Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research & Practice
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ABOUT OUR JOURNAL
The Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research & Practice is the official global journal of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS). This open access journal focuses on the growing body of research in the field of psychosocial oncology. The journal publishes articles reporting on clinical research examining psychosocial and behavioral interventions in oncology settings, research on the implementation of psychosocial and behavioral interventions in routine clinical practice and their impact on outcomes. This includes reports on pragmatic clinical trials, qualitative research, systematic reviews, survivorship research and care, psychosocial oncology research and practice in developing countries, innovative research methods and research into global and regional health disparities as they relate to psychosocial oncology care and services.
JPORP is now indexed in Scopus
We are delighted to announce that the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice has been accepted for indexing in Scopus as of August 2024, meaning your accepted papers will have enhanced visibility and greater impact through the major citation database. We look forward to welcoming your submissions to our Scopus-indexed journal! Find out more by going to https://journals.lww.com/jporp/pages/default.aspx
Editor-in-Chief:
Dr Linda E. Carlson and Dr Brian Kelly
Article types | IPOS members | Non-members |
Tier 1: original articles, reviews & guidelines | $800 | $1,000 |
Tier 2: short articles, case reports, editorials |
$400 |
$500 |
JPORP offers full or partial equitable waivers for accepted articles from low-income and middle-income economies. Eligibility is based on the Research4Life eligibility criteria. Countries listed in Group A are eligible for the full waiver and countries listed in Group B are eligible for the partial (50%) waiver. The waiver is automatically applied based on the Corresponding Author's country information provided during submission.
To determine your eligibility, visit the Research4Life criteria page at https://www.research4life.org/access/criteria/
Click here to learn more on how to submit to our Journal.
Questions about this journal can be directed to [email protected].
1. What does it mean to be the “official journal “ of IPOS?
JPORP was established in 2017 by the IPOS Board to be the Society’s only official journal, because the Board wanted to provide an open access journal as a member benefit. Additionally the journal has the benefit of providing important income to support IPOS and its members. It is overseen by the Board in an agreement with publishers.
2. When and why did IPOS establish an open access journal?
The IPOS Board decided in 2017 to establish an open access publishing format – this would ensure that the research developments in our field are available to all, without the limitation of needing to subscribe or belong to an institution that subscribes. This makes the work fully accessible to clinicians and researchers across the globe, to patients and families, and particularly people in low and middle income countries who disproportionately do not have access to material behind paywalls. Previously (prior to 2017) IPOS members needed to pay a subscription cost to access the previous journal, but this is no longer the case – access to the journal is free. Open access also provides a venue for research funded by public funding agencies that require publication in an open access journal. Open access also provides immediate worldwide electronic delivery. See our editorial about the benefits of Open Access here https://journals.lww.com/jporp/Pages/openaccess.aspx
3. Why is there a publication fee?
The Article Processing Charge (APC) covers the cost to the publishing company of their administrative and editorial support and hosting of the journal . A small proportion of the costs are returned to IPOS to support IPOS activities. These costs have been kept as low as possible and are very favourable compared with costs across journals generally. We offer discounts to IPOS members, fee waivers to authors from Low and Middle Income countries and for papers from IPOS committees or initiatives.
4. At what point in submission do I need to pay the publication cost?
Publication costs only need to be paid when the paper is formally accepted for publication. There is no cost for submitting your paper or the review process itself.
5. What discounts apply and how do I know if I am eligible?
Please see the guidelines for authors regarding publication costs and discounts for IPOS members
6. How does the journal support IPOS members?
IPOS members get a discount on APCs (publication fees). Other support includes:
This is alongside the general benefit to authors of open access to support dissemination of research.
7. When will the journal be indexed?
Indexing enables the journal to be listed on key search databases. We are pleased to announce the journal has been recognized by SCOPUS database and we are in the process of review for indexing through a number of avenues (Web of Science, SCOPUS, PubMed, DOAJ) are currently awaiting outcomes of these applications. This application process is very detailed and we are hopeful that we will have further news in the near future. When successful all papers published from the time of Journal inception, even prior to the date of acceptance for indexing, will be recognized and searchable on the indexed databases.
