Editors Guidelines
Guidance for editors overseeing ADHD submissions.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 3066-8042
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.3066-8042
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
ADHD research spanning neuroscience, clinical care, education, and lived experience. We prioritize evidence that improves assessment, treatment, and long term support across the lifespan.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
Editors guide the peer review process and ensure that published research meets JAC standards for methodological rigor and ADHD relevance.
Editors provide timely decisions, manage reviewer selection, and uphold ethical standards.
- Conduct initial scope and ethics screening
- Select reviewers with ADHD expertise
- Evaluate reviewer comments and decision recommendations
- Ensure reporting standards and data transparency compliance
- Communicate clear revision guidance to authors
Scope Fit
Alignment with ADHD research and care.
Methodology
Robust study design and reporting.
Impact
Relevance to clinical or educational practice.
Integrity
Ethical compliance and transparency.
Editors should communicate decisions with clarity and respect, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. Prompt responses help maintain review timelines and reinforce author confidence in the process.
Editors must disclose potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when appropriate. Transparency protects the integrity of ADHD scholarship and maintains trust in editorial decisions.
Potential conflicts should be reported before reviewer selection.
Editors should monitor reviewer response times and send reminders when needed. Consistent timelines support timely publication of ADHD evidence.
Notify the editorial office early if delays are anticipated.
JAC is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in ADHD research and care. We emphasize reproducible study design, clear reporting of clinical and functional outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in neurodevelopmental science, clinical care, and educational practice.
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