Author Guidelines
Authors publishing in Asia-Pacific Psychiatry benefit from:
- FREE publication – no author page or color charges
- Strong editorial support for developing and refining your manuscripts
- A first decision on your manuscript in as little as three weeks
- Support from an Editorial team, college, and publisher focused on Asia-Pacific issues.
- Exposure to all members of the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists, who receive free subscriptions to the journal
1. SUBMISSION
Thank you for your interest in Asia-Pacific Psychiatry. Please read the complete Author Guidelines carefully prior to submission. Note that submission implies that the content has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere except as a brief abstract in the proceedings of a scientific meeting or symposium.
Once you have prepared your submission in accordance with the Guidelines, manuscripts should be submitted at the online submission site
The submission system will prompt you to use an ORCiD (a unique author identifier) to help distinguish your work from that of other researchers. Click here to find out more.
Click here for more details on how to use ScholarOne.
For help with submissions, please contact: APPSY@wiley.com
We look forward to your submission.
2. AIMS AND SCOPE
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry is an international psychiatric journal focused on the Asia and Pacific Rim region, and is the official journal of the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrics. Asia-Pacific Psychiatry enables psychiatric and other mental health professionals in the region to share their research, education programs and clinical experience with a larger international readership. The journal offers a venue for high quality research for and from the region in the face of minimal international publication availability for authors concerned with the region. This includes findings highlighting the diversity in psychiatric behaviour, treatment and outcome related to social, ethnic, cultural and economic differences of the region. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles and reviews, as well as clinically and educationally focused papers on regional best practices. Images, videos, a young psychiatrist's corner, meeting reports, a journal club and contextual commentaries differentiate this journal from existing main stream psychiatry journals that are focused on other regions, or nationally focused within countries of Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The Editors and the Publisher are particularly focused on helping authors develop ideas and improving the language of accepted submissions.
3. MANUSCRIPT CATEGORIES AND REQUIREMENTS
(1) EDITORIALS [BY INVITATION]
Word Limit: 1,500 words
Abstract: No abstract.
References: Up to 5.
Description: Proposals for Editorials may be submitted; however, in this case authors should only send an outline of the proposed paper for initial consideration.
(2) REVIEWS
Word limit: 5,000 words including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 250 words maximum, structured or unstructured.
Figures/tables: No maximum.
References: No maximum.
Description: Reviews are comprehensive analyses of specific topics. Proposals for reviews may be submitted; however, in this case authors should only send an outline of the proposed paper for initial consideration. Both solicited and unsolicited review articles will undergo peer review prior to acceptance.
(3) ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Word limit: 3,500 words including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: 250 words maximum, structured (sub-headers): Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.
References: No maximum.
Description: Full-length reports of current research in either basic or clinical science. The text should be arranged as follows: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgment, References, and when relevant, Supporting Information.
(4) BRIEF REPORTS
A Brief Report has a maximum of 1250 words including references. There can be no more than 1 figure or table. The abstract is included in the total word count and should be no more than 100 words.
(5) GUIDELINES
Word limit: To be determined in consultation with Editors.
Abstract: 250 words, unstructured (no use of sub-headers).
References: no maximum.
Description: To be determined in consultation with Editors.
(6) MEETING REPORTS/ COUNTRY REPORTS [BY INVITATION]
Word limit: To be determined in consultation with Editors.
Preface: 250 words, unstructured (no use of sub-headers).
References: no limit.
Description: These are authoritative proceedings of specific topics in psychiatry and mental health care that are usually solicited by the Editors. Proposals for these articles may be submitted; however, in this case authors should only send an outline of the proposed paper for initial consideration. Both solicited and unsolicited articles will undergo peer review prior to acceptance.
(7) IMAGES/ VIDEOS IN PSYCHIATRY
Word limit: 250 words
Abstract: No abstract.
Figures: 2 single panel figures maximum.
References: None.
Description: Illustrative images and videos that are unique or highly illustrative of specific occurrences in mental health care. Article must fit onto one page. Videos will be hosted as supporting information to the paper and should be accompanied by a still image for the paper itself. You will be asked to cut text or part of your figure in the proof if article is longer than one page. Authors must ensure that necessary consent is given to publish such work in the journal.
(8) CLINICAL CASE CONFERENCE
Word limit: 4,500 words including abstract but excluding references, tables and figures.
Abstract: No Abstract.
Figures/ tables: up to 4 in total.
References: 20.
Description: Clinical case conferences are accounts of the diagnosis and treatment of actual patients who present interesting problems. The patient’s history should be presented in some detail. A critical element is that the case should have been discussed in a departmental forum. Interesting cases seen only by individuals are more suitable for letters to the Editor. They are submitted upon invitation by the Editor. Proposals for reviews may be submitted; however, in this case authors should only send an outline of the proposed paper for initial consideration.
