Article Type

Word Limit

Description

Original Research Article

4,000–8,000 words

Empirical studies reporting new data with clear theoretical framing, method, results, and discussion

Review Article

5,000–10,000 words

Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, or narrative reviews offering a critical synthesis of existing literature

Meta-Analysis

5,000–10,000 words

Quantitative integration of findings from multiple studies following PRISMA guidelines

Brief Report

2,000–3,500 words

Concise reports of novel findings, pilot studies, or preliminary data warranting rapid dissemination

Theoretical/Conceptual Paper

4,000–8,000 words

Papers advancing new theoretical frameworks, models, or conceptual arguments without primary data

Methodological Paper

4,000–7,000 words

Papers presenting new methods, scales, statistical techniques, or AI-based analytical approaches

Registered Report

Variable

Two-stage review: Stage 1 reviews rationale and method pre-data; Stage 2 reviews completed study

Case Study/Series

2,000–5,000 words

In-depth clinical, educational, or organisational case analyses with theoretical integration

Technology & AI in Psychology

4,000–8,000 words

Empirical or conceptual papers on AI applications, digital therapeutics, or human-technology interaction in psychological contexts

Commentary/Viewpoint

1,500–3,000 words

Scholarly opinion pieces, responses to published work, or perspectives on emerging issues

Book Review

1,000–2,000 words

Critical reviews of recently published books relevant to the journal scope