Author Guidelines
PsychoNarratives: A Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies of Literature, Culture, and Psychology publishes original, unpublished scholarly work that demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement, critical rigour, and theoretical relevance.
Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.
Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.
An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.
1. Types of Submissions
The journal accepts Research Articles of 3000–6000 words (including notes and references).
2. Submission Requirements
Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
Submissions should be in English.
Files must be submitted in DOC/DOCX format through the journal’s online submission system.
Authors must remove all identifying information from the manuscript to ensure double-blind review.
3. Manuscript Preparation
Each submission should include:
Title of the paper
Abstract (250 words)
5–7 keywords
Main text, clearly structured with headings and subheadings
References / Works Cited
4. Formatting and Style
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
Spacing: Double-spaced
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Citation style: APA (latest edition)
Use endnotes sparingly and only when necessary.
5. Abstract and Keywords
Abstracts should:
Clearly state the research problem, methodology, and contribution
Reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the study
Must be stand-alone
Avoid citations and abbreviations
Keywords should enhance discoverability and indexing relevance.
6. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors must:
Ensure proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources
Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and data manipulation
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted material
Any ethical breach will result in rejection or retraction.
7. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work
By submitting, authors grant the journal the right of first publication
Published articles may be distributed under the journal’s stated open-access policy.
8. Author Declaration
All submissions must be accompanied by an Author Declaration confirming:
Originality of the work
Absence of simultaneous submission
Compliance with ethical standards.
