About us

International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (IJPR) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research, policy, and practice in psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health. We publish original research articles, reviews, policy analyses, brief reports, practice notes, and case studies spanning clinical, community, educational, workplace, cultural, and policy contexts.

Our mission is to promote recovery-oriented, evidence-based approaches that enhance mental health systems, social inclusion, and quality of life. Submissions are evaluated through a rigorous double-blind peer review managed by our editorial board and expert reviewers. Authors should follow our submission and formatting guidelines to ensure a smooth review process.

Only original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere will be reviewed. Accepted articles are scheduled for online publication on a rolling basis.

IJPR is fully open access. All articles are freely available immediately upon publication.

Article Processing Charges (APCs): IJPR does not charge mandatory APCs. Authors do not need to pay to publish. Where research funding permits, authors may voluntarily contribute to support editorial and production costs.

Content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, permitting sharing and adaptation with appropriate credit.

CC BY 4.0 License

We protect the privacy of authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Personal data collected during submission and peer review (e.g., names, affiliations, emails) are used only for editorial purposes and are accessible to editorial staff, assigned reviewers, and technical support as needed.

Authors who include third-party personal data in manuscripts must ensure appropriate consent. Data handling complies with applicable privacy and data-protection laws.

We are committed to academic rigor, transparency, inclusivity, and integrity. All submissions are assessed for originality, relevance, methodological quality, and contribution to psychosocial rehabilitation and mental health practice and policy.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold professionalism, confidentiality, fairness, and respect throughout the editorial process. Misconduct (including plagiarism, data fabrication, and unethical research) is handled per COPE guidelines.

IJPR ensures the long-term preservation of published content through trusted preservation services (e.g., LOCKSS/CLOCKSS) and partnerships with libraries and archives.

We strive to meet WCAG guidelines and continuously improve the accessibility and usability of our website and published content.

IJPR provides author and reviewer resources, including manuscript preparation checklists, peer-review guidance, and webinars on research ethics, reporting standards, and open science practices.

Editorial Queries

Email: [email protected]

Please review the FAQs before contacting the office. Queries already addressed there may not receive individual replies.

The International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (IJPR) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in psychosocial rehabilitation. It focuses on advancing knowledge and practice in mental health, social rehabilitation, and related areas.

To submit a manuscript, please:

• Register on our online submission system.
• Log in and upload your manuscript following the author guidelines.
• Ensure full compliance with formatting and ethical requirements.

APCs for IJPR are:

• Regular Articles: $1299 USD / €1187 EURO / £1020 GBP
• Special Issue Articles: $1019 USD / €933 EURO / £814 GBP

• Credit Card: VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, China UnionPay
• Bank Transfer: Details provided on request. Preferred currency: CHF (also EUR, USD, GBP, INR, JPY, CAD)
• PayPal: Available for CHF, USD, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, CAD (+6% fee)

IJPR does not charge mandatory APCs; authors do not need to pay to publish. If an article is funded, authors may voluntarily contribute to support journal costs.

IJPR uses a double-blind peer review:

1. Submission: Manuscript received and screened.
2. Review: Assigned reviewers provide evaluations.
3. Decision: Editorial decision based on reviews.
4. Revisions: Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit.

• Register as a reviewer on our submission system.
• List your expertise and qualifications in your profile.
• Await invitations aligned with your subject areas.

IJPR follows COPE guidelines. Key policies cover:

• Authorship & Contributorship
• Conflicts of Interest
• Plagiarism & Misconduct
• Data Sharing & Reproducibility
• Double-Blind Peer Review

Complaints: Email the Editor-in-Chief; issues are handled per COPE best practices.

Appeals: Submit a reasoned appeal; an independent editor will reassess the decision.

• Used solely for editorial and publication purposes.
• Manuscripts under review are confidential.
• Security measures protect personal and manuscript data.

Yes. You may withdraw your manuscript any time before formal acceptance by notifying the editorial office.

• Corrections (Errata): For minor errors.
• Retractions: For serious errors or confirmed misconduct.
• Expressions of Concern: When integrity issues remain under investigation.

Email: [email protected]

For additional details, please consult our website or contact the editorial office.