(9) DEBATES [BY INVITATION]
Word Limit: 1,500 words
Abstract: No abstract.
References: Up to 5.
Description: These short pieces are designed to give the author’s perspective on current topics of relevance to the readership. Authors are able to cite their own work in this type of manuscript. Proposals for Debates may be submitted; however, in this case authors should only send an outline of the proposed paper for initial consideration.
(10) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR\
Word limit: 300 words
Abstract: No abstract.
Figures/ tables: Up to 1.
References: Up to 5.
Description: Letters may be submitted to the Editor on any topic of discussion; clinical observations as well as letters commenting on papers published in recent issues. Letters to the Editor are not subjected to peer review. Submissions may be edited for length, grammatical correctness, and journal style. Authors will be asked to approve editorial changes that alter the substance or tone of a letter or response. Letters that offer perspective on content already published in the journal can use an arbitrary title, but a Response from authors must cite the title of the first Letter: e.g. Response to [title of Letter]. This ensures that readers can track the line of discussion.
(11) RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS [BY INVITATION]
Word limit: To be determined in consultation with Editors.
Abstract: As per original or translated.
References: 1 per abstract
Description: Abstracts of noteworthy papers published in Asia Pacific journals. Proposals for highlights are welcomed.
(12) YOUNG PSYCHIATRISTS’ FORUM
Word limit: To be determined in consultation with Editors.
Abstract: No abstract.
References: Up to 5.
Description: Discussions on training, research or clinical work. Proposals for contributions are welcomed. Authors should only send an outline of the proposed paper for initial consideration.
4. PREPARING YOUR SUBMISSION
Article Preparation Support
Wiley Editing Services offers expert help with English Language Editing, as well as translation, manuscript formatting, figure illustration, figure formatting, and graphical abstract design – so you can submit your manuscript with confidence. Also, check out our resources for Preparing Your Article for general guidance about writing and preparing your manuscript.
Manuscripts must follow the style detailed in the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors’ revised ‘Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication’, as presented at: http://www.ICMJE.org/
Spelling. The journal uses US spelling and authors should therefore follow the latest edition of the Merriam–Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.
Units. All measurements must be given in SI or SI-derived units. For more information about SI units, please go to the Bureau Inter-national des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) website at: http://www.bipm.fr
Abbreviations. Must be used sparingly – only where they ease the reader’s task by reduc-ing repetition of long, technical terms. Initially use the word in full, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Thereafter use the abbreviation only.
Trade names. Drugs should be referred to by their generic names. If proprietary drugs have been used in the study, refer to these by their generic name, mentioning the pro-prietary name, and the name and location of the manufacturer, in parentheses.
Parts of the Manuscript
The manuscript should be submitted in separate files: title page; main text file; figures.
Title page
The title page should contain:
(i) a short informative title that contains the major key words. The title should not contain abbreviations (see Wiley's best practice SEO tips);
(ii) the full names of the authors. In keeping with the latest guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, each author’s contribution to the paper is to be quantified;
(iii) the author's institutional affiliations at which the work was carried out;
(iv) the full postal and email address, plus telephone number, of the author to whom correspondence about the manuscript should be sent;
(v) acknowledgements;
(vi) disclosure statement;
(vi) word count.
The present address of any author, if different from that where the work was carried out, should be supplied in a footnote.
Acknowledgements
Contributions from anyone who does not meet the criteria for authorship should be listed, with permission from the contributor, in an Acknowledgments section. See section on Authorship for more detail. Financial and material support should also be mentioned Thanks to anonymous reviewers are not appropriate.
Disclosure Statement
You will be asked to provide a conflict of interest statement during the submission process. See the section ‘Disclosure’ in the Editorial Policies and Ethical Considerations section for details on what to include in this section. Please ensure you liaise with all co-authors to confirm agreement with the final statement.
Main Text
As papers are double-blind peer reviewed the main text file should not include any information that might identify the authors. The length of manuscripts must adhere to the specifications under the section Manuscript Categories.
The main text file should be presented in the following order: (i) title, abstract and key words, (ii) main text, (iii) references, (iv) tables (each table complete with title and footnotes) (v) figure legends, (vi) appendices (if relevant). Figures and supporting information should be supplied as separate files.
Footnotes to the text are not allowed and any such material should be incorporated into the text as par-enthetical matter
Abstract and Key Words
The length of abstracts must adhere to the specifications under the section Manuscript Categories. Please note that the requirements differ between manuscript types. The abstract should not contain abbreviations or references.
