Journal of Sumud
Manuscript Submissions & Guidelines
Welcome to our submission portal. Review track guidelines below and submit your work for pre-screening and peer review.
Scholarly Writing
Original research, narrative reviews, systematic reviews, brief reports, and clinical case studies.
Non-Scholarly Writing
Lived-experience essays, opinion commentaries, professional viewpoints, and educational analyses.
Creative Expression
Poetry, short fiction, photography, visual artwork, and audio narratives exploring mental health.
Scholarly Research Writing
The Journal of Sumud welcomes scholarly submissions in psychology, psychiatry, and mental health. Please review all baseline criteria before submitting your manuscript.
- Relevant to psychology, psychiatry, or mental health.
- All authors have read and approved this submission.
- Manuscript is not currently under consideration by another journal.
- Citations and references follow Vancouver style in order of appearance.
- Ethics approvals, informed consent statements, and funding disclosures are prepared.
Word Count & Reference Benchmarks
| Article Type | Main Text Limit | Reference Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | 4,500 words | 30–50 references suggested |
| Narrative Review | 5,000 words | Clear search methodology |
| Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis | 6,000 words | Include PRISMA checklist |
| Brief Report | 2,500 words | Focused preliminary data |
| Case Report | 2,000 words | Patient consent strictly required |
| Commentary / Perspective | 1,500 words | Expert perspective / reflection |
Author Submission Checklist & Study Requirements
Ensure your package contains: Full article title and short running title; structured abstract (≤ 250 words); 3–6 keywords; author institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, and study checklists (PRISMA, STROBE, or APA JARS). Vancouver reference example: Marie M, Bataat M. Health care access difficulties of Palestinian patients in the context of mental health: a literature review study. J Psychiatry Ment Disord. 2022;7(2):1062.
ICMJE Protection of Research Participants
Patients have a right to privacy that must not be violated without informed consent. Nonessential identifying details should be omitted. Masks across eyes in photographs are insufficient. Written consent must be obtained from patient, guardian, or estate representative.
ICMJE Artificial Intelligence (AI / LLM) Policy
AI and LLM tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors carry full responsibility for factual validity, citation integrity, and originality. Every use of AI during research or manuscript preparation must be fully disclosed.
Submit Scholarly Manuscript
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Submit Non-Scholarly Writing
We welcome accessible writing on psychology, psychiatry, and mental health. This track is designed for essays and analyses that do not present formal academic research.
Accepted Formats: Lived-experience essays, professional perspectives, opinion commentaries, educational articles, and media reviews.
Length: 800–2,000 words. Pseudonym publication is permitted upon request to the editor.
Submit Creative Expression
We welcome creative works addressing mental health, psychological resilience, grief, recovery, and caregiving. Accepted mediums include poetry, short fiction, visual art, photography, and audio works.
Guidelines: Written pieces ≤ 2,000 words. Please include an accessibility description for visual pieces, and disclose any sensitive content (trauma, self-harm, grief) to ensure thoughtful curation.