About Journal of Schizophrenia Disorders and Therapy
A peer-reviewed, open access forum advancing behavioral science research on schizophrenia — bridging cognitive mechanisms, social functioning, and evidence-based measurement for researchers, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals worldwide.
Research Focus Areas
- Cognitive mechanisms and deficits
- Behavioral assessment methods
- Social cognition and functioning
- Measurement validation studies
- Neurocognitive research
- Environmental influences
- Psychological risk factors
- Behavioral phenotyping
Publication Priorities
- Experimental behavioral studies
- Cognitive assessment tools
- Longitudinal observational research
- Psychometric validation
- Theory development
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Methodological innovations
- Cross-cultural behavioral research
JSDT focuses exclusively on the behavioral and cognitive science aspects of schizophrenia research. The journal emphasizes understanding how individuals with schizophrenia think, perceive, process information, and interact socially — examining these phenomena through rigorous scientific investigation rather than clinical intervention protocols.
Attention, memory, executive function, decision-making processes, information processing, and cognitive control mechanisms in schizophrenia populations.
Observable behavioral patterns, symptom dimensions, behavioral markers, and phenotypic characterization using standardized measurement approaches.
Social cognition, theory of mind, emotion recognition, interpersonal behavior, stigma perception, and social functioning assessment.
Development and validation of behavioral assessment instruments, cognitive batteries, rating scales, and psychometric evaluation studies.
Environmental influences on behavior, stress responses, developmental contexts, and gene-environment interactions affecting behavioral outcomes.
Brain-behavior relationships, cognitive neuroscience approaches, neuropsychological assessment, and behavioral correlates of neural function.
Behavioral science research requires specialized publication venues that understand methodological nuances, measurement challenges, and theoretical frameworks. JSDT serves as a responsive publishing partner for research teams investigating the psychological and behavioral dimensions of schizophrenia, offering credible dissemination without sacrificing speed or methodological rigor.
- Open Access for Maximum Impact: Unrestricted global access to all published content enables widespread knowledge sharing and increased citation potential for authors' work.
- Rigorous Peer Review: Comprehensive evaluation by behavioral scientists, psychologists, and measurement experts ensures publication of methodologically sound, reliable research.
- DOI Assignment: Each article receives a unique Digital Object Identifier facilitating easy discovery, citation tracking, and academic indexing.
- Ethical Publishing Standards: Full alignment with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the publishing process.
- Rapid Editorial Process: Efficient review timelines with constructive feedback to enhance manuscript quality while respecting researchers' publication deadlines.
- Global Indexing: Strategic submission to major databases ensuring visibility across psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral health communities.
Authors can submit manuscripts through the online submission portal or via email to [email protected]. The editorial office acknowledges receipt within 72 hours and maintains clear communication throughout the review process.
Each manuscript undergoes single-blind peer review by experts in behavioral science, cognitive psychology, or psychometrics. Reviewers evaluate methodological rigor, statistical approaches, measurement validity, theoretical contribution, and reproducibility. The editorial team provides detailed feedback regardless of publication decision, supporting authors in strengthening their research contributions.
JSDT's editorial board comprises internationally recognized behavioral scientists and mental health researchers who guide the journal's scientific direction and maintain rigorous peer review standards:
- Adam Wysokinski - Central Clinical Hospital, Lodz
- Hellme Najim - South Essex University Foundation NHS Trust
- Stephan Heres - Technische Universitaet Muenchen
- Slawomir Murawiec - Mental Health Centre - Centre of Therapy "Dialog"
- Urvakhsh Mehta - National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
- Krzysztof Krysta - Medical University of Silesia
- Andrea de Bartolomeis - University Medical School of Naples Federico II
- Olaoluwa Okusaga - University of Texas Medical School at Houston
- Xiang-Yang Zhang - University of Texas at Houston
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JSDT publishes all content under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licensing. Authors retain copyright while enabling unrestricted reuse in teaching, derivative works, and future publications with proper attribution. This model eliminates access barriers and accelerates evidence translation across global research communities.
The journal adheres to strict ethical publishing standards aligned with COPE best practices. All research involving human participants must document informed consent and institutional review board approval. Studies must follow appropriate reporting guidelines (e.g., STROBE for observational studies, APA reporting standards for psychological research).
Advance Behavioral Science Knowledge
Join a global community of researchers investigating the behavioral and cognitive dimensions of schizophrenia. JSDT provides a rigorous, accessible platform for disseminating high-quality behavioral science research that advances understanding and informs evidence-based practice.