Five key words, for the purposes of indexing, should be supplied below the abstract, in al-phabetical order, and should be taken from those recommended by the US National Library of Medicine’s Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) browser list at: http://www.nlm. nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html
Text
Please note that the requirements differ between manuscript types. Please refer to the section MANUSCRIPT CATEGORIES AND REQUIREMENTS for details.
References
References must follow the APA style.The APA website includes a range of resources for authors learning to write in APA style, including An overview of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition; free tutorials on APA Style basics and an APA Style Blog.
• In text citations should follow the author-date method.
• The reference list should present references alphabetically by name.
• Please note that for journal articles, issue numbers are not include unless each issue in the volume begins with page one.
• DOIs should be supplied for all references.
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy of references.
A sample of the most common entries in reference lists appears below.
Journal Articles
Christie, D., & Viner, R. (2005). Adolescent development. BMJ, 330, 301–304. https:// doi:10.1136/bmj.330.7486.301
Book
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Tables
Tables should be self-contained and complement, but not duplicate, information contained in the text. They should be supplied as editable files, not pasted as images. Legends should be concise but comprehensive – the table, legend and footnotes must be understandable without reference to the text. All abbreviations must be defined in footnotes. Footnote symbols: †, ‡, §, ¶, should be used (in that order) and *, **, *** should be reserved for P-values. Statistical measures such as SD or SEM should be identified in the headings.
Figure Legends
Legends should be concise but comprehensive – the figure and its legend must be understandable without reference to the text. Include definitions of any symbols used and define/explain all abbreviations and units of measurement.
Preparing Figures
Although we encourage authors to send us the highest-quality figures possible, for peer-review purposes we are happy to accept a wide variety of formats, sizes, and resolutions.
Click here for the basic figure requirements for figures submitted with manuscripts for initial peer review, as well as the more detailed post-acceptance figure requirements.
eLocators
This journal now uses eLocators. eLocators are unique identifies for an article that service the same function page numbers have traditionally served in the print world. When citing this article, please insert the eLocator in place of the page number. For more information, please visit the Author Services eLocator page here.
Supporting Information
Supporting information is information that is not essential to the article but that provides greater depth and background. It is hosted online, and appears without editing or typesetting. It may include tables, figures, videos, datasets, etc. Click here for Wiley’s FAQs on supporting information.
Note, if data, scripts or other artefacts used to generate the analyses presented in the paper are available via a publicly available data repository, authors should include a reference to the location of the material within their paper.
Wiley Author Resources
Wiley has a range of resources for authors preparing manuscripts for submission available here. In particular, authors may benefit from referring to Wiley’s best practice tips on Writing for Search Engine Optimization.
Editing, Translation and Formatting Support: Wiley Editing Services can greatly improve the chances of your manuscript being accepted. Offering expert help in English language editing, translation, manuscript formatting and figure preparation, Wiley Editing Services ensures that your manuscript is ready for submission.
5. EDITORIAL AND ETHICS CONSIDERATIONS
Data Sharing and Data Availability
This journal expects data sharing. Review Wiley’s Data Sharing Policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission.
Peer Review
The acceptance criteria for all papers are the quality and originality of the research and its significance to our readership. Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are double-blind peer reviewed.
Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements.
Wiley's policy on confidentiality of the review process is available here.
Disclosure Statement
The journal requires that all authors disclose any potential sources of conflict of interest. Any interest or relationship, financial or otherwise that might be perceived as influencing an author's objectivity is considered a potential source of conflict of interest. These must be disclosed when directly relevant or directly related to the work that the authors describe in their manuscript. Potential sources of conflict of interest include, but are not limited to, patent or stock ownership, membership of a company board of directors, membership of an advisory board or committee for a company, and consultancy for or receipt of speaker's fees from a company. The existence of a conflict of interest does not preclude publication. If the authors have no conflict of interest to declare, they must also state this at submission. It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to review this policy with all authors and collectively to disclose with the submission ALL pertinent commercial and other relationships.
Human Studies and Subjects
For manuscripts reporting medical studies involving human participants, we require a statement identifying the ethics committee that approved the study, and that the study conforms to recognized standards, for example: Declaration of Helsinki; US Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects; or European Medicines Agency Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice.
Images and information from individual participants will only be published where the authors have obtained the individual's free prior informed consent. Authors do not need to provide a copy of the consent form to the publisher, however in signing the author license to publish authors are required to confirm that consent has been obtained. While the Editors recognize that it might not always be possible or appropriate to seek such consent, the onus will be on the authors to demonstrate that this exception applies in their case.
Clinical Trials Registry
We require that clinical trials are prospectively registered in a publicly accessible database and clinical trial registration numbers should be included in all papers that report their results. Please include the name of the trial register and your clinical trial registration number at the end of your abstract. If your trial is not registered, or was registered retrospectively, please explain the reasons for this.
