Editors Guidelines
Consistent editorial practices to support depression and therapy research.
Editorial Guidelines for JDT
Editors guide peer review and uphold clinical integrity.
Clear decisions and timely reviews strengthen the journal.
Scope FitConfirm relevance to depression research.
Reviewer QualitySelect appropriate subject experts.
Ethical OversightProtect participants and data.
Transparent DecisionsProvide constructive feedback.
Journal at a glance: ISSN 2476-1710 | DOI Prefix 10.14302/issn.2476-1710 | License CC BY 4.0 | Peer reviewed, open access journal.
Editorial Responsibilities
- Assess scope alignment and clinical relevance
- Select reviewers with mental health expertise
- Evaluate methodological rigor and transparency
- Provide clear decision rationale to authors
- Uphold ethical standards and conflict policies
Decision Criteria
- Validity of study design and outcome measures
- Clinical impact and therapeutic relevance
- Transparency in reporting and data availability
- Compliance with ethical and consent requirements
Editorial Workflow
Step 1
Initial scope and ethics screening.
Step 2
Reviewer assignment and review tracking.
Step 3
Decision recommendation and author communication.
Step 4
Final acceptance and production handoff.
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