Writing Rules

JCLP - AUTHOR GUIDELINES

 

Aims and Scope

Consultation-liaison psychiatry is defined as the psychiatric discipline that explores the connections between general clinical medicine and various specialties with mental and psychosocial conditions. It deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of psychiatric disorders and psychosocial problems that accompany physical illnesses. In this context, JCLP is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the interface between psychiatry and other medical fields. Scientific quality and originality are key criteria for the acceptance of manuscripts. In addition to peer-reviewed original articles, the journal publishes letters to the editor, reviews, and case reports relevant to its aims. Submissions must not have been previously published in print or electronic format. If the manuscript is derived from a conference presentation, detailed information about the presentation must be provided. The submitting author is responsible for the accuracy of author details and their order. Manuscripts considered for publication may be returned to authors for revisions following peer review, and revisions are expected to comply with reviewer suggestions.

 

Peer Review

All submissions will first be evaluated by the editors to determine their suitability for the journal. If deemed appropriate, the manuscript will be sent for peer review to be assessed by independent experts. The final decision on acceptance rests with the editors.

 

Submission Declaration

The submitted manuscript has not been published previously, except in the form of an abstract, preprint, academic thesis, or published lecture. It is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Its publication has been approved—implicitly or explicitly—by all authors and the responsible authorities at the institution where the study was conducted. If accepted, it will not be published elsewhere in the same form or in any other language, including electronically, without the written consent of the copyright holder. Authors are also required to complete and upload the ICMJE disclosure form, available at https://www.icmje.org/disclosure-of-interest/.

 

Authorship

All authors must have made substantial contributions to the work (e.g., study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation, manuscript writing). A corresponding author must be designated for communication during the editorial process. Authorship changes are generally not considered after submission. Authors should carefully evaluate and confirm the author list and order before initial submission. Criteria for authorship are outlined at: https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/roles-and-responsibilities/defining-the-role-of-authors-and-contributors.html.

 

Ethical Procedures

All submitted manuscripts must adhere to research and publication ethics. Research articles must include details of ethical approval (name of the ethics committee and approval number) and the institution where the study was conducted. The manuscript must include the following statement: "All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the institutional and/or national research committee and with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards."

 

Plagiarism

JCLP strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. In cases of suspected plagiarism or data manipulation, the editorial board will follow appropriate guidelines. Authors must upload a plagiarism report generated using a valid similarity detection tool.

 

Article Processing Charges

JCLP does not charge any fees for manuscript processing or submission.

 

Disclaimer

The ultimate responsibility for the content lies with the authors. Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or the editorial board.

 

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

Reporting Standards

Manuscripts must comply with the ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals (https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/).

 

Language

JCLP is an online journal and publishes all articles in English.

 

Article Types

  1. Original Research Articles: These reports present original research conducted in accordance with scientific methods. Manuscripts should not exceed 3000 words (excluding abstract, tables, and references). No limits apply to tables, figures, or references. Authors are encouraged to follow appropriate reporting guidelines (e.g., STROBE for observational studies, CONSORT for randomized trials, ARRIVE for animal experiments). The structure should include: Introduction, Methods (sampling, study design, materials, statistical analysis), Results, Discussion (including limitations), Conclusion, References.
  2. Review Articles: Comprehensive discussions of up-to-date topics. Word count should not exceed 4000 words excluding abstract, tables, and references. No limits on tables, figures, or references.
  3. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Should adhere to PRISMA guidelines. Word count should not exceed 4000 words excluding abstract, tables, and references. No limits on tables, figures, or references.
  4. Case Reports: Word count should not exceed 1500 words excluding abstract, tables, and references. No limits on tables or figures. Structure: Introduction, Case Description, Discussion, Conclusion, References.
  5. Letters to the Editor: May include commentary or discussion relevant to the journal’s aims and scope. Abstract not required. Should not exceed 1500 words excluding references.

 

Title Page

Author names and affiliations must not appear in the main manuscript file. A separate title page must be uploaded and include the following:

Article title

Author names and institutional affiliations

Name, address, phone number, and email, ORCID ID of the corresponding author

 

Abstract

Should not exceed 300 words and be structured into the following subheadings: Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion.

 

Keywords

Include 3–6 keywords at the end of the abstract. Keywords must be selected from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh

 

Manuscript Format

Use 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced.

 

Highlights

Highlights are a concise collection of bullet points summarizing novel findings and/or innovative methods. If included, place directly after the abstract and before the main text.

 

Tables

Tables must be editable text, not images. Submit each table on a separate page at the end of the manuscript or in a separate file. Tables should be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include a title above and footnotes below.

 

Figures

Figures (images, diagrams, other graphics) should be submitted as separate files. Each figure should be accompanied by a descriptive title above and footnotes below.

 

Declaration of Interests

All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could inappropriately influence their work.

 

Author Conflict Statement

Please indicate if there are no conflicts of interest among authors.

 

Data Statement

Authors are encouraged to specify the availability of data used in the manuscript to promote transparency.

 

Acknowledgements

Mention individuals who contributed to the manuscript but do not meet authorship criteria.  Ensure these people are informed. This section should be placed just before the references.

 

Author Contributions

Contributions must be described using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) system.

https://credit.niso.org/

 

Funding Sources

Disclose all sources of financial support for the research or manuscript preparation.

 

*All supplementary sections should be placed before the references at the end of the manuscript.

 

References

All references cited in the text must be included in the reference list. Authors may use any consistent referencing style for submission. However, accepted manuscripts must conform to Vancouver style. Include author names, article/book titles, journal name, year, volume, page numbers, and other relevant information.

 

Citation Style

References should be cited in-text using square brackets, e.g., [1,2], and numbered in the order they appear. Author names may be mentioned in the text, but citations must still include the reference number. Abbreviate journal names according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

 

Examples:

Book: Smith J, Lee A. Cardiovascular diseases: Prevention and treatment. 3rd ed. New York: Health Publishers; 2020.

Journal article: Johnson M, Tan W. The effects of cholesterol on heart health. J Cardiovasc Med. 2020;15(4):210–5.

Website: World Health Organization. Cardiovascular diseases. Available from: https://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases. Accessed 25 Feb 2025.