Japanese Psychological Research

Published on behalf of the Japanese Psychological Association

Edited by:
Professor Yuji Hakoda

Print ISSN: 0021-5368
Online ISSN: 1468-5884
Frequency: Quarterly
Current Volume: 52 / 2010
ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2008: 88/101 Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Impact Factor: 0.286

TopAuthor Guidelines

Japanese Psychological Research accepts three kinds of manuscripts: original articles, short reports, and reviews. An original article must be based on data derived from a research project that is problem-oriented. The results from the analysis of such data must also be substantial, and theoretical discussion thereon significant so as to be deemed a definitive contribution to the field. A short report is a report that provides additional information to or simply offers critical but constructive comments on a previously published article. A description of a novel research method, technique, or apparatus may also be acceptable. Reviews should summarize publications setting forth major developments within a particular research area. Reviews including studies in Japan are especially welcomed.

Selection procedure: Original articles and short reports will be reviewed by the referees and the final selection for publication will be made by the Editorial Board. Manuscripts may be returned for revision.

Submission of manuscripts: Please note the following points.

1. Manuscripts should be written in English.

2. Assuming approximately 650 words per page, the maximum lengths are 12 pages for an original article, and 6 pages for a short report, including title, abstract, references, figures, tables and line drawings.

3. Manuscripts should be typewritten, double-spaced, on A4 (297x210mm) size bond paper.

4. Each manuscript must be accompanied by an abstract of 100-175 words, a list of 3-5 English key words listed in order of importance, and a running head (short title) of not more than 50 characters (including spaces), typed on a separate page.

5. The SI (Système International d'Unités) system should be used for units of measurement.

6. References should be cited in the text, each with the last name of the author followed by the publication date enclosed within parentheses. All references should be listed alphabetically by last name, in the bibliography at the end of the article. Journal titles should be spelled out in full. Examples follow:

Underwood, B. J. (1976). Recognition memory for pairs of words as a function of associative context. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Learning and Memory, 2, 404-412
Gibson, E. J. (1969). Principles of perceptual learning and development. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts.
Wundt, W. (1908-1911). Grundzüge der physiologischen Psychologie. 6. Aufi. , 3 Bde. , Leipzig: Wilhelm Engelmann.

7. Tables and figures should be on separate sheets and numbered with Arabic numerals in order of appearance in the text.

8. Line drawings should be printed from a good quality laser printer, or professionally drawn using dark black ink. Drawings should be presented at twice the proposed printed size in the journal.

9. Authors should send four copies of their manuscripts to:-
Japanese Psychological Association
Hongo 5-23-13-7F
Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo 113-0033
Japan

A further copy should be retained by the author. A front page showing the author's name, affiliation, address, email address and contact numbers should be attached to only two of the copies submitted - the other two copies are used for the anonymous selection procedure.

Author material archive policy
Authors who require the return of any submitted material that is accepted for publication should inform the Editorial Office after acceptance. If no indication is given that author material should be returned, Blackwell Publishing will dispose of all hardcopy and electronic material two months after publication.

Proofs: Authors will receive proofs of their articles from the publisher, and are required to correct and return them to the publisher before the date specified in the publisher's accompanying letter.

Offprints: 20 offprints will be sent free of charge to the corresponding author of each article after publication of the Journal. Extra offprints may be ordered using the form supplied with proofs.

Costs charged to authors: Redrawing of line drawings or diagrams: If the standard of artwork supplied is unacceptable for publication, the cost of redrawing and/or relabelling the artwork will be recharged to authors. Re-writing of articles into correct English style: If extensive rewriting is necessary, it will be carried out by the copyeditor and the cost recharged to authors. Color figures: A charge of ¥64,000 for the first three color figures and ¥32,000 for each extra color figure thereafter will be charged to authors. Authors will be invoiced for any charges by the Japanese Psychological Association.

Copyright: It is condition of publication that authors must transfer copyright of their articles to the Japanese Psychological Association. Authors will be asked to complete and sign a Transfer of Copyright form and return it to the Association following acceptance of their articles. Authors can download the form from http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/jpr_caf.pdf.