Research Reporting Guidelines
Accurate and complete reporting enables readers to fully appraise research, replicate it, and use it. We encourage authors to adhere to the following research reporting standards:
CONSORT guidelines for reports of randomised trials and cluster randomised trials
Publication Ethics
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Note this journal uses iThenticate’s CrossCheck software to detect instances of overlapping and similar text in submitted manuscripts. Read our Top 10 Publishing Ethics Tips for Authors here. Wiley’s Publication Ethics Guidelines can be found at https://authorservices.wiley.com/ethics-guidelines/index.html
Authorship Policy
The list of authors should accurately illustrate who contributed to the work and how. All those listed as authors should qualify for authorship according to the following criteria:
1. Have made substantial contributions to conception and design, or acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data;
2. Been involved in drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content;
3. Given final approval of the version to be published. Each author should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for appropriate portions of the content; and
4. Agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Contributions from anyone who does not meet the criteria for authorship should be listed, with permission from the contributor, in an Acknowledgments section (for example, to recognize contributions from people who provided technical help, collation of data, writing assistance, acquisition of funding, or a department chairperson who provided general support).
Prior to submitting the article all authors should agree on the order in which their names will be listed in the manuscript.
Cover letter
The cover letter must contain an acknowledgment that all authors have contributed significantly, and that all authors are in agreement with the content of the manuscript. In keeping with the latest guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, each author’s contribution to the paper is to be quantified.
ORCID
As part of the journal’s commitment to supporting authors at every step of the publishing process, the journal requires the submitting author (only) to provide an ORCID iD when submitting a manuscript. This takes around 2 minutes to complete. Find more information here.
6. AUTHOR LICENSING
If your paper is accepted, the author identified as the formal corresponding author will receive an email prompting them to log in to Author Services, where via the Wiley Author Licensing Service (WALS) they will be required to complete a copyright license agreement on behalf of all authors of the paper.
Authors may choose to publish under the terms of the journal’s standard copyright agreement, or OnlineOpen under the terms of a Creative Commons License.
General information regarding licensing and copyright is available here. To review the Creative Commons License options offered under OnlineOpen, please click here. (Note that certain funders mandate that a particular type of CC license has to be used; to check this please click here.)
Self-Archiving definitions and policies. Note that the journal’s standard copyright agreement allows for self-archiving of different versions of the article under specific conditions. Please click here for more detailed information about self-archiving definitions and policies.
Open Access fees: If you choose to publish using OnlineOpen you will be charged a fee. A list of Article Publication Charges for Wiley journals is available here.
Funder Open Access: Please click here for more information on Wiley’s compliance with specific Funder Open Access Policies.
7. PUBLICATION PROCESS AFTER ACCEPTANCE
Accepted article received in production
When your accepted article is received by Wiley’s production production team, you (corresponding authors) will receive an email asking you to login or register with Author Services. You will be asked to sign a publication licence at this point.
Proofs
Authors will receive an e-mail notification with a link and instructions for accessing HTML page proofs online. Page proofs should be carefully proofread for any copyediting or typesetting errors. Online guidelines are provided within the system. No special software is required, all common browsers are supported. Authors should also make sure that any renumbered tables, figures, or references match text citations and that figure legends correspond with text citations and actual figures. Proofs must be returned within 48 hours of receipt of the email. Return of proofs via e-mail is possible in the event that the online system cannot be used or accessed.
Early View
The journal offers rapid speed to publication via Wiley’s Early View service. Early View (Online Version of Record) articles are published on Wiley Online Library before inclusion in an issue. Note there may be a delay after corrections are received before your article appears online, as Editors also need to review proofs. Once your article is published on Early View no further changes to your article are possible. Your Early View article is fully citable and carries an online publication date and DOI for citations.
8. POST PUBLICATION
Article Promotion Support
Wiley Editing Services offers professional video, design, and writing services to create shareable video abstracts, infographics, conference posters, lay summaries, and research news stories for your research – so you can help your research get the attention it deserves.
Access and sharing
When your article is published online:
• You receive an email alert (if requested).
• You can share your published article through social media.
• As the author, you retain free access (after accepting the Terms & Conditions of use, you can view your article).
• The corresponding author and co-authors can nominate up to ten colleagues to receive a publication alert and free online access to your article.
You can now order print copies of your article (instructions are sent at proofing stage).
Now is the time to start promoting your article. Find out how to do that here.
Measuring the impact of your work
Wiley also helps you measure the impact of your research through our specialist partnerships with Kudos and Altmetric.
9. EDITORIAL OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS
For queries about submissions, please contact APPSY@wiley.com
