Journal of Psychology, Recovery, and Forensic Research-by Bout Me Healing Publication
Policies & Procedures Manual
Journal Information:
The Bout Me Healing Psychology, Recovery, and Forensic Research Journal is published by Bout Me Healing. The Editor-in-Chief is Dr. Cice Rivera, the Deputy Director is Evly Pacheco, and Managing Editor is Neza Camacho. The editorial office can be contacted via email at boutmehealingproductions@gmail.com, boutmehealing.evly@gmail.com or by phone at +1 (786) 475-6993. The journal’s ISSN is 3071-2009
Scope and Aim:
This journal publishes original research, case reports, literature reviews, and applied psychology commentary. Its primary focus areas include psychology, addiction recovery, forensic psychiatry, parapsychology, spirituality, and clinical interventions. The journal’s goal is to provide accessible, research-based knowledge to practitioners, academics, and students, bridging the gap between clinical research and practical application.
Editorial Policies:
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each article is reviewed by a minimum of two independent reviewers. Sample reviewers may include experts such as Dr. Amanda Lee, PhD, in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, and Dr. Marcus Bell, MD, in Forensic Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center. Reviewers are required to provide feedback within three weeks.
Authors are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest, and reviewers must recuse themselves if a conflict exists. All research published in the journal must comply with ethical standards, including institutional guidelines and IRB approval when human or animal subjects are involved. Plagiarism, data falsification, or duplicate publication is strictly prohibited.
Submission Guidelines:
The journal accepts original research articles, case studies, review articles, brief reports, and commentary. Manuscripts should be submitted in Word or PDF format, using Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced. Each submission must include an abstract of 150–250 words, three to eight keywords, references, and a DOI if available. APA 7th edition is the required citation style, and all submissions must be in English.
Article & Research Writing Rates
Pricing is based on word count: 500 words or less $150 500 – 1,500 words $300 1,500 – 3,000 words $500 Over 3,000 words Optional Services Custom quote – please inquire for project pricing. Types of Articles We Support • Clinical and mental health articles • Psychology and behavioral science content • Wellness and integrative health topics • Research summaries and commentary pieces • Professional blog and thought-leadership articles • Educational and informational publications • AI-Supporting Clinical Practice
Waiver & Discount Policy
The journal may offer partial or full Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers in cases of demonstrated financial hardship, student status, or service-related eligibility (including military or veteran status). Waiver requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are granted at the discretion of the editorial team. All requests must be submitted prior to manuscript acceptance.
Example Article Listing
Publication Frequency:
The journal is published quarterly, in January, April, July, and October. Volumes and issues are numbered sequentially (e.g., Volume 1, Issue 1, 2026).
Author Responsibilities:
Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cited, provide accurate author information including name, affiliation, ORCID, and email, and respond promptly to editorial correspondence.
Reviewer Responsibilities:
Reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of all manuscripts, provide objective and constructive feedback, and complete their review within the agreed timeframe.
Copyright and Licensing:
Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal non-exclusive publishing rights. The journal recommends publishing under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license to promote accessibility.
Data and Materials Availability:
Authors are encouraged to provide datasets, protocols, or supplementary materials to allow verification of their research. Recommended repositories include OSF, Figshare, and ClinicalTrials.gov when applicable.
Indexing and ISSN Compliance:
The journal meets technical and editorial standards necessary for ISSN assignment and indexing. This includes a clear journal title, publisher information, a fully listed editorial board, contact details, regular publication frequency, and documented peer review and ethical policies. Each article published receives a DOI and is properly categorized under its research area.
Editorial Board:
The editorial board is composed of qualified professionals in the fields of psychology, addiction, and forensic psychiatry. The Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Cice Rivera, and Managing Editor, Dr. Sarah Thompson, oversee the journal’s editorial process. Associate Editors, such as Dr. Amanda Lee and Dr. Marcus Bell, assist with peer review and editorial decisions. All editorial board members maintain ORCID profiles for transparency and accountability.
Retraction and Corrections Policy:
The journal has clear procedures for correcting errors through errata. In cases of serious misconduct or invalid research, articles may be retracted. Authors, readers, and indexing databases are notified promptly when corrections or retractions occur.
Privacy Policy;
The journal protects the personal information of authors, reviewers, and subscribers, in compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations.
Open Access Statement:
This work is published under an open access model and is freely available to read, download, and share for non-commercial purposes. Proper attribution to the authors and original source is required when citing or distributing this material.
Archiving and Preservation:
All articles are archived via DOI registration, as well as through repositories such as OSF and Figshare, ensuring long-term access and retrievability.
Open Access & Licensing Terms:
This journal and all published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License.
Under this license, users are free to read, download, copy, share, and distribute the material in any medium or format, and to adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), the title of the work, and the source of publication.
No additional restrictions may be applied beyond those described in this license.
All works remain the intellectual property of their respective authors. For full license details, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Journal Copyright & Publishing Terms
All articles published in this journal remain the intellectual property of their respective author(s). Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restriction.
By submitting and publishing within this journal, authors grant permission for their work to be distributed under an open access model using the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License. This allows others to read, share, and adapt the work for any purpose, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source of publication.
No additional restrictions are placed on the use, distribution, or reproduction of published content beyond those outlined in the CC BY 4.0 License.
The journal does not claim ownership of submitted or published works.
For full license details, refer to: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Peer Review Policy
This journal follows a double-anonymous peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation process. All submitted manuscripts are assessed based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, ethical compliance, and contribution to the field. Final publication decisions are made by the editorial team based on reviewer recommendations and overall academic quality standards.
Plagiarism Policy
All submissions are routinely screened for plagiarism prior to review and publication. Manuscripts must be original work and properly cite all sources, data, and prior research. The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, or any form of academic misconduct. Any submission found to violate these standards will be rejected or retracted in accordance with ethical publishing practices.
Instructions for Authors
Authors submitting to this journal must ensure that manuscripts are original, clearly written, and formatted in a professional academic style. Submissions should include a title page, abstract (if applicable), main body of text, results (if research-based), discussion, and references. All sources must be properly cited using a consistent academic citation style. Authors are responsible for ensuring ethical research standards, including informed consent where applicable and accurate reporting of data. Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.
Repository / Self-Archiving Policy
Authors are permitted to deposit versions of their work in institutional repositories, subject repositories, or personal academic websites. Authors may archive the submitted version, accepted manuscript, and/or published version of their article, provided proper citation is given to the original publication in the journal.
Example Article Listing
(Volume 1, Issue 1, 2026):
Sample articles include “How to Overcome Addictions Safely and Effectively” by Jane Smith, peer-reviewed by Dr. Amanda Lee and Dr. Marcus Bell; “Abraham Lincoln Depressed?” by John Deeron, reviewed by Dr. Sarah Thompson and Dr. Marcus Bell; “How to Manage a Breakup: Psychology of Moving On” by Emily Chen, reviewed by Dr. Amanda Lee and Dr. Sarah Thompson; “Reiki Healing and Psychological Wellbeing” by Andrea Stillman, reviewed by Dr. Marcus Bell and Dr. Amanda Lee; and “The Practice of Forensic Psychiatry: A Journey” by Michael Adams, reviewed by Dr. Sarah Thompson and Dr. Marcus Bell. Each article has a DOI assigned for indexing and reference.