Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse uses a single-blind peer review process, in which reviewer identities are generally not disclosed to authors.
Submitted manuscripts are initially assessed by the editorial team for relevance, scope, basic quality, originality, and compliance with submission requirements. Manuscripts considered suitable for further evaluation may be sent to qualified independent reviewers.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts according to factors including:

Scientific and scholarly quality
Relevance to the journal's scope
Methodological appropriateness
Clarity and organization
Originality and contribution to the field
Accuracy and interpretation of results
Ethical considerations
Quality of references and supporting evidence

Editorial decisions may include acceptance, acceptance subject to revision, revision and further review, or rejection.

The journal may seek additional review when necessary.

Journal Information

Journal Name: Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Journal Short Name: J Ment Health Substance Use
Language: English
Format of Publication: Online
Starting Year: 2020
Focus Subject: Mental Health Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Addiction
Publication Model: Online
Frequency of Publication: One Issue a Year
Review Process: Single blind peer-review by referees
Time to 1st Decision: 2 to 3 weeks from date of submission
Time to Acceptance: 4 to 6 weeks, depending upon the required revision cycles
Time to Publication: 1 to 3 weeks from date of final submission in the forthcoming issue
DOI Prefix: 10.7620

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