Reviewer Resources
Tools and guidance for reviewers assessing ADHD manuscripts.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 3066-8042
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.3066-8042
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal
Scope Alignment
ADHD research spanning neuroscience, clinical care, education, and lived experience. We prioritize evidence that improves assessment, treatment, and long term support across the lifespan.
Publishing Model
Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.
JAC provides resources to help reviewers deliver thorough, fair, and timely evaluations of ADHD manuscripts.
Resources are designed to support consistent decisions across diverse care and education topics.
Review Templates
Structured prompts for consistent evaluations.
Reporting Checklists
CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA guidance.
Ethics Guidance
Participant privacy and consent expectations.
Data Standards
Clinical and educational transparency expectations.
- Assess study design, inclusion criteria, and setting
- Check clarity of measures, instruments, and time points
- Evaluate confounder control and bias mitigation
- Review data availability statements and repository links
- Provide constructive, prioritized feedback
If questions arise during review, contact the editorial office for guidance on policies or reporting standards. Editors can clarify expectations for specialized methods or care evaluations.
The office can share sample decision criteria for complex ADHD submissions when needed.
Review prompts cover study design, data integrity, and ADHD relevance so feedback remains focused and comparable across submissions. Using prompts reduces omissions and improves consistency.
Prompts are updated as reporting standards evolve.
JAC is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in ADHD research and care. We emphasize reproducible study design, clear reporting of clinical and functional outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.
The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].
We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in neurodevelopmental science, clinical care, and educational practice.
Need Review Support?
Contact the editorial office for reviewer resources and assistance.
