Focus and Scope

Psyche is a peer-reviewed scientific journal in psychology published by the Faculty of Psychology, University of Muhammadiyah Lampung. The journal is dedicated to advancing psychological science by providing a platform for rigorous scholarly exchange, fostering critical dialogue, and promoting the development of theoretical and empirical knowledge among researchers, particularly within Indonesia and the broader international community.

Psyche welcomes high-quality contributions across all major domains of psychology, including but not limited to cognitive psychology, social psychology, clinical and health psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, neuropsychology, psychometrics, educational psychology, human factors, and methodological research. The journal prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate conceptual clarity, methodological rigor, and meaningful contributions to the advancement of psychological theory and practice.

In addition to serving as a national scholarly platform, Psyche seeks to establish itself as an international forum for academic inquiry, encouraging interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives that enrich psychological understanding. The journal supports diverse research approaches, including experimental, observational, survey-based, and ethnographic studies, with particular emphasis on innovative and integrative work.

The target audience of Psyche includes academics, researchers, graduate students, practitioners, and professionals with an interest in the scientific and applied dimensions of psychology. Through its publications, the journal aims to stimulate research productivity, facilitate academic collaboration, and contribute to the ongoing professional development of the psychological community.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

SUSUNAN DEWAN EDITOR & DAFTAR ISI

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

DAFTAR ISI VOL 1. NO. 2

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

SUSUNAN DEWAN EDITOR

• Renyep Proborini

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

KATA PENGANTAR CHIEF EDITOR

• Renyep Proborini

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Psyche: Jurnal Psikologi is a journal published by Psychology Faculty Universitas Muhammadiyah Lampung. The research article submitted to Psyche open journal system will be peer-reviewed after the submission. The accepted article will be available online following journal peer-reviewing process. Language used in this journal is Indonesian. For plagiarism check, Psyche™s editor will check plagiarism on the title, abstract and body text of the article. By using several plagiarism detection software (Turnitin), avoidance of publication violation is implemented. In certain condition with strong evidence, if an article is found with plagiarism indication, editorial board will reject article automatically.

All papers are fully peer-reviewed. We only publish articles that have been reviewed and approved by highly qualified researchers with expertise in a field appropriate for the article. We used a double-blind peer-reviewing process. Detailed information about the flow for the manuscript submission (author) to the acceptance by the editor is shown in the following figure:

Publication Frequency

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.


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Archiving

Digital Archiving Policy

PSYCHE: Jurnal Psikologi utilizes the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which supports the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system to ensure the secure, distributed, and long-term preservation of published content.

The journal participates in the PKP Private LOCKSS Network (PKP PLN), which provides decentralized preservation of digital content across multiple geographically distributed nodes. This system guarantees permanent access and safeguards the journal’s content against data loss.

All published articles are automatically preserved through the PKP PLN, provided that the journal meets the eligibility criteria, including having a valid ISSN and published content. Once the PKP PLN plugin is enabled and the Terms of Use are accepted, no additional action is required for ongoing preservation.

In addition, the journal supports long-term accessibility through:

• DOI registration via Crossref, ensuring persistent and reliable access to published articles
• Indexing in recognized scholarly databases to enhance discoverability and redundancy

The journal may also participate in other LOCKSS-compatible archiving networks where applicable. Inclusion in such networks requires coordination with the respective network administrators.

Through these mechanisms, PSYCHE: Jurnal Psikologi is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of its scholarly content.

Publication Ethics

PSYCHE: Jurnal Psikologi adheres to the ethical guidelines in all aspects of publication ethics, particularly those concerning best practices in scholarly publishing and the handling of publication misconduct. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical behavior for authors, editors, and reviewers.

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to PSYCHE: Jurnal Psikologi must comply with the following ethical standards:

• Authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere. No rights to the manuscript should have been transferred to another party.
• Authors must guarantee the authenticity and originality of their work and properly cite all sources using the journal’s required referencing style (APA format).
• Authors must avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.
• Authors should not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or publication. Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is considered unethical and unacceptable.
• Authors must be able to provide raw data and supporting materials if requested by the editor, particularly in cases of suspected data fabrication or falsification.
• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, including but not limited to employment relationships, research funding, consultancy roles, or intellectual property interests that could influence the research.
• If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.
• For research involving human participants, authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards in psychological research, including informed consent and, where applicable, approval from an institutional ethics committee.

Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors of PSYCHE: Jurnal Psikologi are responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of published content:

• Editors are accountable for all articles published in the journal.
• Editors should assist authors in ensuring that manuscripts comply with the journal’s guidelines and ethical standards.
• Editorial decisions should be based on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the manuscript, without discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, religion, gender, seniority, or institutional affiliation.
• Editors may consult with editorial board members or reviewers when making publication decisions.
• Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.
• Editors must ensure a double-blind review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
• Editorial decisions must be communicated to authors in a timely manner, accompanied by reviewers’ comments, unless such comments are inappropriate or defamatory.
• Editors should respect reasonable requests from authors to exclude specific reviewers due to potential bias.
• Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
• In cases of suspected misconduct or disputes, editors will follow guidelines in investigating and resolving the issue.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and credibility of the journal:

• Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations of manuscripts.
• Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate; all feedback must be supported by clear arguments.
• Reviewers should identify any ethical concerns, including possible plagiarism, data issues, or publication misconduct.
• Reviewers must complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe and notify the editor promptly if they are unable to do so.
• Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and not use any information for personal advantage.
• Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest, whether due to competition, collaboration, or other relationships with the authors or affiliated institutions.
• Reviewers should inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works known to them.
• Any information or ideas obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal benefit.

Ethical Compliance and Misconduct Handling

PSYCHE: Jurnal Psikologi takes allegations of misconduct seriously. Any suspected violations—including plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices—will be handled in accordance with procedures. Actions may include manuscript rejection, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.

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