Aims & Scope

The Journal of Mind & Psychological Science (TJMPS) publishes original empirical research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical papers, and methodological contributions across all areas of psychological science. The journal welcomes submissions from researchers, clinicians, and scholars worldwide and is particularly committed to work that bridges disciplinary boundaries and addresses real-world challenges.

Scope

TJMPS covers the full spectrum of psychological inquiry. Submissions are invited across — but not limited to — the following domains:

Clinical & Counselling Psychology Psychopathology, evidence-based interventions, therapeutic process, treatment outcomes, and mental health service delivery.	Cognitive & Experimental Psychology Perception, attention, memory, language, reasoning, decision-making, and computational modelling of cognitive processes.
Developmental Psychology Lifespan development, childhood and adolescent psychology, ageing, attachment, and developmental psychopathology.	Social & Cultural Psychology Group dynamics, prejudice, identity, cross-cultural research, indigenous knowledge systems, and social cognition.
Health & Neuropsychology Brain–behaviour relationships, psychoneuroimmunology, chronic illness, health behaviour change, and the gut–brain axis.	Industrial-Organisational Psychology Workplace behaviour, leadership, motivation, occupational stress, employee well-being, and organisational development.
Educational Psychology Learning processes, academic motivation, instructional design, special education, and technology-enhanced learning.	Emerging & Interdisciplinary Areas AI and mental health, psychedelic-assisted therapy, environmental psychology, digital therapeutics, and human–AI interaction.

Manuscript Types

TJMPS considers the following manuscript types: Original Research Articles (3,000–8,000 words), Review Articles & Meta-Analyses (4,000–10,000 words), Brief Reports (up to 3,000 words), Theoretical & Conceptual Papers (3,000–7,000 words), Registered Reports (word count varies by stage), and Case Studies (2,000–5,000 words). All word counts exclude references, tables, and figures.

What We Look For

Manuscripts submitted to TJMPS are evaluated on the basis of originality, methodological rigour, theoretical contribution, clarity of writing, and potential impact on the field. We strongly encourage submissions that adopt transparent research practices, including preregistration, open data, and reproducible analytic methods.