Nature-Nurture Journal of Psychology (NNJP) accepts various article types for submission, all of which must adhere to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and American Psychological Association recommendations. Articles are peer-reviewed, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF format, and indexed in relevant digital archives. Manuscripts are also checked for plagiarism.

TIER 1 ARTICLE TYPES:

1. Original Research
   Primary studies or replicative research, including disconfirming results. Max word count: 12,000; up to 15 figures/tables. Format: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

2. Systematic Review
   Synthesis of existing research using defined methods. Must include PRISMA flow diagram, funding info, and detailed analysis. Max word count: 12,000; up to 15 figures/tables. Format: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

3. Methods
   New or established methods of significance. Must provide a step-by-step procedure, validation, and expected results. Max word count: 12,000; up to 15 figures/tables. Format: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Equipment, Methods, Results, Discussion.

4. Review
   Comprehensive analysis of a developed field, addressing schools of thought, current research gaps, and future directions. Max word count: 12,000; up to 15 figures/tables. Format: Abstract, Introduction, Subsections, Discussion.

5. Mini Review
   A concise summary of recent developments in a focused area. Max word count: 3,000; up to 2 figures/tables. Format: Abstract, Introduction, Subsections, Discussion.

6. Hypothesis and Theory
   Presentation of a novel hypothesis or theory based on recent findings. Max word count: 12,000; up to 15 figures/tables. Format: Abstract, Introduction, Subsections, Discussion.

7. Clinical Trial
   Results of interventional health studies. Registration in a public trial registry required. Max word count: 12,000; up to 15 figures/tables. Format: Abstract (include registry number), Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion.

8. Case Report
   Unique clinical cases with unexpected outcomes. Max word count: 3,000; up to 4 figures/tables. Informed consent required. Format: Abstract, Introduction, Case Description, Diagnostic Assessment, Discussion.

9. General Commentary
   Critical analysis or comments on notable studies. Max word count: 1,000; 1 figure/table. Format: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Discussion.

10. Editorial
    Articles from research topic editors outlining the objectives and context of a Research Topic. Max word count: 1,000 for 5-10 articles, up to 5,000 for more. Format: Title, Abstract, Introduction, References.

11. Study Protocol
    Detailed description of prospective research design. Registration in clinical trial registry required. Max word count: 12,000; up to 15 figures/tables. Format: Abstract (include trial number), Introduction, Methods, Discussion, Ethics and Dissemination.