About the Journal

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Subject

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Publisher

Editor in Chief

International Journal of Counseling & Applied Psychology

Counseling, Educational Psychology, Applied Psychology

Internet Archive Scholar

Biannual (2 issues per year in October and April)

DnA Horizon Press

Dr. Agus Supriyanto, M.Pd

About the Journal

The International Journal of Counseling and Applied Psychology (IJCAP) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original articles, review articles, theoretical studies, short communications, case studies, and conceptual papers in the fields of counseling, educational psychology, and applied psychology with global relevance.

The journal provides a platform for scholars, practitioners, and researchers to exchange insights, foster innovation, and contribute to the advancement of evidence-based practices. IJCAP emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and cross-cultural perspectives to address contemporary psychological and counseling challenges across diverse contexts.

Scope

The International Journal of Counseling and Applied Psychology (IJCAP) publishes original contributions that include, but are not limited to:

  • Counseling theories, models, and practices across diverse settings
  • Educational psychology, learning processes, and student well-being
  • Applied psychology in health, organizational, and community contexts
  • Mental health interventions and prevention strategies
  • Personal, social, learning, and career guidance in counseling
  • Career counseling, vocational guidance, and workforce development
  • Cross-cultural psychology and multicultural counseling practices
  • Assessment tools, measurement, and psychometrics in applied settings
  • Counseling and psychological services in digital and technology-assisted environments
  • Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling and psychology
  • Interdisciplinary research integrating psychology with education, health, and social sciences

Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Counseling and Applied Psychology (IJCAP) provides immediate open access to its content, guided by the principle that making research freely available promotes a greater exchange of global knowledge. In alignment with the Budapest Open Access Initiative, IJCAP allows unrestricted reading, downloading, copying, distributing, printing, searching, and linking of the full texts of published articles, as well as the use of these materials for any lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers. Authors retain full copyright and publishing rights without restrictions.

Editorial and Review Process

The International Journal of Counseling and Applied Psychology (IJCAP) only accepts manuscripts that are original, well-prepared, and not published elsewhere (except in certain cases such as preprints). Detailed manuscript format and requirements are provided on the journal’s website. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by expert reviewers to ensure quality, originality, and relevance. Manuscripts are edited for clarity, structural consistency, and academic rigor before publication.

Publication Frequency and History

The journal was first published in 2025 using Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.5 and publishes two issues annually (October and April), featuring high-quality contributions from scholars worldwide.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Counseling and Applied Psychology (IJCAP) adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and is committed to maintaining integrity in all stages of the publication process. The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Editors

  • Ensure fair and unbiased evaluation of submitted manuscripts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all submissions.
  • Make publication decisions based solely on academic merit, relevance, and originality.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest with authors, reviewers, or institutions.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of reviewed manuscripts.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their judgment.
  • Report any ethical issues such as plagiarism, duplication, or falsification of data.

Duties of Authors

  • Submit original works that have not been published elsewhere.
  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources of information.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  • Ensure accuracy of data and make underlying data available if requested.
  • Agree to the peer-review process and respond to reviewers’ feedback constructively.

Duties of the Publisher

  • Ensure that editorial decisions are independent from any commercial or political influence.
  • Uphold academic integrity and transparency in all aspects of publication.
  • Support permanent availability and digital preservation of all published content.
  • Provide mechanisms for correction, retraction, and handling of ethical misconduct when necessary.