Guide for Authors
Aims and scope
Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research, but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings.
Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors' companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in 'non-traditional', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.
Your Paper Your Way
We now differentiate between the requirements for new and revised submissions. You may choose to submit your manuscript as a single Word or PDF file to be used in the refereeing process. Only when your paper is at the revision stage, will you be requested to put your paper in to a 'correct format' for acceptance and provide the items required for the publication of your article.
To find out more, please visit the Preparation section below.
Types of Paper
The word length requirements for the following types of papers exclude title page, references, tables and figures.
•Full-length papers of original research should be no longer than 3500 words with a 250 word abstract.
•Short Communications of original research or pilot studies should be no longer than 2000 words with a 250 word abstract. The total number of figures/tables combined should not exceed two.
•Editorials are invited only and should not exceed 1000 words. Editorials express opinions about special topics of interest and are meant to stimulate debate or new lines of research. Authors wishing to respond to editorials should email the Editor-in-Chief first.
•Scholarly Commentaries express points of view on scientific matters and should not exceed 800 words. Authors should email the Editor-in-Chief prior to submitting this type of paper.
•Case studies or a series of case studies should not exceed 2500 words. Authors should clearly describe why the case or cases are innovative and why they add significant information to the extant literature. These case studies should be empirically oriented. Patient information should be presented anonymously although it should be clear that patient consent was obtained.
•Systematic reviews should provide a critical review and analysis of a field of research and should include detailed information on search criteria and methods. Conclusions should be useful to both clinicians and researchers. These reviews should not exceed 4000 words.
•Mini-reviews are more limited reviews of developing fields of research and are not necessarily systematic in nature. They should provide current knowledge and point the way toward future research needs. These reviews should not exceed 2500 words.
Submission checklist
You can use this list to carry out a final check of your submission before you send it to the journal for review. Please check the relevant section in this Guide for Authors for more details.
Ensure that the following items are present:
One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details:
• E-mail address
• Full postal address
All necessary files have been uploaded:
Manuscript:
• Include keywords
• All figures (include relevant captions)
• All tables (including titles, description, footnotes)
• Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the files provided
• Indicate clearly if color should be used for any figures in print
Graphical Abstracts / Highlights files (where applicable)
Supplemental files (where applicable)
Further considerations
• Manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked'
• All references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text, and vice versa
• Permission has been obtained for use of copyrighted material from other sources (including the Internet)
• A competing interests statement is provided, even if the authors have no competing interests to declare
• Journal policies detailed in this guide have been reviewed
• Referee suggestions and contact details provided, based on journal requirements
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