8. How does the journal support authors from LMICs?
As detailed above, authors from low and middle income countries are eligible for a waiver of publication costs, along with specific editing and language support if needed where English is not first language. The editors are also keen to work closely with authors from these areas to provide any advice and support as it is an important goal that we promote dissemination of their work, and broaden the impact and global relevance of research published in the journal.
9. How can I assist IPOS through the journal?
JPORP is your IPOS journal and is there to be a vehicle to support the dissemination of the high quality research being undertaken by IPOS members, and promote IPOS as a leader in psychosocial aspects of cancer internationally. You can assist and support the IPOS journal by listing yourself in our reviewer database along with your areas of expertise and interest, and providing reviews of submitted manuscripts – this is a very valuable way to contribute and assist the work of our international community, and an excellent way to gain a good understanding of the review and publication process through working with our editorial team , as well as keeping abreast of work being undertaken across our field. For many this is an important part of our scholarly role and contribution and is helpful in our own writing and academic development.
Other ways you can support the journal and IPOS is through encouraging submission of manuscripts to the journal as the journal of your Society, and promoting the journal with your peers and colleagues. This can be done through communicating news about recent publications, disseminating key papers of interest, to remind colleagues of the opportunity provided by the Society’s journal.IPOS Press® is the multi-media publishing arm of the International Psycho-Oncology Society. The goal of IPOS Press® is to provide timely, high-quality, low-cost, educational publications, CDs and online media relevant to the psychosocial aspects of cancer, cancer prevention, cancer survivorship and bereavement. These publications and multi-media products are also intended to appeal to scientists and clinicians interested in psycho-oncology, as well as pharmaceutical companies and non-governmental agencies dedicated to the well being of cancer patients.
IPOS Press is pleased to present two pocket size handbooks, Quick Reference for Oncology Clinicians and Quick Reference for Pediatric Oncology Clinicians. The books have been published in association with IPOS Federation member, the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS). They may be purchased on the APOS website. A 10% discount is available for purchasing both together. Non-profit and volume discounts are also available.
Find out more by going to https://global.oup.com/academic/product/psycho-oncology-in-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-9780197615935?cc=ca&lang=en&
Sexual Health, Fertility, and Relationships in Cancer Care
Edited by Maggie Watson and David W. Kissane
• Discusses sexuality, intimacy, and fertility in the contexts of cancer treatment and survivorship
• Includes clinical cases to demonstrate direct application of treatment methods
• Toolkit format enables quick reference during everyday clinical practice This book provides clinical management guidelines for the impact of cancer and oncology treatments on sexual health, fertility and relationships. Employing a practical toolkit format, this volume addresses a spectrum of key topics including: provision of onco-fertility and sexual health support, LGBTQ+ issues, support for adolescents and young people, effective psychoeducational/ psycho-sexual interventions, and managing relationships for individuals and couples.
Paperback | 9780190934033
March 2020 | 192 pages
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The Journal of Cancer Survivorship (Springer) publishes basic research, clinical investigations and policy-related research that can impact the quality of care. Details from Publisher |
Palliative & Supportive Care (Cambridge Press) is an international journal of palliative medicine that focuses on the psychiatric, psychosocial, spiritual, existential, ethical, and philosophical aspects of palliative care. The journal’s aim is to serve as an educational resource for practitioners from a wide array of disciplines engaged in the delivery of care to those with life threatening illnesses along the entire continuum of care from diagnosis to the end of life. The journal’s scope is broad and relates to all aspects of palliative medicine that do not directly or exclusively deal with the administration of palliative care or hospice services, or with the primary management of pain and physical symptoms in palliative care. The mission of Palliative & Supportive Care is to expand the scope of the concept of adequate palliative care beyond pain and physical symptom control, to include the psychiatric, psychosocial, existential and spiritual domains of care. Details from Publisher |
