Current Psychiatry (Egypt) Official Journal of Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Current Psychiatry started at 1993 as 2 editions per year, followed by 3 editions: March, July, November Now four editions per year January, April, July, October. January, April, July, October.

Administration / Management structure The journal has a permanent secretariat at the Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University. The journal has a permanent secretariat at the Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University. Journal has a full time secretary. Journal has a full time secretary. Has a “ Chairman of the Board ” Has a “ Chairman of the Board ” Has an “ Honorary Editor ” Has an “ Honorary Editor ” Has an “ Editor- in- Chief ” Has an “ Editor- in- Chief ” Has 2 Assistants to “ Editor- in- Chief ” Has 2 Assistants to “ Editor- in- Chief ”

Cont. Has 2 “ Senior Associate Editors ” Has 2 “ Senior Associate Editors ” Has 2 “ Associate Editors ” Has 2 “ Associate Editors ” Has 6 “ Assistant Editors ” Has 6 “ Assistant Editors ” Has 1 “ Editorial Manager ” Has 1 “ Editorial Manager ” Has 8 “ Editorial Advisory Board Members ” Has 8 “ Editorial Advisory Board Members ” Has 11 “ International Advisory Board Members ” Has 11 “ International Advisory Board Members ”

Library requirements for publication References Format Name of author, Title of article, Year of publications, Volume, pages.

Use and language of abstracts Abstract written in 200 words, Arranged as Introduction, Introduction, Objectives, Objectives, Methods Methods Discussion and conclusion Discussion and conclusion Key Words Key Words Written in English with Arabic short summary at the end

Format Mission of journal and audience Audiences are psychiatrists and mental health professionals in Egypt and Middle East including all candidates for the degrees of diploma, masters and doctorate in Psychiatry. Audiences are psychiatrists and mental health professionals in Egypt and Middle East including all candidates for the degrees of diploma, masters and doctorate in Psychiatry. Highlight scientific research in Egypt and the Middle East Highlight scientific research in Egypt and the Middle East Advances in mental health services in Egypt and the Middle East Advances in mental health services in Egypt and the Middle East Encourage articles regarding the implementations of ethical codes (e.g. Madrid Declaration) Encourage articles regarding the implementations of ethical codes (e.g. Madrid Declaration) Educational editorials are encouraged Educational editorials are encouraged Original articles and research Original articles and research

Number of issues Number of issues 4 issues per year Number of original articles 80% of articles Language of publication English with an abstract in Arabic Submission of articles Submission of articles Via regular mail or and by hand

Rejection rates Rejection is around 40% of articles, 40% need revision and 20% are accepted directly Choice of articles to be published Articles fulfilling the mission of the journal Length of time for publication Approximately 8-12 months

Cost / Financing Cost of the journals Journals are distributed for free in Egypt Financing From advertisements in the journal as well as financial support from the Institute of Psychiatry Sustainability Journal has been published regularly for the past 15 years Link with pharmaceutical industries They advertise their products within the journal, but have no influence and do not interfere with the content of the journal

Politics Composition of the editorial Board Has a “ Chairman of the Board ” Has an “ Honorary Editor ” Has an “ Editor- in- Chief ” Has 2 Assistants to “ Editor- in- Chief ” Has 2 “ Senior Associate Editors ” Has 2 “ Associate Editors ” Has 6 “ Assistant Editors ” Has 1 “ Editorial Manager ” Has 8 “ Editorial Advisory Board Members ” Has 11 “ International Advisory Board Members ”

Link with academic or professional society The journal is the official journal of the Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University which is a WHO collaborating center for training and research in mental health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest except that some of the assistant editors work with another journal for psychiatry in Egypt “ Egyptian Journal of Psychiatry ”. Ethical issues No problems

Steps forward to improve indexation Trying to implement the plan of action mentioned in point 8 Printing the journal in a paperback form as well as an electronic form (CD).

Foreseen obstacles Main diagnosable constraints to improve indexation Problems with distribution Contact with agencies to help improving quality of the journal for indexation Budget to improve the journal

Difficulties facing work in the journal Problems in the submitted articles : Problems in the submitted articles : -Lack of orientation of submitting authors about “ research methodology ”, “ how to write a scientific paper? ”….= high rejection rate ? -Neglecting important aspects like : originality, ethical considerations, scope of interest of the journal ….= tedious work in revision of articles? -Language difficulties = language revision as an “ overload ” ?

Difficulties facing work in the journal Problems with “ Reviewers ” : Problems with “ Reviewers ” : -Few available “ expert ” reviewers ? -Too busy reviewers ? -Delay in reviewer ’ s response ? -Difficult communication with reviewers ? -How to encourage reviewers for appropriate response ?

Difficulties facing work in the journal Administrative, technical & financial difficulties : Administrative, technical & financial difficulties : -Limited professional medical secretaries ? -Limited resources ? -Problems in archiving, typing, distribution, mailing ….etc.

Actions Working with Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Building Egyptian National Scientific and Technical Information Network Working with Academy of Scientific Research and Technology Building Egyptian National Scientific and Technical Information Network Registered in Index Copernicus Journal Master List Registered in Index Copernicus Journal Master List Developed a temporary site for the journal Developed a temporary site for the journal

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