About the Journal
Scholares: Journal of Psychology Studies is the official research journal of the Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI), dedicated to the exploration and advancement of psychological science. The journal provides an academic platform for the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research that contributes to the understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and psychological well-being.
Focus and Scope
Scholares welcomes submissions across a wide range of psychology subfields, including but not limited to:
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Psychometrics
The journal publishes original research articles, theoretical papers, literature reviews, case studies, and interdisciplinary research that bridges psychology with other fields such as education, health sciences, and social sciences. Scholares aims to foster academic excellence and encourage the exploration of innovative ideas and methodologies that can have a significant impact on both theory and practice in psychology.
Open Access Policy
Scholares is committed to the principles of open access. All articles published in the journal are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or access fees. This policy promotes the broad dissemination of knowledge, ensuring that cutting-edge research in psychology is available to a global audience and can contribute to the advancement of the field.
Copyright Notice
All articles published in Scholares are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License. This license allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors. Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting Scholares the right to publish it.
Publisher/Sponsorship Disclosure
Scholares is published by the Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) Research Development and Publication Office. The sponsorship supports the journal’s operations, including the costs of peer review, editing, and publication, ensuring that the journal remains freely accessible and maintains high academic standards.
Privacy Statement
Scholares is dedicated to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. Personal information collected during the submission, review, and publication processes is used solely for managing the journal and will not be shared with third parties without consent. The journal adheres to strict privacy standards to ensure the confidentiality and security of personal data, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 in the Philippines.
Archival System
Scholares is included in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems. These systems ensure that the content published in the journal is securely preserved and remains accessible for future generations, providing a reliable backup and retrieval mechanism.