Exclusive 30% IPOS Member Discount on Management of Clinical Depression and Anxiety (Oxford University Press) Edited by Maggie Watson and David Kissane Psycho Oncology Care
IPOS members: log in to the members-only section and click on Member Discounts for the promo code to receive 30% off the publication price. For more information on the publication, please click here. |
Exclusive 30% IPOS Member Discount on Psycho-Oncology, 3rd Ed (Oxford University Press) Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, William S. Breitbart, Paul B. Jacobsen, Matthew J. Loscalzo, Ruth McCorkle, and Phyllis N. Butow IPOS members: log in to the members only section and click on Member Discounts for the promo code to receive 30% off the $175.00 publication price. For more information on the publication, please click here. |
Exclusive 30% IPOS Member Discount on Psycho-Oncology: A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management, 2nd Ed (Oxford University Press) Edited by Lori S. Wiener, PhD, Maryland Pao, MD, Anne E. Kazak, PhD, Mary Jo Kupst, PhD, and Andrea Farkas Patenaude, PhD IPOS members: log in to the members only section and click on Member Discounts for the promo code to receive 30% off the $69.95 publication price. For more information on the publication, please click here. |
Exclusive 30% IPOS Member Discount on Geriatric Psycho-Oncology: A Quick Reference on the Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Symptom Management (Oxford University Press) Edited by Jimmie C. Holland, Talia Weiss Wiesel, Christian J. Nelson, Andrew J. Roth, and Yesne Alici IPOS members: log in to the members only section and click on Member Discounts for the promo code to receive 30% off the $49.95 publication price. For more information on the publication, please click here. |
Managing Prostate Cancer. A Guide for Living Better. Exclusive 30% IPOS Member Discount on Managing Prostate Cancer. A Guide for Living Better. (Oxford University Press) Written by Andrew J. Roth, MD In Managing Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Living Better, Dr. Andrew J. Roth, a psychiatrist specializing in psychological support for cancer patients, provides the emotional skills and strategies necessary to help patients deal with the challenges a prostate cancer diagnosis brings to everyday life. These tools, which Dr. Roth terms “Emotional Judo,” effectively teach patients to identify what their fears are rooted in, how to distinguish the rational and irrational aspects of their thoughts and behaviors, make healthier choices to promote a more positive approach, and ultimately transform their lives into a more fulfilling and peaceful journey. IPOS members: log in to the members only section and click on Member Discounts for the promo code to receive 30% off the $21.95 publication price. For more information on the publication, please click here. |
Handbook of Psychotherapy in Cancer Care Edited by Maggie Watson and David W. Kissane. For more information on the publication, please click here. IPOS members: log in to the members only section and click on Member Discounts for the promo code to receive 25% off the publication price. |
INSPIRE Physicians Guide (PowerPoint Presentation) IPOS has partnered with Roche to create INSPIRE, an innovative global initiative to improve quality of life for lung cancer patients worldwide by providing patients and caregivers with comprehensive practical and emotional guidance. Below are links to booklets produced by this program. |
IPOS members and non-members can now order this “multi-cultural” cookbook online for only $15 (US) in PDF format. This cookbook was first published in print format in 2015 and includes recipes from IPOS members around the World. There are more than 100 recipes from 25 countries. Sales revenue of this cookbook go towards education initiatives IPOS offers in LMI countries, namely in Africa. To get your appetite going, here is a small sample of recipes included in the cookbook: American Meatloaf, Borsch (Russian Beet Soup), Brazilian Pumpkin Soup, Chinese Garlic Eggplant, Cuban Picadillo, English Fruit Crumble, French Zucchini Pie Tourte Normande, Irish Soda Bread, Jewish Sweet and Sour Stuffed Cabbage, Korean Miyeok-Guk, Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup, Macedonian Dandelion Nettle Stew, Malva Pudding (South African), Nigerian Chicken-Beniseed Sesame Soup, North African Lamb Tagine, PersianNoodle Herb and Bean Soup, Portuguese Chocolate Salami, Racuchy (Polish Apple Pancakes), Rhumtopf (German Dessert), Romanian Papansi, Spanish Paella Marinera, Sweet Japanese Rice Balls, Taiwan Shiitake Mushroom Soup, Tropical Egg Nog (Puerto Rico), Tourtiere (French Canadian Meat Pie), Turkish Yayla Corbasi, Vigoron (Nicaraguan Fast Food) CLICK HERE YOU PURCHASE YOUR COPY! |