About the Journal

Journal of Applied Therapeutics (JAT)

The Journal of Applied Therapeutics (JAT) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing evidence-based understanding at the interface of clinical practice, mental health, and societal systems.

The journal focuses on applied, real-world challenges in therapeutics, with particular emphasis on the integration of clinical insight, public health, legal frameworks, and policy perspectives. JAT seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by publishing work that is clinically relevant, methodologically sound, and socially contextualised.

Mission

To establish the Journal of Applied Therapeutics as a credible, interdisciplinary platform that advances the integration of clinical insight, scientific evidence, and societal context across healthcare domains (including clinical medicine, neuroscience, and allied health sciences), with a specific focus on mental health.

Vision

To establish the Journal of Applied Therapeutics as a high-quality, widely recognised journal of international standing with broad interdisciplinary scope and international reach, contributing meaningfully to applied healthcare scholarship and practice.

Aims and Scope

JAT provides a platform for clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, legal scholars, and policy experts to contribute to meaningful discourse on complex and evolving issues in applied therapeutics.

The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Clinical psychiatry and neuropsychiatry
  • Behavioural medicine and psychological interventions
  • Suicide prevention and crisis intervention
  • Rehabilitation and long-term care models
  • Ethical and legal aspects of clinical practice
  • Public mental health and health systems research
  • Digital health, technology, and mental health interfaces
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to patient care

The journal prioritises work that demonstrates practical applicability, interdisciplinary relevance, and translational value.

Journal Structure and Content

JAT publishes a range of article types, including:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Clinical Perspectives and Case-Based Analyses
  • Policy and Legal Commentaries
  • Short Communications
  • Invited Editorials

All submissions are evaluated based on scientific rigour, clinical relevance, and contribution to the field.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to JAT undergo an initial editorial screening. Submissions that meet the journal’s scope and quality threshold are sent for double-anonymous peer review by independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

Editorial decisions are made based on reviewer feedback, scientific merit, and editorial judgment. Certain invited or commissioned pieces (such as editorials or commentaries) may undergo editorial review.

Open Access Policy

JAT is an open access journal. All content is made freely available to readers without subscription or access fees, with the aim of promoting wider dissemination of knowledge and supporting equitable access to academic research.

Publication Model

JAT follows a continuous publication model, with articles published online as soon as they are accepted and processed for publication. Issues may be compiled periodically based on thematic or editorial considerations.

Publisher

The Journal of Applied Therapeutics is published by the Institute of Applied Therapeutics (IAT), Chennai, an academic and professional initiative focused on advancing interdisciplinary approaches to clinical practice and mental health.

Editorial Governance

JAT operates under a structured editorial framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and quality control:

  • Editorial decisions are made by the Editor, within the framework of the journal’s editorial policies.
  • The Managing Editor oversees workflow and operational coordination.
  • The Editor-in-Chief provides overall editorial leadership, along with strategic and institutional oversight of the journal

The journal maintains a clear separation between editorial decision-making and administrative control.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

JAT is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and integrity. The journal adheres to internationally accepted principles of ethical publishing, including those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

All submissions are expected to comply with ethical standards related to authorship, data integrity, conflict of interest, and responsible research conduct.

Audience

JAT is intended for:

  • Clinicians and mental health professionals
  • Researchers and academicians
  • Legal and policy experts
  • Public health practitioners
  • Allied healthcare professionals

The journal aims to serve as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge translation across these domains.

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