Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases: Author Guidelines
Manuscript Preparation & Submission
Thank you for your interest in submitting to the Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases. Our journal publishes high-quality research and case studies advancing the fields of psychology and counselling practice. Please follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your submission meets our standards.
Document Formatting
Page Setup
- Page Size: A4
- Margins: Top (0.76″), Bottom (0.42″), Left (0.42″), Right (0.42″)
- Header: 0.24″ from top
- Footer: 0.28″ from bottom
Text Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt throughout
- Line Spacing: Single (1.0)
- Paragraph Spacing: 12pt before and after
Manuscript Structure
Title Page
- Title: Bold, centered, 18pt font
- Author names and affiliations: Bold, centered, 12pt font
- Corresponding author: Marked with asterisk (*) with complete contact information
Abstract & Keywords
- Abstract: 250-300 words summarizing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
- Keywords: 3-5 relevant terms listed below abstract
Main Text Organization
- Section Headings: BOLD, UPPERCASE, 14pt (for main sections like INTRODUCTION, METHOD, etc.)
- Subheadings: Bold, 12pt
- Body text: 12pt Times New Roman
Visual Elements
Figures and Tables
- Place within text close to first mention
- High-resolution images required
- Provide descriptive captions for all visual elements
- Number consecutively throughout manuscript
Citations & References
- Use numeric citation style (1, 2, 3…)
- Follow APA format for all references
- Ensure complete and accurate reference information
Ethical Requirements
- Include statement of ethical approval for human/animal subjects
- Declare any conflicts of interest
- Provide statement on data availability
Submission Process
Submit your manuscript through our online portal. Initial submissions undergo editorial review followed by peer review. Revisions must address all reviewer comments with a detailed response letter.
Publication Terms
All published articles require subscription access. Authors retain certain rights under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing sharing and adaptation with proper attribution.
Following these guidelines ensures efficient processing of your submission. We look forward to considering your work for publication in the Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases.