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Editor: Carl W. Lejuez
ISSN: 1949-2715
Published Quarterly, beginning in Spring 2010
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Carl W. Lejuez, PhD
Department of Psychology
1123c Biology/Psychology Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
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Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment (PDTRT) uses a masked reviewing system for all submissions. Omit the authors' names and affiliations on the first page of the manuscript, but include the title of the manuscript and the submission date.
List 5 keywords on the title page to facilitate the selection of peer reviewers. Additionally, provide a cover letter indicating the proposed category under which the manuscript was submitted (e.g., Brief Report) and up to 4 suggestions for potential reviewers.
Four types of manuscripts will be accepted:
- Full-Length Articles
- Brief Reports
- Target Conceptual Articles
- Practice Reviews (jointly written by a researcher and primary clinician)
Additionally, Invited Peer Commentaries in response to the Target Conceptual Articles will be published online at the PDTRT homepage. Further, the journal will operate an open-access message board to foster continuing dialogue on the Target Conceptual Article.
Manuscripts presenting empirical findings may be submitted as Full Length Articles. Full Length Articles should not exceed 36 pages total (including cover page, abstract, text, references, tables, and figures), with margins of at least 1 inch on all sides and a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman) of 12 points (no smaller). The entire paper (text, references, tables, etc.) must be double spaced.
In addition to full-length manuscripts, PDTRT will consider Brief Reports of empirical findings. Brief Reports are shorter than Full Reports but are set at a length that still allows clear presentation of the work and its implications.
Brief Reports are to be prepared in line with the guidelines for Full Length Articles, and may not exceed 18 pages of text and references. Brief Reports may additionally include up to 2 tables (other sections such as title page and abstract are not included in the page limits).
For manuscripts submitted as a Brief Report and meeting the stated guidelines, with this intention clearly indicated in the cover letter, reviewers will be instructed to consider the manuscript with the constraints of a Brief Report in mind.
Finally, manuscripts submitted as a Brief Report will be given priority for a more rapid review process.
Manuscripts that evaluate and synthesize the research literature and/or make important theoretical contributions are sought for Target Conceptual Articles. Four commentaries invited by the journal will be published on the PDTRT homepage, along with the author's response to the commentaries.
PDTRT will operate an open access message board for further discussion of the Target Conceptual Articles and the Commentaries.
Target Conceptual Articles are to be prepared in line with the guidelines for Full Length Articles, yet they may not exceed 40 pages.
In line with the journal's commitment to bridging science and practice, Practice Reviews will present an issue from clinical practice, review relevant research, and provide a practical recommendation informed by the reviewed research.
Practice Reviews MUST be co-authored by at least one individual with a primary focus in clinical practice and at least one individual with a primary focus in research. This partnering of individuals with a different professional emphasis is crucial for Practice Reviews to provide a credible bridge between research and practice.
When submitting a Practice Review, provide a description of each individual's primary professional focus in the cover letter. Manuscripts not meeting this partnering requirement will be returned without review. New collaborations are especially encouraged.
Practice Reviews are to be prepared in line with the guidelines for Full Length Articles, yet they may not exceed 30 pages.
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