JMPT welcomes original research, clinical studies, systematic reviews, meta analyses, case studies, and interdisciplinary methods papers. Manuscripts should address trauma assessment, intervention outcomes, recovery pathways, or trauma informed policy and practice.

We encourage work that integrates medical and psychological perspectives and demonstrates measurable impact on patient outcomes or community resilience.

Use standard scientific structure: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Provide three to six keywords and a short running title. Define abbreviations at first use and report units consistently.

Figures must be high resolution and labeled clearly. Tables should be editable and include definitions for all abbreviations. For clinical or psychological measures, include validated scales and scoring details.

Use a consistent citation style and include DOIs when available. Cite datasets, software, and preprints with persistent identifiers. Reference accuracy is the responsibility of the authors and will be checked during production.

JMPT accepts submissions previously posted as preprints, provided they are disclosed at submission. Update the preprint record after publication to link to the final article.

After acceptance, the editorial office issues an APC invoice and begins production once payment is confirmed. Authors receive proofs for final review and must verify author details, data values, and figure accuracy. Only minor corrections are permitted during proofing.

Provide a corresponding author with full contact information for editorial communication. Include ORCID identifiers when available. A clear cover letter should summarize novelty, clinical relevance, and scope alignment. If the work is linked to a special issue, state the issue name explicitly.

Use CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, or ARRIVE where applicable. For trauma studies involving clinical interventions, document participant safety monitoring and protocol adherence. Include registration numbers for trials and provide flow diagrams for participant selection where relevant. Clear reporting improves reviewer confidence and supports reproducibility.

Provide repository links and access conditions for datasets and analytic code. If data are restricted, explain the limitation and provide a controlled access pathway. Use versioned repositories and cite DOIs for stable referencing. Data transparency improves trust and accelerates reuse across trauma care settings.

Proofs must be reviewed promptly. Only minor corrections are permitted to maintain publication timelines and indexing schedules. Verify author names, affiliations, and clinical terminology carefully. Major changes to data or conclusions are not allowed at proof stage.

All authors must approve the final manuscript and accept responsibility for the work. Changes after submission require written approval from all contributors. Provide author contribution statements and disclose any writing or statistical assistance. Disputes are handled according to international publishing ethics standards.

Clinical trials should be registered in a public registry before enrollment. Include the registry name and identifier in the abstract and methods. For psychological interventions, note the protocol registration or ethics file number and describe any deviations from the registered plan.

Describe statistical methods in sufficient detail to allow replication. Report effect sizes, confidence intervals, and exact p values where applicable. For trauma outcomes, explain clinically meaningful thresholds and any missing data handling. If multiple analyses are performed, clarify adjustments and rationale.

Supplementary files may include questionnaires, detailed protocols, or extended tables. Label files clearly and reference them in the manuscript. Ensure supplementary content follows the same ethical and privacy standards as the main text. Provide captions and version notes for clarity.

Protect patient privacy by removing direct identifiers and limiting indirect identifiers where risk is high. For case studies, confirm consent for publication and describe steps taken to reduce re identification. If images are included, obtain explicit permission and document consent.

Submit high resolution figures in standard formats and ensure text is legible at publication size. Multimedia and imaging should include clear legends and, where relevant, modality details. For clinical imaging, include scale bars and relevant parameters to support interpretation.

Include a concise cover letter explaining novelty, clinical relevance, and scope fit. Note any preprint posting, prior conference presentation, or related manuscripts under consideration. If submitting to a special issue, state the issue title and guest editor name.

Manuscripts should be written in clear, professional English. Use consistent terminology across medical and psychological domains, and avoid unexplained abbreviations. If language support is needed, arrange editing before submission to reduce revision cycles.

While JMPT does not enforce rigid word limits, authors should present concise, focused manuscripts. Use headings that follow a logical flow and keep the discussion centered on clinical and psychological implications. Excessively long manuscripts may be returned for streamlining prior to review.

Include the approving ethics committee name, approval number, and date in the methods section. For trials and intervention studies, provide registry information and note any protocol amendments. If approval was waived, explain the rationale and oversight process.

State whether data are publicly available, available upon reasonable request, or restricted. Provide repository links and accession numbers when possible. If data access is limited, describe the request process and any required agreements.

After acceptance, manuscripts move to copyediting, formatting, and proof review. Authors should review proofs within the requested timeframe to prevent delays. Final articles are published online with DOI and indexing metadata once production is complete.

Submissions are screened for originality using similarity checking tools. Ensure that all reused material is properly cited and that overlapping content with prior publications is disclosed. Excessive overlap may require revision before peer review.

When using patient reported outcome measures, provide instrument citations, scoring procedures, and interpretation thresholds. Clarify whether instruments are validated for the population studied and report any adaptations.

Tables should be editable and include clear column headings, units, and footnotes. Figures must be high resolution and suitable for publication without excessive editing. Provide source data for complex charts when possible.

Include a brief ethics checklist covering informed consent, participant protections, data privacy, and risk mitigation. For studies involving trauma exposure, describe how participants were supported and how referrals were provided when needed. If the study used secondary data, confirm that permissions and approvals were obtained. Clear ethics documentation reduces reviewer queries and supports timely decisions.

Before submission, review the JMPT checklist to confirm that title page, abstract, keywords, ethics, funding, conflicts, and data statements are complete. Incomplete submissions may be returned for corrections prior to review. A complete package accelerates reviewer assignment and shortens decision timelines.

Describe adverse event monitoring, safety thresholds, and referral pathways for participants experiencing distress. For trauma interventions, explain how clinicians mitigated risk and ensured follow up care. If no adverse events occurred, state this explicitly. Clear safety reporting supports reviewer confidence and aligns with ethical standards.