Journal of ADHD And Care

Rigorous behavioral research advancing the science of attention, executive function, and self-regulation across the lifespan

Journal of ADHD And Care publishes original research, systematic reviews, and methodological papers examining ADHD through the lens of behavioral science. Our scope emphasizes measurement, theory, and scientific understanding rather than clinical practice protocols or therapeutic interventions.

Journal of ADHD And Care provides behavioral scientists with a specialized platform combining rapid publication timelines, rigorous peer review, and maximum visibility through open access dissemination.

• Behavioral Science Expertise: Editorial board comprising behavioral psychologists, cognitive scientists, neuropsychologists, and developmental researchers specializing in ADHD mechanisms.
• Methodological Rigor: Emphasis on validated measurement tools, appropriate statistical analyses, reproducible methods, and transparent reporting aligned with APA and APS standards.
• Rapid Dissemination: Streamlined single-blind peer review with average time to first decision under 21 days and acceptance-to-publication within 48 hours.
• Open Access Impact: CC BY 4.0 licensing ensures unrestricted access for researchers, educators, policymakers, and the global scientific community.
• Comprehensive Support: Editorial assistance with formatting, language polishing services, and technical guidance throughout the submission process.
• Data Transparency: Encouragement of open data practices, preregistration disclosure, and supplementary material hosting to enhance reproducibility.

JAC employs a transparent, author-friendly workflow designed to balance speed with scientific integrity. Our editorial team provides clear communication at each stage from initial submission through final publication.

1. Submission: Authors submit manuscripts via the online portal or email to [email protected]. All submissions receive acknowledgment within 72 hours.
2. Editorial Screening: Managing editors assess scope alignment, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and formatting adherence before advancing to peer review.
3. Peer Review: Manuscripts undergo single-blind review by subject experts evaluating theoretical contribution, methodological rigor, statistical validity, and interpretive accuracy.
4. Author Revision: Authors receive detailed feedback with clear revision guidelines. Revised manuscripts are typically assessed within 7-10 days.
5. Final Decision: Accepted manuscripts proceed immediately to production. Authors receive copyedited proofs for approval within 48 hours.
6. Publication: Articles are published online with DOI assignment, indexed across academic databases, and promoted through social media and institutional networks.

Journal of ADHD And Care upholds the highest standards of research integrity, adhering to international guidelines for ethical research conduct, participant protection, and transparent reporting.

All research involving human participants must include documentation of institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee approval. Studies must demonstrate informed consent procedures, participant confidentiality protections, and appropriate risk-benefit considerations. Animal research requires compliance with institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) guidelines and adherence to ARRIVE reporting standards.

JAC requires adherence to discipline-specific reporting guidelines including CONSORT for randomized trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews, and JARS for psychological research. Manuscripts should provide sufficient methodological detail to enable replication and critical evaluation.

Authors must disclose all financial relationships, institutional affiliations, and potential conflicts of interest that could influence research conduct or interpretation. Funding sources must be explicitly stated. Transparency statements regarding data availability, preregistration, and code sharing are required in all empirical reports.

Journal of ADHD And Care operates under a gold open access model with Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licensing. This ensures that published research is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers, maximizing research impact and accelerating scientific progress.

Publication costs are supported through Article Processing Charges (APC) assessed upon manuscript acceptance. Detailed pricing information, institutional arrangements, and waiver policies for authors from low-income countries are available on our APC information page.

Authors retain copyright to their work while granting broad reuse rights for educational, research, and commercial purposes with appropriate attribution. This model supports reproducibility efforts, meta-analyses, teaching applications, and evidence synthesis initiatives across the global ADHD research community.

JAC articles are indexed and archived across multiple academic databases to ensure long-term preservation and maximum discoverability. Current indexing includes Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Crossref, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and institutional repositories. The journal actively pursues additional database inclusions to expand reach within behavioral science, psychology, and neuroscience communities.

Each article receives a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) enabling persistent citation tracking and integration with reference management systems. Authors benefit from enhanced visibility through structured metadata, keyword optimization, and strategic promotion through professional networks and social media channels.