JMPT serves clinicians, psychologists, neuroscientists, social workers, and public health experts addressing trauma across the lifespan. We value studies that integrate physiological and psychological outcomes, evaluate treatment effectiveness, or advance trauma informed policy and practice.

We publish original research articles, systematic reviews, meta analyses, case studies, brief reports, and methodology papers. Manuscripts should present clear objectives, robust methods, and evidence based conclusions with clinical or policy implications.

Strong submissions present a clear research question, rigorous methodology, and reproducible analysis. Include ethics approvals, data availability statements, and clear figure legends with dosage units and outcome measures. Well structured manuscripts reduce revision cycles and improve reviewer focus.

Research that connects trauma care innovations to patient outcomes is prioritized. Emphasize clinical relevance, safety protocols, and implications for treatment pathways, rehabilitation, or policy. Studies that evaluate long term outcomes or compare care models are especially valued.

Open access removes barriers for clinicians, counselors, and interdisciplinary teams. Your findings can inform protocols, training, and community response programs without subscription delays. This visibility supports citations and real world adoption.

JMPT welcomes collaborations across medicine, psychology, public health, and social sciences. Submissions that integrate biological and psychological outcomes or link hospital care to community recovery are encouraged. Clearly describe cross disciplinary methods and contributions.

Transparent methods and data integrity are essential for trauma research. Provide validated instruments, statistical justification, and sample size rationale. If data are restricted, explain the access pathway and ensure anonymization and consent protections.

Trauma studies must demonstrate ethical oversight and trauma sensitive consent procedures. For vulnerable populations, outline risk mitigation, referral options, and safeguards to prevent re traumatization. Ethical clarity supports faster editorial decisions.

JMPT provides constructive review focused on improvement, not gatekeeping. Authors receive clear decision letters and consolidated guidance. Timely responses to reviews help keep publication timelines short.

Match your manuscript to the journal focus on medical and psychological trauma. Emphasize clinical relevance, patient safety, or recovery outcomes, and explain how findings inform practice or policy. Clear scope alignment shortens screening time and improves reviewer selection.

We prioritize efficient review timelines while maintaining rigor. Provide complete files, ethics approvals, and data statements at submission to avoid delays. A complete submission package enables faster reviewer assignment and quicker decisions.

JMPT values studies from diverse settings, including low resource environments and community based programs. Describe contextual factors, care constraints, and culturally appropriate interventions so readers can translate findings across settings.

If you are unsure about scope fit, send a brief inquiry with a structured abstract to the editorial office. We can advise on suitability and recommended article type. This guidance helps teams refine submissions and reduces avoidable delays.

Authors may suggest qualified reviewers with relevant expertise and no conflicts of interest. Provide institutional emails and a short rationale for each suggestion. Thoughtful reviewer suggestions can improve review quality and turnaround time.

Provide clear reporting of study design, inclusion criteria, and outcome measures. Use validated instruments where possible and explain any adaptations. Transparent reporting helps reviewers assess rigor and allows clinicians to apply findings safely.

Ensure that ethics approvals and informed consent statements are included in the manuscript and cover letter. For trauma exposed populations, describe support services and risk mitigation. Include approval numbers where applicable to reduce review delays.

Use a structured abstract, clear section headings, and consistent terminology throughout. Include funding, conflict of interest, and data availability statements in the manuscript. Submit all figures, tables, and supplementary files together to avoid administrative delays and keep review timelines on track.