Focus and Scope

The Marginalized Minorities Asian Review is an academic journal committed to advancing the understanding of psychology as it intersects with ethnicity and various social constructs. The journal's primary focus is on exploring the psychological experiences of marginalized and minority groups, particularly within Asian communities and the Asian diaspora worldwide.

Key Areas of Focus:

1. Ethnicity and Psychology

• Examination of how ethnic identity influences mental health, behavior, and social interactions.
• Exploration of the psychological impact of discrimination, prejudice, and racial/ethnic stereotyping.
• Studies on the development of ethnic identity and its role in personal and collective well-being.

2. Social and Cultural Contexts

• Analysis of the psychological effects of cultural adaptation and acculturation processes.
• Research on the intersectionality of ethnicity with other social constructs such as class, gender, and age.
• Exploration of cultural traditions, values, and practices, and their influence on psychological well-being.

3. Language and Education

• Investigation of the role of language in shaping ethnic identity and psychological outcomes.
• Studies on educational disparities and their psychological impact on minority groups.
• Research on culturally responsive educational practices and their effects on student mental health and achievement.

4. Health and Clinical Psychology

• Research on mental health disparities among ethnic minorities, including access to care and treatment outcomes.
• Exploration of culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches and their effectiveness.
• Studies on the impact of health-related stigma and barriers to healthcare access within minority communities.

5. Religious and Spiritual Contexts

• Examination of the role of religion and spirituality in coping, resilience, and psychological well-being among ethnic minorities.
• Research on the psychological impact of religious discrimination and intolerance.
• Studies on the intersection of religious beliefs with ethnic identity and psychological health.

6. Gender and Identity

• Analysis of the intersection of ethnicity and gender, and its impact on psychological experiences.
• Research on gender roles within different ethnic groups and their influence on mental health and identity formation.

The Marginalized Minorities Asian Review publishes original research, theoretical articles, and reviews that provide new insights into the psychological dimensions of ethnicity and its intersections with social, cultural, religious, and gender contexts. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary studies that contribute to the understanding of how ethnicity influences mental health, behavior, and social dynamics within marginalized and minority populations.

By offering a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, the journal seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding ethnicity and psychology, and to promote culturally informed practices that enhance the well-being of diverse populations.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Marginalized Minorities Asian Review is committed to peer-review integrity and upholding the standards of review. Once your paper has been assessed for suitability by the editor, it will then be single-blind peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees. Average number of weeks between article submission & publication is 12 weeks from submission to publication. 

Marginalized Minorities Asian Review Review Guideline:

Step 1: Editorial assessment

Peer review follows a number of stages, beginning with submitting your article to a journal. At this first stage, the journal editor will decide if it’s suitable for the journal, asking questions such as: • Has the author followed the journal’s guidelines? • Is this the right journal for this article? • Will the journal’s readers find it interesting and useful? The editor might reject the article immediately, but otherwise it will move to the next stage, and into peer review.

Step 2: First round of peer review

The editor will find and contact potential referees or other researchers or academics who are experts in your field. They will be asked to read your article, and advise the editor whether to publish your paper in that journal

Step 3: Revise and resubmit

You can then amend your article based on the reviewers’ comments, resubmitting it with any or all changes made. You may be asked to make further revisions, or the paper may be rejected if the editor thinks that the revisions you have made are not adequate.

 

Publication Frequency

Marginalized Minorities Asian Review is an annual academic journal that offers a platform for scholarly exploration of all scope of psychology in relation to ethnicity and its intersections within social, language, education, health/clinical, cultural, religious, and gender contexts. 

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. However, works/articles in this Journals as are bound to Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This permits anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transmit and adapt the work provided the original work and source is appropriately cited. This means:

1. Under the CC-BY license, authors retain ownership of the copyright for their article, but authors grant others permission to use the content of publications in Teknomekanik in whole or in part provided that the original work is properly cited.
2. Users (redistributors) of Teknomekanik are required to cite the original source, including the author's names, Teknomekanik as the initial source of publication, year of publication, volume number, issue, and Digital Object Identifier (DOI).

 Benefits of open access for the author, include:

1. Free access for all users worldwide
2. Authors retain copyright to their work
3. Increased visibility and readership
4. Rapid publication
5. No spatial constraints

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

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