished and must not be simultaneously submitted to another journal. An email including a certificate of originality and copyright transfer must be attached.

The journal follows the Code of Good Research Practices of the University of Almería: https://www.ual.es/application/files/2017/1501/3545/Codigo_Buenas_Practicas.pdf

Sections of the Journal:

Original Articles:
Original research works in any area of interest to the journal. Structure:

– Title page
– Manuscript file: title, abstract, and keywords (in Spanish and English).
– Sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusions.
– Introduction reviewing state of the question, theoretical framework, and hypotheses.
– Materials and Methods
– Results
– Discussion
– Conclusions
– Conflicts of interest
– Bibliography

Review Articles:
Systematic or non-systematic reviews. Structure:

– Title page
– Manuscript file: title, abstract, and keywords (in Spanish and English).
– Introduction explaining topic and objective
– Justification and/or objectives
– Search and review procedures
– Results
– Discussion
– Conflicts of interest
– Bibliography

Clinical Cases:
– Title page
– Manuscript file: title, abstract, and keywords (in Spanish and English)
– Introduction describing the relevance of the case(s)
– Clinical case description
– Discussion linking the case(s) with existing literature
– Conclusions
– Conflicts of interest and ethical compliance
– Bibliography

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following:

– Compliance with Guidelines for Authors
– Not previously published nor under review elsewhere
– References verified for accuracy and completeness
– All tables and figures numbered and labeled
– Permission obtained for all images, datasets, and materials included

Original Articles:
Submissions must strictly follow the scientific model: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Bibliography.
Submit a new manuscript to the “Original Articles” section.

Clinical Cases:
This section publishes case descriptions.
Submit a new manuscript to the “Clinical Cases” section.

Articles (Reviews):
This section publishes systematic reviews or meta-analyses.
Submit a new manuscript to the “Articles” section.

Copyright Notice

Copyright belongs to the journal from the evaluation process onward and once accepted and published. Authors must submit the following form with their article:

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY AND COPYRIGHT TRANSFER

Title of the work: …
All authors accept responsibility for the manuscript submitted to the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, certifying the originality of the work, that it has not been previously published nor is under review elsewhere, and that all authors have substantially contributed and accept the authorship order.

Articles, if published, are subject to a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

This certificate must be signed by the corresponding author on behalf of all authors.

Author, signature

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