Thank you for considering SEAJSP as the platform to share your valuable research in the field of psychiatry. The journal received the following types of paper:

1) Research Article: Up to 250 word in Abstract. About 2200-3000 words, excluding tables, figures and references. The manuscript might contain 1 to 3 tables, 1-2 figures,  25 to 50 references. 
2) Brief Report: Up to 150 word for abstract. About 1000-1500 words, excluding tables, figures and references. The manuscript might contain 1 table, 1 figure,  10 to 15 references.
3) Systematic Review: Up to 250 word in Abstract . About 2500 - 3500 words, excluding tables, figures and references. We only accept a systematic review, meta-analysis, and scoping review. A literature review will not be accepted. The manuscript might contain 1 - 3 tables, 1-2 figures,  30 to 60 references.

To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Manuscript Preparation

• Prepare your manuscript in American English, following the Harvard style citation and references. We encourage you to use the reference manager such as Mendeley or Zotero.
• Ensure clarity, conciseness, and coherence in your writing.
• Include a title page with the title of the paper, author names and affiliations, and contact information.

Abstract

• Provide a structured abstract with the word count according to the type of your manuscript. Abstract should contain background, methods, results, and conclusions of your study.

Keywords:

• Include a list of 3 to 5 keywords that accurately represent the content of your manuscript. We encourage the authors to use the MeSH Keywords.

Manuscript Structure

• Organize your manuscript into sections such as Background, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

Figures and Tables

• Submit high-quality figures and tables with appropriate captions.
• Number figures and tables in the order they appear in the text.
• Table and figure should be place at the end of the manuscript, following the references.

References

• Cite all sources accurately, following the Harvard Style
• Ensure that all references cited in the text are included in the reference list and vice versa.
• The number of references should follow the type of manuscript submitted.

Ethical Considerations

• Clearly state that your research adheres to ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent and approval from relevant ethical review boards.
• If applicable, provide information on funding sources and conflicts of interest.

Manuscript Submission

• Submit your manuscript through the online submission system on the SEAJSP website.
• Include a cover letter with your submission, briefly introducing the study's importance and original contributions.

Review Process

• Manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
• Reviewers will assess the quality, validity, and significance of the research.
• We encourage the authors to list 3 to 6 possible reviewer to the manuscript. They should have a good research and publication records and shall have no conflict of interest in reviewing your manuscript.

Manuscript Acceptance

• Authors will be notified of the editorial decision, and revisions may be requested.
• Accepted manuscripts will be subject to final editing and formatting by the editorial team.

Open Access:

• SEAJSP is committed to open access publishing. Submission before the end of April 2024 will have no Article Processing Charge (APC) for open access publication. 
• DOI - Digital Object Identifier. All manuscript accepted for publication will have a specific DOI.

Contact Information

• For any inquiries related to the submission process, please contact the editorial office at arafatdmc62@gmail.com

We appreciate your commitment to advancing the field of suicide prevention and look forward to receiving your submission.